Wilfred Newman

I work at a financial firm downtown which requires a suit and tie every day of the week. Like most young professionals the idea of a «custom suit» seems like something only a senior member of your firm could afford, which I came to find out is not the case. I played college football so finding a suit «off the rack» that fits well and looks sharp is an impossible task. I am a fan of the European, tailored fit but a suit off the rack looks like yoga pants on my thighs and my arms and shoulders look like they are suffocating.
Many of my colleagues have been going to Ryan for years and have had nothing but GREAT things to say about him both from a professional and personal standpoint. I went into Ryan’s shop one late afternoon with a colleague and the first thing Ryan did is introduce himself and offer me a cold one (which I of course accepted). The whole idea of a custom suit was intimidating to me, but once I met Ryan he put me at ease and I could tell he knew exactly what I needed.
He did all the measurements and we went through the booklets of patterns and we decided on two different pretty standard conservative suits. However, the great thing about Ryan is he is able to turn a conservative suit into a one of kind tailored suit by adding small details like pick stitching, pointed lapels and slanted pockets to make it look sharp. Not only that, he helped me pick a liner that was conservative, yet unique and that is exactly what I was looking for – also the built in pocket square that matches the liner is a hit!
The suits came in about a month later; Ryan had me come in the shop on a Saturday to try everything on. Everything fit like a glove and I could not wait to wear one that Monday. Since wearing them I have had colleagues, friends, women all ask me about them and where I got them. I referred Ryan to a colleague of mine and Ryan actually came into our office and did it right there.
I would highly recommend Ryan to anyone who needs or wants a custom suit. He will take care of you and treat every client the same – does not matter if you need 1 suit for a wedding or you need 10 suits for your career, he will do everything with a gold standard.

Update — our experience got WORSE! We have never been called or contacted by the store — ever. We were told by the ‘assistant’ that the shirt would be ready one week later — we couldnt get there so we went today. The man at the door said he knew who we were and that his assistant told us they were remaking the shirt. I assume this was the manager — though he never introduced himself. We were of course a bit miffed — what happened? We were told the shirt would be ready last week, no one ever contacted us — the man said ‘Whatever, i dont care, i will refund you and call it a day’ — we wanted this story over too, although now we are in a pinch to get a tuxedo shirt for our wedding; He told us; you paid $ 159 right? I said we didnt remember exactly 3 months later but we thought it was more like $ 167 (actually when we got home we saw it was $ 174) — he didnt open our file, he said ‘I dont give a shit’ when we asked him what had happened and everything and said this was the worst service we had ever received he said and i quote, ‘That’s cool. Go cry like a little bitch.’ He continued to insult us so we got our card and receipt and got out as fast as possible. I have never seen anything like it — NEVER GO THERE !!!

I haven’t put on a suit in 10 years and don’t plan to ever again, but my «lucky» husband gets to wear them on a daily basis. For his last bday I treated him to custom suits from Wilfred Newman, highly recommended by a few friends & other Unilocalers.
We made an early evening appointment with Ryan. I showed up a few minutes late and by the time I got there my husband and Ryan were well on their way to designing two gorgeous suits. My husband wanted me to come along to help him make some oh so fashionable choices, but I could have easily stayed home because he was in great hands with Ryan. Ryan was super knowledgable about trends & what suits were most appropriate for my husband to wear in his conservative work environment. I also liked that he wasn’t pushy at all when it came to making a purchase.
Sixish weeks later the suits were ready. My husband hasn’t worn them often because he’s afraid of ruining such gorgeous suits. However, he wore one to an event the other night and mentioned he’s never received so many compliments. The suits fit perfectly and I have no doubt we’ll return to Wilfred Newman for his suit needs in the future.

1^st class all the way. Recently had a custom shirt and suit made for my wedding. After an initial fitting in which Ryan went over every detail of the suit, my suit came in about 6 weeks later. The suit didn’t fit exactly as it should have due to a fair amount of weight I had lost since my initial fitting, and Ryan made the necessary adjustment and had the suit fitting perfectly within 24 hours.
Great attention to detail in the suit as well… little things like my name embroidered on the inner pocket and a rubber strip inside the pants so that your shirt doesn’t untuck.
Overall very pleased with my experience at Wilfred Newman, highly recommend.

