Investment vs. Expense: The Long-Term Benefits of Tailored Shirts

The world of tailored shirts falls very much into the camp of ‘if you know, you know.’ And that’s because while the benefits may not be immediately apparent, they become very clear as soon as you slip your first one on. While they might be slightly more expensive than some - although, not all - off the rack options, there are a broad range of reasons why made-to-measure shirts are a quality investment. Here, we explain why. 

The perfect fit, every time 

Much like the process when crafting a tailored suit, a tailored shirt at Oscar Hunt is based on your unique specifications. This means there is no ‘making do’ with too tight collars or sleeves that are slightly too short; everything is built to be perfectly dimensional to you and your body. 

To ensure this is the case, our team of expert fitters take multiple measurements during your initial fitting - from the breadth of your shoulders, to the size of your waist - to ensure that your shirt not only fits but also flatters your body. 

What’s more, we then keep these measurements on file meaning that if you ever need another shirt, it’s simply a matter of choosing the fabric - you don’t necessarily need to worry about being re-measured.

Access to quality fabrics

As with many things in the world of tailoring, shirt fabric quality is not made equal and there’s significant variation between mills. At Oscar Hunt, we pride ourselves on maintaining long lasting relationships with some of the finest fabric manufacturers from across the world to bring our customers only the very best cloth for their shirting and suiting needs. 

Besides feeling more comfortable on the body, these fabrics tend to wear better than their lower quality counterparts which ultimately extends the lifetime of a shirt. This is crucial to consider when looking at tailored shirt costs as while the ticket price may be higher initially, over time the cost per wear on a made-to-measure style will almost invariably work out lower than the off-the-rack option. 

Timeless styles

Unlike when you shop for something in a high-street or department store, made-to-measure garments are generally less affected by seasonality or trends. What this means for you is that there is minimal risk of falling in love with a shirt and it becoming a wardrobe staple only for it to run out of stock or not return the following season.

For many of our clients, this means that they can choose a core fabric and fit and simply reorder the same style when the need arises.

If you are searching for the perfect fit tailored shirt, search no further. Simply give us a bell or swing by a showroom today and we’d be only too happy to set up an appointment for a fitting.