We are often asked whether we make women’s suits. We do. Suits, tuxedos, waistcoats, and overcoats are all part of our work.
A jacket that fits at the shoulder may pull across the bust. Trousers may fit through the hip but leave too much room at the waist. These are familiar frustrations, and they are where the design conversation starts. We look at the whole garment: its proportions, where it needs shape, and where you need room to move.
Starting with your pattern
For bespoke clothing, we draft an individual pattern. Measurements are part of that work, along with posture, balance, and the way you want to wear the garment. Nathan, our founder and master bespoke tailor, is our primary designer for women’s clothing.
You do not need to know tailoring terminology before an appointment. Bring a photograph, a garment you love, or tell us what never seems to fit. A preferred jacket length or trouser rise gives us a useful place to begin.
Finding the shape
A women’s suit can take many forms. A longer jacket with a relaxed waist feels different from a short, closely shaped one. A defined shoulder changes the line again. Trousers might be straight, tapered, or wide, with enough room to sit and walk comfortably.
The blue three-piece suit pictured here pairs a shaped waistcoat with wide-leg trousers. Worn together, the pieces make a complete outfit. The waistcoat and trousers can also be worn without the jacket, or combined with other clothes.
Fit through the bust and waist
Room through the bust has to be built into the pattern. Depending on the design, darts or princess seams allow the cloth to follow the body while shaping the waist. Their placement matters as much as the amount of fabric.
Cloth affects those decisions. A fabric with more body holds a clear line; a softer cloth falls more loosely. During fittings, we check how the jacket or waistcoat closes, how it sits over the hips, and how it moves when you do.
Making it useful
We talk about where you will wear the finished garment and what you already own. A work suit, a wedding outfit, and an evening tuxedo call for different choices. An overcoat needs room for the layers underneath it.
The result should feel like something you chose for yourself. A suit with the shape you like, the comfort you need, and more than one reason to wear it.
