Bespoke

Regent offers a semi-bespoke tailoring service: frequently referred to as ‘made-to-measure’. The results are just as good as a fully bespoke tailor, but at a fraction of the cost and with far fewer fittings once the customer's measurements have been taken. We call ourselves semi-bespoke because all of our patterns are cut individually for each customer. The customer testimonials available on this website speak for themselves.

If you’d like to book an appointment, talk to us about whatwe do, or grab some advice, please email us at
suits@regenttailoring.co.uk, call the shop on 01722 335151, or stop by at anytime, Monday to Saturday, between 9:30am – 6pm.

Travelling Tailor

Regent can travel to provide you with bespoke services: we’ve visited homes, offices, estates, military messes, organisations and events. Our visiting tailoring service is by appointment only.It’s always worth checking out our Events page to see if we’re already visiting a place near you soon.

The Regent Process

Our semi-bespoke tailoring service is typically completed in two or three appointments over five to seven weeks. We are fairly flexible on weekdays, and can sometimes arrange evening and weekend appointments, as needed and subject to availability.

On the first appointment, we measure customers and discuss requirements. This will include choosing the fabrics, linings and other basic aspects of the suit. This appointment typically lasts two hours. A deposit for
the suit is requested at this stage. Between five and seven weeks after their initial appointment, customers have their second fitting. At this stage, the suit is almost complete. We make minor adjustments to ensure a comfortable and pleasing fit can be made. A week later, the suit will be finished and ready for collection. At this point, the final bill is settled.

See here for our list of prices. We can provide our semi-bespoke services for customers who’d like to provide their own cloth too.

Tailoring Options

A well-cut suit says a lot about the person wearing it. It is important for any tailored garment to have a fine cloth and finish, but it is the fit that truly defines a great suit.

The Regent bespoke service incorporates our access to the highest quality materials, our expertise and ability to create something that truly suits the individual. With over a decade of experience in tailoring,
Regent prides itself on maintaining simplicity with exceptional attention to detail.

City & Country

We a have a wealth of knowledge in both classic business suits and quintessential countryside attire. We have a keen sense of tradition which anchors our contemporary designs. A business suit is an expression of elegance and professionalism and helps to make an important and memorable impression. The cloth of the suit needs to be durable in order to match the rigours of the day and extensive travel, but comfortable for regular use. A country suit must provide warmth and comfort in a practical and elegant style. Tweed jackets offer a great deal of versatility and provide a classic British smart-casual look

A heavyweight Shoot Coat can fend off the worst of the weather. Regent has produced bespoke garments for several country and shooting estates. We have a vast range of traditional tweeds to provide
customers with something unique for the shooting season. We are also have expertise in military suiting a are
able to help in this area if a customer requires. We offer a discount to local
military members.

Suit Care

To ensure the longevity of your suits, rotate them throughout the week for even wear. Try not to wear the same suit two days in a row. At the end of the day, hang the suit on a suitably
thick hanger; this will allow it to breathe and return to its shape. Consider buying a second pair of trousers for your suit as this will inevitably be the item that gets worn out the most and when removing your jacket in the office or in the car. When it comes to cleaning, have your suits dry-cleaned as few times as possible. Dry-cleaning weakens the fibre in the cloth. Instead, brush any dirt with a good quality clothes brush and use non-scented baby wipes to remove spot stains.

 To remove persistent creases, hang the suit in the bathroom and use the steam from a hot bath or shower to allow the creases to drop out. To retain the crease in trousers, steam press with a low-heat iron placing a cloth between to prevent the fabric underneath from becoming shiny.

Tailoring Tips

When buying a suit, consider its purpose, as well as what other occasional uses it might have. Thinking about the use of your suit will dictate choices regarding its cloth, colour and other style options, so it is important to have this clear in your mind to get the best from your wardrobe.

At Regent we’re not necessarily sticklers for rules, but when it comes to style, there are some basic guidelines that can guarantee a good fit and a great look:

Jacket

The shoulders of a jacket are crucial. These can’t be altered at a later date without affecting the structure of the jacket. You should be able to fit your fist between your chest and the front of your jacket comfortably.

 Hem and sleeve length are another indicator of a
good-fitting jacket. The bottom hem should be at the same level as your
knuckles, so that when you place your hands down by your side the base of the
jacket rests in your curled-up palm. The sleeve should reach the wrist bone,
with half an inch of shirt cuff visible.

Trousers

For a smarter silhouette it’s best to choose side adjusters to tighten or let out the waist: belt loops are appropriate for casual trousers though, of course, with our bespoke service you can choose whichever style you feel most comfortable with.

Trouser length depends on your width as well as your personal preference.

Shirts

As well as being uncomfortable, a too-tight collar is also an instant give-away of a poorly fitting shirt. Ensure that you can fit a finger between your neck and the collar for comfort.

Another common mistake is to go for a shirt that has an excess of fabric across the torso. A narrower cut across the chest and stomach, with seams that finish at the end of your shoulders, will provide a much better silhouette.

For short sleeve shirts, make sure to keep the sleeve narrow, which creates a smarter and more contemporary look that crosses over from work to casual, evening-time attire.

For the ultimate shirt, we recommend a Kent collar, single cuff sleeve with a narrower fit that isn’t too tight. See our Regent shirt range [hyperlink to Shirts] for a dazzling array that fit these specs.

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