5 Reasons to Buy a Custom Suit | Why I Love Made-To-Measure Clothing

It’s easier than it’s ever been to get a custom, made-to-measure suit without breaking the bank. By this point, you’re probably aware that online MTM suits are readily available from a bunch of different brands. *BIG thanks to Indochino for sponsoring this video (and making me an awesome suit). Use the code MODESTMAN to get a Premium Suit for just $379: https://mdst.mn/indochino * I’m a huge fan of custom formalwear, mostly because 90% of dress shirts and suits that I find off the rack don’t fit me properly. #shortmanproblems For that reason, all of my suits and dress shirts are made-to-measure, including the grey suit I’ll be showing off in this video. This is my second suit from Indochino, and after making a few small tweaks to my measurement profile, I’m really happy with how it fits. Much better than anything I could find off the rack in a big department store! If you’ve been on the fence about giving MTM suiting a try, I want to give you my top five reasons why it might be a good idea. 01:29 #1: You can get the perfect length (jacket, sleeves and pants) 02:40 #2: You can control the proportions (lapel, collar, etc.) 03:30 #3: Wide variety of fabric colors, weights and blends 04:27 #4: Huge selection of customization options 05:30 #5: It's a long-term solution (if you're patient) I’m not going to lie: going custom isn’t easy, at least not at first. You have to figure out your own measurements, which can be tricky. Your first suit probably won’t be perfect. It takes