My husband ordered a custom suit for our wedding — Ryan was great in the initial meeting and made sure he was getting just what he wanted. We were given a timeframe and were told that we would be notified when the suit arrived. Two weeks following the long end of our expected timeframe, we called and were told that the suit was already in-​store. Very poor communication on Wilfred Newman’s part since they never bothered to notify us when the suit came in.
We went in the next weekend for a fitting and while there were some small adjustments to be made, the suit fit very nicely. However, we learned at that appointment that the vest we ordered was never placed/​confirmed so we needed to re-​order that and wait another 4 – 6 weeks.
The team tried to make it right by offering us two complimentary dress shirts which was much appreciated, but again, we were never notified when the shirts had come in. We had to call a few times after the allotted time window to finally confirm they were there.
Most recently, my husband received an email about a custom vest that he did not order — clearly a mistake and meant for another customer with the same name. The product quality is definitely excellent, but the consumer communication and order accuracy left something to be desired. Luckily we had plenty of time, but I’m sure other folks aren’t as lucky.

In a nutshell, I ordered two custom suits and a custom shirt. The shirt fit very well, signalling to me that the measurements were probably right. But the suits were a disaster and got worse after two more fittings. The sleeves started out 1.5″ too short and the chest was at least a size too small. After adjustments that would have embarrassed even an amateur tailor, I saw the manager two days before my wedding. He offered a refund and said there was nothing they could do other than remake the suits. He then called me ‘a dick’ for being angry with them. He didn’t seem that he could have cared less about what had happened. My advice — exercise caution. This shop may do fine when things go smoothly, but couldn’t handle a problem suit that was their doing.

There’s nothing quite like putting on a garment that is tailored especially for you. Every part measured and fit specifically to lay right for your body alone. I always look forward to my next visit with Ryan and his staff as they make buying clothes an involved and collaborative process that results in exactly what I want.
I have been buying custom clothing from Wilfred Newman for years. Their garments are well constructed and long lasting. If you have the means, I highly recommend picking up Wilfred Newman attire.

Wilfred Newman is on point with the suit game, there simply isn’t anywhere like it. The ready to wear threads are dope, and the custom suits are top shelf quality made exactly how you want them. It’s to the point that I don’t bother going anywhere else when it’s time to suit up. Hoping to see a store open in LA soon

Very helpful staff

The A-​Team at Wilfred Newman helped design wedding suits for our wedding party and did an outstanding job. From their attention to detail, to their refined eye for fit and style, we are extremely happy with how the suits turned out. Ryan, Cody and team were open and transparent about timing and were very responsive to all of our inquiries. They were extremely flexible when it came to scheduling fittings and making minor adjustments. These guys are dedicated to making things just right for the customer.
I know there are a ton of custom suit providers to choose from in the city these days (having experienced some of the others myself) but can tell you with confidence that Wilfred Newman, far and away, offers the best quality and experience out there. I highly recommend you check them out.

Cody Hart helped me build unique dress shirts that are great fits and price. I highly recommend this store.

Great staff, great suits. Loved my experience and will continue to bring my business to Wilfred Newman.

The staff here is awesome. They really know their stuff and how to treat their customers. I will be a long time customer!

Couldn’t be more impressed with my experience. Ryan is a great guy and knew exactly what I wanted. I see myself purchasing many more suits from Wilfred Newman in the near future.

My absolute favorite men’s clothing store in Chicago. Got a surprise gift for my friend. Impeccable service, quality suits, and the greatest tailor recommendation in the fashion district.

The quality and service offered for the price you pay is outstanding. They do a great job — very very cool stuff.

I just got married in NYC. Ryan Newman fitted me for my tuxedo. I knew I wanted peak lapels, high arm holes, working buttons, and single vent. He helped me craft the 15 additional touches to compliment each other.
Ryan also did a custom, french cuff monogram shirt for me. The fabric was gorgeous.
I have already put in an order for more shirts and we’re doing fall sport coats in August.
Ryan, open up a store in New York.

