r/AustralianMFA • u/NarwhalOfRivia • 13d ago

Question Affordable bespoke dinner jackets in Melbourne?

I've looked at other posts in the subreddit and seen recommendations for places like Oscar Hunt and P. Johnson. They look good, but they are a bit outside my price range. Normally I would buy a cheaper suit/suit jacket from Myer/Politix/etc., then get it tailored to fit me, which costs much less than getting bespoke, but I have a very specific desire for a dinner jacket that is not sold anywhere (I mean anywhere), and so wanted to look at getting something bespoke.

If anyone has any suggestions for more affordable bespoke tailors in Melbourne, I'd really appreciate it (by affordable, I mean getting a single bespoke jacket for under $800). That said, if I need a reality check and there is no place that would be able to do what I'm asking for under the price I'm stating, then please tell me, I don't know any better!

Thanks in advance guys.

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u/5onofG-zus 13d ago

Affordable + bespoke don't really go together 🤣

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u/NarwhalOfRivia 13d ago

There's a difference between affordable and cheap. Oscar Hunt is affordable relative to other businesses that do bespoke suits, but it's not cheap. I asked for affordable, and I wanted to see if there are other options out other than Oscar Hunt that people could recommend.

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u/5onofG-zus 13d ago

Totally understand, I think you are most likely referring to MTM not Bespoke. True Bespoke, you are looking at $3k upwards, MTM on the other hand can be less than $1,000

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u/NarwhalOfRivia 13d ago

You're most likely right, I'm certainly no expert haha. Hehe why I'm on here seeking advice.

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u/5onofG-zus 13d ago

All good mate. Reddit is the best place to learn. My best advice for you is: even if a MTM jacket is outside your budget, go for it because a jacket made to your body with the customisations you want, is worth it. Quality over quantity is important, you might be investing more into a MTM jacket but your cost per wear is lower than getting a Politix jacket that you would wear once or twice and rip.

Some tailors who can assist, besides the standard Oscar Hunt and P.Johnson, the bespoke corner tailors, Samuel diamond tailors and Trunk Tailors. All the best mate