Navin’s Custom Clothiers

I am of short stature and always found it very difficult to find a suit that would fit me. When I turned 60 years old I decided to purchase a hand made suit. I made an appointment with Mr. Navin. I have to say that I made him earn his money due to my stature. When I tried on the finished product I actually cried. For the first time in my life I had something made especially for me and it fit perfectly. It was an incredible feeling to be wearing such a fine suit. I hope to go back before the end of the year and have another suit made. Thank you Mr. Navin for making me look so good and feel good.
See you soon,
Ray

Peter has been making suits, shirts and slacks for over forty years. He is a true tailor, and his work reflects his expertise and knowledge. I have had other suits custom made by other tailors, from New York to Hong Kong, and his eye for detail is among the best.
I happen to be have a larger build, and so off the rack suits have always been a problem for me. Peter’s eye for what will look best is very good. Understand that Peter is hand making clothes from the fabric you select and you begin to appreciate the final product.
His in house tailor, Petrov, knows exactly how clothes should fit. His memory is amazing. I walked into the store after six months and he immediately knew I had lost about three pounds… who can spot that? Three pounds? He said, «i will make the adjustment». And he did, perfectly.
If you want fine clothing, respectful attention and something you will keep for life, go see Peter. And yes, Peter is not inexpensive. But he is worth every penny.

The bloom is off the rose of this perhaps once-​proud establishment.
I was in need of a solid black suit when the LivingSocial coupon came up for a suit, shirt and tie ($ 1,056 value for $ 699). According to the deal I was to choose from any fabric from a specific British manufacturer. Two weeks later I walked into the shop and was told because I had waited too long, only a few bolts of material were left for the LivingSocial deal, and if I wanted a solid black suit, I would have to choose another, more expensive fabric. I knew I was being upsold, but because Peter Navin, the proprietor, was such a smooth salesman and I needed a suit for a special occasion in two months, I decided to go along with price increase. I had to pay another $ 240 in full up front.
It took Navin’s a month to make the suit. I was told this was due to the overwhelming response from the LivingSocial deal which caused Navin to:
1.) Hire another employee to deal with the stampede of customers
2.) Lose money on every suit he made
3.) Swear off ever running another LivingSocial offer.
It took 5 separate fittings to try to effect alterations needed after the suit was made. Either a change to the lapels made the shoulders go out of whack, or the promised alteration was never done (waist needed to be taken in). Navin blamed my average, middle-​aged body on the fact the suit was not fitting right. He said if I wanted a suit to fit perfectly, I would need to have it «bench fit» which would add about $ 3000 to the cost. Finally after two months, the occasion I needed the suit for was upon me, and even though it still did not fit correctly, I had to walk out with the merchandise as-​is.
But before I left for good I found Navin had already run another LivingSocial offer, despite his statement (#3 above). Throughout all my visits, I was the always the only customer in the store. And as I walked out, I saw the same few bolts of material as were there on my first visit waiting for the next sucker.
The upcharge as well as the prevarications left a bad taste in my mouth. But worst of all was ending up with a suit that doesn’t fit.
I will not be doing any more business with Navin’s.

Received a Groupon for a custom tailored suit as a Christmas gift, and after much procrastination, finally made it in to Navin’s last month. Start to finish, the experience was wonderful. This was my second suit (first was an off the rack men’s warehouse nightmare) and I wanted to make sure to get the best fit for my 5’3″ frame. Peter was more than accommodating, assuring me that he was well versed in both special sizing and modern styles. Four short weeks later, I was walking out the door with what is easily the finest garment I have ever, or may ever own. I put on my new suit and feel like a million bucks! Even the smallest details have been considered; real working buttons and pockets, custom monogramming, and suspender buttons. I don’t know when I will need another suit, but there is no chance I will ever go anywhere else, and will surely be visiting in the meantime for shirts and ties!

I had a great experience getting measured and suited by Peter. His store is filled with rolls of gorgeous fabrics, assortments of buttons and furninshings, and the floor plan is spacious.
He manages to walk the line between having classic taste and keeping up to date. I came in with a standard british cut in mind and he immediately referred me to the latest issue of GQ with a style (still british) that was both modern and much more flattering to my nonstandard body type (wide chest to waist). I found him very personable and we had a great chat about his family and life as a ‘young guy’ while taking my measurements.
The suit itself came with an impressive array of details: lined cuffs and armpit holes, functional pockets and sleeve buttons [which aren’t common, check your suits], elastic banding on the inner lining of the pants, the list goes on. The shirt and pants I ordered fit perfectly, there was even single break in the pant legs – a key detail and the sign of a proper hem. The suit came out a bit wide at the hips, and Peter was very gracious in taking it back to his tailor (who also has a very pleasant demeanor) to get it fit.
Peter’s clientele (nameplate professionals, players on the Kings, and Bob Hope!) and decades of experience speak plenty to his quality of workmanship, and I’m proud to have a suit made from his shop.

I knew that I never had a suit that fit, but I still felt like a pulled it off with an A+.
Now, I know the difference. Peter showed me how to wear a real suit, what the difference could be. This was the best experience I could have hoped for. A real gentlemen’s gentlemen, who has been doing this longer then I have been alive, at 31.
The material of the shirt was impeccable, the lining of the jacket and vest or gorgeous. I think my girlfriend was even a little surprised. I can’t thank him enough for his years of experience, interesting conversation, good prices for such a high priced item (i used a groupon, it was the best high end item I ever bought thru them).
All I can say is, now that I know, I’ll never go back. I don’t expect to get a new suit every year, but if I can convince my friends to get at least one great suit like I bought, it will be well worth it.
If I ever need anything in the Sacramento/​Northern Cali area, I know who I will call. I just wish it was sooner then later, because I really appreciated the attention to detail, time and energy, and great conversation that I received when I went to Peter Navin’s.

