{"id":39040,"date":"2016-05-19T07:36:18","date_gmt":"2016-05-18T21:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-having-your-wedding-suit-tailor-made\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T04:52:21","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T17:52:21","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-having-your-wedding-suit-tailor-made","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-having-your-wedding-suit-tailor-made\/","title":{"rendered":"Grooms’ guide: everything you need to know about having your wedding suit tailor-made"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Image: Oscar Hunt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Many modern gents go through life never owning a suit, let alone one that’s tailor-made. However, having a suit made-to-measure<\/a> is not just about crafting attire\u00a0that fits better than anything<\/em> you’ve ever worn before, it’s a thoroughly enjoyable experience, one that can be\u00a0absolutely addictive.<\/p>\n

If you are considering having your wedding suit tailor made, chances are it won’t be the last time you dabble in the wonderfully luxurious world of made-to-measure attire.<\/p>\n

At Oscar Hunt<\/a>, Sydney-based men’s tailors that also service Melbourne, they take made-to-measure attire very<\/em> seriously – but they like add a modern twist to lighten up the process for customers.<\/p>\n

“In days gone by, the relationship between a man and his tailor was more of a long-standing friendship, just like the relationship you might have with your barber,” says Oscar Hunt’s general manager Chris Edwards. “These days, buying a suit is more of a quick and impersonal very transactional experience.\u00a0We’re trying to bring back the old tailor-client relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe strive to craft that perfectly fitted suit – but like the process to be more one the groom-to-be truly enjoys in the lead up to his big day, just like a bride may experience having her own wedding gown custom-made.”<\/p>\n

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Image: Oscar Hunt<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Chris says<\/a> it’s easy to spot a groom wearing a tailor-made suit a mile away because of it’s flawless fit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a lot to worry about on the wedding day and to know your suit is going to perform well and ‘behave’ in photos is crucial,\u201d he says. \u201cThroughout the day you can feel confident in the knowledge the suit is going to do the job.”<\/p>\n

But, he adds, a well-made suit won’t just “do the job” on your wedding day, it’ll do it again and again and again!”<\/p>\n

“Nothing beats the fit and comfort of a tailored suit,” says Chris who, after a recent cull, now owns a mere 47 suits – all tailor-made, of course.<\/p>\n

Chris\u00a0opened the first Oscar Hunt store<\/a> in Melbourne\u2019s CBD with school mates in 2012 before opening their second showroom in Sydney last year. His inspiration behind the service was his own experience with a local Melbourne tailor, Lionel, who made his\u00a0father’s suits over many decades.<\/p>\n

Chris’\u00a0mission is to bring back the traditional relationship between tailor and client and he hopes to demystify that experience while adding\u00a0a friendly, modern twist.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the past, the tailor-client relationship was based on service and the experience of going through the process of constructing a suit,\u201d he says. \u201cWe basically start a little friendship. That, for us, is the whole point.\u201d<\/p>\n

That relationship between tailor and client usually begins with informal conversation in which the tailor will derive details about the upcoming wedding day and the groom’s personal style, and, the staff at Oscar Hunt <\/a>aim to make the overall process a light-hearted and enjoyable experience.<\/p>\n

Indeed, some grooms – with their groomsmen in tow – tend to consider their suit fittings “a bit of a party – with the odd troupe actually kicking off their buck’s night with their final suit fitting.”<\/p>\n

\u201cIt can be really fun,” says Chris. “We\u2019ve been the precursor to more than a few\u00a0buck\u2019s parties now because, just as the ladies in a bridal party have a number of touch points, such as hen’s parties and bridal gown fittings, a suit fitting provides\u00a0a chance for the blokes in the bridal party to get together, bond and, well, have a great time – and they always do!\u201d<\/p>\n

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The first fitting room at Oscar Hunt Tailors in Sydney. Image: Oscar Hunt <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Once clients make their first inquiry about purchasing a wedding suit they then choose from more than 2000 different fabrics in a variety of patterns, weights and colours.<\/p>\n

The wools on offer are almost entirely sourced from Australian producers and, says Chris, the most popular offering for grooms remains the classic black or midnight navy dinner suit with silk lapels.<\/p>\n

Chris recommends clients leave about an hour for their first fitting. About a month later they are invited back to try on their suit to determine what adjustments need to be made.<\/p>\n

The final fitting takes place about two to three weeks later to ensure clients are completely satisfied with their suit.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese cuts aren\u2019t crafted overnight. A tailored suit does take time,\u201d says Chris.<\/p>\n

Talking to clients and learning about what they want in a suit is a crucial part of the process.<\/p>\n

\u201cSlim fitting means different things to different people. We do get a great understanding of the client\u2019s preferences and we base our pattern on that.\u201d<\/p>\n

For many clients buying a wedding suit at Oscar Hunt<\/a> is their first time working with a tailor.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do see a lot of guys for whom it is their first experience but they come away saying \u2018I can\u2019t believe I didn\u2019t know about this or consider this earlier\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Melbourne Oscar Hunt showroom. Image: Oscar Hunt <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

From formal black tie affairs that require tuxedos to casual beach weddings, each suit is specifically designed to match the aesthetic and style of the client\u2019s wedding.<\/p>\n

Oscar Hunt<\/a> also provides tailored shirts in addition to overcoats, ties, bowties and suspenders. Soon they will introduce a range of shoes.<\/p>\n

Chris says the tailoring experience is neither stuffy nor excessively priced. He says Oscar Hunt <\/a>pitches its prices at roughly the equivalent of mid-range off-the-rack suits.<\/p>\n

A tailored suit is an investment that will pay-off in comfort and durability, allowing it to be worn many times, Chris says.<\/p>\n

Oscar Hunt\u2019s <\/a>tailor-made suits are in stark contrast to what Chris describes as \u201cfast-fashion\u201d. But he insists the process is welcoming and inclusive.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not a snobby or inaccessible realm. You can come in here whether you\u2019re a high-end suit wearer or a tradie – and we’ll welcome you with open arms!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":39041,"template":"","au_article_tag":[1391,241,1392],"class_list":["post-39040","au-article","type-au-article","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","au_article_category-formalwear","au_article_category-grooms","au_article_tag-custom-made","au_article_tag-fashion","au_article_tag-made-to-measure"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39040","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/au-article"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au-article\/39040\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/39041"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=39040"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"au_article_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/au_article_tag?post=39040"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}