The Benefits Of Custom Clothing
If you are a stylish go-getter, the last thing you want is to wear the same generic clothing you see in every high-street window. You want to set trends, not follow them! Custom clothing is one of the best ways to make a unique statement, allowing you to showcase your personal tastes and ideas. In my latest article, I will look at the different ways to wear custom clothing. Click to find out more!
Many people study the evolution of men’s fashion trends and even research custom clothing ideas, allowing those with a creative intent to craft clothes that reflect their unique personality, lifestyle, and body type (and avoid bland cookie-cutter designs). In the following sections, I will delve further into the art of custom clothing and take you on a journey of self-discovery when it comes to your personal style.
The Many Advantages Of Custom Clothes
In my personal experience, off-the-rack clothing can be hit or miss (either looking too loose or too tight!). One of the most important benefits of custom clothing is an incomparable fit, providing a fantastic silhouette and flattering your entire shape (boosting your confidence, too!). We are currently in the midst of the trend of wasteful fast fashion, so investing in custom clothing takes a stand, promoting sustainability and allowing you to help save the planet (every little bit helps).
Bespoke garments built from the ground up from your individual measurements will create clothes that last longer (and look better when worn), allowing you to craft a capsule collection wardrobe (rather than a build-up of unworn pieces). Additionally, custom items will give you far more choice of materials, such as high-quality fabrics (instead of cheaper materials used on factory lines) that will feel soft and luxurious against your skin.
Another important aspect is that it contributes to an ethical consumption cycle, lowering the waste produced in standard mass production. As such, hand-made custom clothing will allow you to level up your style game while incorporating your values and beliefs.
Embrace Your Unique Style
If you are tired of wearing the latest trends (often fleeting and sometimes awful!), instead focus on self-expression of your individuality via custom clothing. With a blank canvas as a starting point, you can add personal touches to your fashion pieces, such as a favourite colour, pattern, or text that resonates with you. Many e-commerce stores allow you to design your own clothing using their built-in tools for t-shirt designs, baseball caps, custom logo socks, or even personalised underwear (hey, why not?).
If you need help, many sites will offer support and advice (using instructions or via an online help desk or email service), or you could hire a designer if you want to create something truly eye-catching for that upcoming design.
Once you have a variety of personally designed items, your outfits will evolve beyond simple clothing—each item will tell a story about you, your loves, and your tastes. Additionally, learn to mix and match clothing items, fabrics, and designs (challenging standard conventional fashion rules). Layering is another excellent way to invigorate your otherwise dull clothing collection, allowing you to combine distinctly different components to create something stand-out and inspiring!
Choosing The Correct Fabric And Fit
High-street store clothing is often limited to simple and basic fabrics (unless you pay premium designer prices), so if you choose to head down the custom clothing path, you will open up a whole world of different materials to use at your disposal. Consider all of the various options before making a decision that includes –
- Cotton – simple yet effective, with excellent breathability properties
- Wool – warm and soft, available in different thickness
- Linen – lightweight and perfect for summer
- Twill – ideal for smart and formal occasions
- Tweed – heavyweight material perfect for winter suiting and coats
Your custom clothing should fit like a second skin, body-hugging without appearing too tight or restrictive. During the measuring process, discuss specific requirements with your tailor (such as sleeve styles, collar designs or whether you require a skinny cut). Unique alterations can transform an outfit completely, making it look totally unique (and certainly something you cannot simply ‘buy’ from the local store).
If you are creating an entire outfit (such as a three-piece suit), you need to ensure that each component fits together seamlessly as one cohesive whole, creating an ensemble that will get heads turning.
Accessorising Effectively
Whether you add a classic belt to complement your shoes or throw on a number of jewellery pieces (bracelets, rings, or a necklace) to add an edgy vibe, accessories are essential for every outfit.
Custom clothing is no different, transforming even a simple (yet tailored) outfit into something next-level.
However, accessorising effectively is a skill; try mixing different and unusual elements, such as blending a Swiss automatic watch with rope bracelets for a fascinating juxtaposition.
Mixing Custom Pieces With Off-the-Styles
Once you have a handful of custom pieces at your disposal, you can maintain a fresh wardrobe by blending them with trendy pieces from your favourite stores (bricks and mortar or online retailers), creating something new that looks polished and is undoubtedly cool.
Use balance as the key factor so your bespoke pieces are the main focus, yet do not overshadow the commercial clothing items you have included.
By using a mix of custom and regular clothes, you can unlock a never-ending stream of outfit possibilities (expressing your inner style in the process!).
How To Look After Your Custom Wardrobe
Once you have invested in custom wardrobe pieces, it is essential that you look after them and store them safely and securely. Check the different fabric compositions of each piece, as certain materials may require specific care to keep them looking new.
Many delicate fabrics such as silks, wools, and cashmere require gentle hand washing (or even dry-cleaning to keep them looking their best), whereas cotton is more rigid and can withstand machine washing.
Invest in quality garment and suit bags to store your more expensive custom items (especially suits or overcoats!), keeping them protected from dust at all times.
Additionally, be careful how you hang and fold clothing – many cheaper (plastic hangers) will cause damage to clothes, warping their shape (although some pointy wooden models are just as guilty!), so invest in quality round-edged wood hangers or those with padding.
Some clothing, such as merino wool knitwear, should always be carefully folded (or even rolled) to prevent damage when stored.
Inspecting clothes regularly for damage is also beneficial, allowing you to repair them before that tiny snag or loose thread becomes much worse! (especially for one-of-a-kind custom garments.)
Wear Your Custom Clothing With Confidence
Each and every time you wear your custom clothes, do it with conviction – remember, they have been created just for you, and it is an extension of who you are. When you feel good in what you wear (even more so when it fits perfectly like a glove), that confidence will shine, and others will feel your new-found confidence!
Are you a fan of custom clothing? If so, what are your favourites that you have created? Please feel free to share with me in the comments section below.
