Garment
Dinner suits
In short
A Roomten dinner suit is a made-to-measure or bespoke black-tie suit in black or midnight blue, with silk-faced lapels, a covered waistband or waistcoat, and no belt loops — cut to your own measurements.
Black tie is the one dress code with rules, and the rules are what make it work. A dinner suit that fits, in the right cloth with the right facings, looks considerably better than a hired one — and it is yours for every event afterwards.
What we make
Options and variations.
Midnight blue or black
Midnight blue reads darker than black under artificial light.
Peak lapel or shawl collar
Both are correct; the shawl is softer, the peak more formal.
Grosgrain or satin facings
Silk facings on the lapel, buttons and trouser braid.
Waist covering
A low-cut waistcoat or a cummerbund, never a belt.
Dress shirts
Made-to-measure shirts with the appropriate collar and front.
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Dress code
Own the suit once and black tie stops being a problem for the next decade.
Detail
How it is made for you.
Lead time — Approximately 6–8 weeks
Cloth
Fine barathea and mohair blends are the traditional choices. Mohair adds a subtle sheen and holds a crisp line through a long evening; barathea is the quieter, more classical option.
Trousers
Dinner-suit trousers are made without belt loops, with side adjusters or braces buttons and a single silk braid down the outside seam. Hems are plain, never turned up.
Made-to-measure or bespoke
Both routes are available. Made-to-measure suits most commissions; bespoke adds a handmade floating canvas and further fitting stages for the most individual result.
Prices
Price Guide.
| Two-piece suit | £1,199–£1,999 |
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| Three-piece suit | £1,599–£2,199 |
Final prices simply depends on the cloth and the styling details you choose. Prices shown are current published guide prices and are confirmed at your appointment.