Guys, let's keep things simple, if you need custom clothing for any occasion, Katie and Jodi at Nicholas Joseph are unmatched. Stop considering anyone else. I recently had my wedding on 3/21. I ran a marathon for time on 1/11. I gave them the ridiculous task of making me 2 customs jackets when I would be 15 pounds heavier in March than all the months before. They nailed it even though they had to guesstimate my measurements. We didn't even need an adjustment. Years ago, before I knew about them, Balani made me the shittiest, most wrinkle prone shirt I've ever owned. Then I found Nicholas Joseph, who gave me the level of quality I was looking for, all at an extremely reasonable price. I have no doubts you'll get the same result. read more

10/10 Review. I went here to get my custom tux, shirts, and sport coat for my wedding. The catalog is amazing, and the people are great. I particularly want to shout out Lucy O'Connor for all her work with me. She made the entire experience easy, fun, and special. She was an absolute pleasure to work with, and I would recommend here to anyone looking for custom mens wear. She really is great - you should go here and ask for Lucy! read more

Katie was absolutely wonderful to work with throughout the entire process of getting my wedding tux and two suits handled. She made everything easy, stress-free, and enjoyable from start to finish. Her attention to detail, communication, and professionalism were outstanding, and everything turned out perfectly. The fit and overall experience exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend working with Katie if you want someone who genuinely cares and goes above and beyond. She's earned a client for life. read more

I had a great first experience getting custom fit for a suit. Lucy went above and beyond. She was very helpful and covered the whole process from start to finish, answered all of my questions, and spent plenty of time helping me pick colors and fabric. I had a reasonably good idea of what I wanted it to look like, so we didn't need to spend as much time on the design itself. During the first fitting, she gave me her honest feedback and we decided on a few tweaks. After a couple more alterations, the suit looked great and fit well, so I was happy. in the end, it was money well spent. I will definitely be going back for some custom shirts. Thanks for the overall great experience! read more

My experience with Nicholas Joseph for crafting my wedding suit was exceptional from start to finish. When I went to them, I was coming from a bad experience with another tailor and had very little time left to get my suit together for my wedding. When I reached out to them, Katie Ally rapidly contacted me, even beyond their normal business hours, to make sure I could be scheduled for the first fitting in time to have my suit ready for the wedding. Even though she was working quickly, Katie certainly didn't sacrifice on detail and quality of work. Before I arrived for my fitting, she took detailed notes of the setting of the wedding (even looking at pictures of the venue and samples of similar dresses to what my bride was preparing) and the style I had in mind. I am no expert on suits or fabrics and only had vague ideas of what I wanted in a suit. Katie patiently walked me through all the decisions to make in my suit and showed me a wide variety of fabric selections that were close to what I had in mind but varied in color, tone, and material. She had the perfect mixture of respect and support for my vision while also knowing exactly when to offer opinions and critiques. After I had gone through her fabric selections and was really debating between three options, she went ahead and quickly pulled out even more fabric swatch books and offered me additional selections that were even closer to what I had in mind, and that I eventually chose. I also brough up a few parts of my wedding program that I might like to have specific pocket placement and dimensions for, and Katie made that happen too! After my first fitting, the suit was quickly made and I came back for a second fitting. The suit already fit impeccably, but Katie carefully combed through and made notes of all of the minor adjustments that still needed to be made to make it truly a perfect fit. I knew the suit looked good on me, but when it came time for the wedding itself, I received many compliments on my suit with most of them even specifically saying how well it fit me. My father is very experienced with high-quality custom suits that he has ordered for himself, but he also expressed that he was very impressed with the quality and fit of the suit and that I had chosen well. When selecting the fabric for my suit, Katie was careful to point me towards fabrics that would be better suited for the sunny and more tropical climate of the venue - and I can't thank her enough for that. I was able to remain comfortable with the jacket on for the entire duration of the wedding even though a large part of it was spent in the sun. My experience with Nicholas Joseph was so much more than simply a monetary exchange for a custom suit. Nicholas Joseph, and specifically Katie, have earned my gratitude, trust, and respect for being able to take one of the worst possible timelines for making a suit and turning it into the best possible outcome regardless of circumstances. From now on, I can only see myself going to them for my custom clothing needs, especially as they have taken all my measurements and are willing to do business online. One of the things that really caught my eye when I came in for my measurements is their stylish selection of overcoats, and I am definitely interested in inquiring about those in the future. In conclusion, my only regret was not going to Nicholas Joseph sooner. Their level of expertise and professionalism is something that I have never experienced before and I truly believe that you could not go wrong with them. read more

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Everything was spot on...perfection. I was refered by one of my buddies...I needed a BLACK BLACK suit for my wedding. Also needed a suit for my 92yr. old Dad. I could not have been happier with my custom suit. And as for my Dad who complains about everything...well he told me he was looking spectacular in his new suit....but he also said Katie might just be the kindest & patient person ever....she did not get upset when he needed a little break...she knew exactly how to deal with a crabby old man...and she still made me look great read more

Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits - Need a pop of orange...Looking good for the wedding and when he gets to the pearly gates to see my Mom once again - Men's Clothing Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Jodi and Nicholas Joseph did a great job fitting me for shirts, pants and a sport coat.

