In almost every man's closet you'll find at least one business suit. For interviews, weddings, important meetings or everyday office attire, men's dress suits are must-haves. If you are in the business of selling men's clothing, consider adding men's formal wear to your product line. If you are thinking about starting up a business selling men's dress suits, remember that all men need good looking suits.
Know what you are getting into before adding men's suits to your product line. Whether you are an existing business or just starting a business, have a business plan. A plan helps you prepare for your new inventory, and helps you look toward the future of your company.
There are many men's suit distributors, so you need to set yourself apart from the others. There are many ways to do this:
1. Offer better business suit prices. If you buy men's suits from a business suit wholesaler, your clients can buy suits from you at a good price while you still make a profit.
2. Offer a variety of business suits for men. Professional business suits come in a variety of styles, colors and fabrics. Provide a large selection of business suits for every customer that walks into your store.
3. Know the basics of men's dress suits. Most men's suits come in standard sizes, which may not fit all men perfectly. Know how to measure your customers to provide not only a great suit, but also a great fitting suit.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Buy suits from business suit wholesalers
Business suit wholesalers offer retailers a large number of suits at discounted prices. Wholesalers offer business suit designs in a number of styles, colors and fabrics. They also offer business suits from different designers.
I recommend: Textile Trading Associates, Inc. offers specials to help you start your business or add to your existing product line.
A H Fashion Men's Suit Outlet and
Men's USA are men's suit distributors that provide retail businesses with professional business suits at wholesale prices.
Offer a variety of business suit designs
There are many choices when it comes to mens formal wear, such as the number of buttons, the color, the style, the fabric, the designer, etc. Offer a large selection to appeal to even the most distinguished buyer.
I recommend: Garment Merchant offers a large variety of men's business attire. You can choose what type of men's dress suits you want to buy by category, such as the number of buttons or the material.
Suitaly.com offers Italian business suits.
EshopOne has everything you need, from summer suits to tuxedos.
Make sure you know how to fit men's dress suits
A great business suit is important to have, but a great fitting suit is even better. Offer your clients the option to buy a suit that will fit them perfectly. You can either do the alterations yourself or hire a tailor.
I recommend: Overstock.com has a quick and easy explanation of how to measure yourself, or your client, for a suit.
Syms Dress to Achieve also has detailed instructions to ensure a perfect fit. When measuring your clients, have the right materials. Make sure you purchase a measuring tape or tailor tape, like the ones available at
Sew True. Here you can find cuff rules and an "ezy-hem" gauge. If you are unable to alter the suits yourself, measure your clients and send the measurements to a tailor. To find a tailor in your area visit
The Custom Tailors & Designers Association (CTDA).
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- Provide products to complete each business suit you sell. Offer dress shirts, ties, cuff links, belts and shoes to clients, as well as men's suits.
- Pay attention to the fabrics. The better the fabric is, the better the business suit.
The official source of Business Suit Distributors is the Business Suit page at Business.com
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