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He was kind enough to meet our crazy timeline and did an amazing job! Thank you so much for fitting us in!

Arm creases, shoulder divot, front of suit jutting off the front. Note crease around the arm even in front of jacket

I honestly debated a long time on whether I would write this vs ask for a credit on my order but I decided if I could save someone else from spending the money on ordering a made to measure (MTM) suit through European Master Tailor, it would be a public service. I'll start by saying that Mr. Nita was generally a pleasant person to deal with. However I was incredibly disappointed by my experience with ordering a made to measure tuxedo from EMT. To be honest, it really calls into question some of these other reviews and the veracity of them. I now realize the only other negative review mirrors my own experience in terms of calling into question skill with tailoring. Also, I now notice there are no customer photos. Dubious for a tailoring shop. A lot of the review focus on alterations which is different than having a made to measure suit. It seems simple alterations are within the capability of this shop. However if you have a discerning eye for detail and are looking for a MTM suit, I strongly suggest exploring other options. My experience: Going through selecting fabrics and getting measured was straightforward enough. No issues there. Seem to be quality fabrics. We picked out styles and that was that. About 7 weeks later I was notified that my tuxedo was ready (I'll note that I had to email 2x to get a response.) Putting the tuxedo on for the first time was unfortunately extremely disappointing. Rather than talk through the issues I will list them and show pictures Tuxedo Jacket Shoulder pads with significant gap (see shoulder pad and actual top of shoulder) Arm creases Back creases Shoulder creases Wrong length Cuffs that are not straight (note curces) Poor lining/construction of jacket that shows through fabrics (granted this may have been my fabric selection but I would imagine a tailor should have warned me or help guide me towards better fabric) Pants Wrong length Too wide in lower leg Crotch which is shaped such that it sticks out from the pant awkwardly (difficult to appreciate in photo but very awkward) Tuxedo shirt Far to big in arms leading to creases in jacket arm Too wide in chest Collar that is too big Poor construction with loose threads In reviewing the suit, I was upset. I have an athletic body type and knew off the rack would not work for me. Silvian's response to my critiques of the jacket was that "the suit is constructed well, look how it hangs. The problem is your shoulder shape." I was incensed. Why TF am I paying this much money for a tailor to tell me that my body type is incorrect? Isn't that the point of a MTM suit. I took some pictures (attached to this review) and went home to think. I emailed Mr. Nita to review my problems with the jacket and tuxedo. To his credit, his response was quick and said he would try to address the issues. Naturally, I asked when I should come in to do alterations. His response? "It's up to you, if you want me to work on I don't need you to come and try on." ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME?! I lost it at this point. How could you alter a garment without having the client wear it to see how it NEEDS to be altered. I ended up decided that it was clear Mr. Nita did not have an understanding of what it would take or how to fix this tuxedo. I ended up going to another tailor in NE Portland (who asked I not publish his name) but on analysis of my garment agreed that it was poorly constructed and that it was likely Mr. Nita was sending out the fabrics and measurements for someone else to construct. My moral of the story if you are looking for MTM, don't go here. Either go to Indochino to get something cheaper that is closer to being appropriate or spend the extra money to go to one of the established bespoke suit houses in Portland. I'm eating about $600 in alterations on a $1700 tuxedo (that essentially reconstructed by an outside tailor) to tell you this rather than ask for that amount to be credited on my tux.

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Silvian has done great work on number of pants I've brought through over the past year or two. I wouldn't recommend anyone else.

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Mr. Formal Portland

(44 reviews)

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Central Eastside, Industrial District, Buckman, Southeast Portland

Went in to get my son (12 y.o) a suit as part of his Halloween costume but also to check out attire…read morefor the opera we were seeing in November. We went in on Halloween day due to my son deciding last minute he wanted/ needed a suit for his Halloween costume. Hands down Bailey was & is the best. She was knowledgeable, helpful, kind, & patient beyond measure. my son didn't have a good idea of what he wanted but I knew it would have to be comfortable, good quality, & to his style. He's quite discerning about his clothes, especially his formal attire. Bailey pieced together suit pants, tuxedo shirt, blazer, vest, & a tie that my son not only loved, felt confident in, but was also comfortable. My son tried on so many things & we were in the store for what felt like hours (it was under 45 minutes thanks to how knowledgeable Bailey is) but Bailey never made me feel rushed or bothersome. Her no pressure, calm, & kind sales approach is why we left happy & will return again & again. My son looked epic on Halloween & at the opera! I can't say enough good things about this store. Bailey definitely deserves all the credit.

We went to Mr. Formal because it had better reviews and what seemed to be pricing than Men's…read moreWarehouse. We had a change of plans and needed a kids suit for my son to be the ring bearer in our friend's wedding. When we called to ask about pricing they said kids suits are around $80, this apparently only applies to little kids, think 1-6YO suits not big kid suits. Thinking it was affordable we decided to add a suit on the order for my 9YO which ended up costing us $167, it would have been an extra $30 for shoes that were not available to rent, we were told we would have to purchase, so we ended up getting dress shoes at goodwill for $7.99. No where in store or online do they have any transparency on pricing, but also so much so that I heard multiple people refer to the suit rental payment as a "deposit" not a down payment which implies a partial refund upon return in good condition as it is considered a good faith payment to ensure future services. We were given the impression that since it was a deposit we would be receiving some of our funds back. My fiancee went to return the suits and tried to reason with them that we never would have rented a suit for him at this price point and hoped we could at least receive partial refund. If you have the option shop for a kids suit elsewhere or get something tailored from goodwill. The Mr.Formal total will put you in the $200 range for shoes and a basic black suit which was the same price for all the adult groomsmen in the wedding. My parents rented their suits from here and other family over the years and I used to recommend them to everyone, including our friend's wedding on Sunday. Not worth the money and will not be recommending them again.

