Comments on: Mens Figure Flattery Guide: Tall

By: Trisha

Trisha — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:39:42 +0000

Glad to help, Steve!

Tone Abs - It really depends on how tall you are. If you are Yao Ming, you’re going to have to get custom clothes. But if you’re “regular tall,” you’re going to have some more options.

Anyone have any suggestions for brands/stores that cater to the tall man?

By: Tone Abs

Tone Abs — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:36:57 +0000

Isn’t there a store out there that specifically makes large clothes? I feel bad for yao ming that would be a challenge. I would just recommend going into a designer clothes store and see if they can get one made just for the size needed.

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:52:04 +0000

Thank you Trisha and John! That was officially the fastest reply I have ever received from a professional website. All of my questions answered, and super fast too!

Thanks again! I can finally stop telling my friends “What?? The baggy look is still in…right?”

By: John

John — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:09:16 +0000

Department stores may or may not do outside jobs, but if they do they will almost certainly be expensive and slow (because they have to do all their own customers first). It’s unpractical to rely on a department store tailor (although the benefit is that you probably will get a good one, if the store sells high quality clothes).

You don’t need to necessarily find a tailor that only does men’s items and I have no qualms about tailors do that dry clean as well. In fact, it can be quite convenient, since you should always clean clothes before tailoring them the first time.

Finding a tailor for alterations doesn’t require as much due diligence as does finding a tailor for bespoke clothing because most alterations are pretty standard. Shortening the sleeves is pretty standard; I can’t think of a tailor that wouldn’t shorten sleeves on a jacket or shirt. So, it all comes down to customer service then. I can tell you this though: if your tailor won’t fix a mistake he/she obviously made, it’s time to switch.

Try Ms. Ross in San Jose. I’m sure she will be all you are looking for and more.

By: Trisha

Trisha — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:18:55 +0000

Steve,

I have an excellent tailor in the South Bay: Irma Rosas. She’s at 1920 McLaughlin Ave in San Jose. (408) 292-6874.

Great attention to detail, quick turnaround, and affordable prices. I don’t know what I’d do without her

Hope that helps–
Trisha

By: Steve

Steve — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:52:03 +0000

Question for John.
Any tips on finding a good tailor? I’ve only been to a tailor once, and they messed up the sleeves on my shirts, then refused to fix it because I had left the store before I had noticed. Since they I’ve been jaded and confused, but I really need to find a good tailor because due to my build. Should I be looking for someone who only tailors men’s clothing? What around dry cleaners that also do alterations? Are there any department stores that will good tailoring with outside items? Finally, do you know of any good tailor recommendations in the bay area? (preferrably the south bay).

Thanks and keep up the good work John. I certainly find your contributions to this site extremely useful, as my fashion sense is nothing to brag about.