Ever wanted to walk into the office with the casual cool of Marcello Mastroianni a la La Dolce Vita? Or maybe the Chairman of the Board himself, Frank Sinatra? What about Yves Saint Laurent, who is more stylish than most of us will be in three lifetimes? Or maybe Sean Connery, the yardstick by which all James Bond actors are measured?

No matter your suit style (or style aspirations), bespoke suits make those style dreams possible.

Here are reasons why you ought to consider bespoke suits, why a bespoke suit is a whole different breed from a suit off the rack, and how to purchase your own.

What is a Bespoke Suit?

There are suits, and then there are suits. Whether you're cultivating a business professional wardrobe or just looking to up your day-to-day fashion game, bespoke suits fall in the latter category.

Sadly, many made-to-measure suit makers wear the term like cheap Hawaiian shirts or bolo ties (wrong, wrong, all wrong).

A bespoke suit is a suit custom-made for you by a tailor, as opposed to a made-to-measure suit which is made to be purchased off the rack. Any suit you can pick up at a store with a size label is not a bespoke suit, no matter what the suit maker has to say about it.

Basically, bespoke suits are all about the art of tailoring. You can't get a great bespoke suit without a fantastic tailor behind it—an artist with fabric and thread, in other words.

5 Reasons to Wear Bespoke Suits

Why go to the extra trouble with bespoke suits? Because they're so, so worth it. Here are five reasons why a bespoke suit is worth the investment.

1. The Right Fit Every Time

Imagine buying a suit that fits perfectly. Exactly the cut you want, falling in the most flattering way, sized to fit you to the last centimeter. It's as if the suit was made for you and you alone. Now imagine getting that feeling every time you buy a suit.

Here's the thing: bespoke suits actually are made for you and you alone. That's why they fit perfectly every single time.

This is the joy of working with a tailor. If you have a fit requirement, they can match it. If you prefer to show off your best self with a certain cut, they can do it. They can also offer recommendations to ensure a suit fits beautifully.

2. Investing in Knowledge

This leads directly to the second benefit: when you buy bespoke suits, you're not just investing in the suit itself. You're also investing in the knowledge required to deliver the perfect suit for you.

Can you give style requests to a chain store? Or explain to a computer that something doesn't feel right? No and nada, but for a tailor, it's par for the course. They know their suits as well as you know yourself, and as they get to know you, they can apply their knowledge and offer recommendations to deliver the suit you've been dreaming of.

They may even be able to offer recommendations to supplement your knowledge. If you know you want a certain look but don't know how to ask for it, a tailor can iron out the details with you until you arrive on the perfect suit for you.

3. Unmatched Quality

What's the gap between a $500 suit and a $5,000 suit? You know, other than $4,500 in change?

One word: quality.

When it comes to bespoke suit cost, the sky's the limit. In fact, when you ask a tailor, "How much is a bespoke suit?" they will invariably answer, "It depends." But the cost difference (usually higher than a ready-to-order suit) comes down to quality of construction.

When you order a bespoke suit, you can ensure you get the best quality for your money. Remember, your tailor earns money per suit, which means they have to show their skill and artistry every time you place an order. That means giving you the best materials you ask for, supplemented by stellar craftsmanship. You can see and feel the difference every time you don a suit. And trust us, other people will notice the difference too.

4. It's Timeless

When you picture timeless suits, your mind turns to the classics: Fred Astaire, Cary Grant, JFK. Maybe it's a sleek, elegant navy everyday suit. Maybe the ageless three-piece suit, which is stunningly adaptable to a variety of occasions.

The problem is that made-to-measure suits are designed based on trends (looking at you, mustard yellow). A tailor who makes bespoke suits understands what dates a suit and what features age gracefully. They can provide advice on how to craft a timeless suit that flatters you as well as possible while still leaving space for your unique style to shine through.

At the very least, a tailor can tell you what's a trend and how to avoid paying a lot of money on a suit that will be painfully dated in five years.

5. Style That's Uniquely Your Own

Last but not least, bespoke suits allow you to express a style that's entirely yours.

Do you ever have the feeling when walking through a store that a company is selling you a vision of a person who might be you if you wore this suit? Here's a hint: they are. The problem is, that person might not actually be you, and a made-to-measure suit is made based on of-the-moment styles. And if you like something a little different, you're out of luck.

With bespoke suits, the world (or at least the fabric) is your oyster. Every last detail is customizable, down to the thread used to sew on your cuff buttons. The result is a style that's unlike anyone else's.

Order Your Best Bespoke Suit Online

Bespoke suits are an exciting opportunity to realize your own unique style. In doing so, you get a suit that will serve you well for years to come.

If you're ready to find your own style, we have the perfect selection to make your own unique statement. Check out our formalwear collection today to express your style down to every last detail.