Okay, so I had this idea stuck in my head for a while. You know Conor McGregor, right? The fighter guy. Well, I kept seeing pictures of him in these really sharp suits. Especially that one time, you know the one, with the pinstripes that weren’t exactly… traditional pinstripes. Anyway, it got me thinking. Not that I wanted that exact suit, maybe a bit much for me, but I liked the vibe. The confidence, the custom look. I thought, I want something like that for myself.
Getting Started
First thing I did was just look up a bunch of pictures of his suits online. Saved a few. I noticed they were always really well-fitted, usually pretty bold in some way – colour, pattern, cut. It wasn’t just about the flashy stuff, though. It was clear these things were made for him. That’s what I really wanted. Not just a suit off the hanger, but something that was properly mine.
So, the next step was finding someone who could actually make this happen. An off-the-rack suit wasn’t going to cut it. I needed a tailor. I asked around a bit, did some searching online for local guys. I wasn’t looking for just any old tailor, but someone who maybe understood a slightly more modern, maybe even bolder style. Found a place that looked promising, seemed like they did good custom work.
Talking to the Tailor
I booked an appointment and went down there. Took the pictures I’d saved, just to give them an idea. We chatted for a while. I explained I liked the McGregor style – the sharpness, the fit – but maybe toned down a notch. Definitely wanted:
- A really sharp, slim fit.
- Something unique about it, maybe the fabric or the lining.
- Good quality materials, obviously.
We talked about maybe a navy blue or a charcoal grey, but perhaps with a subtle pattern, or a really vibrant lining inside. We even joked about the famous pinstripe suit, but decided against actual words! Maybe a custom weave or something unique but less… loud. The tailor got it, which was great. He seemed enthusiastic about doing something a bit different.
The Making Of
Then came the measuring tape. Man, they measure everything. Shoulders, chest, waist, inseam, arms… the whole lot. Took quite a while, but I guess that’s the point of custom, right? Precision.
After that, I had to pick the fabric. They had these big heavy books full of samples. I spent ages just feeling the different cloths. We landed on a really nice wool, a deep blue, but it had this very subtle texture to it, almost like a shadow pattern. And for the lining, I went a bit bolder, a deep red paisley pattern. Something for me, you know?
Few weeks later, I went back for the first fitting. They call it a basted fitting, I think? Basically, the suit was loosely stitched together. It looked kinda rough, honestly. But you put it on, and the tailor starts pinning here, marking with chalk there. We checked the shoulder fit, how the jacket hung, the sleeve length, how the trousers fell. I told him what felt tight or loose.
There was another fitting after that. This time it looked much more like a real suit. The main seams were done. We fine-tuned things. Stuff like where the buttons should sit exactly, how the lapels rolled. Small details, but they make a difference. It was starting to feel really good.
The Final Result
Finally, I got the call. The suit was ready. Went in for the final try-on. Put it on, looked in the mirror. Wow. The fit was just perfect. It felt amazing to wear, snug but not tight, you know? Moved well in it. The subtle pattern on the blue fabric looked great, and the flash of red lining when the jacket was open was exactly the kind of personal touch I wanted. It felt like my suit. Not just McGregor-inspired, but properly mine.
Paid the man, took the suit home. Wore it to an event shortly after. Felt like a million bucks, honestly. Got a few compliments too, which is always nice. The whole process, going custom like that, it’s an experience. Takes time, costs a bit more, sure, but the end result? Totally worth it. You get something that fits you perfectly and has that bit of personality you just don’t find on a shop rail. Yeah, pretty happy with how this whole thing turned out.