Katie helped me with my custom 3-piece wedding suit and my custom sports jacket. As a plus sized person, she made the experience wonderful and was very accommodating to my requests. My custom clothing feels great and these are the best pieces I have in my entire closet! I would highly recommend them! read more

Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits - Men's Clothing Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stop if you need custom shirts, I would not look anywhere else. They are amazing! Strong attention to detail into you are satisfied. Have a number of custom shirts. Best purchase I've made over the years! read more

The suit I got is fantastic! It fits so well and it makes me want to wear it all the time. Lucy has great taste and her advice are always spot on. Also, she was able to accommodate my tight timeline! I will definitely be back for future purchases read more

Jodi was referred to me by my good friend and Nicholas Joseph customer. Thanks for the rec, bud. Jodi was more than helpful, helped to instill in me my own creativity and curiosity about patterns, fabrics, styles...etc, for someone my age, build and overall attitude about menswear. Thanks, Jodi! What else... Yeah, if you're not a fan of that type of clothing, but kinda need something for more business/formal events, go here. They'll get you thinkin', tell you what costs what, what works, what's common, hot...etc, all that stuff. read more

I only had one suit my entire life and it was off the rack so it didn't fit me all that great. I had been thinking of getting a custom suit for a long time but the process seemed so daunting. I did some research and saw that Nicholas Joseph had the best reviews and best prices in Chicago so I scheduled an appointment to see if the hype was true. It is all true! I met Katie and she was amazing! She helped me with my choices so that my style came through but was there with great suggestions when I was unsure. I cannot recommend Katie enough! I now have a suit that I feel so confident in and have received several compliments. I highly recommend you head here if you're looking for a new suit. read more

I've been working with Nicholas Joseph for a year now, many suits and shirts made and I have yet to be in anyway unhappy with their services. Lucy has been great to work with, very helpful, has a great sense of style and has helped me expand my normal style choices in ways that I am really enjoying! I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Katie's designer knowledge of suits was a great help in creating a bespoke suite that will serve me for very long time. The drape of the suit is perfect. Katie helped me select a fabrics that created a suite perfect for me. Every other suite I have worn pales in comparison. Thanks Katie! read more

Jodi and team are marvelous! They get you properly sized with your first suit, and once it's just right, you have the perfect template for custom suits going forward for every occasion. Wonderful selection of fabrics, etc., and really high-quality suits. I will remain a repeat customer! read more

Jodi at Nicholas Joseph is excellent. I have purchased custom suits from many places in different cities and I found Jodi to be extremely knowledgeable and helpful - one of the best I have ever dealt with. The fit was the best in Chicago. I immediately bought two more and can't wait to get them. read more

Katie was incredible to work with from the beginning to the end. Her expertise and knowledge of the fabrics, patterns and fittings really made me confident I would have the perfect suit for the occasion. She really valued my input and wanted to make sure it would exactly what I wanted. If you're looking for a high end suit build for a fair price, Katie will make sure you get taken care of at Nicholas Joseph. read more

Jodi was especially helpful in fabric selection and fitting. I also appreciated the expedited delivery.

Jodi mentored me through my experience having an early 20th long coat, waist coat, pants and custom created white shirt with a stand up collar.for my wedding She guided me through the entire fabric selection process and assisted me greatly in choosing just the 'right' material. Jodi updated me regularly as my new suit was created and built. I could not have been happier. Thank you Jodi & Nicholas Joseph. Gregg Owen read more

Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits - 1910 captured with Jodi's guidance. Thank you so much. - Men's Clothing Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Working with Katie on my custom suit was a great experience. She was always easy to reach and kept communication clear and timely throughout the process. I really appreciated her thoughtful suggestions--they helped elevate the final look in ways I hadn't considered. Most importantly, Katie was a pleasure to work with: friendly, approachable, and detailed. I couldn't be happier with the result. read more

I received a beautifully tailored suit at a reasonable price. Katie was great to work with.

High quality fabrics and lots of choices. Delivery time was very good. They are used to helping men make choices if they are unsure what they want. If you are very sure of what you want, take your time to explain to them and be assured. read more

I had an overall fantastic experience buying a tailored suit at Nicolas Joseph, Their service and selection are second to none, and well priced too. I received impeccable service from Katie Ally, she was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend. read more

I cannot recommend Nicholas Joseph enough. I got married this February, and I wanted something more than an average rental. I wanted something truly unique, one of a kind, and made to last. Katie worked with me to pick out every aspect of my custom suit and sport coat, and it looked and felt amazing. They will keep your measurements on hand too, so as long as I don't change size too much I can even order new shirts from them without a visit! Katie did an incredible job, and I now have an immaculate suit to last me a lifetime! read more

Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits - Me and my groomsmen on the big day - Men's Clothing Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Justin was excellent: a true caring, patient, intuitive professional. He was fantastic in suggesting materials, styles and matched my overall desired look perfectly. He easily guided me through the hundreds of choices --- and there was a great selection of suits meeting my needs. The suit was delivered on time as the fit was PERFECT. He promised and delivered on those promises. Justin is the best. I am already looking forward to designing my next suit. He gets my highest recommendation. read more

Jodi is awesome! Wedding Tux, shirt, shoes and accessories are perfect! A one stop shop.

