I like their ready-to-wear collection. I bought an outfit from them for my engagement photos, which received many compliments. So I opted for a custom-made tuxedo from them for my wedding. The entire experience was underwhelming.
The process began online, where I meticulously selected preferences for the jacket and trousers and then saved them in my online shopping cart, hoping this would streamline the appointment. I booked an appointment with a highly recommended "style advisor," explicitly noting that it was for a custom tuxedo for my upcoming wedding.
Upon my arrival, Justin, the style advisor, gave me a warm welcome. Despite his friendly demeanor, I found his frequent off-topic conversations with other employees about personal plans slightly detracting from the professionalism I expected, especially considering the occasion. Those types of conversations would be more appropriate when they're not with a client.
I mentioned that I saved my preferences in my online shopping cart, hoping this would streamline things. As he began taking my measurements, I felt that he was unaware that I was ordering a custom tuxedo, and when I clarified this with him, his reaction confirmed my hunch. He appeared unaware I was ordering a custom tuxedo and quickly shifted gears. He took all of my measurements and entered them into a tablet. He then started asking me about my preferences, and I reminded him again that I saved them in my cart. Frustrated, I pulled it up on my phone and gave it to him to enter everything. He placed the order without asking any questions and told me it would arrive in a few weeks.
When the tuxedo arrived, it required several adjustments, especially the trousers, which were extremely loose. Despite multiple fittings and alterations made by the store, the final fit of the trousers still fell short of my expectations. So I took them to another tailor who was able to alter them to my exact liking. This experience highlighted a limitation in the store's alteration capabilities, as explained by the manager of the tailor shop, suggesting that Suit Supply struggles to make more nuanced tailoring needs.
In retrospect, while the quality of the tuxedo itself was good (but not great for what I paid), the overall service and fitting experience did not meet the high standards I expected. In my opinion, these "style advisors" are not true tailors, and are sales associates with minimal training in being a tailor. A skilled tailor will not only measure accurately but also consult on styles, fabrics, and details that will best complement the individual's physique and personal style.
I won't be going back for custom pieces, but I'll definitely keep shopping their ready-to-wear collection. read more