Tailor in Miami
Apr 6, 2010 | 11:29 pm
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Tailor in Miami
Sorry for posting this here, but the BAEC section of the forum is by far the most active/helpful.
I am currently on a sabbatical trip with nothing but 1 carry on. So no suits or dinner jacket in my bags. Did not expect to need them. Now all of a sudden a wedding has turned up on the last leg of my trip (Miami) but I will need a suit and a dinner jacket. Now I do have them at home so I am looking to spend around a $1000 each, max. I do need them tailored (I don't like the off the rack look) and done within 4 days...
Help! Does anybody know a good tailor in Miami?
Please...
I am currently on a sabbatical trip with nothing but 1 carry on. So no suits or dinner jacket in my bags. Did not expect to need them. Now all of a sudden a wedding has turned up on the last leg of my trip (Miami) but I will need a suit and a dinner jacket. Now I do have them at home so I am looking to spend around a $1000 each, max. I do need them tailored (I don't like the off the rack look) and done within 4 days...
Help! Does anybody know a good tailor in Miami?
Please...
Apr 7, 2010 | 7:01 am
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Agreed. Get someone to FedEx your morning suit out to you.
My suits take about 6-8 weeks and four trips to the tailor to make. I know there are goblins in the Far East that claim to be able to do it all much faster, but I am sceptical. I don't know if Miami even has goblins.
My suits take about 6-8 weeks and four trips to the tailor to make. I know there are goblins in the Far East that claim to be able to do it all much faster, but I am sceptical. I don't know if Miami even has goblins.
Apr 7, 2010 | 3:22 pm
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Apr 8, 2010 | 10:53 am
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The words "tailor" and "American" are generally self-cancelling, unless you are a fan of draped jackets and trousers baggy enough for 2 people.
Possible in NY or LA, perhaps, but .... Miami?
Possible in NY or LA, perhaps, but .... Miami?
Apr 8, 2010 | 11:53 am
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If I recall correctly the nearest good tailor to Miami is on Saville Row, London. If that is a little out of your way then may I recommend as per earlier posts a good friend forwards your attire via UPS to ensure you are suitably dressed.
Failing that Sawgrass Mills Designer outlet Fort Lauderdale for a reasonably priced off the peg number. I got a great Hugo Boss suit for $200 bucks a year or so ago. With accessories (Shoes, Shirt & Tie)) I got the whole ensemble for approx $300. I too had a formal function to go to - the office I was working in was jeans and t-shirt.
Remember you can always hire a Tux - just buy your own shirt to avoid the frilly variety is my experience with these matters.
Failing that Sawgrass Mills Designer outlet Fort Lauderdale for a reasonably priced off the peg number. I got a great Hugo Boss suit for $200 bucks a year or so ago. With accessories (Shoes, Shirt & Tie)) I got the whole ensemble for approx $300. I too had a formal function to go to - the office I was working in was jeans and t-shirt.
Remember you can always hire a Tux - just buy your own shirt to avoid the frilly variety is my experience with these matters.
Apr 12, 2010 | 3:34 pm
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This is where I go to have alterations done:
Julca Tailor Shop
1741 Coral Way
(305) 856-7776
It came highly recommended, and I have not been disapointed. Not sure about the tight turn around time, but you can always call and ask.
Julca Tailor Shop
1741 Coral Way
(305) 856-7776
It came highly recommended, and I have not been disapointed. Not sure about the tight turn around time, but you can always call and ask.
Apr 13, 2010 | 12:23 pm
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You are not going to get a bespoke suit in Miami. You can try Brooks Brothers or Nordstrom's and their tailors could have you set within a few days for a few extra bucks. The earlier suggestion to ship your suits to your Miami hotel may be the best. OTOH, Miami is casual. Wear flip flops, shorts and a flowered shirt.