3 Types of Suits: Off the Rack vs. Made to Measure vs. Bespoke

About this video

McGoff compares three main suit categories—ready-to-wear, made-to-measure, and bespoke—explaining their key differences, price points, and construction processes. He uses examples from his own wardrobe to demonstrate how each type fits and feels, then offers guidance on which option suits different situations and budgets.

Key takeaways

• McGoff distinguishes bespoke suits from made-to-measure by noting that bespoke is made from scratch without patterns while made-to-measure uses pre-existing patterns adjusted to measurements
• McGoff recommends prioritizing fit in key areas like shoulders, hips, and seat when shopping off-the-rack, as these cannot be easily altered, and budgeting $50-100 for tailoring
• McGoff suggests trying in-person measured made-to-measure from local shops before defaulting to online brands, and notes Oliver Wicks as his preferred made-to-measure option after years of measurement refinement
• McGoff argues that bespoke’s higher cost reflects labor intensity and the basted fitting process, which allows major adjustments before final construction—a step unavailable in made-to-measure

Episode details: published September 6, 2018 · 613K views · 14:03 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style advice summarized here is Brock McGoff’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are his, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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