I have always bought nice off-​the-​rack suits. I thought they fit me fine, and that I looked great. A few years ago, I found myself in Panama, and for kicks I had a suit made at La Furtuna («The Tailor of Panama»). It quickly became my favorite, and people are always commenting on how great it looks. People really do notice a custom tailored suit. Though I love my Panama suit, it’s no longer my favorite. It’s second to the absolutely f’n FANTASTIC, beautiful suit I had made at Navin’s.
Off of a Groupon, I decided to check Navin’s out. I made an appointment, and met with Mr. Navin. He knows style and fashion, and after a few minutes he must have determined that I don’t, and he went into full-​service mode (look out Nordstrom). Together we found a fabric and lining I loved off of the rolls of designer fabric he had in stock, and decided on a cut and style. Then he showed me the choices of material for shirts. Great selection. Like the suit I was having made, they actually MAKE the dress shirts from the rolls of material to your specifications. After I made some choices on material, collar style, etc, I was measured. I’m not talking about chest, inseam, arm length, etc like I was used to, this was serious (I apparently carry one shoulder slightly lower than the other — who knew?). This stuff was going to be made to fit me exactly. Although suits generally fit me well, I was especially excited because with my average frame and my unusually huge 17 ½ inch neck, I have NEVER found a dress shirt that fits me right, even after extensive alterations.
A month goes by, and I go in to try on my suit and shirts. PERFECT FIT. Wow. I will never buy another off-​the-​rack suit again, and I certainly will not buy another off-​the-​rack dress shirt. In fact, when I picked my stuff up, I ordered a couple more shirts (they keep all of your specs on file).
Great place. With regard to the one negative review I see on Unilocal,it’s clear that the the term «tailor» has been watered down by strip-​mall alterations shops that don’t MAKE anything. This is a real custom bespoke tailor shop where they make custom suits, shirts, and dresses from scratch. (What’s «bespoke»? Go here
) It’ isn’t Alterations to Go.
If you really, really want to look sharp for your job, interview, date, or special event, you really must head to Navin’s.

I am 28 years old and i purchased Groupon for a custom made suit from Navin’s. This if my first experiences with getting a custom suit made, I got to be honest I was kind of confused and nervous of how it would turn out. Once I made my appointment to come with Mr Navin i was greeted with open arms, he almost treated me like I was a regular costumer. He sat down with me for a over an hour showing me picture from GQ magazine, letting me see all the new trends that young adults have been wearing. He expresses his love for making people look good. I also explain to him that I needed the suit in 7 days for a wedding event. He reinsured me that he will try his best to have it done by next week with no extra charge. Next week comes along and my suit is ready for pick up. Mr, Navin and his other tailor which is a wonderful gentleman both help me with the fitting. They were pretty meticulous on their work, they made many adjustments to my suit. They took my constructive criticism very seriously and made every little adjustment I wanted. I would recommend anybody in any age group to get suits made here. They care about what you look like and they show it right when you walk in the door. Couldn’t ask for any better experiences. Thank You.

First off, I would like to preface this by stating that Peter Navin IS excellent customer service. I was recently promoted to a new position, and I believe in the adage that «…one should not dress for the position they occupy, but for the position they want to occupy». There were fabrics at Navin’s that I have never seen before. The quality fabric and clothing will enable me to exhibit the professionalism I desire. Thank you!

In truth, every man over the age of 50 deserves a good suit. I don’t look well in suits «off the rack» as they never fit perfectly. I went to Navin’s to get a suit made for me, just for me; for my body and no one elses.
If you are willing to spend the money, they will cut you a suit that belongs to you and you alone! Now, when I walk into a room, my suit makes everyone else’s look cheap. I stand out and if that is just what you are looking for… just do it.
The finest material, draped and elegant and handsome.
Spend a little more money and get what you are worth. That is Navin’s. Two tailors working together to make you the smartest, brightest and most successful man in the room.
Dress for success? Is that true? I tell you my friend, it is. Navin’s!
Thomas Seabridge

This place is just about perfect. I purchased a custom three-​piece suit for my upcoming wedding. Mr. Navin helped me choose a style that could be formal on my big day, but could also be utilized in a business arena in days to follow. I didn’t even know such a suit was possible. Mrs. Navin just happened to be in the shop that day and gave me stylish advice on shirt and tie colors. I’ll never purchase a suit anywhere else in Sacramento again.

I purchased a great custom pea coat from Navin’s and the quality and durability was well worth every penny spent. The quality shows by the number of compliments I receive when I wear this coat. I highly recommend this shop for any of your suit, formal wear, custom shirt and outerwear needs.
You will not be disappointed. I will purchase all my future custom clothes from Navin’s.

Navin’s is one of the few places in Northern California where you can find custom made designer suits and shirts and I have looked everywhere from Sacramento to San Francisco. The service provided by master tailor Peter Navin is excellent and unlike any other I have come across before.
I went to his website at
and sent him my measurements through his web interface. When I showed up at his Sacramento store, he had a wide array of designer fabrics to choose from. He also took the time to show me recent styles from fashion magazines to help me choose the perfect suit for a wedding I had to attend. The suit is very well made and, compared to what I paid before, very reasonably priced.
I also recently lost some weight and unlike previous tailors, he altered my suit free of charge.
As an added bonus, I didn’t realize that the Sacramento Kings players visit him frequently to have suits made. I got to meet one of them when I stopped by.
I’ll definitely be back!

I love this place. I do not know why people buy off the rack at Nords or Saks when they have places like this that can tailor your clothes to you. I love my shirts.
I’ll be back