Cheat Code: The Vest Suit

Here's a little insider tailoring trick I've been using for years. 

A cheat code, if you will. 

The majority of the cost involved with making a quality suit is in the jacket. The handwork, the canvassing, the finishings, etc. It's the most complex (and most expensive) of the 3-pieces by far.

When I was a just getting into fine clothing - and couldn't afford a full custom suit - I would rock just the vest + matching trousers. 

This is a look I still wear today, multiple times a week.

The beauty of the "vest suit" is you can still look tailored, sharp, stylish, professional, etc. - for a fraction of the cost. 

I would also argue that the "vest suit" is a cooler and more style-forward look that can be styled more easily for casual every-day occasions. 

I was thinking back to my early days dabbling in tailoring - and decided to add "Vest Suits" to our online shop. 

If you're a "business casual" guy, or just getting started with tailoring, this is a fantastic place to start. 

Here are some of my favorite "vest suits".

Checkout all vest suits here. 

Not seeing a fabric you are looking for? Contact us to set up a custom order. 

Thanks, as always, for reading. 

Yours in style,

Dan Trepanier