Big A
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I got a couple of MTM suits and a sportcoat last week and was less than satisfied. I have been sitting here wondering why spend the money on MTM in the first place? A MTM suit is assembled for your from an existing pattern. An OTR suit is created from a pattern, then it is disassembled by your tailor and re-assembled to fit. If you have a good tailor (as I did until the ****** retired last week) then why not use the skilled tailor you know, rather than the individuals at a MTM shop?
Also, as far as I can tell, buying an OTR suit and having it tailored extensively is still cheaper than MTM. I'm assuming, of course, that you aren't buying an OTR suit at full price simply because I never have. RLPL suits, for example, can be had for anywhere between $500 and $1000. Extensive tailoring might cost $200. A decent MTM suit is around that price.
I understand the benefits of choosing your fabric, choosing your lining, etc. All of that's fun and all, but in the end you want a suit that fits. If you are buying MTM, you are at the mercy of the guy measuring you in-store. At least with OTR you know what you are dealing with ahead of time.
For me, it will be OTR and a new tailor (when I find one) or full bespoke. I'm not going to deal with MTM again.
Thoughts?
Also, as far as I can tell, buying an OTR suit and having it tailored extensively is still cheaper than MTM. I'm assuming, of course, that you aren't buying an OTR suit at full price simply because I never have. RLPL suits, for example, can be had for anywhere between $500 and $1000. Extensive tailoring might cost $200. A decent MTM suit is around that price.
I understand the benefits of choosing your fabric, choosing your lining, etc. All of that's fun and all, but in the end you want a suit that fits. If you are buying MTM, you are at the mercy of the guy measuring you in-store. At least with OTR you know what you are dealing with ahead of time.
For me, it will be OTR and a new tailor (when I find one) or full bespoke. I'm not going to deal with MTM again.
Thoughts?