Shirts? Try Acorn

Hi there, do you guys think it will be a smart idea if I take my dad's suit which is waay oversized for me and tailor it? Its quite a nice piece of double breasted navy suit and he got it done at about 1k maybe about a decade back? Were fabrics cheaper last time? If its possible for you guys, estimate what would be the value of the suit right now?

Yall' would probably tell me to decide myself on weather i should or should not tailor the suit but there is one thing, im only 17 and im afraid what if, what if growth decides to be an ******* and maybe start growing again after I got the suit altered? Is it possible to 'un-alter' the suit?
Thank you!

Acorn is a brand.

As for feeling the material, I was once told... most of the time if u "feel" the cloth, you will end up picking the wrong ones

i.e. most is not experienced enough to make the right choice by feel alone

BUy online directly form them... try the Grange line... a good balance between quality and affordability.

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Added on March 3, 2012, 11:32 pmJust got the shirt today.

Yes I feel the same as well.
Hahaha. I'm always spying on you guys

I'm sorry to say this, but the fault is not solely with the tailor.

There are fitting sessions, there are dialogues with the tailor on what you want etc.

If the workmanship is bad, then its probably the tailor's lack of skill. But generally I notice the majority of those going for a "bespoke" shirt/suit dont really know what they want, or lack the skills to communicate it effectively to the tailor. If that is the case... pls find a VERY good tailor who can read your mind

For someone who doesnt know much about a shirt/suit etc.... its better to go buy RTW.

If they dont know what they want, how do they communicate that to the tailor?

If they dont know what they want, this is what they end up with.

Material : Something silly liek 160s, or 200s
Fitting : so "fitted" they cant breath or sit, or the standard house sack cut.

But... all is not lost, they can easily bring another friend along... helps a lot during the fitting session for the clueless. And... go to a 'decent' tailor... even the famed "ah loke" will give u a sack cut if you dont know what you want. Try something else.. liek "Bespoked" or "Wardrobe" etc to end up with something decent/wearable. These guys will atleast give you proper sleeve rotation etc etc...

I think... they just have a more modern cut, i'm sure they will nod and smile politely if the customer make stupid demands/comments, but you will end up with a decent shirt/suit cause that is what they do. But it comes at a premium.

If the client knows what they want then they can save a few bucks and get cheaper tailors.

I usually use Wardrobe.

For shirts they have a printed checklist. If you are not sure, the list have pictures of the design, liek what collar, what pleats, how the cuff is etc.

Buttons most have a range of MOP/horns for you to choose, except some lames ones who shows you plastic buttons and say "See they LOOK like mops".

Er.... they have a website and several branches. i use the Bangsar branch. pricing I think starts at 220 for shirt? i use my own fabric and is quite regular.. so they are kinda relax with my pricing.

bespoked doesn't have great reviews.

The workmanship is around 200~220, this is inclusive of MOP buttons, any contrasting  inner collar lining etc.

They do have some material that can get you a shirt all in around 250 onwards if I remember correctly, i havent used their material in a long while.

The prices are standard pricing as I can remember them. No point disclosing 'special' pricing.

Erm... their more affordable stuff is mostly the same, just go for something that looks decent. I would think go for the cheapest usable material on yoru first try, you would liek to see how is their workmanship/fit and whether they meet your expectation before goign further.