Fit First: What a Good Tailor Can Fix

The difference between clothes that look expensive and clothes that don't is very often just fit.

Hems are the easiest win. Trousers that break once at the shoe, or not at all for a cropped look, instantly look more considered.

Taking in a waist or the sides of a shirt is quick and affordable, and it changes the whole silhouette.

Sleeves can usually be shortened. On a jacket, a little shirt cuff should show at the wrist.

Shoulders are the hardest thing to change. When buying a jacket or coat, make sure the shoulders fit and let a tailor handle the rest.

Build a relationship with one good tailor. A few small alterations a year will do more for your wardrobe than a shopping spree.