Smith Bespoke

I’ve worked with many bespoke tailors in the past and none of them could ever quite get it right the way I wanted it. Working with Jeff has been an amazing experience. He was able to get me into a 3-piece, perfectly, on a time crunch as well.

As a man of shorter stature I have always struggled with clothing that fit just right. My experience with Jeff at Smith Bespoke has been nothing short of amazing. He is an avid listener and hears your concerns and addresses them with a solution. He is honest and forthright with what is and isn't possible. This is something that is valuable to me and is greatly appreciated. The quality of my clothing is just amazing. Some of the most comfortable clothing I own is from here. I will be a lifelong customer. I highly recommend Jeff at Smith Bespoke.

As I stepped out of the darkness of covid and WFH, Jeff has been my go-to fashion architect in renovating my business wardrobe. Everything from educating me on fabrics, patterns, suits cuts, shoes, accessories, mixing and matching colors - you name it, he knows it. I have bought numerous suits and shirts of which I am now well prepared to tackle conference rooms, industry conventions, to weddings. Platinum level service with the patience and know-how to introduce you to 21st classic timeless fashion. I cannot recommend him enough!

I've known Jeff for years. His passion for clothing and attention to detail is unparalleled. I had a whole wardrobe of suits and shirts taken care of thanks to him. What I really love is that Jeff does a basted fitting before making the final suit for the first time. Basically a unfinished suit gets made quickly to see how the final suit will look and have any final adjustments made. After the initial 2 visits he had my fit nailed down perfectly. After that it became as simple as choosing a fabric and picking some of the finer details(buttons, lining, etc.) and the suits and shirts would come in a few weeks later fitting perfectly. I cannot recommend him enough for anyone who wants extremely high quality well fitting clothing for an extremely reasonable price with top tier personalized service!

I recommend working with Smith Bespoke! Coming out of COVID, both my casual and my business wardrobe required a massive update. Jeff provided style advice for the boardroom and also for a trendy night out. Their garments are of the finest quality and he is just super easy to work with. My favorite part is adding a subtle detail to a custom garment or suit that makes it feel unique.

I have worked with Jeff Scheuster for the past 15 years. Jeff has designed my entire professional and casual wardrobe He made my very first custom suit, and I have been hooked ever since. The quality of clothing, and the customer service he provides is unmatched. I would highly recommend Smith Bespoke to anyone looking for a custom tailoring. Simon McCune

I worked with Jeff from Smith Bespoke out of Chicago over the past year. Jeff was informative, polite and professional. Jeff also took the time to explain various facets of tailoring to me to help me begin my journey in custom clothing. He was also kind and professional to my wife. I've had several garments made from Smith Bespoke. A suit, a sports jacket, jeans, shirts and a few garments for my wife. We found the effort to be outstanding but the quality to be lackluster for the price point. Specifically, and to provide a few examples: 1. My grey custom suit jacket lining began to fray after only 4 times of wearing it. 2. My green sports jacket (which I absolutely love), didn't have the pockets unsown for use upon delivery. 2. I ordered two pairs of custom jeans from Smith Bespoke. Love the jeans, however the fit was different between both pairs (on the back side of the jean. The length was perfect however.) 3. I spent a tremendous amount of time with Smith Bespoke (Jeff) on shirts. I have a preference for how I like my shirts made when I'm wearing them untucked (including button placement) vs tucked and a third option which is where I intend to wear a tie (which isn't very often). We met multiple times in order to ensure the shirts were fit to my desires. Upon delivery of the final shirt, not only was it not close to my specifications, but I had to notice the issues on my own (specifically the neck button closure), as it wasn't even close to what I had ordered. KEY NOTE: Jeff immediately said that I could keep this shirt free of charge, and ordered me a replacement shirt. I thank him for that. 4. I was about to order a third pair of jeans and when I was invoiced, I noticed that the price had increased by $15 vs my previous invoices. When I pointed this out, I was told that the costs had gone up last year, and essentially that the pricing was correct. My issue with this of course however is it is yet another "little" thing that I had to catch that wasn't communicated to me prior to receiving the invoice and it very much felt like "being nickled and dimed". I spent nearly $7,000 in a single year Smith Bespoke in 2022 (between my wife and I) and I was surprised by the fact that there were multiple occasions where price fluctuation occurred and I had to question it. Overall, I think Smith Bespoke is an "OK to good" value for anyone interested in custom clothing. That being said, as one gets more educated (all-be-it) on the quality of clothing, the way that made-to-measure works vs bespoke, etc. it becomes more difficult to not become frustrated with "the little things" that seem to stack up. Given the amount of time and money that I spent with the company, the pending money that I was about to spend, I'm deeply concerned that I was surprised by and ultimately let down by a $15 change in pricing that wasn't communicated to me and the little details that were getting missed (which I'm intentionally paying to not miss). It wasn't even about the price, it was about the little details that Smith Bespoke just kept getting wrong. Finally, this is made to measure in China, not a true bespoke experience. Smith Bespoke is not a tailor. They are tailor sales associates whom are well versed in tailoring sales, but ultimately send off their work to shops in China. Now, in fairness to Smith Bespoke, there is absolutely nothing wrong with Made to Measure. It's a fantastic option for people whom are just getting into custom clothing. That being said, if you're considering these items, you should understand the difference as the word "bespoke" is starting to be used a little to easily in todays world IMHO. Unfortunately, I'm now forced to look for another tailor. In the end, this felt very "penny wise and pound foolish". That said, I wish Smith Bespoke the best and hope that they start fixing these issues.

I was new to custom clothing and referred to Jeff. He took time to understand my needs, what I felt comfortable in (color and fabric wise), and where I might be willing to get out of that comfort zone. He made selecting styles and fabrics very approachable. Over the course of multiple orders Ive now obtained multiple blazers, and many pants and shirts (and just ordered jeans). Jeff never compromised on fit. Even when I loved the product he scrutinized it and helped to make each item perfect rather than good enough. Jeff made the entire process easy, always offering to come to me for measurements, fittings, and ultimate deliveries. What i also appreciated about him is that he isnt aggressive trying to sell the most expensive product. He respects budgets and has an incredible fashion sense that he brings to each meeting. You will be hard pressed to find someone who pairs true acumen in the industry with sich incredible customer service. thanks Jeff.

This was an incredible experience from start to finish. I loved how everything looked, and I learned a lot in the process. I could not recommend this enough.

Go above and beyond to fit bodies of all shapes and sizes. Quality far above price!