You can spot a man who wears custom dress shirts from a mile away - he's the one who looks amazing, assured and confident. Too often, men wear shirts that sag in some places while they tug and pull at others. And even if you have a totally "standard" body, the difference a custom-made dress shirt makes is incredible.
If you're considering having one or a set of custom dress shirts made, keep reading for a breakdown and overview of some of the best tailors and companies in the United States.
Liste Rouge Paris
Liste Rouge Paris is based in Paris, France with their main workshop in Normandy. However they also have an office and workshop in New York. You can order your shirt either through their storefront or directly from their website (listerouge-paris.com). When ordering remotely, you will need to take your own measurements or visit a tailor to have your measurements taken for you.
Liste Rouge has been featured in GQ magazine, Maxim, Trump, Esquire, House & Home, Fine Living, Lifestyle and more. They were also recently voted the Best Men's Tailor by the New Yorker Magazine.
Scott Kuhlman Men's Store in Seattle
Scott Kuhlman started his business with one shop in Seattle. Today, the company owns over 40 boutiques across the country, each one offering custom-made dress shirt service. Every visit is attended to by a master tailor who measures, fits you and walks you through a consultation to choose from hundreds of in-stock fabrics. The cost? Approximately $225 per shirt, depending on the fabric.
Hamilton Custom Shirtmaker of Houston
Hailed and applauded by Men's Vogue magazine, Hamilton Shirtmakers are a small, yet very well-known custom shirt-making company based in Houston Texas. The majority of their business is done over the web or through mail order.
Customers can either take their own measurements and send them in or be measured at an affiliated retailer. At that time, a custom pattern is designed for you, based on your exact measurements - allowing you to order shirts at will.
The tailor has relationships with stores in most states. They also offer readymade options for those who prefer to buy off the rack.
Custom dress shirts are about more than making a fashion statement - they're about committing to wearing shirts that fit well and look great. So, stop wearing shirts that pull at the arms, tug at the buttons or are just half-an-inch too short, and start wearing shirts that fit you.
Yes, a custom made dress shirt will set you back an average of about $200, but for a good-fitting shirt that should last for years, it's often worth the expense.
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