I bought a cheap suit with the intention of making it look good through tailoring, but I don’t know how to actually get that done. The local stores don’t have websites and haven’t picked up when I called, should I just walk in with the suit? Do I need an appointment? Also, how much should I expect to pay? (California)
I live a fair drive from the local alternation/tailor shops (rural life), so I figured I’d try to ask before making the drive out just to make a fool of myself.
even a cheap suit will benefit from tailoring, but, I suppose it’s possible for a suit to be so cheap that it’s better to just get a better and better fitting suit instead.
an expensive suit that’s poorly tailored says “slob”, and is never a good look. You’ll also be more comfortable wearing the suit; and that means you’ll look better in it.
I’ll second the advice on wool, though. it’s by far the most comfortable material.