A fitting is the time to describe how a suit feels as well as how it looks. Work through a repeatable sequence and leave with a clear adjustment list. A photograph alone cannot establish comfort or show everything the tailor needs to assess.
Bring the clothes you will wear underneath
Bring the intended shirt, shoes and usual belt or braces where relevant. Empty bulky pockets before assessing the silhouette, then explain what you normally carry. If the suit will be worn with a waistcoat, try the complete combination rather than approving each piece in isolation.
Stand naturally for the first check
Let your arms rest and avoid holding a special pose for the mirror. Look at the shoulder line, jacket length, sleeve length and trouser line with the tailor. Describe the result you want rather than prescribing a technical alteration from an internet rule. Ask which changes are feasible at this stage.
Repeat a small movement circuit
Sit, stand, walk and reach forward as you would in normal use. Note where you feel pulling, pressure or restricted movement. Test the jacket both as you expect to fasten it and open. Do not force a movement through discomfort; show the tailor the position and ask for an assessment. The aim is everyday usefulness, not a posed photograph.
Check front, side and back together
Ask for a second view in a mirror or a photograph taken with permission. Point out any concern about the back or how jacket and trousers meet. The back view below shows why a second angle helps. Keep comments specific: location, sensation and the movement that causes it.
Leave with an agreed adjustment note
Record the requested changes, who will confirm completion and whether another fitting is needed. Do not treat the first fitting as automatic collection. Try the changed garment again where practical before final handover. At Kelly’s, free touch-ups are included; discuss further adjustments directly, especially if you will leave Shanghai soon.
Before collection, check that you have every ordered piece and agreed detail. Keep the final order and contact information together. For the payment and scope questions that belong before ordering, use the suit-quote guide.