Buying a Custom Suit Online? Don't Mess It Up (3 Crucial MTM Lessons)

About this video

McGoff provides guidance on confidently purchasing made-to-measure clothing online by clarifying the terminology around custom garments and offering practical strategies to avoid common pitfalls. He emphasizes that while made-to-measure suits can be frustrating due to measurement challenges and virtual communication barriers, they remain a valuable solution for men seeking better-fitting clothes at reasonable prices when approached with the right methodology.

Key takeaways

• McGoff distinguishes between bespoke (made from scratch with multiple fittings) and made-to-measure (adjusted existing patterns) to help buyers understand what they’re purchasing online
• McGoff recommends over-communicating with brands by providing extra measurements, photos, and details about fit preferences rather than only the minimum requested information
• McGoff advises getting professionally measured by a tailor once and combining the best measurements from multiple well-fitting garments rather than relying on self-measurement or single reference pieces
• McGoff argues that made-to-measure requires patience and persistence, and buyers should request remakes when needed and maintain contact with companies until achieving proper fit

Episode details: published September 19, 2016 · 99K views · 9:04 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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