Tailor Makes $20 Suit Look Like $1,000,000 Bucks!

[@practicaltheory]

I don't even know how to tailor and I think this is a good niche for content production. Keep this up. Too many poorly dressed men out there who can't afford tailored solutions.

[@leeproulx7412]

You absolutely made that suit your own and it looks great on you. Your tips are so inspiring and you are right about the cost-saving factor of re-purposing a vintage article of clothing that is made from quality material. Love your channel.

[@AspiringGent]

Thanks so much! Thrifting is so underrated and makes a huge impact on people wanting to build their wardrobe!

[@leeproulx7412]

@@AspiringGent I couldn’t agree more.

[@ericmiller2556]

That looks great! Would love to see more of these.

[@AspiringGent]

You got it!

[@annarostocka5468]

Amazing! Would love to find someone like you who knows how to alternate my clothes. Greetings from Montreal

[@LuLu-xs4sh]

Yes, please! I'm a vintage reseller - so re-imagining & re-purposing is most definitely my thing. If you have the gift of reinvention, it's a lovely thing to inspire and show others how to see something new for themselves in something that was once new for someone else : )

[@kenbuffie2877]

I have been watching and subscribed to men's clothing videos (One Dapper Street, The Modest Man, The Kavalier, Gentleman's Gazette, Sartorial Talks, ect...) for years. How come I just came across you in my feed? You are as good as the best of them. As anyone who understands being well dressed knows, fit is king. I subscribed. Really well done.

[@Heinrich-k1u]

I have noticed a very trivial thing. We Germans in the 20s, 30s , 40s and 50s had a very different mentality in classical menswear. Due to our societal mentality, our suits were often more tempered, militaristic, aesthetic and strict and more formal. A normal worker and even in his casual Free time often wore more darker colors and darker colored shoes. For hiking for example we often used heavy wool fabric which was inspiring to our former military. The suits were stronger tailored to a wasp form. Compared to Amis, we Germans didn’t wear that much casual elements, and when we did, then it was military tunics for example. Very interesting to see the difference between two cultures and the different mentality. I myself love my German classical fashion tradition and also like to wear jackboots/Schaftstiefel when going for a walk with heavy wool fabric. When using hat cover for hiking I buy some German replica hat, and you can get good original marching boots in the DDR-NVA category or alternatively buy Wehrmacht Replica boots, since the goods are widely produced in the Wehrmacht segment, yeah but if you don’t like to wear ww2 boots for obvious reason, you can also buy from Kaiserreich era or Weimarer Republik, tho I prefer boots from the 40s since they were shorter for saving material and you don’t need very high Marschstiefel anyways. We Germans also like to wear for casual hiking for example 4 pocket tunic with heavy wool fabric, or black oxfords. Yeah, we Germans also mostly have worn like I mentioned more formal things even for causal events. Good bye, god bless Höcke Hoch

[@Chenoashouse]

Loved the redo. Restyling the leg is such a simple way to change the look on slacks. 😊 The added bonus for me is that when I forward your videos, I get more bonding time with my sons. 😉

[@ba2953]

Thanks for helping me understand how you changed the rise on those trousers, how you drew out all the chalk lines, how you were considering using the seat adjustment to adjust the pleats, and how you reasoned out utilizing professional dry cleaning pressing to suffice for the shoulders. And yes to more re-purpose videos from you as well. Thanks again.

[@jmgerraughty]

Fascinating video! In a sea of classic style/suit channels that end up starting at the $2000-mark and go up, this is a great angle.

[@johngriffith744]

Brilliant, seeing what can be done with second hand is excellent

[@ghis4]

Great video! I would love to see a whole "start to finish" of a thrift item that you resize like this. This is what i'm looking for so i can do some for myself.

[@AspiringGent]

Have you seen this one yet? kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5CyimZ8nsl5m9U

[@ghis4]

@@AspiringGent I haven't yet, but i will check it out. Thank you!

[@ericalarochelle3779]

Always great to see a video from you! I would vote for more repurposing videos!

[@AspiringGent]

You got it! They are fun to make because I get more clothes at the end 😂

[@hikazayanikushi9086]

Yes please! Make more of these types of video. The end product looks so great on you! It does look like a million dollar suit

[@greatjob_barbara]

Glad you kept that flare in the leg, i love the insight on these adjustments

[@AspiringGent]

Glad you liked it!

[@newlasound]

Looks incredible. love that the bell bottom has transitioned into even more modern appeal today!

[@user-fp2zu3xj8j]

Yes dude THIS is nice content! Doesn't matter if you repeat some stuff covered before, like "how to XYZ" etc. It's just a nice relaxing thing to watch.

[@AspiringGent]

Love that, for sure noted!

[@Andoy12]

It's all about fit .. and these days you can find suits with performance fabrics that are reasonably priced. No reason not to have well-fitting clothes

[@ethanscottrichards4911]

This is amazing! I would love to see more taking old pieces and repurposing them

[@Ginevra345]

Your videos are amazing, so much knowledge!

