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What is a Made to Measure suit? If you want a suit with a custom fit, and personalized options like buttons, stitching, and pockets, then a Made to Measure suit a great idea. The Made to Measure suiting at Gotstyle begins at $995 for a domestic suit, or $1200 for a full-canvas suit made in Italy.

Armando, our Made to Measure manager shares the benefits of a Made to Measure suit in our newest video, so check it out!

Now this video isn’t aimed at the Gotstyle guy (you’re the 30% of guys that get it).

• It’s for your brother-in-law, that your sister is begging for you to go shopping with.
• It’s for your buddies that still dress like they did in university (and you graduated 10 years ago).
• It’s for your work mates who are still wearing three button suits.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS TO THEM (or their significant others) by using the Share button above.The world is a much better place when guys dress better.

The $2,000 is based on:

• The everyday sportcoat ($500 avg)
• The evening sportcoat ($600 avg)

Sports coat brands include: Strellson, Cinque, Stones, SAND, Moods of Norway, Not Your Father’s Suit, Without Prejudice, and Gotstyle Private Label.

• Dark denim ($200 avg) We carry: DL1961, Edwin, Ernest Sewn, Levi’s
• Alternative bottoms: ($225 avg) Look for: Ango mode, Hitl, Stones, Strellson
• Light Weight knits: ($200 avg) We carry: Ted Baker, Psycho Bunny, PYA
• Hoodies: ($250 avg) Look for: John Varvatos, Oats, Michael Kors

In the video, I’m talking a lot about half canvas and full canvas suits. What is canvas and why is it so important?

The canvas in a suit is the basis of suit tailoring; it’s the material (usually horse hair canvas) that is between the lining and the cloth of the jacket. Having a canvas jacket respects the true natural of the fabric, allowing it to breathe, move and fall better on the wearer. The more you wear a canvas suit, the more it molds to your body. A fused suit is more rigid and stiff and sits away from the body.

A canvas jacket also maintains its shape after time and repeated cleanings and doesn’t “bubble” like a fused suit does. A canvas jacket also helps to distribute stress points evenly on the suit, which helps to contain the wear and tear of the cloth – helping prolong the life of the suit. If you’re wearing a suit everyday, it’s worth it to pay more and get a suit that will last longer and look better on you.

Another quick note:
Cinque starts at a size 36 but we can do a special order for size 34 (46 and 44 European)
Paul Betenley now starts at size 36 (not 38 as mentioned in video)
Both LAB and TConcept start at size 34 (44 European)

Imagine what makes a proper gentlemen and tweed comes to mind. Not the ill-fitting and frizzy, oversized kind that your elders wear – we’re talking about a modern cut and softer material against your skin. And you can wear one almost anywhere.

Watch the video above to learn more about Melissa’s second favourite trend this season.

Don’t forget to take a peak at our latest post on Fall tweed blazers, featuring new pieces from Cinque, Strellson, and SUIT.

Did you know that certain sports coats give you superpowers?

Melissa talks about how a sport coat with the proper fit, details, and construction can make you stand out in a crowded room, attract the right attention, and well, get you lucky.

Melissa is angry.

It must’ve been too many sights for sore eyes this morning, but Melissa had a few choice words when describing how some guys in Toronto still wear suits that resemble a McCain apple juice box.

Granted if you’re reading this, the rant isn’t about you at all. But maybe it’s time we should tell our frumpy friends that it’s time to man up.