Custom Men's Tailors Serving Southern Indiana

DK Jordan
Men of southern Indiana, you can feel and look like a million bucks without spending it!!! From simple alteration to super customized high-end perfection of your business attire, it is available for you in southern Indiana.

Papalia Family Tailoring located at 320 N. Meridian Street suite 108 in Indianapolis, Indiana is a fine, greatly reviewed family business with more than 50 years of experience in satisfying customers and helping you to create just the look you are searching for in your finer clothing.

Papalias specializes in custom men's clothing designed to have you looking your gentlemanly best. From custom suits and tuxedos to custom altering of your store brands, Papalias takes great pride in seeing your perfect fit become reality.

Custom suits range in price from $500 to $800 according to fabric choice, style, size, etc. Pants range from $150 to $300 dependent on the same factors. Shirts offer a wider variety of custom cuts, cuffs, collars and colors all designed to allow you the greatest choices available. Shirts run upwards of $55, but you can normally find discounts in their bulk purchases.

Papalias has business hours Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm but if you find yourself in need and you're a regular they may work with you by appointment if needed. So, give them a call at (317) 972-6770.

This is part of their great service and quality renowned throughout Indianapolis and Bloomington, Indiana amongst business professionals. Many of the gentleman at our local hospital have utilize their services for everything from their daily business suits to their night time engagement finer wear.

According to piperbill on citysearch, Papalias makes one feel like royalty regardless of what job they are doing for you. Their work is rated excellent and well priced. So, if you're interested in a great job well done for a good price and a family oriented kind of atmosphere, give Paplias a call.

If, however, you are looking for something a bit more elite and luxurious Lee's Custom Tailoring at 7002 N. Keystone Avenue in Indianapolis is the place to shop. Jin King Lee, the owner and operator has served Indianapolis since 1966. He is a renowned expert in the field and recipient of Blue Ribbons and Merit Awards. You can check this out at http://www.ctda.com. You will likely need to call (317) 251-7002 for an appointment and fitting schedule, as Lee's is definitely a high end establishment who respects your time and busy schedule.

Lee's offers upscale custom designs for all forms of business and formal wear as well as alterations and cleaning. One really cool service offered at Lee's is their repair service. Whether torn, stained, bleached, etc, Lee's prides themselves on their ability to repair many injuries to your finer clothing, thus saving you the expense of replacement. So if you've torn that favorite shirt or stained any attire let Lee's take a look before you send it off to the clothing graveyard. Lee's Custom Tailoring performs all repairs, customizations, etc. on site and to add that finer touch, much work is done by hand (an art in these modern ages).

Visit http://www.mastertailor.com for prices, turnaround time and to meander through the thousands of choices beginning with imported and domestic fabrics, fits, vent selections, collars, cuffs and custom designs.

Pricing for suits begins at $1,000 and varies based on your choice of fabric, detail and personal choices. For the degree of service, customization and personal service you get, the turnaround time of 2 - 3 weeks for a customized suit is astoundingly wonderful.

Of course, suits are not all you can get at Lee's. Check out their website at http://www.mastertailor.com or give them a call to see the miracles they can perform for pants and shirts as well. Pants are priced upward from $175 and they offer a special for new customers on shirts 3 for $250.00.

The most handsome suit, pants or shirts are not complete without the finer accessories than add your personal touch and flair. Lee's will happily help you to select and complete your look with fine ties, neckwear, belts, etc., many of which are also available in custom designs.

Lee's is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday but works mainly on an appointment schedule. They understand and respect your busy schedule so please if you have special needs be sure to call and discuss their availability to assist.

If you are looking for a little less closer to home, you may want to give Golden Stitch Alterations or Hasmukah Tailors a call. They offer a full line of alterations, provide quick delivery of < 24 hours to 2 days and offer comparable prices and excellent quality in all their work. You can reach them at:

Golden Stitch Alterations 313 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, Indiana 47408 (812) 332-9983

Or

Hasmukah Tailor 2816 Mitchell Rd, Bedford, IN 47421 (812) 275-7515

These shops do not have their own websites so you will need to call for details or if you are nearby, just stop in. They will be glad to assist with all your alteration needs. Many of my friends have used Golden Stitch and report $8 for hemming pants and $15 for alterations to a suit coat. Their turn around time was < 24 hours which can be superb when you are in a crunch.

Finally, I wanted to give you one last idea for your important business attire. Not only do you want comfort and value, but you also want lasting quality. In today's high tech age, you can look around and get great value, quality and service of all kinds via the internet. Check out mytailor.com for great online value, service and selection. Their front page is awe inspiring with pictures of striking shirts, ties, and cuff link selections. Dress and sports shirts, business and tuxedo suits, western jackets, topcoats and vests of all sorts are just a few of the choices at your disposal.

Mytailor.com allows online ordering of shirts, ties and cuff links. They would like for you to meet with a master tailor on one of their tours throughout the United States to be custom fitted for your suit needs. You can visit their website at mytailor.com, click on tour schedules at the top, then click on your state to see when they will be touring near you.

Your clothing will be custom made by the finest of Hong Kong tailors in Hong Kong and shipped via UPS insured ground straight to your point of delivery. Mytailor.com also offers a lifetime guarantee on all seams proving they believe in the quality of their work as well as in the quality of your satisfaction.

So, just remember living in southern Indiana we have a multitude of choices for our apparel needs. Check them all out and see which suits your needs for time, quality and craftsmanship the best.

Published by DK Jordan

I am a believer in the treasures of the universe and the potential of all humankind. I am creative and analytical. The universe is our shopping store from which we can call up our existence. Thank you for sh...  View profile

  • Custom shirts, ties, suits and tuxedos
  • A master tailor at work for you
  • Hong Kong and Korean masters at your service
The word tailor dates back as far as 1297.

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  • SJ Murphy10/29/2008

    I had no idea that these businesses existed here in Indiana. Thanks for the information!

  • Melissa10/29/2008

    Great article! Very informative!

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