[@AspiringGent]

🙏🏼

[@randallrg75g2]

That looks amazing !! You're super good man !

[@84seray]

I'm learning so much about how men's clothes should fit and how to figure out what the cause is of the problem, then how to fix it. Thank you for your expertise!

[@leogalvan1422]

Another great video. Please do more of these.

[@AspiringGent]

Will do! You like the suits?

[@ABC-rh7zc]

Looking good! Great job. That little hint of flare on the trousers was just the right amount too.

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

Love these types of vids. Be great to occasionally do deep dive showing all the details.

[@AspiringGent]

Would you watch a 15 min + video?

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

@@AspiringGent Of course, especially when it comes to educational content.

[@stavoodelafleur1178]

Great info and content. Looks great 👍🏽. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@BackwoodsBushcraft]

Hi man, can you please please elaborate/demonstrate on rising the rise as mentioned around 3:00 ? The concept is not quite clear to me, even after the close up shot later. But this will be VERY useful in making more outdated lower-rise pants a bit more comfortable. Hope to hear! Also, do you recommend any limit to how much it can be taken in, before things start to warp or get disproportionate?

[@Subeffulgent]

Yeah definitely do more of these type of videos. I've come across a few awesome double-breasted coats that didn't quite fit right which was unfortunate because I'd really like one. I got one from the thrift store one time and I thought fit great until I got home and I realized the shoulders made me look like some kind of a comic book superhero hahaha needless to say by the time I was done attempting to fix them it ended up in the trash can

[@AspiringGent]

That's so sad to hear they got trashed!!! We'll make sure that doesn't happen again.

[@asherarnold5884]

This is great stuff. I would love to see a jacket alteration on a neck roll. when you put on a jacket and there is excess material below the collar.

[@bielooutlier3026]

It was incredible! I'm learning to sew and this video gave me great ideas

[@a.s.2426]

Fits well. Around the collar it’s not coming around the neck and shirt collar fully. But pretty amazing fit and look. If it were mine, I’d perhaps try and see if I could remove the belt loops for added elegance.

[@PartyCrewCoolPAD]

Greetings and Salutations Im tailored as well as my 15 year old son & my 14 year old daughter I got a seamstress but have been tailored since about 16 years old Good luck Thanks 😊😊

[@dianecrowder7123]

I was skeptical about the leg flare, but it looked good when you were done.

[@AspiringGent]

Thanks! me too at first, but it's coming back into style so I had to try.

[@chriskincaid6035]

Thank You ... Definitely more videos relative to this subject ...

[@madeleineschwarrtz7433]

Love learning how to re purpose !!! Thank you !

[@AspiringGent]

My pleasure!

[@sd99944]

Are you able to do a more in depth video on altering rise and how to figure out if you need to shorten front/back rise? It's an alteration I need on almost all pants/shorts I buy but can't find a good video on it!

[@QueenAmethyst55]

It looks great Lewis. Well done. 👍

[@AspiringGent]

Thanks!!

[@virtualcivilparalegals21]

Yes please do more videos from vintage to Modern

[@MrBurtonshaw]

Good looking suit, great job

[@armidaleconcrete]

Well done, keep up the videos, greatly appreciated.

[@AspiringGent]

Thanks, will do!

[@armidaleconcrete]

Can you make a more detailed video about rising the rise in trousers.

[@AspiringGent]

You got it!

[@mjoe877]

Great job! Would definitely like to see more of these!

[@AspiringGent]

Thanks! Will do!

[@annecarson8942]

Fantastic! Love your instructions!

[@nightknightlegion1273]

Please do one with shoulders alterations!

[@lethabokgosimogotsi8588]

yes please we want to see more

[@realdealisai]

Love it, hope to see more like this

[@awesomebroke]

i just found out from thrift is just Rp 380.000 or like $23, and the best part is fit to my body. it also motivates me to keep my body athletic.

[@iradiakalenz4225]

Thanks for the video. I just want to let you know that your videos have given me the knowledge and the courage to try and alter my thrifted garments. I've done quite a few hemmings, sleeve shortenings and waist alterations. Just finished sizing down 2 sizes a beautiful 2-piece suit that was way short and big for me. Including the shoulders. Now, I'm not 100% pleased with my work, far from it, but it's still cool to try and learn doing something like that. So yep, thanks for the tutorials, keep going.

[@AspiringGent]

Great to hear! just the fact you are trying is so awesome and what this industry need! So keep it up and feel free to ask any questions.

[@alewis2812]

yes

[@buddy77587]

Yes. Yes. Yes. More make overs

[@catherinep5424]

What do you mean by not messing with the “outside crotch”? I sew my own clothes from patterns but I want to learn to tailor my own but also some pants I’ve found for my husband. I need to do a flat butt adjustment on him (and alot of my own pants need a higher rise) but I’m confused what outer vs inner crotch is? Its all inner i thought 🧐

[@gantzfanatic444]

You make it look easy ahaha keep flexing your skills boss 🙏

[@WilliamEllison]

You're a champ. Love it.

