Normally tailors will have few sample book for customer to have a look at it.. Linen is famous in casual look.. Linen suit with hand stitching on the lapel will looks better.

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Added on October 12, 2012, 8:48 pmThe 'darts' at in front of the suit is to make the front of the suit looks slimmer, more like slim fitted cutting. Usually most of the suit will have the darts at the front of the suit, but is alright if without the darts if your tailor do fitting for your suit.

This post has been edited by Alvin Saw: Oct 12 2012, 08:48 PM

Thanks for the tip! I'll drop by Ah Loke tomorrow and see what he has.

Hello people. I am planning to get a formal wear for a young man. Aged 21 years old. He ought to attend some formal event soon and needs a formal wear.

I have to admit that my family is less educated about style and fashion. So forgive my shortcoming. All these while, we would just simply buy a long sleeve shirt from Jusco/Isetan/Parkson off the shelves and wear it for formal events like wedding etc etc.

As for the young man, he is the youngest generation and I think he should dress to kill and make an impression for employers and peers. Competitive age it is.

So, senseis/taylors out there, mind if answer some of my doubts?

1. How many garments he needs to shop from top to bottom for a formal event? I only know terms like a suit(top)? a slack(pants)? and a dress shoe.

2. How much is the budget for a young man? I did some reading and many said it depends on the material. But I dont even know what material to use. Do suggest a suitable one for a first timer young man.

3. How long it takes to produce 1 set from top to bottom?

4. Most importantly, which taylor to go for? Ruth or Bespoke or Binwani or *insert* ? Once again, I am trusting the majority's judgement as the situation is like asking a lawyer(me) to plough the earth(farmer's profession). Totally clueless!

Thanks in advance.

Hey guys,
For suit, pants or shirt alteration, this might help.
Located at SS15, Subang Jaya
http://www.alterclothes.portfoliobox.net/

When you say formal wear, do you mean a black tie event or just a plain suit that can also be used for work?Asking because I note the fact you stated that you want the guy to 'dress to kill and make an impression for employers and peers'.

If you could clarify this point would be great.

Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas as to where one may procure suiting fabrics from Holland and Sherry or H.Lesser? Online or around the Klang Valley. Much appreciated.

A few tailors carry the H.Lesser swatch books, one of them being Ah Loke Tailor on Jalan Yap Ah Shak. An alternative would be to email suitablebritishfabrics@gmail.com for any inquiries on H.Lesser in Malaysia.

Holland & Sherry is carried by most tailors in Malaysia. Remnants are available on British Fabrics on Ebay.

I see. Much appreciated for the information! Planning to procure some cloth from the infamous Cloth Baron when I get back to KL . Also just read recently on another forum that I should be quite careful though and resist temptation. Apparently; he is quite the purveryor of fine things!

hi guys, i want to alter my ralph lauren polo shirt.

i hate the flappy backside, want to alter it. any tailor can do a good job near PJ?

My tailor told me that linen is more to garden function. It wear out faster than wool and cotton. I would go for summer weight wool suit.

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Added on November 5, 2012, 5:58 pmItalian fabric? Mohair?

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Added on November 5, 2012, 6:02 pmIf you want to alter the sleeve to make it shorter, they'll have to do it from the shoulder. That makes the alteration expensive.

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Added on November 5, 2012, 6:05 pmExactly 1K. 850 after discount.

This post has been edited by Zelz92: Nov 5 2012, 06:05 PM

Weee, just went to measure my body for my suit.
Hopefully will look as fit as him

Looking forward to make earth tone red cotton sports jacket

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Added on November 5, 2012, 6:23 pmIf this is the first time you working with the tailor, don't expect to high. Fit is very personal. The tailor may think this look great in you, but you may have different picture of fit.

Btw, saw the Midnight Blue tux. Looks good

This post has been edited by Zelz92: Nov 5 2012, 06:23 PM

Dont know what she gonna do for me but will be going there at 9th nov to check body then again on next 2 weeks. I want those side to properly fit my skinny type body.

If you're skinny, they'll have to balance your upper side body (shoulder) with your waist. If it's to skinny on the waist it'll look cartoon-ish. Good tailor will know how to balance. good luck fitting & wish you have the fit that you want.

This post has been edited by Zelz92: Nov 5 2012, 06:35 PM

i hope they dont add pads on the shoulder. sometimes it makes the suit looks fat

Ask for the tailor to put light padding. Padding help to make structure around your shoulder. Imagine wearing jacket without padding, it's like wearing t-shirt.

ok boss thanks for the info . will tell her to do so later at 2nd meeting..

i just want my waist to fit my body well, normally see in shopping mall all long long one.

oh yeah did mine with suit and pants RM 480.

lololoo hopefully it turns out good since its reasonable cheap.

For black-tie (men in black) (Solid color)

1. He'll need: A good crisp dress shirt (white), one with classic narrow hard collar (not button down) or with double cuff. A Solid dark suit or tux. A dark dress leather shoes (Oxford, Brogue) with dark dress socks. Belt (same color as shoes)/Suspenders (depend on body built). Dark conservative tie.

2. Depend on type of fabric. Ranging from 900 and up. Metarial: Wool, Silk, Linen, Cotton, Synthetic etc. I would suggest a wool for the first suit (less wrinkle, last longer than linen) If you live in hot climate choose a lighter fabric. Use summer weight fabric that has looser woven yarn.

3. 8-10 weeks, and 80 hours of tailoring.

4. Tailor, ask local. Expect 4 appointments. Expect 15-40 measurements & photograph

Semi-Formal (Pattern, color)

1. He'll need: A good dress shirt, (not button down) or with double cuff. Suit jacket (match trouser, same fabric). A Trouser (match jacket, same fabric). A dark dress leather shoes (Oxford, Brogue). Belt (same color as shoes)/Suspenders (depend on body built). Conservative tie.

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Added on November 5, 2012, 7:09 pmThat's cheap

Good luck. Hope it fit well

This post has been edited by Zelz92: Nov 5 2012, 07:14 PM

Yeah man, I thought it was expensive until you guys talked about making suit 1-2k last few pages.

Any ways I dont mind RM450 even its cheap as long as she can get me my right size.

Thanks

where is it?! including materials?