Wedding Suit Tailoring by CYC Tailor
Imagine this: your big day is around the corner, and you want to find the right tailor to get a suit made. After hours of searching for 'best suit tailor in Singapore', you shortlist a few tailors based on your requirements. Subsequently, you visit these stores, to understand how tailoring works (if you have not been to a tailor at all) and to touch and feel the fabrics. It is somewhat painstaking but, you want to get the best deal for that big day. To help you shorten the process, we share some commonly asked questions and tips:
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I wear a three-piece suit for my wedding?
This will depend on your personal style. We think a three-piece suit makes the wearer's physique more flattering. But, if there are not many other occasions for you to wear a vest and you want to be practical, a two-piece suit works as well.
How much does a tailored suit cost?
Our entry price for a 2 piece suit is $1700.
How long does it take to tailor a suit for the wedding?
Usually, it takes about 4-5 weeks to tailor a suit. Factor this into your planning process.
Reason for the time-line: it takes about 2 weeks for us to cut and sew a semi-finished suit jacket for a fitting session. A fitting session is required to ensure that the final jacket fits well. After the fitting (where adjustments are pinned and noted), we will need another 2 weeks to complete your suit.
Which colour is best for a wedding suit?
Typically, our customers opt for navy and grey, as these are versatile business suit colours that they can use after the wedding, especially for practical minded men. We do also notice a growing trend of customers looking for beige/sand coloured wedding suits for luncheons.
Black is typically reserved for tuxedo suits and black tie event; for couples who have decided on a formal dress code for their wedding banquet, you may go for this option.
Ultimately, our top choices would still be the classic navy and grey suits (yes we know, the common adage is that 'they are boring colours..’ but our fabrics come in a huge variety of textures, patterns, and a multitude of shades, and that’s where you can differentiate yourself!).
Are tailored suits worth it?
Of course! However, if workmanship is not a major point of consideration for you, and you have that perfect body shape to fit into a ready-made suit, why not? The biggest plus for getting your suit tailored is the wide choice of fabrics, the ability to have it tailored to the exact style you want, and it'll be tailored in a fit that suits your body type. It is an investment for the most
important day in your life and an investment that lasts.
What is the ordering process at a tailor?
Our wedding stylist will seek first to understand the theme of your wedding. If you plan to have an outdoor wedding, we will recommend that you select fabrics that are more light weight like linen or cotton. We will also propose making an unlined
jacket so that you do not melt in the humid Singapore weather.
Besides fabrics, colour choices are also important factors to consider, followed by style of the jacket and pants.
It may seem overwhelming to those new to tailoring but, this is where you have the opportunity to customize according to your personal preferences. The decision making usually takes longer than the measurement process which takes about 20 minutes.
Who is the best tailor in Singapore?
Goes without saying...😉
Is it worth tailoring a cheap suit?
No. We would rather you opt for a ready-to-wear suit. While we are not implying that all cheap suits may suffer from shoddy workmanship, that is usually the case.
Should I rent or buy a suit?
If you only need to wear a suit once in a blue moon, then renting may be a sensible option, especially if you are looking to coordinate all your groomsmen outfits.
We hope we have answered most of your questions above! If you have more questions, feel free to drop us a message Now, let us share some of our most useful wedding style tips & fabric recommendations with you:
Suit colours: Navy or charcoal grey fabrics are ideal, as these are classic colours that will co-ordinate well with your bride’s trousseau and will look great for your photo-taking sessions. We would recommend a fabric like Wool-mohair blend, as the mohair confers a soft sheen, adding a luxurious touch to your suit.
Vitale Barberis Canonico Perennial
2-piece suit: from $2230
3-piece suit: from $2890
Our entry level, Super 110 full wool recommendation. VBC fabrics are entirely made in Italy – from the town of Biella, where various legendary fabric brands such as Loro Piana and Piacenza, got their start. The VBC Perennial range features fabrics that are well-balanced at an appropriate weight (270gsm) for our weather.
Scabal Galaxy
2-piece suit: from $4090
3-piece suit: from $5290
A brand synonymous with luxury tailoring, this collection features a special Scabal ‘bloom’ finishing that confers the suit a soft, luxurious sheen.
Holland & Sherry Fiesta IV
2-piece suit: from $2570
3-piece suit: from $3250
Featuring Super 150s wool: all-round, high quality fabrics with excellent weight and hand-feel.
Loro Piana Events
2-piece suit: from $4000
3-piece suit: from $4920
The Loro Piana Events collection is the Italian mill’s formal wear collection designed with the black tie dress code in mind. Use these fabrics for mohair tuxedos, velvet dinner jackets, silk jacquard evening wear, formal suits in black and midnight, white tie tails, morning dress coats, stroller suits, waistcoats and striped grey formal trousers.
VBC Wool & Linen
2-piece suit: from $2230
The wool-linen blend confers structure to the suit, and the linen
lends its airiness and breathability. Together, the harmonious blend
achieves a distinguishable look for your suit.
Holland & Sherry Serge & Solana
2-piece suit: from $3550
An interesting new release from Holland & Sherry for 2021, the name is Latin for ‘Silk(en) and Sunshine’. The silk-wool blend is cooling on the skin, and the almost iridescent fabric compels you to wear this collection under natural light. Featuring 2/1 twill cloths where the front and back side are different, it means your suiting options from this collection just got twice as large.
Holland & Sherry South Pacific Linen
2-piece suit: from $3090
Featuring a luxurious range of linen-related fabrics, you will find a range of Teclana® blended fabrics that are H&S own innovation. These wool-linen Teclana® is durable while lightweight, and resist crease better than traditional linen fabrics. The linen-silk blend is as luxurious as they come.
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