When planning our recent wedding, I was pretty much on-​top of everything… everything, that is, except for my husband’s suit. When my husband hears the word «suit», he assumes you are talking about either a gorilla suit costume or his 1980’s bathing suit (which he still wears…) This isn’t surprising as he hasn’t owned a suit since the one he wore to his confirmation when he was 14 and, needless to say, yellow plaid has gone out of style.
So we were both a bit clueless when we went to see Ryan Newman (huge understatement!) My anxieties immediately melted away when we were greeted by Ryan, a super friendly and laid-​back guy. The glass of wine he handed me probably helped too!
Put simply, Ryan knows what he is doing. He asked us a few questions about our personal styles and the style that we wanted for our wedding. He asked me about my dress and asked my husband-​to-​be about what he envisioned for his suit. He then pulled out a bunch of swatch books and made some suggestions. He hit the nail on the head! He knew exactly what would be perfect for our venue, my husband’s body-​type, and the overall style that we were going for. He also helped ensure that my husband would end up with a suit that was versatile enough that he could wear again and again. When we walked in, neither my husband or I knew the difference between a notched lapel and peaked lapel, but Ryan made the entire process of picking a custom suit not just easy, but actually fun! He even made suggestions on accessories and the ties for the groomsmen.
We ended up ordering a custom suit and shirt for my husband as well as ties and pocket squares for the groomsmen. Everything came out amazing and exceeded our expectations! Ryan is great to work with and obviously treats every client as if they are his most important. The personal attention and world class craftsmanship truly show. And the suit! My husband looked incredible on our wedding day and he now has a suit that he can wear for years to come (which isn’t the case with my wedding dress! ;)
I cannot recommend Wilfred Newman enough. In fact, I’m not even sure why any man would buy an off-​the-​rack suit. Custom suits are not just for CEOs and high-​priced lawyers anymore. For you guys out there: stop looking like a slob and go get yourself a properly made suit! For you ladies out there: you will be floored at just how great that man in your life (husband, boyfriend, son, father, brother) will look in a Wilfred Newman suit. If Ryan can make my flannel-​pants-​wearing husband look like a million bucks, imagine what he can do for you!

If you are doing research on getting a custom suit or shirt, stop right now. Make an appointment with Wilfred Newman, you won’t regret the decision.
I have to admit, I’m a little green when it comes to custom tailored clothing, and I was hesitant to move beyond my usual Korean neighborhood tailor whom has been making adjustments to my wardrobe over the years. Yet, when I saw a gilt voucher for a custom tailored suit, I jumped on it.
I decided to take a leap of faith and use it for my wedding suit — after all, if I’m getting pimped out for something it better be for the biggest day of my life! I walked into the experience expecting large wing-​backed leather chairs, dark mahogany lined closets with racks of fine suits and shirts. I couldn’t have been any more wrong. Instead I stepped into Ryan’s place to capture a breathtaking view of of the city through a wall of windows. But enough of the view, I came for some nice clothes.
We talked about the the purpose of the suit, we ran though tons of samples — each time Ryan was gauging my reaction to his suggestions. Ryan is extremely professional, thoughtful and well — cool. I answered a ton of questions that had never even crossed my mind and walked out of the initial intake meeting extremely impressed.
But then came the day to see the finished product. Again, I’ve got to come clean. I had developed an extreme anxiety about if I had gained a couple pounds and would that leave me busting at the seems. But, once I donned my new 3-​piece, I felt like a million bucks. Even if I hadn’t gotten the flash sale, I would have paid every cent happily. I cannot express how impressed I was to the attention to detail — everything is intentional, it fits like a glove, and I’m afraid now the only thing bad that I have to say is that I don’t really want to buy anything that’s cut for the masses!
Ryan knows all of his customers, and isn’t afraid to tell you that even he’s excited about creating something spectacular for his customers. Something that really goes along way in speaking for how seriously he takes his trade. And, in fact I really admire this.
So, the only question you should ask, is if you’re ready to turn to the dark side. Once you get a piece of clothing that is cut specifically for you, you won’t want anything else.

The turnaround was a little long from order until delivery (a bit over six weeks), but ultimately Ryan Newman came through.
I ordered two dress shirts — they seem to normally start at $ 125 each, but I got them on sale for $ 99 per shirt. For custom made, that’s a steal of a deal. Even at $ 125, these shirts would still be as low cost as custom shirting gets in Chicago. (I did my rounds and called many places before deciding to try out Wilfred Newman.)
But a deal ain’t good unless you’re actually quality goods. And in this case, I’d have to say that the quality was there. The shirts themselves were of decent construction, durable fabric. And the fit was good — comfortably tight just like I requested.
Most importantly, service was a swell experience. Ryan is a really nice guy, and he wins points for taking the time to give an awkward, green college kid like me some dress tips.
Would definitely recommend Wilfred Newman for custom shirts.