Big & Tall Custom Suits In Chicago — Made To Your Measure, Up To 8X
Off-the-rack suits are cut for an average body. If yours is not average, the rack makes you compromise.
We build custom suits for Big & Tall men — measured, cut, and fitted by our own tailors, right here in Chicago.
Your Consultation Is Free — And So Are Your Fittings.
Why The Rack Fights Big & Tall Bodies
Size up for the shoulders and the waist swims. Size for the waist and the jacket pulls. That is the rack's math — not yours.
- Shoulders vs. Waist: Ready-to-wear ties them together. Broad shoulders come with extra inches everywhere else.
- The Rise And The Seat: Trousers cut for a smaller frame pull, bind, or sag on a bigger one.
- Sleeve And Jacket Length: Long arms and tall frames run out of fabric fast on a standard pattern.
- Posture And Balance: How you stand changes how a jacket hangs. The rack never asks.
How Custom Fixes It
- Your Measurements First: We measure you — shoulders, chest, waist, arms, legs, posture — and build from those numbers.
- Proportions, Adjusted: Lapel width, button stance, jacket length, and trouser rise are set for your frame, not a size chart.
- Fitted By Our Own Tailors: The people who fit you work in this shop. Fittings are free.
- Same-Day Alterations In House: Final tweaks handled here — hemming in about 10 minutes, smaller fixes in about 30.
Sizes We Build
- Custom, Up To 8X: Custom, made-to-measure, and bespoke suits and tuxedos built for Big & Tall men, up to 8X.
- Ready-To-Wear Depth, Too: Our floor runs 34S–72L, with Big & Tall fits to 8X — 7,000 square feet and 500+ styles at 3925 W Madison St, family-owned and Established 1992.
- Every Piece Of The Outfit: Suits, tuxedos, blazers, and dress shirts in your size — see our Big & Tall suits page for the full range.
Weddings, Prom, Work — Big & Tall Custom For Every Occasion
- Weddings: The groom in true custom, and groomsmen fitted in every size in the party — see wedding suits in Chicago.
- Prom: A one-of-one look in his size — start early, and see prom suits in Chicago.
- Work And Every Day: A suit built for long days in it — your fabric, your details, your fit.
- Custom Shirts, Too: Neck, sleeve, and body built to your measurements — no more sizing up just for the neck.
What It Costs — And How Long It Takes
- What It Costs: Your price is set by the fabric and details you choose — quoted exactly, up front, at your free consultation. No surprises.
- How Long It Takes: Custom typically takes 6–8 weeks from measurements to final fitting. Start early for weddings and prom.
- Date Closer Than That? Bring the date in — talk to us. We turn custom around fast, and if the day is nearly here, ready-to-wear plus same-day alterations has you covered today.
Questions? See our Big & Tall FAQs →
Have Questions? Three Ways To Reach The People Who Fit You.
- Book A Styling Appointment
- Call 773-638-4560
- DM @smartchoicesuits On Instagram
New To Custom? Start With Our Custom Suits In Chicago Page — Or Our Made-To-Measure Suits In Chicago Page.