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made-to-measure suit in Dublin

  • 15-04-2014 12:04pm
    #1
    Ludikrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I'm getting married this year and looking to buy a suit for the occasion. I was going to go fully bespoke but the price is coming in over budget. I still want to get a great three-piece that fits perfectly. My Budget is about €1000.

    Can anyone recommend some options in Dublin with a good selection and quality? From looking online I have found Frewen and Aylward in Dún Laoghaire and Leavy Bros Grafton Street that both offer made-to-measure. If anyone knows anywhere else that's worth checking out please let me know.

    Thanks


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  • #2
    thejaguar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 741 ✭✭✭thejaguar


    I'd say it's worth your while paying Louis Copeland a visit.


  • #3
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Have you considered going for an off the shelf suit that is your size and getting it tailored to fit better?


  • #4
    Ludikrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭Ludikrus


    RosieJoe wrote: »
    Have you considered going for an off the shelf suit that is your size and getting it tailored to fit better?

    Not really. I'm a size 38 chest but broader on the shoulder, relatively speaking. Off the shelf rarely fits right and, as far as I know anyway, there are limits to what can be altered. Thanks for suggestion though.


  • #5
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,123 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    Can't say I've much experience in MTM, but Magee on Wicklow Street do it as well.


  • #6
    Garrigai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭Garrigai


    Louis Copeland and Magee are definitely both worth a visit


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  • #7
    RosieJoe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,515 ✭✭✭RosieJoe


    Ludikrus wrote: »
    Not really. I'm a size 38 chest but broader on the shoulder, relatively speaking. Off the shelf rarely fits right and, as far as I know anyway, there are limits to what can be altered. Thanks for suggestion though.

    You'd be surprised what a good tailor can do. I did this for my sons communion suit and it worked out a lot cheaper than people getting custom made suits, and was cheaper than going to the likes of Arnotts for the suit itself.


  • #8
    Sulla Felix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,442 ✭✭✭Sulla Felix


    Ludikrus wrote: »
    Not really. I'm a size 38 chest but broader on the shoulder, relatively speaking. Off the shelf rarely fits right and, as far as I know anyway, there are limits to what can be altered. Thanks for suggestion though.
    You'd be surprised how little extra work goes into made to measure suits. A friend of mine was doing the same for his wedding. Like you, wasp waist, broad shoulders and long arms. I'm convinced to this day that all they did was take a normal 42 chest and put longer sleeves on it because the shop ended up taking about 8 inches out of the skirt. Whoever you go with, make sure you get it in writing that alterations will be guaranteed free of charge because the shop tried to fob him off.
    Not going to name names, but they're located in a reputable Irish department store.


  • #9
    ladhrann
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 445 ✭✭ladhrann


    Ludikrus wrote: »
    Hi,

    I'm getting married this year and looking to buy a suit for the occasion. I was going to go fully bespoke but the price is coming in over budget. I still want to get a great three-piece that fits perfectly. My Budget is about €1000.

    Lynch and Son on Camden St. will do a made-to-measure [fused] for that. They have mix and match RTW, then a made-to-measure Magee service and then a hand-finished made-to-measure. Worth asking for prices and what handwork they'll do.


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