Nearly every man who buys a suit asks for the trousers to be shortened and considers the alterations finished. The hem is the most visible thing to a wearer looking down and among the least visible to everybody else. Three other adjustments are routinely available, rarely requested, and change the appearance of a suit far more.
The sleeve length
A jacket sleeve should let about half an inch of shirt cuff show. Almost no rack suit does this by accident, and almost nobody asks. It is the single clearest signal that a suit was fitted rather than bought.
The waist of the jacket
Taking in the sides turns a jacket that hangs into a jacket that follows the body. On most men this is the difference between looking like they’re wearing a suit and looking like the suit is theirs.
The trouser seat and thigh
Rarely asked for, frequently needed, especially on anyone who has legs from a sport. Ask Roman, master tailor at Lincoln Tailor, on site in our store, which of the three yours wants; he quotes each before starting, and small jobs he can often do while you wait.
Also for Sterling Heights: The Second Shift, and a Fitting That Fits the Hours. More on alterations, or plan your visit to our Oak Park showroom.
