Most people need at least two suits to cover interviews, weddings, semi-formal events, parties, and funerals. Office workers may need at least double that number, to put into rotation. Budget plays a large factor, of course, but the reality is that for some professions and workplaces, a suit is the expected uniform. Because an ill-fitting suit sends the wrong message, it’s worth it to survive on ramen noodles for a while in order to get a really nice, well-fitting suit. There are three main categories of suits: bespoke, made-to-measure, and tailored, aka ready-to-wear. The term “custom” comes up often, which can be confusing. All bespoke suits are custom, but not all custom suits are bespoke. With a bespoke suit, a pattern is created according to your exact measurements. You select the fabric and the style, and go over specific details desired, such as the lining to be used, custom embroidery, …