Commissioning My First Bespoke Suit This Week

[LokStock]

So as you can tell (<<<<), I am new to this forum. I've been lurking some threads for the past few weeks and now I think I am knowledgeable enough to intelligently commission a suit (I freaking wish I came on here to learn all these things before I bought a couple of OTR suits back in Canada, since now I can see how horribly they fit me)

I am currently in Hong Kong for a few months and as suggested by many, including many SFers, it is worth getting a bespoke suit while you're in town.

I think I've settled for Peter Lee as my tailor, as he appears to have the best balance between price and quality (I am unlikely to be able to afford the likes of Chan or Sam or YWY)

I am looking for a particular look. Something modern and slimmer looking, but not super skinny hipsterish. Although I may get criticized for this, I am going to go for the half canvas. I made that decision because of the price difference given that Peter wants HK$2000 (~$300US) more for canvased vs half-canvas for any given fabric.

I think I am going to try to have peter attempt the following fit/shape in a navy color (I have not picked a fabric yet):

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/...2877459&ab=ln_men_cs2_suits&parentPage=family

My biggest worry is making the jacket too short, since that seems to be the number one indicator of a clubby/hipsterish suit. What length should be aiming for to get the above mentioned look without it looking too fashion forward.

Also, I'd appreciate any other instructions I could give Peter, specifically in terms of shoulder shape/construction as I do not want to boxy of a look.

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Especially, if you could suggest another fit/shape similar to the one I posted that you think looks better.

I also have two questions:

1) Do you think the cut of the trouser (and the suit in general for that matter) is appropriate for law interviews, as in, is it not too skinny?

2) Would Peter be able to do (some pretty major) alterations to two existing suits I have? If not, can you recommend a knowledgeable tailor in HK that could help me out.

Anyways, I will try to update you guys on the progress and provide a critique once the process is underway.

Cheers!

 

[LokStock]

Bump once.

 

[Maccimus]

You should raise your questions directly to the tailor himself. Tailoring is a flexible business.

 

[add911_11]

Lee does alternation, give him a shout and he will cast you the price list.

The styling of the RL suit is absolutely fine for any industry.

Are you a local Chinese?

 

[LokStock]

No I am from Canada

 

[LokStock]

What do you think about the button stance? do you think it should be lower? or will that throw off the balance of the suit?

 

[rlx]

If you have the build of a model, the cut of that suit would work in a law firm environment. Otherwise, no.

 

[dorolf07]

The button stance of the suit in the picture is just right, conservative enough for a corporate environment.

 

[boyle3000]

The picture of the man in a suit looks good as it is, the question is will it look good on you?

 

[LokStock]

Well I am in my 20s, 6 feet tall and fairly skinny, so I dont see why it shouldnt.

 

[Rizzy]

Well I am in my 20s, 6 feet tall and fairly skinny, so I dont see why it shouldnt.

If you're particularly skinny, anything with a strong shoulder like the RL suit you posted is going to look boxy, trust me, I'm the same shape.

 

[LokStock]

Yeah, I also thought the shoulders on that RLBL jacket didn't look so good, that why I asked my tailor to do softer shoulders. I am trying to avoid the boxy look.

 

[LokStock]

Going for my first fitting today. Pretty excited. I hope everything runs smoothly.

 

[Lord Mulberry]

Going for my first fitting today. Pretty excited. I hope everything runs smoothly.

Ok, this is the more crucial fitting. Make sure the length of the sleeves and the overall length of the jacket are ok. Also make sure you get the placing of the top button correct as this may affect the fold of the lapel, collar and how the jacket hangs.

 

[jon54]

The gabardiine suit seems ok and the button stance's height is perfect.