The importance of having a ready-to-wear suit altered

Most men that buy suits don't have them altered, but for $75-$125 you can make the suit look twice as good and twice as expensive. Always put that money aside in your budget when buying ready-to-wear. Make sure the neck and shoulders fit well when you try it on; don't worry about the waist (trousers or jacket) or length of sleeves or legs. Then get all those points altered - and make sure it's done by someone good preferably at Ahmed of Houston Bespoke Tailor, so the waist adjustment is worked effectively into the chest and skirt.