These days, it’s easier than ever before to get a custom, made-to-measure suit without breaking the bank.

Note: This was produced in partnership with Indochino.
By this point, you’re probably aware that made-to-measure suits are readily available from a bunch of different brands. And you’ve probably heard of what is arguably the most popular custom brand, Indochino.

I’m a huge fan of custom formalwear, mostly because 90% of dress shirts and suits that I find off the rack don’t fit me properly. #shortmanproblems

See Also: Suits for Shorter Men (In-Depth Guide)

For that reason, all of my suits and dress shirts are made-to-measure. This is my second suit from Indochino, and after making a few small tweaks to my measurement profile, I’m really happy with how it fits.

If you’ve been on the fence about giving MTM suiting a try, I want to give you my top five reasons why it might be a good idea.

Reason #1: Get the Perfect Length

The biggest fit problem I have with off the rack suits is the length. I’m not just talking about the length of the pants. After all, it’s pretty easy to get a pair of trousers hemmed.

I’m also talking about the length of the sleeves and the jacket. If your jacket and sleeves are too long, it’s going to be expensive and difficult (maybe even impossible) to have them shortened.

The problem is, if your sleeves and jacket aren’t the right length, it ruins the whole look. It makes you look shorter you actually are, and it makes you look like you don’t know what you’re doing. Remember, style is all about the details!

But when your sleeves, jacket and pants are the proper length, you look like pure class – like you’re going to have a lunch martini (or three) with Don Draper.

Plus, proper length makes you look taller, leaner and more competent. If you don’t have a lucky “off the rack” build, going custom is one of the best ways to ensure proper length.