Stylish Additions To Consider For Your Next Suit

A custom tailoring service is perfect for people who want to experiment with their style and find that nothing they buy off the rail completely speaks for the person they are.

This is a big part of the appeal of bespoke tailoring and the more accessible this highest quality service is, the easier it is for people to improve the sartorial elegance of their wardrobes.

One interesting quirk that a tailor often notices however, is that it is usually not until the second custom suit that people feel comfortable enough to truly explore the more extravagant options, accessories and additions they can add to make their suit their own.

The first made-to-measure suit is often focused on customising the fit and getting used to the whole process, which means that the result is refined, elegant and fairly conventional.

When it comes to that second suit, however, here are some options, additions and accessories that can add a flourish to your style.

Lining Material

The inner lining of a suit is the source of considerable expression and some of the most fascinating flourishes you can add to a suit, in no small part because most people will only see flashes of the lining unless you opt to reveal it.

This is why you can find not only elegant twill in a range of different colours but a wide range of patterns from paisley, damask, diamonds and anything in between. In fact there are now more ‘statement’ linings available than ever before in the history of custom tailoring. You have to see them to believe them!

The best advice a tailor can offer is to be bold and look for something that speaks to you and your passions. A tailor will provide advice on if it would work or if it might possibly appear more ostentatious than you initially planned.

Pocket Styles

Pockets have a remarkable effect on the look of clothes, which is why there are many suit jacket options that feature fake pockets, shaped pockets and more.

It is an understated change, but affects the overall appearance and style of the garment in a big way. 

Buttons

It can sometimes be particularly surprising how much difference buttons can make to the overall style of a suit, and buttons can look so very different framed on different materials.

Whether you choose a set of buttons that subtly complement the suit, go for a bright, stark contrast or opt for a set of elegant metal buttons, there are so many ways to customise the look and a tailor will be more than happy to suggest a particular set of buttons based on your specific needs and wishes.

Monogram

An ornate representation of your name, a monogram is a more explicit and overt way of adding a personal touch to your suit, and the positioning of the monogram matters as much as having one in the first place.

Whilst many people opt to place their monogram within the suit’s lining, often only revealed if you take the jacket off or reach into a neighbouring pocket, monograms have been fitted to the breast pocket or even the lapel, depending on how obvious you want the personal touch to be.