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Sizing and Fit

We offer one of the largest size ranges of any online suiting brand. Our Fit Finder tool is extremely accurate in determining size.

How do I know what size to order?

We have one of the largest size ranges of any online suiting brand! We also sell our suits as separates which allows you to select the perfect jacket and pant sizes and cut for your specific body type. When you select the right jacket and pant combin

Why aren't my pants hemmed?

All of our men's pants are sold with an unfinished hem edge with added length for hemming. Having a tailor finish your pants to your exact leg length is the best way to ensure the perfect pant length. We recommend ordering the pant inseam length to m

What length should I order?

Men's items length recommendations by height:. Short Length: 5'8" and Under. Regular Length: 5'9" - 6'0". Long Length: 6'1" - 6'4". Extra Long Length:  Over 6'4". Women's items length recommendations by height:. Short Length: Under 5'5". Regular Leng

What size vest should I order?

If you're ordering a jacket, it's easiest to size the vest off of your jacket size. If you are ordering a modern jacket, you should order the same size vest. For example, if you order a Modern 42 Long Jacket, you would want a 42 Tall vest. Or, if you

What are the length measurements of the pants?

Our men's pants arrive unhemmed, so each listed inseam should be 2-3 inches longer than your typical pant inseam. You will want to take the pants to a tailor to be hemmed to your correct length before the big day. Our unhemmed pant inseams are as fol

What belt size do I order?

Our belts fit a wide range of sizes and come in sizes Small - 3XL. Small: waist sizes 27-30. Medium: waist sizes 31-34. Large: waist sizes 35-38. Extra-large: waist sizes 39-42. 2 XL: waist sizes 43-48. 3XL: waist sizes 50-54

Size Charts

Size charts can be found here for men's, women's, unisex, and kids suits, jackets, pants, vests, shirts, and belts. Here is a guide on how to navigate the charts:. For sizing help, feel free to call us with any questions at 773-303-6006. If you have

You don't carry the size I need.

You may still be able to order from SuitShop even if you don't see your preferred size. We have talented stylists on staff that can recommend alternative sizes or help set up a special order if you are at least 8 weeks out from your event date. To ge

Do you do alterations?

We are not currently offering alterations services. We recommend taking your items to a tailor or dry cleaner near you. Pro Tip: when you take your pants in to be hemmed, also take the shoes that you will be wearing with your suit to ensure the best

What if the sizes I ordered don't fit?

No worries! We offer FREE exchanges and returns on every domestic order. We know how important fit is and are committed to making sure every customer looks their best in our suits and tuxedos!. Simply click on the link below and follow the prompts. *

What alterations are possible?

While our men’s pants all need the hem altered, we always hope that is the only alteration needed. For any major fit issues we’d rather process a free exchange for you to avoid having to spend extra money on tailoring. We recommend only making minor

I received my jacket but the sleeve length is too short.

We want the sleeve of the jacket to end right at your wrist bone so you have a half inch of dress shirt showing beyond the sleeve of the jacket when your arms are down by your sides. This looks best in photos and is a more fitted, updated look. If yo

What is the difference between slim fit and modern fit?

Ex: A Slim 42 Regular Jacket will be almost identical in fit to a Modern 40 Regular Jacket. Ex: A Slim 37 Regular Pant will be almost identical in fit to a Modern 36 Regular Pant. If you have questions sizing, please contact us via our website or use

How do I measure myself for a suit?

While we recommend filling out or data-backed and super simple fit finder which is about 85% accurate at recommending your perfect sizes, we are also happy to provide recommendations based on measurements. For sizing help, please contact us via our w

Can you recommend a tailor in my area?

In general, we recommend searching for a dry cleaner in your area that offers alterations services and has great reviews. However, if you're located near one of our showroom locations we do have tailors we recommend working with:. (617) 953-4129. (61

Do you sell teen sizes?

Yes! We offer size 12 and 14 kids/ teen suiting for special order in any of our core colors. A set includes jacket + pants for $204. Our special order styles/colors are made in our sample room and can take on average 10 weeks after payment date to de

Do your suits and tuxedos have buttons for suspenders?

Great question. Our suits do not come with buttons in the inner waistband of the pants BUT our tuxedo pants do! If you're looking to pair suspenders with suit pants, you can have your tailor add buttons to the inside when you take your pants in to be

How do you open the jacket pockets?

To keep your jacket protected during shipping, it will arrive with tack stiching on the back vents as well as all welt pockets. On most suiting, your tack stitching will be on your breast pocket, & your vents. All you will need is a seam ripper which

Can I wear cowboy boots with your suit pants?

Absolutely! This has been pretty common for our customers, we do have showrooms in Texas and Colorado after all. We recommend wearing our modern fit pants to accomodate for cowboy boots. However, if you love the slim fit we've had customers have succ

Do you sell unisex pants?

At this time, we only carry a unisex style in our jackets. The good news is that all of our fits and styles are made with the same materials and designed to be mixed and matched so the unisex jackets pair nicely with either the women's fit or men's f

How can I update the pre-selected sizes before I place my order?

If you filled out or fit finder, it's likely we've pre-selected your recommended sizes for you and the product page looks something like this:. If you wish to order alternative sizes, no problem, simply click on the down arrow to the right of the jac

Do you sell ties for kids?

While we don't carry kids ties on our site at the moment, the ties we carry are from Tie Bar and they carry kids sizes in most of the options that we carry! You can shop their kids collection here. Size:. Boys: 2.75 in. wide x 48 in. long (appropriat

Are the pockets functional? Can the chest pocket open for a pocket square?

Yes! The chest pockets on our Men's, Women's, and Unisex suit and tuxedo jackets all can be opened so you can insert a pocket square or pocket boutonniere. How deep are the chest pockets for pocket squares?. The chest pocket is 4 inches wide and 3.75

Can I send in my measurements?

If you have measurements from a tailor, store, or from a previous event you were a part of that's great. We are always happy to review those measurements and make a recommendation. Feel free to email us at [email protected] with your list of measurem

Do you have different styles of women's pants?

We totally understand that a "skinny" pant may not be what you're looking for and we have a few solutions:. 1. If your suggested length is short (someone under 5'5") or regular (someone between 5'5" and 5'9") we would recommend trying one length long

Do you sell shirts for women?

While we don't sell shirts for women (yet!) we recommend the following styles if you're seeking out a simple and sophisticated white dress shirt:. GAP. Uniqlo. Brooks Brothers. Hawes & Curtis. For sizing and styling questions, we recommend booking a