Whenever I hear that a suit or dress is being custom made, I immediately swoon. Not because it sounds impressive, but because it signals the holy grail of fashion: fit. The way something fits your body is what ultimately dictates how it looks, how you carry yourself, and how confident you feel wearing it. When something is made specifically for you, there is simply nothing better.
That belief is exactly what led me to Enzo Custom, a long-established custom tailoring house with deep roots in New York City that has recently opened in Greenwich. My husband is very tall and broad, and off-the-rack brands have always been a challenge. Sleeves are too short, shoulders pull, jackets never quite sit right. I finally decided it was time to stop settling and take him somewhere that specializes in building garments around the body, not forcing the body into a standard size.
I will admit, I walked in slightly nervous. I had always assumed that custom suits meant a price tag well into the several-thousand-dollar range. To my genuine surprise, suits at Enzo Custom start at $545! That alone shifted my entire perception of what custom tailoring can be.
From the moment we arrived, the experience felt private, thoughtful, and impressively thorough. We worked one-on-one with a tailor who took the time to walk us through every option, and I truly mean every option. Fabric selections for both suits and shirts were extensive and beautifully curated. Once those were chosen, we moved into the details: button styles, pant silhouettes, jacket construction, lapel choices, and even the color of the stitching. I had no idea how many elements went into creating a suit, and seeing it all come together was fascinating.
The personalization did not stop there. Embroidered initials or even a full name can be added to garments. Jacket linings can be customized, which felt like a secret little design moment just for the wearer. My personal favorite detail was the beltless pant option, which includes a built-in adhesive inside the waistband that keeps your shirt neatly tucked throughout the day. It is one of those thoughtful features you do not realize you need until you experience it.
When the final suits arrived, the result was nothing short of exceptional. Everything fit exactly as it should, clean, sharp, and perfectly proportioned. My husband looked incredible, and perhaps more importantly, he felt incredible. So incredible, in fact, that he immediately ordered several more pieces.
Now, the only thing I may need to prepare for is how much he loved the entire process. Custom tailoring has officially converted him, and honestly, I cannot blame him. Once you experience clothing made specifically for your body, it is very hard to go back!
