What is the process for a custom suit?

This is probably one of the most commonly asked questions. Usually the process is to choose a fabric, select a style, get measured up, and then get fitted a few times. The most important part of getting a suit custom made is making sure the fit is perfect. So that's why we take numerous amounts of measurements to ensure the suit fits.

The other day Jesse Chao, lead designer for the Vittorio J neck line came in to the studio, took some pictures for me, of a couple clients being fitted for custom suits

Chest Measurement: To measure the chest, I measure the fullest pert of the chest, it is generally right under the arm pits, and the tape measure should cover your your shoulder blades around your back

Girth Measurement: Once again, measure the fullest part of the stomach

Waist Measurement: This is an important measurement not only for pants but also the jacket, you want to measure where the person is typically going to wear their pants

Hip Measurements: This is another multi purpose measurement for trousers as well as the jacket. Make sure the persons legs are together and have their arms up, and measure the fullest part of the seat

Sleeve Measurement: This is measured from the top of the shoulder to the preferred point of the wrist. Generally people like to show about 1/4 inch to 1/2 worth of shirt cuff showing

Inseam Measurement: This is one of the measurements that establishes on how long the pants should be. You should measure from the crotch on the inside of the leg down to your foot