Tailoring a suit for carry

[skvnk]

Weird question: can anybody recommend a discreet tailor in the Portland, or Seattle areas who would be comfortable measuring me and tailoring a suit in a size "suit"able for IWB carry? Anybody ever have this done, regardless of your area? I would travel a bit for this.

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[Cavedweller]

Weird question: can anybody recommend a discreet tailor in the Portland, or Seattle areas who would be comfortable measuring me and tailoring a suit in a size "suit"able for IWB carry? Anybody ever have this done, regardless of your area? I would travel a bit for this.

The wife recommends Nordstrom.

 

[thorborg]

If you are worried, just tell them its for a colostomy bag for upcoming surgery and you'll need extra room but don't want to go up in size for everything else and look baggy.

 

[Ducati_Meister]

I went to Nordstrom to have my suit fitted for the same reasons and it worked out great. The guy I worked with was familiar with police officers who needed stuff fitted for the same reasons, so he knew what I meant.
Also, I made sure the suit jacket was cut with the single cut in the rear as opposed to the two cut flap that some like to minimize exposure.

 

[CorvallisOr]

Weird question: can anybody recommend a discreet tailor in the Portland, or Seattle areas who would be comfortable measuring me and tailoring a suit in a size "suit"able for IWB carry? Anybody ever have this done, regardless of your area? I would travel a bit for this.

I would think most professional tailors would have no problem with it, unless you were creepy about it.

 

[The Quiet Man]

Men's Warehouse always took good care of me when I was still wearing suits to work. The tailors didn't care what or why I wanted certain adjustments. Most preferred I wear my EDC, including mag pouches for the fitting.

It's not like you are doing anything illegal or even odd.

 

[dangerranger60]

I have yet to meet a tailor that would not be comfortable fitting around a gun and mags. You could always bring your holsters and mag carriers with a Blue gun in it.
Or if going pocket carry go with a leather pocket.
If you are wearing your gear they can get you a good fit that covers well. DR

 

[Nosferatu]

Don't forget the "tactical" lining.

 

[Member 66129]

I hear the tailors at the Continental are phenomenal

 

[Librarian]

Fairly common thing to want to do.

How to Tailor a Concealed Carry Suit

When it comes to dressing up in business or formal attire there is no comparison between an off the shelf suit and a tailored concealed carry suit.

augustandpeel.com

Finally, when altering your suit, you should aim to create one to two inches of extra room around your waist. You can achieve this by letting out the fabric near the waist seams. Bring your jacket to a tailor and have them do it for you. Or, if you buy your suit from a place like Nordstrom, they might be able to do it while they are hemming, taking in the pants, or altering the cuff (all of that is usually free of charge). Another small alteration that pays huge dividends, is having small thin weights or washers sewn into the inside of the front bottom corners of your suit jacket. Not only does it keep your jacket from blowing back and revealing your weapon, but it increases your draw speed by allowing you to move the jacket out of the way faster. It's not absolutely necessary, but it is nice to have.

But I no longer wear suits, so no experience with the process.

 

[skvnk]

I am actually really impressed with the number of good informative responses this has gotten. I sort of expected a lot of "be a man, wear a Glock in 5.11 pants to every event because you live to carry " sort of responses. I am looking into the various options listed above, thanks a lot and keep them coming!

 

[skvnk]

I hear the tailors at the Continental are phenomenal

Is this in the area? I'm having trouble googling it.

 

[skvnk]

I have yet to meet a tailor that would not be comfortable fitting around a gun and mags. You could always bring your holsters and mag carriers with a Blue gun in it.
Or if going pocket carry go with a leather pocket.
If you are wearing your gear they can get you a good fit that covers well. DR

This is really good advice to make sure the tailor is ok with it, thanks for that! I hadn't considered some of those options.

 

[Hayharnel]

If you are worried, just tell them its for a colostomy bag for upcoming surgery and you'll need extra room but don't want to go up in size for everything else and look baggy.

Insulin pump maybe? I'd ask John or Chan Wick?

 

[Hayharnel]

Don't forget the "tactical" lining.

I hear the tailors at the Continental are phenomenal

Is this in the area? I'm having trouble googling it.

Your gonna have to watch John Wick to find out where the Continental is located. If you're gonna have it made get the tactical lining for sure! Lmao.

 

[Hayharnel]

Maybe get ahold of Alfred from Batman?

 

[The Quiet Man]

Don't forget the "tactical" lining.

I forgot how torn up the inside of your suit coat or sports coat gets My wife added lining to many of mine.

 

[L84Cabo]

Now is a really good time to buy a blue gun if you don't own one already.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Inquire of having a leather patch added to the area where your carry piece sits, really helps dissipate any printing and saves major wear on an otherwise expensive suit!, especially with large/sharp pieces! I don't wear a suit much these days, but I have a ton of experience wearing a gun in unfriendly areas where printing would get you arrested or worse, so anything you can do here will really help!

 

[Nick Burkhardt]

Insulin pump maybe? I'd ask John or Chan Wick?

Modern Insulin pumps are as small as an old phone pager.

This guy has a bunch of videos on carrying in a suit