[@Authentically-Andrew]

Great vid!

[@muurtagh]

Hi there, I just found your channel and are keen to dive deep into it, although I am not into tailoring myself. However, I love classic menswear and know that it is crucial that you should wear the clothes, not the other way around. I am also a avid thrift shopper and recently I acquired a beautiful Harris Tweed jacket, dating back to 60s. Full canvas, football buttons, great pattern, heavy fabric and (unfortunately) very very structured. Wearing it is like wearing armor. Whilst I am very much in love in lighter, Italian style jackets, I just had to buy the tweed jacket. So my question is as follows: is it possible to lighten the structure of that tweed jacket?

[@thatxonexguy5438]

Looks great! Kinda unrelated question, but if you were to let out the center back at the top of the shoulders, do you have to detach the collar?

[@AspiringGent]

Just about an inch of the collar need detached where the back seam meets the collar. Then tack it with a few hand tacks

[@thatxonexguy5438]

@@AspiringGent thank you!!! Are tailoring courses something you would ever offer? I already have a decent understanding but I always want to learn more.

[@timberliftersurvival1836]

amazing video. end result for a $20 initial investment was unbelievably good. subscribed!

[@thatguydoov1193]

@aspiringgent May I ask what brand tie you're wearing in this video?

[@chiokehart-kelly3481]

This is great.

[@AspiringGent]

Appreciate it!

[@javi1338]

More tutorials, great suit.

[@toobalkain]

nice, a bit too wide at the bottom for my taste especially since you're not too tall but masterful work, kudos. About the shoulders, though, what is it about Neapolitan shoulders that the shoulder to sleeve transition is so smooth, it almost looks fused together, the seam isn't even visible and it looks like it's all one piece.

[@YD-uq5fi]

Oh, if I could do this repeatedly, it would be like having my own printing press of money.

[@morningcoffee1111]

Yes more.

[@pancakez2181]

I love the look! Amazing. As a cheap queer, I absolutely want more of this content! This is perfect content for me. I’d love to hear more about how to spot quality thrift pieces, too.

[@AspiringGent]

I love that idea! Maybe I'll make a cheat sheet

[@siuhoihui1040]

can you show us how to cuff a pair of pants by hand?

[@fids54]

Awesome!!

[@jacobcohen9205]

DO MORE.

[@ericmiller2556]

By the way, what would you charge a client for those alterations?

[@AspiringGent]

$92 for this job plus the dry cleaning bill!

[@ericmiller2556]

@@AspiringGent $112 plus, say $40 for cleaning? What a steal!

[@lethabokgosimogotsi8588]

where can one get good second hand suits in the UK

[@millville444]

I am going to learn how to dress better one video at a time. I came here because I am absolutely HUNTING for a suit to wear to my cousin's wedding and the more I learn, the more I am thinking I should just go to all the thrifts stores in my closest "rich" area then get it tailored (whatever I eventually buy). I don't have a large budget and I am hoping to spend less than $300 total so here's to the fruitful journey I have ahead of myself. I have exactly 22 days to find a suit and get it tailored from the time I am writing this comment. I also have no idea how much a tailor job will cost me and whether I should go to a place like Jos. A Bank or find a smaller local tailor.

[@JerzyCarranza]

What thrift store did you find this at? What is the address?

[@assafgol]

Name of the thrift shop?

[@miguelteran-raful2718]

Where is your business located?

[@kyakfsh]

I'm kind of shocked that you used this suit as a base for your alterations. I buy many thrifted sport jackets and my #1 criteria is that the shoulder seams sit properly on the shoulder bones. This jacket looks way too wide in the shoulders for you. With properly fitted shoulders, I'm lucky that the body nearly always fits my chest. I have short arms, and jacket arms are almost always too long. At the beginning of the video, your thrifted jacket was completely covering your cuffs, but at the end, you had some cuff exposed. Did you shorten the jacket sleeves also? Also, my second no-go criteria for thrifted jackets are arm holes that are too large. If you lift your elbow and the sleeve pulls at the middle of the bicep and the shoulder pads lift to your ears, the arm hole is too large. The jacket isn't worth saving. I get excited when I find a jacket where I can lift my arms into driving position comfortably, with minimal arm pulling and shoulder lift.

[@AspiringGent]

Awesome points! This jacket actually fit my shoulder pretty spot on. Not sure were you stop yours but I like mine just past the fleshy part of my shoulder. No I didn't shorten the sleeves my shirt was probably not sitting right in the first shoot.

[@seeking9145]

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[@MarcelGomesPan]

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[@firstnamelastname9013]

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[@juergenlohse6902]

Kleider machen Leute !

[@vernonmontgomery5012]

How can I look good in a suit without looking like a preacher

[@bretmelton7116]

I think the key would be snug shoulders not bulky, the. Have sides brought in on jacket, then have pant leg tailored to slim them down and asking for a slight break not a full break

[@vernonmontgomery5012]

@@bretmelton7116 Thank you