Capital Custom Clothiers

Best experience ever. They provide us several options and help us based on our budget. The tuxedo is not like rental one, it is like customized and fit perfectly well. I couln’t tell how happy we were to get such great tux in this price for wedding.

So I was going to an awards show and I ordered a purple suit online in the biggest size I could find (I’m 6’6″) and when i got it I was worried, because it swallowed me up & it looked like I was going for a Barney cosplay thing. So I Unilocaled this place and walked in there with my giant purple suit in tow. While I got a couple of raised eyebrows when I walked in (these looks would pale in comparison to the looks I got from the many people I walked past and the multiple people serenading me with their rendition of «Purple Rain» on U Street in DC that night) they were very nice. Brett came in and was like if Don Cheadle decided to be a tailor, very cool. He assured me he would be able to make this thing look good, and true to his word, he did! I can’t tell you how many people complimented me on the suit that night, because there were so many, but it wouldn’t have been that way if weren’t for this man hooking it up!!! I definitely recommend this place, it’s a nice family business that is run by a nice family.

I walked into Brett’s establishment with a sling on one arm, looking shabby and confused, with a random question about how much it would cost to get a tailored suit. I was in the area, getting coffee on a day off, and decided to stop by and satisfy my curiosity about this strange phenomenon of a «tailored suit.» Well, Brett treated me like he would a high roller (which I clearly was not). He answered my dumb questions about price, etc with panache and grace. At the end, I left thinking «that guy knows style, and thats a nice guy.»
Next month, I realize I am in need of a new suit. The conversation with Brett comes back, and I realize that for a marginal increase in cost, I can get the suit of my dreams rather than always wondering what a «tailored suit» fits like. So I go back.
Its not cheap, but it was a fair price. With my wife’s consent, I got a tailored shirt, suit, and a tie. Not cheap, as I said, but when I tried it on, it was some of the most satisfying cash I’ve ever spent.
He gave me reasonable and conservative recommendations about style, color, etc. I took them all, with the caveat that I wanted a basic suit. He recommended navy blue. I picked out a color I liked. My wife confirmed the choice. We even got some sweet lining (so cool!) for the coat. Then he took my measurements like a pro. He took probably 40 different measurements, and it took about 20 minutes to get everything correct. I felt total confidence in his ability and judgment.
1.5 months later, Brett invited me back to try on the suit. I saw the smirk of satisfaction as he helped me into the coat, saying «well, now that is a nice suit.» (Not at all fake and acting as a «salesman» for a crappy suit, Brett seemed genuinely happy about work well done). He went back and picked out a tie (with my wife’s help) and came back in, trying it on. He was grinning with excitement. I thought, what a fun job this guy has! — to make people look better than they imagine they could, and to make a living doing it!
If you’ve never tried one a tailored suit before (I had not), you just can’t imagine how well it fits. Like a glove. Like no suit you’ve ever tried. Every angle and pull of the suit and pants is exactly right. I am a bit worried — I’m not sure how I can afford nice suits like this very often, but I’m convinced I can’t go back!
Brett and his family are very nice people, very respectful, but also clearly have style and taste. Go check them out — you won’t regret it.

Angie and Brett are wonderful. I went to them with my wedding dress thinking I’d like to have it hemmed. Angie very gently suggested she liked the length and then showed me with a few «chip clips» what she thought might make a difference. OMG, my dress was transformed! Her and Brett were so kind, thoughtful, and talented. Turned out my dress was too big, not too long. In 2 weeks time my alterations were completed, perfectly, with incredible results. And the price was more then reasonable. I’ve never been happier with a tailor. Impeccable service. I’m trying to get my groom to go and have a suit made. :0) Thank you!

