Hello everyone, and welcome to another of my reviews. In this article, I’ll review a new suit commission from the local tailor Perfect Attire.
I last visited Perfect Attire in 2023, and thus felt it was time to return for a new commission. Let’s see how my experience went.
Perfect Attire – the Video
For hands-on footage of my experience with Perfect Attire, do watch the YouTube video below:
Perfect Attire – the Experience
Perfect Attire’s showroom is located in Oxley Tower, right in the middle of CBD.
Head up to the third floor and look for the Perfect Attire logo on the door. Please note that the shop is closed on Sundays and operates on shorter hours on Saturdays. As many of their clients are working professionals, weekday evenings tend to be their busiest period, so appointments are generally recommended during those times.
While the showroom isn’t the largest, it’s tidy and inviting, with rows of garments neatly lining the walls. And given that Perfect Attire’s clientele consists largely of working professionals, it’s no surprise to see a generous selection of navy suits on display.
Perfect Attire carries an extensive array of fabric books, from affordable house fabrics to esteemed European mills such as VBC, Reda, Paladino, Drago, Holland & Sherry, and even Zegna. I covered Perfect Attire’s fabric offerings in this video, so those who are particular about fabrics can give it a watch.
My previous commissions with Perfect Attire were all mainly formal suits (grey suit, navy suit, etc), so I conveyed to Tulsi that I wanted something different, perhaps something more casual to attend a day wedding, or an event.
One trait that distinguishes Tulsi is her preference for showing rather than telling. She first selected a green checkered jacket and asked if I might be interested in a similar shade or pattern—though I ultimately declined, as the look felt a little too European for my taste.
Tulsi then presented an unstructured striped seersucker jacket, noting that it would pair well with chinos or even jeans. While I was admittedly taken by the look, I eventually passed, as I felt a more structured jacket would better complement my proportions—particularly given my naturally sloping shoulders.
From there, we returned to the fabric books. Once again, Tulsi took the lead, drawing my attention to a range of more casual options, including glen checks, linen, and even tweed.
However, it was a sky-blue wool–silk–linen blend that immediately caught my attention. I’ve always had a soft spot for blue suits in all their varied shades, and this material offered the ideal balance of style and comfort—versatile enough to dress up or down, yet light enough for Singapore’s humidity. This particular fabric also featured a distinct, eye-catching texture that set it apart.
With the fabric settled, we next moved on to the customisation process. I’ve covered this in depth in my initial review of Perfect Attire (way back in 2019), so I’ll skim the details here.
Essentially, clients can customise nearly every aspect of their suit. For the buttons, I selected navy horn options to achieve a subtle tone-on-tone contrast. In the same spirit, I chose navy contrast stitching for the lapel buttonhole, along with a quarter-lining construction to enhance breathability. I also added a monogram of my name in a cursive font on the inside of the jacket.
As always, I went with side-adjusters for my trousers. Perfect Attire has four side-adjusters options to choose from – I went with the polished steel for a sleeker look.
Next, Tulsi asked whether I preferred peak or notch lapels. True to her show-rather-than-tell approach, she brought out two jackets—one with each lapel style—to help me visualise the difference. As this suit was intended to lean more casual, I ultimately opted for peak lapels, cut slightly wider at 3.5 inches, to create a bolder impression.
Given the suit’s bolder design, I opted for a simple textured white shirt finished with white mother-of-pearl buttons. Tulsi, however, proposed adding matching blue button stitching to tie the shirt back to the suit—an idea I readily embraced.
With the customisation options done, we next moved on to the measurements. Again, I detailed the measurement process in my initial review of Perfect Attire, so I’ll gloss through it here.
I would, however, like to highlight Tulsi’s thoughtful use of technology in her process. Perfect Attire forgoes flashy, gimmicky tools—such as the 3D body scanners some tailors employ—and instead adopts simple, purposeful technology that sets them apart from traditional ateliers. In this case, Tulsi used an app on her phone to measure the slope of my shoulders.
I’ve talked about my sloping shoulders a lot on this blog, and here’s the proof – my right shoulder is approximately 3 degrees higher than my left. With this, Tulsi can more accurately accommodate my sloping shoulders during her drafting process.
In line with Perfect Attire’s thoughtful use of technology, Tulsi begins by drafting digitally on her laptop before sending the pattern to her workshop for cutting and assembly. It’s a modern interpretation of the traditional paper-drafting process, and notably, she handles the drafting herself—a contrast to many tailors at a similar price point, who simply relay measurements to their workshops. When I mentioned this to her, she responded as though it were self-evident, remarking, ‘I’m the one who takes the measurements and fits the clients, so it’s only natural that I’m the one doing the drafting!’
After three weeks, I returned to Perfect Attire for a muslin fitting. A muslin fitting is akin to a baste fitting, except that a muslin fitting garment is often fashioned out of a cheaper material to save cost and wastage.
