Section: Men's Style - Blog
Buying a new men's suit can be daunting. There are 3 options - each with pros and cons. We are confident that "Custom Tailored" is the best of both worlds... and here's why:
Option 1"Off-the-rack" Suit
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Option 2"Custom Tailored"Suit (made-to-measure)
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Option 3"Bespoke" Suit |
This is a mass-produced, ready-made suit that you buy from a retail outlet. |
An individually hand-made garment - aCustom Tailored or Made-to-Measure suit is an optimal medium between Off-the-rack and Bespoke. It gives you the individual choice and personalised fit of Bespoke, without the high price tag. |
Bespoke is when you want complete control over every intricate detail of your suit's make and styling. A somewhat misused term, Bespoke suits are meant to be built from scratch, with many more measurements taken and multiple suit fittings to ensure that you're getting exactly what you want. Bespoke is for the uncompromising gentleman, but all this attention does come at a cost. |
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Timescale |
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1 day - 2 weeks: Depends on how long it takes you to find the right suit and if you need any alterations. |
3 - 4 weeks: Whole process - from taking measurements to first fitting and any alterations. |
8+ weeks: Whole process - from taking measurements, multiple fittings and any alterations. |
Effort Required by You |
Effort Required by You |
Effort Required by You |
MEDIUM: It will require you to shop around and try on multiple suits to get the right fit and look, then additional time to take the suit for alterations. |
VERY LOW:On your very first suit, your initial consultation will take approximately 25-45 mins, and then your first fitting once the suit is complete will take about 10 minutes. We then adjust your measurements in our system depending on if you required alterations on your first suit after your first fitting. With subsequent suits, it's as simple as selecting your fabric and styling (around 10-15 mins) - and you will be guaranteed a perfect fit! No more wasting time tediously shopping around and trying on multiple suits for fit. |
HIGH: A lot of thought may be required to configure your suit with so many options available. You will also need to go in for multiple fittings for your first suit, and even perhaps on subsequent suits. |
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LOW to MEDIUM: You could buy a cheap suit Off-the-Rack from about $199. The material used will be 100% polyester (gets very hot and doesn't breathe), the quality of stitching will be very poor, and the fit is almost guaranteed to be terrible! A good quality Off-the-Rack suit can be purchased from around $500-$800 - maybe cheaper on sale. A very good quality Off-the-rack suit can cost anywhere from $800 up to $5,000 for a big name designer brand suit. Add any alterations costs (anywhere from $50 - $200 depending on work needed). |
LOW to MEDIUM: You should be able to pick up a pure wool custom tailored suit for around $900 - $1,200. Other companies may charge more or less. It all depends on the quality of materials used as well as the quality of the workmanship. Anything cheaper will likely be made of a wool blend (even though it may still be marketed as 100% Pure Wool!). Speaking for ourselves, we use luxurious yet durable Super 110s, 120s & 130s Australian Wool and hire some of the best tailors around to ensure that we produce an excellent finish and that our customers will never have a reason to complain about the quality of our garments. View our pricing for more details. In the rare event that alterations are required, we also cover these costs and promise to tailor your suit to perfection. This is our Perfect Fit Guarantee. It means you will get a perfectly fitting suit every time with nothing more to pay. |
HIGH: Expect to pay anywhere from... well... really the sky is the limit here - depending on who you purchase your bespoke suit from. The average cost is around $3,000 - $4,000 with some bespoke tailors known to have sold suits for over $40,000! |
Final Word |
Final Word |
Final Word |
While a good quality Off-the-Rack suit will cost about the same as a Custom Tailored one, if you are not too fussed about the style or fit of your suit then this option may suffice. You may be lucky and find one that fits you perfectly first time! |
Custom Tailored suits represent the lowest effort, best value for money, and the best result overall. With a price that's on par with good quality Off-the-Rack suits, you'll get a perfect fitting suit every time that is styled the way you want at a great price - a winning combination! |
This option is for those that have a very discerning taste, no time pressure, and in many cases an unlimited budget. |
Do you want to experience the Custom Tailored Difference?
Wondering what all the hype is about? Here's why you'll never go back to off-the-rack:
Named in GQ Magazine's "Best Tailors" list, and the highest reviewed tailor on Google, Montagio has paved the way for discerning men to get suited up with style. We offer a truly personalised experience, specialising in custom designed, perfectly fitted suits, shirts, coats, and shoes for for business, weddings, formal and casual events. Our showrooms are visually packed with designs that inspire plus thousands of fabric options, making it easy for you to get the look you want. Our expert stylists will advise and professionally fit you and frankly won’t let you walk out until we’ve tailored your perfect garment. Since 2010, we have custom tailored looks for thousands of happy customers. To experience the same red-carpet service, book your personal appointment today.
Simon FrazerMontagio did a great job on wedding suits for me and my two groomsmen. Bally provided us with fantastic service and the result was definitely superior to an off-the-rack option... more » |
Kiran DosanjhI have bought a total of 11 pieces custom made so far - quality and attention to detail is spectacular, material choice is broad and the input customers have in creating the exact look they want is a great experience... more » |
Roy SolimanI went back for another suit, a few shirts and some ties. Outstanding! I had so many complements on my new suit yesterday! more » |
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