Hall Madden - Work with your showroom director, Benjamin, who will ensure you get the perfect fit and offer expert advice on building a wardrobe.

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My husband got his wedding suit here and it was one of the most disappointing experiences…read more They had tons of fabrics to choose from -- but nothing out of the ordinary. It was incredibly disorganized and we had to dig through fabric books to find something similar to what he was looking for in terms of color. Tiger was nice, but VERY new to this. We were hoping for a little more guidance/expertise, but his style didn't quite align. He didn't ask any of the right questions and we had a significantly better experience at Indochino in terms of measuring. The cut on the suit is pretty bad. After alterations, it was still slightly off. We ended up taking it elsewhere to get the right fit. It took a long time time to get the suit, shirt, waistcoat, and tie. They didn't even tell us when it was ready for pick up - we had to call and ask. The first shirt that arrived was entirely wrong (and like three inches too short) so they had to make a new one. We ended up ordering his shirt from Proper Cloth instead (which turned out to be awesome). Overall, it's fine. But if we could do it all over again - we would definitely go somewhere else.

Ben is a master at what he does. A specialized eye that finds the smallest of imperfections and…read morewill make sure that you are fitted to your absolute best. I was able to walk in on a nice Saturday and was helped immediately. Whole process was seam-less (no pun intended) and his knowledge was help to make sure that I was outfitted in a suit that looks classic, but subtly elevated. Just returned for my second suit.

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Mad an appt to get fitted for and order a tux rental for a wedding in Chicago. Appt was 12:40. My…read morenoon appt ended early so I got to the store at 12:15. I waited behind a single person getting checked out who was chatting with the cashier for 10 minutes about politics, life, sports, etc, after which they said "nice to meet you", (I thought they had been long time friends). The cashier finally got to me and I said I had an appt and he said oh then I'll take you to the other worker because I have to help these other people. The other worker said "what time is your appt" and I said 12:40. He said, with a brash tone, "well it's 12:25 so you can wait 15 minutes while I help this other guy". This other guy - who CAME IN AFTER ME AND DIDN'T HAVE AN APPOINTMENT. I was obviously like no, that's not how this works. I not only showed up before the other guy, I also had the foresight to make an actual appointment, and just because I'm 15 minutes early you're going to punish me, and be a complete jerk about it? The other guy behind me said it was fine, I should go first, so I did. The guy helping me then took my measurements and filled out a slip, gave it to me, and said to take it to the store in Chicago next weekend and they'll have my order ready for me. I literally said "are you sure this is all I have to do?", because it seemed too easy. And he literally said "yes." Next weekend I call the store in Chicago and they have NO ORDER IN MY NAME WHATSOEVER. The guy never put my order in. Fortunately the lady was very helpful and she got me fitted quickly and got a tux rental ready for me on the spot and it all worked out, but my entire trip to this store in clackamas was a complete waste of time, and I'm pretty sure that this vindictive guy intended on screwing me over. I suppose the moral is to show up for your appointment exactly at the appt time, even though that would mean you then would have to wait past your appt time because they'd be currently helping other people. In other words, WHAT THE F IS THE POINT OF MAKING AN APPOINTMENT?!?!?

I needed to get a suit for me and my groomsman's for my wedding. A staff member named Victor was…read morevery helpful. I felt very cared for as I was on the hunt for what would wear on the most important day of my life. Thank you Men's Warehouse and shout out to Victor!

Men's Wearhouse

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This could have been a two star review because of our initial experience walking in but Christian…read moresaved the day and bumped it up to a four. When we first arrived, a woman came to help us, but she was very short with us and didn't acknowledge our wedding when we mentioned it. While my husband was trying on his outfit, she never checked in--not even once. He even tried making eye contact, but there was no response. Then Christian stepped in, and everything changed. His customer service was outstanding--he stayed with us the entire time, was incredibly kind, and when he asked what the occasion was, he immediately congratulated us on our wedding. He made the experience so much better. Thank you, Christian!

Had a bad experience with the blonde lady that I was told was the manager. I came in with my…read morebrother to return a suit jacket that had not been worn but the tag was cut off. We still had the tag and the original receipt. She refused the return stating she couldn't take it because the tag was removed? Ive returned multiple items with the tag removed at this location and others without a problem so I was confused as to why it was an issue now. All she had to say was "Nope, it's yours to keep". After looking at the return policy online again which states that returns are up to the individual store managers discretion I came back to speak with her again and ask why she would refuse a return now. She wasn't available, so I ended up talked to a gentleman who I've had good experiences with before. He just said that her word is final and he wishes he could help but he cant supersede her. I ended up driving 14 miles to the next closest mens warehouse where they did the return without question and didn't even mention the tag at all. Definitely wont ever be coming back to this place.

European Master Tailor - sewingalterations - Updated May 2026

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