Ready-to-Wear vs Made-to-Measure Suits: What's the Difference?

Men's fashion keeps developing strongly and in groundbreaking ways

It is hard to stand among so many options, and harder still if you do not know how ready-to-wear, made-to-measure and other kinds of clothing differ. In essence, this difference is no accident: it is defined by a set of rules and set up precisely. If you have decided to buy a new suit for your wardrobe, this little guide, in which we show the difference between ready-to-wear and made-to-measure men's clothing, will be very useful to you.

Let's find out with Mon Amie:

READY TO WEAR (off-the-rack)

What is ready to wear?

Ready to wear is also known as off-the-rack clothing. These are clothes, shoes and accessories that are fully made in advance and produced in bulk to meet people's needs. Ready to wear is also called industrial clothing.
Ready to wear is not made to anyone's individual design or measurements; it is sized to standard dimensions so that anyone can use it. Ready to wear is a fashion category that includes the full range of items such as trousers, shirts, coats, sweaters, skirts, shoes, handbags... sold straight to consumers at low prices.

Ready-to-wear products available at Mon Amie stores

Advantages:

• You can buy both online and in store.

• Relatively low, reasonable prices.

• You can wear it right after buying it.

Disadvantages:

• Sizes are standardised by size band (S, M, L, XL, XXL,..)

• Sizing varies by country, brand and product.

• The fabric is not always of high quality.

• You have to accept the styles that are available.

  Who is ready to wear for?

  
  You also need to consider that it will not fit everyone perfectly and is hard to alter. If you do not care about having a suit that flatters your figure, or do not mind adjusting your clothes to fit your body, and all you want is a suit you can wear immediately after paying for it, you can choose ready-to-wear.

  

  MADE-TO-MEASURE (made to order)

  What is made-to-measure?

  
  This kind of garment is created from a basic template that can be modified to match each individual customer's measurements. The difference between a ready-to-wear suit and a made-to-measure suit is that here you can take the initiative in choosing the fabric used in making it and also the style of the garment. In addition, made-to-measure also means you can change most of the features and details specific to the suit, such as fabric, pockets, buttons, lining, lapels, length, trouser leg pleats, inner embroidery and many other details that make the suit truly personalised.

  

  Mon Amie staff advise on styles and help customers choose the fabric.

  Thanks to the strong development of technology, you can now have made-to-measure clothing created not only in specialist stores but also on online sites, which meet your choices and take your measurements directly at your home without having to visit the tailor many times. Made-to-measure clothing fits better than ready-to-wear because it is designed to precise individual measurements. The starting price is comparable to that of ready-to-wear clothing, but it can also be more expensive depending on the quality of the fabric used.

  

  Guiding customers on how to take measurements for ordering online, to save customers' time.

  

  A customer being measured at a Mon Amie store

  

  Mon Amie's at-home measuring service for customers

  Advantages of a made-to-measure suit

  • You can buy both online and in store

  • It has excellent quality and fairly reasonable prices

  • Plenty of scope for customising the garment

  • Adapts to every body shape

  • A wait of only 1-2 weeks to have the suit made

  Disadvantages of a made-to-measure suit
  • You cannot wear it immediately

  A carefully made-to-measure suit elevates your style, flatters your figure and personalises your look. People often believe that those who wear a made-to-order piece appreciate quality and are willing to invest in their appearance to make a good impression. A made-to-measure suit is an ideal choice for those who want something more than an ordinary ready-to-wear suit and want to feel something unique and elegant without spending a lot of money.

  Mon Amie began as a family tailor shop, and understands and wishes to bring customers fashion styles that follow trends while ensuring a precisely accurate fit for each customer's figure. That is why we focus on made-to-measure to give customers a great experience. Mon Amie now takes made-to-measure orders not only in store but also offers online measurement services and visits customers at their location to take measurements for those who need it. Thank you for reading the whole article, and have a nice day!

  Mon Amie Premium Suit & Uniform Company - Hoàng Vy

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