Bespoke for the Overweight Man

[Pariolino]

How large do you have to be before tailors start to charge extra for their bespoke services? If I only do CMT, do they still charge more for all of the extra sewing? I like my food and my clothes and don't want to give up on either.

 

[a tailor]

made to measure usually jumps at about size 46 or 48.
custom at about 48 or 50.
each tailor has his own price points.

 

[Manton]

I have only heard a tiny number of stories about tailors charging more based on a customer's size. Most don't do it.

 

[tonylumpkin]

Originally Posted by Manton

I have only heard a tiny number of stories about tailors charging more based on a customer's size. Most don't do it.

Is that really true?

Not that I'm doubting you, I'm just surprised that tailors wouldn't experience increased costs in labor and, most certainly, materials in producing a suit for a US size 56L as opposed to a 38R. Generally the practice in the clothing industry is to price garments at a set point regardless of size, but many retailers from Target on up do charge a premium once you pass the XL or XXL level.

Considering the cost of fabrics used in making a bespoke suit, I find it remarkable that at some point a tailor wouldn't have to pass those costs on to his larger customers.

 

[Manton]

All I know is what I have seen for myself or heard from others. On Savile Row, for instance, a price is a price. They have price lists, and they don't vary from customer to customer. There may be tailors who charge based on size, but I have not come across them.

I think this is probably drive by three factors. 1) They don't want to insult fat guys, who after all are people too and paying customers. 2) They don't want to be asked by short guys "If you charge him more, then shouldn't you give a discount to me?" 3) It's hard to know where to draw the line. The amount of cloth needed is different for every customer. At one point do you say, "This is too much, I'm charging him more"?

I think tailors and shirtmakers just figure that since the have clients of all sizes, the costs just evens out over the entire client base.

 

[Pariolino]

Originally Posted by selfmademob

lose weight you fat ****

Originally Posted by stickonatree

uncalled for.

are you anything like the guy in your avy though

Originally Posted by Teacher

What the hell....?

Thanks for the support, but I am in no way offended. He is right that I should lose weight. It would be better for my health. The problem is that I prefer a cheeseburger to a piece of celery and I am not at all upset by being tubby.

I am happy to hear that a man like myself does not need to pay a larger price. I appreciate the replies.

 

[tonylumpkin]

Originally Posted by Pariolino

Thanks for the support, but I am in no way offended. He is right that I should lose weight. It would be better for my health. The problem is that I prefer a cheeseburger to a piece of celery and I am not at all upset by being tubby. I am happy to hear that a man like myself does not need to pay a larger price. I appreciate the replies.
Right or not, there are better ways for a new person on the forum to make introductions! Also, I'm afraid you're right, the only good use for celery is adding a little color on the plate next to the Buffalo wings...although it does add a nice crunch to my tuna salad.

 

[globetrotter]

both my tailor and one of my shirt makers have charged me for etra cloth. jantzen didn't. the labor isn't the issue, the fabric may be.