YOUR STARTER SUIT
By Lydia Foulkes
Your starter suit , is the lynch pin of your wardrobe , so it is important to get it right . A firm basis from which to build upon .
In the world of Business Life , a well fitted suit is perceived as the mark of professionalism . Taking pride in oneself , is thought of very positively . These days the market is so competitive , one wants to stand out and be remembered for the right reason . Not only disposition , but the way we present ourselves .
The joy of having clothes made is not just the experience of being measured and the excitement of choosing cloth , its a great feeling having something in the works . Be warned when you embark on this journey you are likely to want to continue !! Enjoying a great fit in the cloth and design of your choice is something everyone should try . We at Perfectly Attired believe life is too short not too ….
I don ’ t believe its really an age or money thing , as we know money always helps but often it is just that clients simply want to try having clothes made . Often they genuinely just don ’ t get what they want from retail . Whether thats choice or fit or perhaps even both . Plus as we don ’ t have shops , we visit our clients which means we are extremely competitive . Often it is the same price to have something made as it is to buy a mass produced ready made brand . We always give our clients the option to have our label or not . After all it is their suit . Our clients
really like what we do so generally elect to have one but we would never assume .
Whenever I start to working with a client who hasn ’ t had anything bespoke made up , I suggest we start with a suit with two if not three pairs of trousers , all designed slightly differently so it looks like three suits , and for the Ladies a jacket , dress , skirt and trouser combo , so it has many more options to wear than just one suit …. not only does it offer variety but gives great value .
Many men don ’ t wear the jacket as much as the trousers so extra pair / s made sound financial sense to lengthen the life of the outfit . Many of my clients buy their son or daughter a " Graduate Suit ’ this is a great deal we run , it is a very special price and given as a Graduation present . Naturally its a smart gift to someone leaving University entering the world of work . Parents know they are spending wisely and it is likely to help secure that first job . Also an excellent first suit , and a great place to build from . I have a number of clients who I still work with now for whom I made that first suit . Having found their feet and started working , we have since made many additions to the wardrobe to make sure they always look like they are dressing for their next role . It is a wonderful journey to see them move up through the ranks knowing they are dressed impeccably .
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STYLISH GENTLEMAN