The muslin suit fit surprisingly well—the shoulders sat cleanly, and the sleeve pitch draped nicely. That said, the jacket felt slightly tight through the waist, as evidenced by some pulling, so I asked Tulsi to let it out. It’s also worth noting that a muslin fitting allows clients to make stylistic adjustments at this stage; for instance, had I decided that the peak lapels weren’t to my liking, I could have requested a switch to notch lapels for the actual basted fitting.
Three weeks later, I returned to Perfect Attire for my basted fitting. For those unfamiliar with the process, a basted fitting involves trying on a skeletal version of the jacket, held together with temporary white basting stitches. Unlike the muslin, the basted garment is constructed from the actual fabric selected. In my view, a basted fitting is indispensable to the full tailoring experience.
As shown in the photo above, the jacket now sits more comfortably around the waist, while still maintaining a tailored, cinched silhouette. The shoulders and sleeves continue to fit well, and the lapel rolls gracefully.
Since I had mentioned that the suit felt tight during the muslin fitting, Tulsi went a step further by asking me to sit down, allowing me to better assess the jacket’s comfort.
Perfect Attire – Suit Review
Let’s now take a closer look at the fit and finish of the finished garments.
To begin with, the front of the jacket fits cleanly, with the shoulders sitting smoothly and free of any wrinkling. Notably, there are no creases beneath the shoulder line, indicating that Perfect Attire has properly accommodated my naturally sloping shoulders. The waist is comfortably shaped—neither overly tight nor loose—yet still tapers enough to achieve a refined, cinched silhouette. The jacket length is also well-judged, finishing just below my thumb bone.
The sleeve pitch is well executed, allowing the sleeves to fall cleanly with minimal wrinkling. The sleeve length is also accurately judged—short enough to reveal roughly a quarter inch of shirt cuff.
The drape of the back is good as well, though there is still some wrinkling around the lower back.
However, the trousers fit excellently, with the cuffs gently resting on the tops of my loafers.
As for the fabric, I’m particularly taken by the character of this wool–silk–linen blend. It carries the distinctive tactile texture of linen, the structure and crease resistance of wool, and the refined hand feel imparted by silk. The material is further complemented by sartorial touches—such as the Milanese buttonhole and the pick stitching along the lapels—which subtly elevate the overall look.
Notably, the pick stitching extends to the barchetta breast pocket—another thoughtful sartorial touch. In addition, the broad peak lapel lends the suit a strong sense of presence and character.
I’m also fond of the navy buttons, which create an elegant tone-on-tone contrast against the light blue cloth. They are arranged in a ‘kissing’ configuration—another subtle sartorial detail appreciated by the discerning eye. The buttonholes are fully functional as well, a hallmark of quality tailoring often referred to as a surgeon’s cuff.
As for the shirt cuff, the monogram turned out nicely too, with the blue stitching complementing the navy buttons (and my Baltic MR01 watch) well.
The same attention to detail is evident in the monogram on the interior of the jacket. Additionally, the quarter-lined construction enhances breathability, making the jacket comfortable even in Singapore’s humid climate. Finally, the piping along the edges of the cream lining adds yet another subtle sartorial touch.
As always, I opted for side-adjusters on the trousers. I appreciate the small tabs designed to prevent the adjusters from flaring out unnecessarily—another thoughtful, elevated detail.
Overall, I’m thoroughly impressed with my latest suit from Perfect Attire—it’s my favourite commission from them to date. The fit is great, as evident in how smoothly the sleeves and trousers drape (see photo above), while the wool–silk–linen fabric is truly striking. Remarkably, the suit is rich in sartorial details despite its accessible price point: a Milanese buttonhole, pick stitching, barchetta pocket, functional buttonholes, a beautifully rolled lapel thanks to its canvassed construction, and even a quarter lining, which is more labour-intensive than a standard full lining.
Conclusion – so Perfect Attire 2025 Tailoring “shiok” or not?
In my previous reviews of Perfect Attire, I noted that its greatest strength lies in its value proposition, and I’m pleased to confirm that this remains true. For under $1,000, clients receive excellent fabric, a precise fit, extensive customisation options, and a wealth of sartorial details typically reserved for higher-end bespoke tailors. To top it off, the showroom is conveniently located in the CBD, just a stone’s throw from Lau Pa Sat, making it ideal for working professionals in the area. Lead times are around 4–6 weeks, but if you’re not pressed for time, I can wholeheartedly recommend a visit.
This particular wool–silk–linen suit is part of Perfect Attire’s House Premium collection, which starts at $950. For our readers, Perfect Attire is offering a 10% discount on all purchases—simply quote ‘WAHSOSHIOK’ when booking your appointment or show this post at the showroom to redeem it. With the discount applied, a half-canvassed suit like the one I commissioned would start at just $855, while a fully canvassed Italian wool suit from renowned mills such as Reda or VBC begins at $1,170.
Interested customers are recommended to book an appointment online before dropping by.
Location: Oxley Tower Unit 03-38, 138 Robinson Road, Singapore 068906.
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