Disclaimer: Senszio provided these suits to TPL for the purposes of this review.
Make sure to see our previous review of Senszio prior to reading this one!
In the never-ending quest for tailored perfection, Senszio is attempting to etch its name as a haven where craftsmanship and affordability intertwine seamlessly. For my latest suit with them I chose a double-breasted linen suit, the epitome of summer sophistication; my past experiences with Senszio had paved the way for eager expectations.
Let's commence with the fabric—the very soul of any garment. Senszio boasts a rich tapestry of high-quality fabrics, and my choice leaned towards a lightweight, unstructured, and unlined linen, a hue flirting intriguingly between green and gray. This nuanced color palette ensured the suit adapts effortlessly to diverse scenarios. It’s really a wonderful, hard-to-find color palette.
Now to construction, the pillar upon which the longevity and elegance of a garment rest. In a word, excellent. The seams spoke of precision, every button was aligned nicely, and the lapels exhibited that subtle yet crucial roll—a mark of a well-crafted jacket. Despite the linen’s inherently relaxed character, the suit retained a tailored shape and comfort, thanks to Senszio’s deft touch in the construction. Indeed, the whole suit was unlined and very minimally constructed, yet still retained nice shape and sculpting; another difficult to achieve task.
So far so very good. Yet, a custom suit journey, much like life, is sprinkled with imperfections. Even with an in-person fitting at a hotel in NYC, some fit issues persevered—a tug around the button closure, a modest tightness in the upper chest and armpits. (This was after, it should be noted, a gray flannel windowpane suit that Senszio also made me that this linen suit improved the fit on, but not completely. That gray windowpane fabric and construction though was truly stellar!) In the end, a collaboration with my personal trusted tailor ensued to tame these minor irregularities, striving for that elusive pinnacle of fit. These issues were able to be improved, but not eradicated entirely, alas.
However, the undeniable allure lay in the price point, commencing at a reasonable $800. This marks Senszio as a distinguished establishment, offering a personalized touch that resonates beyond the transactional nature of some high-street choices, like the polished halls of Suitsupply.
In the grand tapestry of menswear choices (pun intended?), Senszio emerges as a commendable choice for those seeking “bespoke” elegance without the sticker shock. (To clarify, Sensio offers two tiers: A more advanced MTM, and true bespoke — this is a review of the former. MTM starts at $800 with full bespoke starting at $2,000; a truly fair price for both.) The path to the perfect fit may bear a few twists and turns, but each iteration marks an improvement—a metamorphosis toward sartorial nirvana. The double-breasted linen suit, a veritable emblem of summer refinement, was a manifestation of Senszio’s prowess in transforming fabric into an embodiment of style. It’s a journey emboldened by elegance and that distinct Senszio charm—a journey worth undertaking in the pursuit of tailored excellence.