Suitably - Custom Tailored Suits

Suitably - Custom Tailored Suits

Hey there!

There are so many factors that will impact this: 

- How much fabric reserve is left in the seams (depends on the manufacturer)

- Where you've put on the weight (some places are easier to adjust than others) 

- How you've cut the suit in the first place (slim/classic/etc), as well as the "house style" of the garment

- Most importantly, your expectations. 

As a general rule, we say that +/- 5kg is mostly something that we can work with, and often beyond but of course, there are limits and this varies based on the garment. If you are concerned about it, get in touch with your provider ASAP and explain the situation. Hopefully, they will be able to provide you with further information about their process and deliver a strategy that will help you through this. 

Hope that helps! 

- Alex

Suitably - Custom Tailored Suits

Hey Bianca. 

That's a great question that actually goes into a few different debates when it comes to the concept of dress code. As a general rule of thumb, you can break down most dress codes into formal, semi-formal, informal and casual. Within these, you will have subsections such as "black tie", "white tie", "business casual" etc. The problem here is that whilst there is a definitive meaning to these codes, it's not realistic to expect all your guests to understand what they mean. What's more than that, different people will have a different understanding of what these codes actually mean which adds to the confusion. 

My generally advice is to suggest the macro-level code (formal, informal, etc) and then add an I.E. with what you are anticipating, followed by what is not acceptable. For example: 

Dress code: Formal (I.E. suits for men, gowns for women. No chinos or jeans please) 

It's a mouthful but at least nothing gets lost in translation. In the above example, suggesting no chinos or jeans immediately rules out things like shorts and other less formal attire which helps to direct your guests to dress the way that you would like them to. 

Try not to overcomplicate. Give the cues and the macro-level and try to do enough on this level that you don't need to get into the nitty gritty. 

Hope this helps! 

Alexander @ Suitably

Suitably - Custom Tailored Suits

Hello! 

As a rule of thumb, It's important to have this listed somewhere. Invitations and your website are fine (use your website as a way to elaborate on what you are after). 

Be aware however, that the traditional black-tie is typically seen as an evening thing, usually conjuring up images of tuxedos, etc. You may be more after something that's "formal" and not black tie. Also, be mindful that not everyone will have the appropriate wear in their wardrobe to match this dress code. People dress far less formally than they used to and as such, I think perhaps it's more prudent to suggest "Formal, with black tie optional" as a more forgiving dress code. You can then use your other correspondence to specifically detail what you mean so there isn't any ambiguity with your guests. 

I hope that this helps! Let me know if I can provide you with any further information. Thank you!!