I have purchased two suits from Brett to date. One a traditional navy blue go-​to & the other a tuxedo. He does a wonderful job at interpreting what you are looking for and guiding you down the path to exactly what you want. The choice of color pallets and fabrics can be a bit daunting if you have not had the opportunity to purchase a custom suit so come in with a decent idea of what you are looking for and price you want to spend — at least $ 750-​$ 800 (it’s worth it people). Outside of that Brett & his wife will take care of the rest.
The fit (obviously) and detailing (endless options for stitching, linings, etc.) are all customizable to truly make you stand out from the mundane off the rack options out there. The one downside? Once you buy one be prepared to but multiple more because you’ll be hooked.
If your still on the fence, walk in an talk to him. I can only give a glowing review but its up to you to go in and see him to fully understand for yourself what it means to have this level of attention devoted to you.

Buying a custom fitted suit has always been a desire if mine and I finally had the opportunity to treat myself. I walked in unannounced and Brett was courteous enough to take my consult immediately.
The level of attention to detail was astounding and I felt like a king buying my suit. Brett was very helpful in picking out all of the various features and design choices involved in custom suits. His integrity was immediately obvious when he highly recommended a less expensive suit than the one I intended to buy.
I have never been so eager to receive a purchase, but the wait only stands to make the excitement and anticipation build.
UPDATE:
A week earlier than anticipated, I finally received my suit and I must say I’m absolutely astounded. Every single thing about the suit is of the highest quality. You absolutely can tell that the suit you get is made with precision, and care.
There were convenient features and additions to the suit often not included in off-​the-​shelf brands that made it even more versatile and useful than I could have ever hoped.
From the concealable pocket flaps to the puff pocket, it’s all so meticulously thought out and carefully crafted. I have never been more pleased with a suit.
If you’re even lightly considering a suit I’d recommend this experience over an equally priced suit «off the rack» any day.

I couldn’t be more pleased with my new suit and shirts and my experience with Brett.
He was able to understand what I wanted and made great recommendations. As a rather tall person I’m not accustomed to having a lot of choices. Brett really helped me bridge the gap here so it was not overwhelming.
I’ll definitely be returning and I would recommend Capital Custom Clothiers.

Capital Custom Clothes worked with me on a tight schedule for a big event. They did a great job. I’ll definitely be going back.
We ran into a couple snags and Brett did everything he could to make it work out for me.
Brett is super helpful and works hard to get everything perfect.

I recently worked with Annapolis Custom Clothiers to get suits for me and my groomsmen for my July wedding. Brett worked with us throughout the entire process, from choosing suit colors, getting everyone’s measurements, choosing ties, shirts and ordering engraved cufflinks. Brett’s expertise really showed in his ability to coordinate my suit with the groomsmens’ suits and with our color scheme for the wedding. On the day of the wedding, we received many comments on how nice the suits looked and how perfect they were for our outdoor summer wedding. I would recommend working with Brett and plan to use him from now on to order all of my dress shirts, pants and suits.

Highly disappointed! I set-​up an appointment for my boyfriend to get his suit tailored. I explained this since he was coming from Baltimore we would literally be just on time between 5:15pm 5:30pm. We arrived at 5:28pm and the shop was closed. Thank you for making the trip from Baltimore a waste and the «wonderful» customer service. I will be taking my business elsewhere. If I could give a negative star I would.

Brett and Angie are amazing. Neither my husband nor I had ever gotten a piece of custom clothing made before, let alone suits. His experience was wonderful: he got to choose all sorts of options, and Brett provided excellent guidance and items to consider while choosing (type of customers he’d be dealing with, impression he wanted to make, amount of movement he needed to consider for his job, etc.). I was even able to be involved; it was a great experience for everyone. When he got the items back, he looked better in them than anything I’d ever seen him in before; everything fit perfectly. He looked incredibly professional, and the items turned out even better than we’d hoped.
When we went to pick up his clothing, I got to meet with Angie to get a suit and shirt for myself. It was a TON of fun to customize the items I got, and I can’t wait to see how they look. Finding clothes that fit me well is challenging, so I think this will revolutionize my wardrobe. I also have to thank Angie for being so flexible; I had to keep checking in with work and it was a little stressful, but Angie (and Brett) were able to accommodate my crazy phone calls and emails AND keep me sane. :)
We will definitely be repeat customers. If you’re looking for a very positive, fun and informative custom clothing experience, definitely visit Brett and Angie. It’s well worth your time and money.

