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Top seven tips to know when having a suit tailored for the very first time:
Number one, be aware. Before you even consider getting a garment tailored, you need to know that even the most experienced tailors won't be able to fix all issues you might have with a garment. Go on with reasonable expectations and know what they can achieve.
Number two, start by choosing a tailor that's got deep experience in menswear. Your average alterations tailor will be able to shorten the trousers at the hem but lengthening a sleeve from the sleeve head will require a more advanced skill set.
Number three, come prepared. Make sure you check your tailor's reviews that you plan on visiting. Also, take some time, talk to your colleagues, talk to friends, family members, and see where they might be able to recommend that you get your suits tailored, see what tailors they trust.
Number four, have a vision for your finished suit. It's extremely helpful for you when you go to the tailor to have an idea in your mind what you want the finished suit to actually look like. Make sure you take a moment to speak with your tailor beforehand and see if what you're envisioning is something that they are able to produce.
Number 5, bring your own shoes and shirt. One of the easiest things to do to avoid a possible realteration is to remember to bring your own shoes, specifically, dress shoes. Nothing too casual, something you probably plan on wearing with the suit and also a well fitting dress shirt. Why? Well, for two reasons, one, you're going to eliminate a lot of extra guesswork on your tailor's part and two, you won't have to go to the tailor multiple times when you bring and wear a proper fitting dress shirt in for your fitting.
Number six, once your suit is pinned, test it out. Now, there could be a few different ways that your tailor might be marking your suit. One could be through pens and another might be through chalk. Now for example, if you like your things to fit very slim and you've got the pins and it could be a little tough to see if you can sit down comfortably but you can at least see if you are able to move and maneuver properly. If your tailor has marked your seat with chalk, there's really no need to try to test out the fit at that point as the fit of the garment really hasn't changed at that point. Make sure you can stick at least two fingers into your suit trouser's waistband and see if you would like the finished fit once everything is complete.
Number seven, don't be afraid to ask questions and make sure you take your tailors advice with a grain of salt. I have often seen men come in to the tailor to have a suit tailored for the very first time or perhaps, it's their 80th time and sometimes, they just get a little bit nervous about the questions they want to ask their tailor. This is why it's very important to make sure you write down the questions that you would like to ask your tailor so that you don't forget and you can make sure that you get everything covered when you do leave.