How to Buy a (Good) Custom Suit Online

Virtual Appointments work and the WSJ agrees and interview us!

We've been successfully helping new and repeat clients style and design their custom clothing virtually and were asked to contribute to the WSJ's article, How to Buy a (Good) Custom Suit Online. Or, read a free version of the pdf here.

With a virtual appointment you can style and design your items just like an in-person appointment but from the convenience of home or office. Repeat clients can use existing measurements and have a virtual try-on session for adjustments, new clients need just a 15 minute follow up appointment for gloved and masked measurements.

“Video calls are definitely becoming some tailors’ trustiest tool.” ~ WSJ

We Must End Racism, Bigotry, and Prejudice Against Black Americans in Our Society

We need change and action and all must do our part.

We acknowledge the silence for years that has been deafening and know that we can never say or do enough, and we support the Black Lives Matter movement.  We pledge to keep learning, listening, acting, and encouraging others to do the same. 

As you know, we've been committed to supporting the Black community and stepped up during last April's mask shortage by donating medical masks to the heavily Black populated in-need facilities on Chicago's South and West sides. This did help save Black lives disproportionately affected by the Covid crisis.  But it doesn't end there. 

We will continue to support True Chicago, where business leaders educate young creatives in Black communities, donate to the Equal Justice Initiative, and keep working with our Black business partners to further efforts in ways most meaningful to progressing this effort.

Until we live in a society where all women and men are not impeded by barriers such as skin color, national origin, or economic status, we won’t fully achieve the promise of America.

Here are some things you can do with us:

  • Make financial investments in organizations that help fight crimes and injustice against Black people

  • Stop being complicit and silent at work, in your community, and within your homes, allowing racism to be tolerated in any capacity

  • Create opportunities and provide on-going support for black professionals in your workplace


From our founder Nicholas: “I am late, this is overdue, and I am sorry.  There is no bandwagon for me.  Without the Black community and Black individuals, I would be without some of the best times, conversations of growth, inspiration, and most importantly, some of the best people and families that have touched my life. Please join me in working to end racism, bigotry, and prejudice against Black people.”

Our Covid-19 Response

We’re excited to welcome you back! Safety is our priority and we’ve made the many changes below to keep everyone safe, including offering both new and repeat clients Virtual Fittings & Appointments, curbside pickup, and implementing the highest frequent cleaning standards in our showroom.

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Covid-19 Safety:

What we will do:

  • Our team will wear masks, use sanitizer regularly, and wear gloves when needed

  • We will require anyone entering the showroom to wear a mask (and offer disposable masks)

  • We’ve designated a team member to clean doors, handles, desks, and surfaces throughout the day and between appointments and fittings

  • Our fitting rooms and tape measures are completely cleaned after every use

  • Plexiglass partitions will be available for desk appointments

  • Espresso and scotch are now served in disposable cups, water has always been bottled and will continue to be

  • Curbside pickup will be available, just call us upon arrival

  • We will limit number total people allowed in our showroom (team members and/or clients)

What we need you to do:

  • Please wear a mask when entering our showroom (we will have disposables available)

  • Please limit guests to 2 max for each appointment, or contact us if an exception is absolutely required

  • Please be right on time to help us limit the number of people in the store, give a call if we need to make other accomodations, will will always try

We will continue watching, listening and learning, day by day, and will keep you posted as our situation evolves.


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Virtual Fittings & Appointments:

  1. Repeat Clients, OPEN Orders:If you have custom clothing ready for delivery, we will continue to offer shipping, virtual fittings, and curbside pickup upon request.

  2. Repeat Clients, NEW Orders: First, THANK YOU for your support!
    Book Online and request a video call. We can style your garments just like a regular appointment, including reviewing the fit of your latest items

  3. New Clients: First, THANK YOU for your support!
    Book Online and request a video call. We can style your garments just like a regular appointment, and arrange a time for masked and gloved measurements to be taken.

  4. Gift certificates are always available to buy online


Common Questions:

Q: Will my order be delayed?
A: Currently, orders are coming in faster than usual but your Designer will always be able to give an estimated delivery timeline.