I’ll definitely get on the five star bandwagon for this place.
It’s in a great part of town and, more to the point, it has a great selection of clothing and fabrics. Whatever you need to be the well dressed man — suits sport coats, slacks, shoes, accessories like cufflinks and pocket silks.- it’s all available here.
Brett is a great guy who really takes pains to get the fit exactly right so they you have clothes that look good and feel comfortable.
The key here is to remember the word «Custom». This is not Walmart, Target or Jos. A, Banks. It is going to cost a couple of dollars to look good but it’s worth it.
I’m a big guy and I just can’t go into any store. The «Big and Tall» places don’t have the selection or the quality.
No question. This is as good as it gets… for the well dressed man.

Ok, so I reviewed capital customs awhile back when I ordered a package deal under the previous management. I have worked with Brett a lot since then and he has been outstanding. I wasn’t incredible happy with the service or product from the previous owners, but it is certainly a new era at capital customs now. Brett has been selling custom clothing for many years. Now, Brett and his wife have turned this shop into a true men’s store. He stocks Allen Edmonds shoes, many accessories, and his shirts and suits are top notch.
You will enjoy a great experience and I highly recommend Capital Customs Clothier with Brett running the show.

From my husband:
«My wife and I had decided to look into purchasing a custom made suit for our Hawaii wedding. Since I hadn’t purchased a custom suit before, I knew very little about the details of a suit and the options available to make the suit my own. Naturally, when we walked into Capital Custom Clothiers I didn’t know what to expect. Brett greeted me as soon as I walked in the door, and within minutes I knew I had come to the right place. Over the course of the next hour, I learned more about custom suits than I could have ever hoped. Brett patently guided me through the entire process from selecting an appropriate fabric for our event to selecting the smallest details of the jacket and shirt. In the end, the suit turned out better than I could have imagined. I will definitely be heading to Capital Custom Clothiers for my next suit purchase.»

I bought my husband a tailor made suit for his birthday and was extremely pleased with the professionalism exhibited by all members of the Capital Custom Clothiers staff. His suit was ready before the quoted time and they even made some adjustments on the spot as needed. I will definitely use them again!

I actually found this business in the Capital Newspaper because they were offering a «Group Deal» I think it was like $ 50 for $ 100 towards a purchase.
Well this deal did not actually go through, but the owners were nice enough to email me and told me that they would honor the special if I were still interested.
Needless to say, I was stoked! So I made an appointment and went in for my measurements and picked out my suit. This was my first time doing a custom suit so it was a brand new experience for me. I had so much fun learning about fabrics and different cuts and all of the different options you can get on a suit. If you are there long enough, you might get a drink!
Let me warn you, if you are an indecisive person, you will be in there all day. They have hundreds of different fabrics, styles, lining, buttons to choose from. Its probably best to bring in a picture or an old suit that you like to help facilitate your selection. If I had not known exactly what I wanted I would have been there all day.
In addition to the suit I got a couple of custom shirts. Now I’m not a fan of collared shirts, they have never worked for me. But these guys proved me otherwise. I’m already contemplating what my next suit will be.
Now I know what you’re thinking, custom suits = big $$$$$$ Not here. In fact they have really nice packages for a suit, matching shirt and a tie.
Unfortunately they didn’t have a package for women suits, so I had to pay a little extra. I ended up getting a suit with a skirt and 2 collared shirts all custom fitted for less than $ 1000. Beat THAT Nordstrom’s! I think I paid about $ 1000 for one at Nordstrom’s WITHOUT tailoring or shirts, and now that suit is falling apart!
Oh an parking is a pain. They’re on Maryland Ave, which never has parking. You are better off going to a parking garage and walking.
Bottom line, this place is worth your time and money if you want to look good in the office.