What To Know
What is Made to Measure?
Made to measure is an amazing process that brings people together with the best tailors in the world. Using your own body measurements in tandem with our house model, a garment is created that will fit your own unique body shape. Combine that with the ability to customize the details - like the fabric, lapel, lining, buttons, collar, and you have yourself a garment that is truly your own.
What do we make?
J.M. Shields Offers the following:
- Custom Made Suits
- Custom Made Jackets
- Custom Made Pants and 5-Pockets
- Custom Made Dress Shirts
- Custom Made Ties
How long does it take?
Tailored Clothing: On average, tailored clothing takes 6 weeks. Once in the summer and winter the factory closes for vacation, which will effect delivery timing.
​
Shirts: On average, shirts take 4 weeks. Once in the summer and winter the factory closes for vacation, which may effect timing.
How much does it cost?
Tailored Clothing: Suits start at $1658, Sport Coats start at $1207, Trousers start at $486, 5-Pockets start at $211. Prices will go up based on fabric and styling options.
​
Shirts: They start at $185 and go up based on fabric and styling options.
Where is it made?
Tailored Clothing: The suits, jackets, 5-pockets, Trousers, vests, and tuxedos are made in Italy by master craftsmen.
Shirts: They are made in the USA at one of the country's premier shirt manufacturers.
How is it made?
The jackets are made with the lightest full-canvas Italian construction. The shoulder is very lightly padded for most comfort but still allows for formal use.
​
The shirts are made with single need stitching which means the seams are sewn down for stretch and comfort. The cuffs and collars are un-fused which gives them a softer feel and look. Fusing can be added if you like a stiffer sharper collar.
What’s the minimum order?
There is no minimum order amount, however; for your first order, we will only make: 1 suit, 1 jacket, 1 pant, 1 shirt to start. This allows us to establish a proper fit with adjustments before proceeding with the rest of the order.
Do we do weddings?
Of course we do weddings! However, the last thing we want is for your last stop before your wedding to be to pick up your suit. Your order should go in no later than three months before you're set to travel for your wedding. This allows plenty of time for the order to arrive and finish any tweaks the garments may need. Things can be rushed, but understand there is no guarantee that they will arrive on time.
Payment & Returns
Payment is taken in full at the time of the order. Once payment has been taken, there are no fabric substitutions unless the fabric has gone out of stock. We guarantee your satisfaction with each garment and will do our best to meet that expectation.