Tailored Clothing (38)

How It Should Fit: Above your wrists, never past the heel of your palm The Proper Cloth rule of thumb holds that a jacket sleeve should expose 0.25”- 0.50” of your dress shirt cuff for a … Read →

When customizing your trousers, it’s important to consider the statement you want them to make for you. Traditional or modern, formal or casual—the design details you choose will contribute to the overall impression of your outfit. … Read →

When choosing a suit, sport coat, or trousers, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting a high-quality garment. There are several details that will help you identify a well-made tailored garment that will stand the test … Read →

While we do our best to sew each garment precisely to its specification every time, hand sewing and different fabric types naturally result in small variations. Following are the tolerances that we consider acceptable for each … Read →

Tailored clothing items include classic office staples, relaxed dress pieces, and formal attire. All of these garments should be cared for appropriately to ensure they stand the test of time. Professional Cleaning Dry cleaning is the … Read →

When it comes to the fit of your custom dress pants, the solutions to some common issues are tough to identify. Here’s what our experts say you should keep in mind when you’re modifying the fit … Read →

When it comes to the fit of your jacket, the solutions to some common issues are tough to identify. Here’s what our experts say you should keep in mind when you’re modifying the fit of your … Read →

While taking your Tailored Clothing to your local tailor is a great option for small alterations, there are some limitations to keep in mind before you go that route. Overall, a garment should fit so the … Read →

The construction style of your custom jacket will affect both its formality and the way it drapes and forms to your body over time. With each construction option we offer, details like the canvas, shoulder padding, … Read →

Proper Cloth’s casual pants are a great wardrobe staple for anyone’s closet, and they’re extremely easy to care for. They’re super versatile, as they can be dressed up with a blazer or styled more casually with … Read →

Getting the Perfect Fit We are dedicated to helping you get the perfect Tailored Clothing fit, and to support that we provide each customer up to two complimentary jacket remakes and up to two complimentary dress … Read →

Wool is the most common natural fiber used for tailored suits, jackets, and trousers. The natural properties of wool, such as its durability, breathability, odor resistance, and wrinkle resistance, make it an ideal choice for tailored … Read →

Pant or trouser “break” refers to the fold in the fabric that occurs at the bottom of the pant leg as it rests on the shoe. This fold “breaks” the clean line of the trouser drape, … Read →

Proper Cloth dress pant fit options are based on both body type and style preferences. The type of fit you select will affect the room you have in the upper pant, as well as the fit … Read →

If you experience any issues with the fit of your tailored clothing garment, we’re happy to help you adjust the measurements or remake the item for you. Minor adjustments can be fixed easily by a local … Read →

Waist Width Lay the pants down on a flat surface, face up. Use your hands to spread the pants out flat, with the waistband buttoned at the front and the fly zipped close. The front of … Read →

Measuring tailored suit jackets and sport coats can be tricky, but taking the following precautions will produce the best results: 1. Button the jacket up fully. 2. Lay the garment on a flat, hard surface to … Read →

Proper Cloth offers tailored jackets in a variety of sizes, based on US sizing conventions. With the introduction of Made-To-Order (MTO) tailored clothing, Proper Cloth is bridging the gap from ready-to-wear (a limited inventory of standard … Read →