Plaid Women’s Suits ⭑ Created in Houston
Plaid suits make a strong impression—but in women’s ready-to-wear, the cut and construction often fail to match the pattern’s impact. Misaligned checks, fabrics that lose shape, and sizing based on mass templates can undermine what should be a confident, enduring garment. With such a visually commanding pattern, any flaw in proportion or tailoring becomes instantly noticeable, making precise fit essential.
At B. Kreps, Houston’s top bespoke tailor, we bring our established expertise in men’s suiting to women’s plaid suits, ensuring that bold style is matched by flawless execution. Your commission begins with a try-on garment—not a tape measure—so we can assess more than 30 fit points directly on your body. This allows us to balance the jacket and trousers perfectly to your frame, so the pattern sits evenly and the suit moves naturally with you.
Your choice of fabric and style
Plaid offers a range of expressions—from subtle tonal checks to larger, high-contrast patterns. We help you select fabrics that breathe in Houston’s climate while keeping their structure, such as lightweight worsteds or high-twist blends. Every detail is yours to decide: jacket length, lapel style, pocket design, button placement, waist shaping, and trouser silhouette. With the right proportions, a plaid suit can transition easily from business to social occasions while remaining relevant season after season.omplements your build, supports your professional image, and transitions easily from the office to evening engagements.
The B. Kreps bespoke process
After your fitting, we draft your personal pattern and cut and sew the suit entirely from scratch at our atelier in Amsterdam. It returns to Houston for a second fitting, where we make any final refinements and update your pattern for future use. The entire process takes between 5 and 6 weeks, delivering a suit that combines presence, comfort, and longevity.
Book an appointment today at one of our Houston stores.
Heights
2313 Edwards Street
Unit 115
Houston, Texas 77007
(281) 799-4872
How it works
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STEP 1
1 - 2 hours
Initial sizing and fitting of try-on garment
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STEP 2
4 - 5 weeks
Pattern creation and making of garment
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STEP 3
30 - 60 minutes
Fitting of tailor-made garment
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STEP 4
Up to 1 week
Final adjustment of tailor-made garment
What our clients say…
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Attention to detail, professionalism, incredible quality, sincere kindness. They truly go above and beyond. Look no further.
Andrea Hornbuckle
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What stood out was their impeccable customer service. They were extremely accommodating to my schedule, ensuring every fitting was timely, smooth, and enjoyable. I felt completely confident throughout the process, knowing I was in expert hands.
T. J. Gonzalez
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I have years of experience with custom clothing and Brian has exceeded all of my expectations. I will use them for all future clothing needs.
Miguel Adame
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B. Kreps’ rating is ★★★★★ on Google
FAQs
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From the first fitting to the final tweaks of the finished garment, the entire process takes between 5-6 weeks.
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We can request a rush that can narrow the ETA from five weeks to three. There is an additional charge depending on the garment but normally it’s about $150.
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While it is possible to conduct fittings outside of the store, we strongly encourage our clients to visit our store for the first fitting at least. It allows us to show you the full selection of fabrics and customization options available to you, in addition to learning your lifestyle and sartorial preferences.
We believe the in-store experience is one of the joys of bespoke clothing and our customer testimonials prove that point emphatically. The truth is, it is hard to reproduce that experience in a time-pressured office environment. Once we have fine-tuned your fit, we can bring fabrics and styling accessories to your office. But then you miss out on spending time with Magic the Dawg!
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Our garments are made by our tailoring atelier in Amsterdam, Holland. But final adjustments are made by our in-house master tailors in Houston.
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Click here for a detailed comparison between these different categories of customized clothing.
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Suits, sport coats, formal wear, pants, shirts and casual wear including bespoke denim. We also make bespoke women’s suits, jackets, trousers, skirts and shirts.
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No, we are in the business of designing and making garments from scratch.
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Yes, we do embroidered monogramming. We always put your name in the jacket but there are actually multiple spots we can add nicknames, wedding dates, or a signature phrase. We can even do a custom embroidered patch for the back of your custom denim or chinos.
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All prices depend on the choice of fabric and fabric is the single biggest determinant of price. Importantly, the internal workmanship of every commission is the same.
Introductory prices:
Suits: $1295.00
Sport Coat: $895.00
Shirtings: $295.00
Slacks: $395.00
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Yes, we carry a significant selection of ready to wear items including shirts, footwear, denim, t-shirts, outerwear, and assorted casual and dress garments and accessories.
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We do make unconstructed jackets and more casual fits like safari jackets, shirt jackets and drawstring pants.
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We have thousands of clothing fabrics, shirtings, denim, leather and linings from the best mills in the world including Scabal (Belgium), Dormeuil (France), Loro Piana (Italy), Carnet (Italy), and Ariston (Italy), Gladson (England), Holland & Sherry (England), Albini (Italy), Thomas Mason (Italy), Liberty of London (England), and Candiani Denim (Italy).
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Yes, we have a selection of sustainable fabrics from Dormeuil and Candiani.
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No.
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It is best to set an appointment due to the detailed work we put into your first fitting. We suggest you allocate 45 minutes to an hour for us to create your pattern and then some time to choose fabric and details.
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Once you understand the process of designing your individual garment and have a grasp of fabrics and detailing, the creative time is usually shorter, but the time it takes to actually make the garment remains the same, 5-6 weeks.
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Since it is custom for you, we require full payment up front.
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We have a staff of tailors at both of our locations that can handle most adjustments and many repairs.
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Our in-house tailors can do adjustments to your commissioned garment if those become necessary later.
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Our in-house tailors will be glad to help with alterations.
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We are here to create a fit and style that you are comfortable with in relation to your goal for the garment. We will guide you and explain current styles and trends. Our goal is for your commissioned garment to reflect your personal style and choices as closely as possible. It’s your style, we just help to create it.
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We do not charge for adjustments made when we do the first fitting and fine tune your commissioned garment.
Our in-house tailors charge for doing outside alterations according to the requirements of the job.
Book an appointment
We take appointments at our showrooms at The Heights at Sawyer Yards and Downtown Tunnel Loop. If you’d like to be fitted or seen by a specific member of the team, please designate your desired consultant when making your appointment. You can learn more about the team here.