6 good reasons to visit the tailor and make him your best ally

Style HacksIf you think a tailor only fixes suits, let us explain why not and what are your biggest reasons for visiting one.

By Eduardo Lemon

Gone are the days when a suit was the centerpiece of a men's wardrobe and therefore you had to have a trusted tailor with your measurements very well embedded in his memory. A man today knows that he does not need to wear a suit through life to look good, but he also recognizes that from time to time he needs someone to help him make everything look even better. That he can't always live with his clothes the way he came out of the shops.

We share it with you: every garment, not just a suit, needs adjustments, maintenance and repair. Especially those that you are zero willing to neglect. Also because he is a little more aware of our part towards planet Earth; he already gives up the idea that we live in a disposable society and that it is cheaper to buy something new than to invest time and money in making repairs. It is just that kind of thinking that has brought us to one of the most chaotic moments in human history.

For this reason, we are going to explain to you the importance of having a good tailor as your eternal ally and how you can finally convince yourself to find one.

Most clothes don't look good off the rack.

Unless you have a sample size or have a body that absolutely EVERYTHING fits, most of the clothes you see on the shelf need some kind of adjustment. Either because of your own complexion or because the garment really needs it that way. Have you noticed that store mannequins have a million pins to adjust their looks? That's the way it is with any body, so don't worry. Shirts, jackets, jeans, pants, coats... for every garment on this planet; Unless, of course, we are talking about a piece made to measure (like a suit).

Don't mess with this. A trusted tailor will always be there so that everything fits you as well as you saw it on the windows or in the photos of the digital store.

A tailor knows what suits you better than even you

Sometimes our judgment can get quite cloudy when we are shopping or surfing the internet; however, a good tailor quickly recognizes where this or that fabric works best, what are the cuts that suit you best, where to insert or remove fabric and how far it is possible to fulfill your dream of wearing. If a tailor tells you NO, believe him; and when he says YES, trust his word even more.

Wearing newly tailored clothes feels as good as new

Many times we need to improve what we already have at home, because the budget does not allow for new clothes; and when there is a tailor involved this is pure magic. Seriously, you can spend exponentially less when you go to the tailor instead of buying something new, and you'll also feel as good as if you walked out of the mall or boutique. By receiving such specialized attention and feeling your garment perfectly again, you will breathe very calmly.

A good tailor can revive (almost) anything

Adding to the previous point, we always have clothes that we have a hard time saying goodbye to. And a tailor is always there to help you. Consider getting one as soon as possible, because with the help of patches, updates, cuts and other tricks, he will know exactly what to do so you don't say goodbye to those jeans or that jacket that have been your company for so long.

A tailor is the cheapest option

That before continuing we must clarify something for you: tailors are not free nor do they give away their work —don't expect them to charge you tiny figures—, but they definitely cushion any blow to your wallet. Think of it like this: the money you save by doing a simple repair on clothes you already own can earn you dividends; Thus, these small savings will accumulate until you can buy a garment that is worth investing in and not just to replace one that could be repaired. Doesn't that sound tempting? Stop paying for dozens of shirts a year and instead focus on a GREAT designer shirt after a few months. Also, this is a very healthy habit to also have a sustainable closet.

You build your own brand

That is, you define your own style and not what fashion brands suggest per se. When you visit a tailor you can choose how you want anything to look so that it is "tuned" according to your taste and physique, thus creating your own distinctive stamp. Your clothes should reflect personality, and for that a tailor is indispensable in your life.