When you go through Instagram or watch a few corporate shows on TV, you find male and females individuals smartly dressed and your thoughts are immediately like, ‘I want that outfit’. So, with all the joy and excitement, you seek out the price of the outfit and nearly have a heart attack when you find out the figure. Mmhmm…that is what a Ready-Made style can do to you.
But check this other scenario out. How about you take a picture of that outfit to ‘Mummy Shemi’ at Yaba or ‘Tijani’ just opposite your house with your choice material to make that exact outfit with even more details?
This is exactly where the saying ‘Cut your coat according to your size’ actually chips in. Designer clothes are great but what about efficient local tailors? Are they only good for Ankara and Lace materials or is there more to their more? Finding out what works best for you and your pocket is the key.
Here Are The Pros and Cons of Ready-Made
Pros:
- The clothes are made by top designers like; Erica Moore, Fablane by Derin, NHN Couture and a host of others. So, when you wear it, you can boast of wearing a popular designer’s outfit.
- The clothes are properly made with guarantees and long-lasting durability.
Cons:
- They are obviously very expensive. So, unless you are rich or your father is Dangote, Mike Adenuga, or you know someone who is rich… then getting those costly apparels isn’t something you should go for.
- They are not readily available. Most often than not, a renowned designer’s outfit are usually sold out.
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The Pros and Cons of Tailor-Made
Pros:
- They are cheap. If the original outfit cost N60,000. Your local tailor can make it for N6,000.
- You get to wear a unique style, and no one will be the wiser.
- Because it’s tailor-made for you, the outfit is made to fit your body perfectly.
Cons:
- Your tailor could botch the whole thing, making an opposite of what you wanted.
- You are not wearing the original.
There you have it. A good tailor will advise you and adapt the garment according to your preferences and will realize a garment that adapts perfectly to your body. So, if you do not care for the designer’s name branded on your outfit and the price difference, then tailor-made clothes just for you, might just be the way to go.
So, what is it going to be for you? Ready-made or Tailor-made? Let’s know your preference.
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