How to Find a Tailor You Can Trust (and Test Them Out)
You want your clothes to fit better, but the thought of going to the tailor is intimidating, and you don’t know where to start. This post is for you.
More In This Series
This guide is part of a series of articles about clothing alterations. Feel free to check out the rest of the series:
- How to Tailor Men’s Pants
- How to Tailor Men’s Dress Shirts
- How to Tailor Suit Jackets & Blazers
Oh, and if you’re feeling crafty, you can learn how to hem your own dress pants and casual pants.
This guide will you show you exactly how to find a tailor near your home or workplace, vet them over the phone, then test them out with some basic alterations.
But first, why should you get your clothes tailored?
Why You Need To Find a Tailor
Fit is the most important aspect of style. If you don’t believe this, look at the old photos of me in this post. You can see how I used to dress before I understood the importance of fit.
Wearing clothes that fit will literally make you look taller, thinner and even more athletic. But if you wear clothes that fit poorly, you will look shorter, fatter and less competent that you really are.
The problem is, for guys with non-off-the-rack builds, it’s very difficult to find clothes that fit properly. It’s almost impossible for shorter gents!
Sure, there are a couple of brands that make clothing for short men, and you can always buy custom clothing (if you have the time and money, of course).
But at the end of the day, the best way to make sure your clothes fit is to get them tailored.
If you’re already getting your clothes tailored, good for you! You’ve taken the most important step toward dressing well everyday.
If you’ve never been to the tailor, it’s okay. I understand. Going to the tailor for the first time can be intimidating. You’re probably wondering:
