🧵How to buy your first made-to-measure suit? 💼

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🧵How to buy your first made-to-measure suit? 💼

Gentlemen Wise, suit up! 💪🕴️ In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my latest menswear mission — grabbing a made-to-measure suit from Indochino in Salt Lake City 🏙️ (not sponsored… just love the brand 👌).

Whether you're buying your first suit or leveling up your wardrobe game 🎯, this guide will show you EXACTLY what to expect when going custom. From choosing fabrics 🎨 to getting measured 📏 to trying on cuts like Yaletown, Soho, and Newbury — I walk you through the whole process, step by step 🛠️.

🧠 Wisdom: ✔️ What colors you should buy FIRST (Navy - Charcoal - ???) ✔️ How to think through modern vs traditional fits ✔️ Tips that’ll save you from common tailoring mistakes (yep, I made one…)

🕶️ Style: ✔️ Full breakdown of fit types 🧍‍♂️ ✔️ Real showroom experience 📸 ✔️ Insider commentary on suit cuts, cuff choices, pant breaks & more 🔥

⚡ Impact: ✔️ Boost your image, confidence & presence 💥 ✔️ Learn how to get it right the first time 💯 ✔️ Build a wardrobe that works as hard as you do 💼

💬 Got questions about suit style or fit? Drop a comment or join our Gentlemen Wise Community below ⬇️ — let’s sharpen up together. 🎯👊

#menswear #madetomeasure #gentlemenwise #styleguide #suits #indochino #firstsuit #confidence

SHOP PRODUCTS MENTIONED OR FEATURED (earns commission): 🛒

🎗️Burgundy Club Stripe Silk Tie https://amzn.to/4hrwxK4
👔 Shirt & Suit From Indochino: See youtube product links in video
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High quality Paul Fredrick suit: https://amzn.to/3FOYWMY

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KNOTS REFERENCED IN THIS VIDEO:

Half Windsor Knot: https://youtu.be/hNcvwVPpnoU

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CHAPTERS & HIGHLIGHTS: ⏳

00:00 My number one recommended way to buy a suit
00:25 Benefits of going into a showroom
01:08 The first suit color you should buy
02:21 Going through the made to measure process
04:51 How long should trousers be?
06:19 How a jacket should fit and what length should they be?
09:13 Suit customizations
10:52 The number one fragrance vs my recommendation
11:06 Stop into Utah Woolen Mills
11:52 A new type of tie I’d never seen before

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