Justin was great! This was my first time buying a custom suit. Justin was patient, thoughtful, and knowledgeable and the end product is awesome. I got a few custom shirts too and they fit perfectly. I'll definitely go here again when I want another suit. read more

I had an excellent experience getting my suits made with Nicholas Joseph. I came in from Iowa and Martin was very accomodating with the scheduling, and had excellent advice for helping me choose garments which feel and look great! Martin's attention to detail was excellent -- and he challenged me in a number of ways which made for a better fit and overall look. I felt like I was in expert hands, and am looking forward to getting more garments made with them. read more

Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits - It does need a press, but I'm so happy with the fit! - Men's Clothing Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Worked with Justin Vorndran in fitting a custom tuxedo for a friend's wedding. Sizing, service, and details were excellent. I'd say I looked even better than the groom but... he ALSO got a custom tux from Justin. Selection is excellent and the storefront environment is comfortable and distinguished. Custom suits are expensive, but you absolutely get what you pay for. read more

This business and specifically Jodi are amazing. We got a great three-piece suit for my wedding attire and could not be happier. The experience was great. Jodi made what could have been very intimidating easy. Pricing was very reasonable. And, most importantly the end. product came out amazing. Very high quality materials and workmanship. Strongly recommend you try them out, I'll certainly be back. read more

Women be-warned!!! LGBTQ+ be warned!!! If I could give zero stars I would. After scheduling an appt online I was called to confirm and asked what I was looking for. The person I spoke with was shocked to her that I was a woman and I guess because it's 1926 and the Deep South. Women don't wear men's custom clothing. I was not only met with confirming I was a woman but also the pricing points associated. Flash forward the day before my appt I get an email from Kate the Senior Designers stating that that they only style men and have been doing so since 1995 blah blah blah...and I should find another company that "specializes" women's clothing. Having never met me or seen my body this was the discrimination I was meg with. Not only as a woman but also as a member of the LGBTQ+ community who ironically only wears men's custom suits and clothing. I mean have you met our Mayor??? Seems like they'd be running to help dress her. But ignorance is what it is and so is a shit company and their views. read more

Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits - Discriminatory practices. Wondering if I bringing Mayor Lightfoot would they have enlisted this response?? Guess they would never know... - Men's Clothing Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything was excellent from the beginning of my consultation to my finished suit and shirts. Their knowledge of fabric, styles, and even little details produced not just a perfect personal fit but subtly made it stand out as a superb suit. I constantly get positive comments or am asked where I got my suit. Katie and the shop personnel made this possible. Katie listened to my tastes instead of automatically making adjustments according to what she thought was best or her preferred style. Katie took her time fine-tuning any alterations, and her expertise helped fill in the blanks for any areas I needed clarification on. This is the place to go if you are looking for a suit that fits your body type, has excellent craftsmanship, and allows you to personalize it to your style. read more

Katie did an incredible job with my wedding suit. She heard what I wanted, but also offered professional guidance to steer me toward a finished product that I am very happy with. All of the areas where clothes fit me poorly are addressed perfectly in this suit. The details that no one else would see make it feel personal, like it's part of me when I wear it. I get to walk into my wedding feeling confident, and I could not be happier. Thanks Katie! read more

Jodi paid great attention to my needs as I outlined them in preparation for the creation a customized suit, making necessary suggestions and recommendations to ensure that we arrive at the perfect result. She knows a ton about fabrics, styles and the best accessories to match. She was very professional and I would highly recommend Nicholas Joseph for anyone in the market for a sharp-looking outfit. read more

I have never been served so well anywhere else. My wedding day was made absolutely perfect with the help of Nicholas Joseph. My personal recommendation is to ask for Justin. He made my experience flawless. Extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with, clear, and honest. You will not be disappointed I guarantee it. Thanks for making me look great on my big day. read more

Justin helped me get fitted for my wedding tuxedo and was incredibly helpful every step of the way! He offered his expert opinion on fabric, fit, etc. to aid my decision-making, but was never pushy if I wanted something different. Would absolutely recommend Nicholas Joseph, and Justin specifically, to anyone looking for a custom suit in Chicago. read more

Loved every minute of our experience. From booking the appointment to the final product. Top notch service above and beyond what we expected. read more

Jodi helped get me measured and make my selections. Everything turned out beautifully and I would go back in a heartbeat.

Katie Ally was V helpful and turned me from a nervous groom into a confident dapper husbo that looks like he could have a membership to Augusta National. More importantly, you can tell her secrets when your friends/family are in the dressing room and SHE NEVER TELLS ANYONE! read more

Katie has helped me build a nice wardrobe! The discount packages help a ton, and they are the only tailor in Chicago that builds a shirt last for each customer. Wide selection of fabric and can build to spec. read more