My First Custom Suit - 10 Years Later (Review)

About this video

The Gazette team’s founder reflects on his first custom suit from Oxxford, a Chicago-based handmade suit maker, ordered in 2012. He discusses the specific design choices he made, how the suit has held up over time, what he still appreciates about it, and what he would change with the benefit of hindsight—particularly regarding fit issues and fabric weight.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team emphasizes the importance of in-person fittings with a tailor rather than having a custom suit shipped unseen, as this allows for adjustments to optimize fit
• The Gazette team argues that heavier fabric weights, while durable, may limit wearability throughout the year and can affect comfort during movement
• The Gazette team recommends considering additional garments like waistcoats with custom suits to provide greater styling flexibility and comfort by allowing the jacket to be worn unbuttoned
• The Gazette team notes that first custom garments often have room for improvement and may not be perfect, but can still be worn and enjoyed as learning experiences

Episode details: published July 18, 2022 · 49K views · 17:01 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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