"2016-03-17T00:00:00"^^ . "Don't be fooled, investing in a made-to-measure suit (a.k.a. custom suit) is not the same as investing in a bespoke suit\n\nThe truth is that made-to-measure suits still conform to a design template being mass-produced by a company to make its sales.\n\nBrands that offer made-to-measure suits have made the process a fairly easy and a quick one for all types of men. Measurements taken by a consultant or calculated by an online tailoring system are sent off to a factory machine that is programmed to know basic proportions. In a matter of days, the suit is ready for wear. If additional alterations are required, they might be done on site, but these days little or no hand-made elements are incorporated into the assembly of a made-to-measure suit.\n\nUltimately, the effort in creating a suit that is unique to a single wearer is lost in the made-to-measure process. The one-on-one consultations between client and tailor are compromised to simply submitting measurements, picking a lining, choosing some buttons and possibly having the suit monogrammed. Other than that, you end up with a swatch that has been customized to fit you in the best way it can.\n\nThere is nothing wrong with purchasing a made-to measure suit and here are a few pros:\n\n- Affordable\n- Personalized\n- Stylish\n\nI ordered a 'made to measure suit' from Indochino last year and here is my experience with this company.\n\nThe consultant was friendly and knowledgeable about the products. The process begins with selecting a material, buttons, a lining, a suit jacket style (i.e single or double breasted), notch style, vent, etc. They than proceeded to take my measurements which is also available online through the website. In the end, I was happy with my experience and was anxious to receive my suit which they shipped directly to my home.\n\nUnfortunately when I did receive my suit, the suit length was cut so short it looked like I was wearing a toddlers jacket. There was a few other minor issues, sleeve length and pant length but I chalk this up to inexperience from the consultant. Indochino, at no extra cost, had the minor issues tailored and replaced the jacket with a properly measure jacket.\n\nOverall, if you are a first timer looking to have a 'made to measure' suit or 'custom suit' made, I would recommend Indochino."^^ . "0"^^ . "1"^^ . "3"^^ . . . "11"^^ . .