Most men in Jacksonville have worn off-the-rack or made-to-measure at some point and know what the fit problems look like: the jacket pulls across the back, the collar gaps, the shoulders sit slightly off. These issues almost always come from posture, not size. A standard base pattern assumes a straight spine and even shoulders. Most people do not have either. The Myra Tailors process starts there, assessing how you actually stand before a single measurement is taken.
At our Jacksonville location, the consultation uses a combination custom and bespoke approach. We ask you to bring a suit you already own, or at minimum a button-down shirt and pants. We use that garment as a mock-up: checking shoulder balance, chest and waist proportion, hip fit, and trouser break, then pinning sleeves, jacket length, and pant length to confirm your preferences before anything is ordered. This takes around 45 to 60 minutes. Measurements follow, typically 25 to 30 individual measurements, and the order is placed that day.
Fabric selection is guided by your occasion and how you plan to wear the suit. Jacksonville's climate makes breathable options the priority for most clients. Lightweight 100% wool in Super 100s to Super 150s is the most common choice for business and year-round wear. For summer weddings, beach events, and outdoor occasions, cotton, linen, and linen-cotton blends are available. If you travel frequently, a mid-weight wool with some stretch content holds its shape across long flights better than most alternatives. We carry fabrics from Italian mills including Loro Piana, Ermenegildo Zegna, Vitale Barberis Canonico, Reda, and Lanificio di Marzoni, with over 20,000 options across all weights and seasons.
Customization covers every visible and structural detail: lapel style (notch, peak, or shawl), vents (none, single, or double), pocket styles, trouser construction (flat front, single pleat, or double pleats), cuffs, side tabs or belt loops, working cuff buttons, pick stitching, and first buttonhole stitching in a range of colors. Custom linings using your own image, pattern, or artwork are also available. Nothing is an upcharge for novelty. These are the decisions that make the suit yours.
Standard turnaround is 3 to 6 weeks from the date of order. Rush orders may be available in as fast as two weeks with an additional charge, confirmed at the appointment based on fabric availability. Custom suits start from $1,000 USD, with pricing confirmed after fabric and design selections are finalized. Myra Tailors has operated as a family business since 1979. The Jacksonville studio is appointment-only, private, and located at 9428 Baymeadows Rd, Suite 502, Office 20, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Clients come from Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine, Orange Park, Fleming Island, Jacksonville Beach, Fernandina Beach, Yulee, and as far as Savannah, GA.