Check the suit against the agreed brief while standing naturally, sitting and moving as you normally would. Do not make the collection appointment merely a payment and packaging exercise.
Use this desk's practical acceptance checklist:
Jacket
- Does it feel comfortable at the neck, shoulders and upper back?
- Does it close comfortably in your normal stance?
- Are you satisfied with front, side and back views?
- Do the sleeves feel comfortable when your arms hang naturally?
- Are length, pockets, lapels and button positions consistent with the brief?
Trousers
- Can you sit without unacceptable pressure or restriction?
- Does the waistband remain where intended?
- Are you satisfied with the seat, thigh and leg shape?
- Does the finished length work with your intended shoes?
Whole commission
- Are the agreed pieces, cloth and details present?
- Have earlier fitting issues been resolved?
- Are remaining issues recorded with a responsible person and deadline?
- Have you received care instructions and the final invoice?
These checks are prompts for discussion, not remote diagnoses. Proper Cloth's alteration guidance distinguishes limited local adjustments from remake options; do not assume every problem can be corrected inexpensively after departure. (propercloth.com)
If you identify a problem, describe the symptom and ask the fitter to explain the remedy. Avoid prescribing a technical alteration solely from an online photograph.