Q: Is the showroom open? Are there any changes to your hours?
A: Chicago’s Phase 3 begins on June 3, 2020. Hours will stay the same and we will operate in full cooperation of Chicago’s Phase 3 regulations, including frequent cleaning, wearing of masks and gloves, and limiting the number of total people in the showroom at any time.

Q: What is being done to keep our employees safe?
A: Any employee is required to stay home and contact a doctor if they are not feeling well or feverish. All employees are also required to wear masks in the store at all times.

Q: What are you doing to give back during this time?
A: We have launched BeExxtra.com to sell and donate masks to in-need hospital and facilities. In April, we donated over 15,000 FDA and CDC registered masks to in-need facilities in Chicago. Buy and donate masks at www.beExxtra.com

Father's Day Gift Ideas & Grad Essentials: Elevate His Style

Elevate his style this Father’s Day with a unique experience at Nicholas Joseph. Here's our top Father's Day gift ideas in perfect time for summer:

The Custom Polo

Well fitted Custom Polo shirts in a wicking performance or vibrant pique fabrics, he gets to choose the fabric and styling options, including contrasting details. No need to pick between style and comfort, with custom he will always have both.  Custom polos from $188

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Custom Short Sleeve Shirt

He will breeze into summer with a Custom Short Sleeve Button Down Shirt. He gets to choose from a very wide variety of fabrics, prints and trims. Keep it classic or add a little flair, whatever you look for in a shirt let us help you design it. Custom short sleeve shirts from $119

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Upgrade His Accessories


Bold accessories to match his summer style.  Dad always needs a new belt, right? 

Italian Made Tie $110, Italian Made Pocket Square $65, Italian Made Custom Belts $225, Cufflinks $65, Socks $16 or 4/$55

Italian Made Tie $110, Italian Made Pocket Square $65, Italian Made Custom Belts $225, Cufflinks $65, Socks $16 or 4/$55

For the Graduate:

A Custom Suit - Help him step out into the world with confidence. Custom suits start at $895

A Custom Shirt - Get his toes wet to the custom clothing addiction. Custom shirts start at $119

Magnanni Shoes - Time for him to upgrade his converse? Styles start at $295

Gift Certificates in Any Amount

Gift certificates in any amount so he can customize his gift.  Purchase in-store, online or over the phone for the lucky recipient. Gift Certificates can be emailed or sent via mail. 

BUY A GIFT CERTIFICATE ONLINE

Now Offering Virtual Appointments for Custom Clothing

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With Virtual Appointments, we can style your garments just like a regular appointment!

For New Clients, Request Appointment

For existing clients who wish to place new orders, we appreciate your small business support!


For clients with deadlines for orders already placed, we can ship, perform a virtual fitting, and arrange for in-showroom fittings at a later date. If you absolutely must come in for a fitting, please contact us to arrange as our showroom hours are being limited to practice social distancing. Appointments on the books will be contacted individually.
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Trunk Club Closing All Stores, Trunk Club Customers Get Discounts at Nicholas Joseph

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It’s confirmed, Trunk Club will be closing all of its stores nationwide in June, and will be creating a yet-to-be-determined plan to try to merge these brands in it’s Nordstrom retail stores.

Nicholas Joseph Custom Suits welcomes Trunk Club customers on the same block.

“All we do is custom clothing, giving you the perfect fit”, say Nicholas Hansen, “we’re on the same block, and for years we’ve been able to thrill guys that have walked out of Trunk Club feeling that the custom clothing was less that ideal, now we have 3-4 months to get in front of these guys when they pick up their last orders at Trunk Club and that’s the opportunity of a lifetime for us! We’re even offering huge incentives with proof of custom clothing purchases from Trunk Club.”

“If you have a wedding order with Trunk Club, contact us right away, we make locally, faster than Trunk Club’s overseas makers. I especially feel for the wedding customers who may have ordered a custom tuxedo or custom wedding suit who may now have trouble getting their order in time.”

Read more about the Trunk Club store closing: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/retail/trunk-club-stores-closing-will-be-folded-nordstrom

The New Business Casual

The New Business Casual

There are definitely a few professions left that a suit and tie are required, but the definition of “business wear” has changed drastically over the last few years. As gentlemen, we see this as a wonderful opportunity to have some fun getting dressed while staying away from full sweats. We still believe in some old school rules, now we want to show you 5 ways to break them in interesting and dapper ways.

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