Tailoring Tips for Big and Tall Men

Big and Tall Men often struggle to find clothing that fits perfectly. At London's Big and Tall Menswear, we have a huge selection of styles and sizes that will fit most portly men, big, and tall men. Sometimes however, we're introduced to a customer that just can't find that comfortable fit. In these cases, we'll tailor your big and tall shirts, Portly Pants, or whatever item of clothing you loved but just couldn't find in your size. Most guys though, just don't understand the tailoring options. Don't worry, London's Big and Tall Menswear is here to help, and your perfectly fitting big and tall clothing is only a snip, tuck, cut, and a few stitches away. To get you started, here is a simple guide to tailoring.

It's Easier to Go Smaller

When you're thinking about buying a shirt, pants, or suit, it's much easier to tailor your big and tall clothing to be smaller. In other words, if something is slightly too big, odds are we can help by taking it in, adding a button, or hemming it up. Making a portly shirt, shorts, or suit larger? That's nearly impossible. If you're unsure, the best thing you can do is ask, because the knowledgeable staff at London's Big and Tall Menswear will know exactly what is possible, and what is not. For most big and tall men, or portly men, finding items that are too large usually isn't the issue, but at London's Big and Tall, our wide selection opens the options for you to find a perfect fit in stock, or for our staff to tailor your clothes to create that perfect fit. Remember though, it's easier to alter from a size too large.

Tailoring Options to Consider

Hemming, trims, pinning, taking in, and stitching. Confused? Don't worry, at London's Big and Tall we'll take care of it all. For the most part, a hem is simply cutting, then folding up an overly long pant leg or big and tall shirt sleeve, and then sewing it in place. This takes a pair of pants or shirt that may have otherwise fit well, minus sleeve or pant length, and caters it to your unique body size. If the size issue isn't in your sleeve or pant legs, we can take in your shirt or jacket to give you a slimmer, trimmer look. Often, baggy sleeves are commonly narrowed to streamline your upper body appearance. Really, if it can be cut and sewed, the tailoring options are nearly endless. Again, if you ask, we'll do our best to accommodate your needs and leave you smiling as you drive away from London's Big and Tall Menswear.

Do Not Try This at Home, Our Hemming is FREE

You'd be surprised by how many people try to tailor their clothes at home. Please, do not try this at home. Leave the tailoring to our professionals. Home tailoring can damage clothing, and is often not repairable. Hemming on regularly priced items at London's Big and Tall Menswear is completely free. Don't believe us? You can read it for yourself in our Big and Tall Clothing Store Policies.

Know Your Measurements

One of the most important steps in tailoring a big and tall suit, or portly pants and shirts, is to know your measurements. With every purchase, the staff at London's Big and Tall Menswear assure that your measurements, and the tailoring requirements are precise, so that the finished product is outstanding.

Can't find the perfect size? Don't worry, London's Big and Tall Menswear is here to help.