Needed a suit for my wedding and having gained 25 lbs of COVID weight meant my tried and true made to measure suits just didn't fit. Kostas was awesome, walking me through the entire process with a ton of patience and attention to detail. Kostas and his team are magicians with fabric and a tape measure. While they won't be able to make you a new man they will certainly give you the confidence of looking like one. Geoffrey Lewis has my highest endorsement read more

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Located in the heart of Washington, a block or so from the White House and the Treasury Department, Geoffrey Lewis has been the tailor of choice for Washington's elite officials and senior businessmen for decades. Offering multiple design styles and dozens of fabric and button choices, the store's reputation has been built on its strong commitment to customer satisfaction, the quality of its work, and the elegance of its products. My experience with the store over the past week was a repeat of every encounter for years: elegant, high-quality products; warm customer service, and a commitment to ensuring that every order is executed to perfection. Geoffrey Lewis remains the jewel in the crown of Washington's tailors. Highly recommended. read more

I needed a tux for my wedding and the staff at Geoffrey Lewis provided top-notch impeccable service. They were helpful every step of the way and put me at ease with their outstanding customer service. Kosta specifically gave me great advice on fit and accessories. They are absolute experts at what they do and I couldn't recommend them more highly. read more

I came here to get a custom made shirt (classic case of chest too swole and neck too small). The owner, Kosta, was unbelievable! He patiently explained all of my options and gave me expert advice on how to get the perfect custom dress shirt. If your proportions are atypical and standard dress shirts don't fit right, come here and let Kosta hook it up. read more

If you are looking for men's wear from a high quality, family run business, look no further than Geoffrey Lewis. Ask for Kosta (the owner) and prepared to be wowed by the excellent customer service and unparalleled professionalism. read more

Amazing shop, amazing staff. Kosta has hooked me up with a tux every year for the last 10 or so years, and service and turnaround time has been impeccable. Always enjoy going in there for anything I need. Very high quality goods, and impeccable service. read more

Pure professionals. Every time I go they blow me away with the quality of service and end results. I've been going for 4 years and have never been disappointed read more

I'll start by saying that I'm pretty ignorant to men's fashion. That said, there's a palpable difference between the tuxedo I got at Geoffrey Lewis and the one I got a few weeks ago from Men's Wearhouse. I'm not really entirely sure how to describe my experience here since I don't know a ton about suits and clothing but there was something about the level of attention given to each measurement and to my experience in the store that made it feel really great. I feel like I was eating at a fine restaurant of fabric or something. The price for a rental was reasonable ($232 total with shoes) especially since this was a great looking tux. I was complimented multiple times on the night of my event. One that stuck out specifically was when I met the boyfriend of a friend and he asked if I was from another country because Americans don't usually have such good looking tuxedos. (weird, but I'll take it) If you want to look good, you should probably go here. read more

I have read way too much GQ for my own good. I'm a woman, so knowing how to find the most dashing combination of pocket square/bowtie/cufflinks/narrow cut suit is a waste (believe me, I would if I could). However, one takeaway that I can put to use is tailoring clothes so they fit. I was lucky enough to come across a beautiful Diane von Furstenberg coat last winter, but it was too big. I wore it a few times, but the sleeves were too long, the body too wide, and the hem too low, making me look like a dumpy penguin. After reading endless magazine articles stressing the importance of tailoring to fit one's body and seeing too many frumpily dressed women on the street, I said "Enough! To the tailor I go!" Not wanting to risk disaster at the dry cleaner's, I did my research and came across Geoffrey Lewis Ltd. I opted for this place specifically because they also made bespoke suits. If they can construct a suit, they can alter my coat, and menswear detailing is almost always better than whatever junky embellishment is put on women's clothes these days. And luckily, they do women's alterations. I brought my coat in at the end of November. Impeccably dressed old men with Italian accents hovered around me, making chalk marks here and there, asking me questions, and made recommendations at my request. It was done very quickly and I had slight doubts about the outcome. Two weeks later (don't come here if you're in a rush), I came to pick it up and it fit like a dream. I was afraid that their hasty measurements would result in a wonky fit, but no. The hem was the right length, the sides were taken in to fit snugly, and the sleeves were shortened (albeit shorter than I had originally asked, but it looks rather chic that way, so I'm not worrying about it). The lining was adjusted properly, stitches were minute, and nothing felt loose or shoddy. I am extremely impressed and happy with the alterations and service here and will be back with other pieces that need major adjustments. It cost $127.20 for my coat (shorten hem, take in sides, shorten sleeves), which is on the pricey side, but the quality is just fantastic. For what it's worth, a bespoke suit here will run you gentlemen around $1300 with in-store fabrics. I'd start saving up now. read more

These guys know how to cut clothes. I purchased two pairs of quality dress pants and a well-made suit from Filene's that needed alterations. I got a great deal on the clothes so I decided to splurge on the tailoring and found this place through Yelp. The staff was very professional and knowledgeable. I was able to drop the clothes off and have measurements taken on my lunch break. The work was finished when promised (approximately two weeks) and what an awesome job! I had high expectations based on the prior reviews but everything fits so well. I had the pants taken in at the waist and hemmed and I had the jacket taken in, sleeves shortened, and one shoulder adjusted. All three of the pants fit perfectly with no belt and the back pockets were aligned. The jacket fit perfectly as well. I have no negative comments whatsoever in regard to the work. But the total cost (including tax): $295. This place is not cheap, but as many others have stated, you get what you pay for. If I could afford it, I would take lots more of my clothes here, but it's great to have even one suit in my closet that I know looks great for occasions when I want to look my best. They also sell some beautiful Italian suits in the $500-$700 range which include tailoring. I was offered buy one, get one half-off for suits and I am considering taking them up on the offer. I might be addicted. read more

Kosta and the staff at Geoffrey Lewis are amazing to work with. My fiancé is very tall and thin, it is impossible for him to find clothing off the rack that fits well. For our wedding he was given very limited options for suits and all of them would have needed significant alterations. Once we looked at the cost of a ready made suit plus alternations it made sense to check out custom suit makers. We shopped around but ultimately Geoffrey Lewis just felt right. It is not the cheapest option but the family team of owners are incredibly helpful and detail oriented. The listened to our wants and guided us through the process. A few weeks later, we were incredibility pleased with the suits. They were made so well the first time no further alternations we needed. We will definitely be back in the future! read more

Excellent service, beautiful work, and very reasonable price for what was done (suit alteration for my husband, along with shipping). In this day and age, it can be hard to find this kind of custom work. Highly recommend for those seeking quality. read more

I was looking for a place to rent a tuxedo for my boyfriend and Geoffrey Lewis was the only one on Yelp that had consistent reviews. Now I know why. They were so helpful and very knowledgeable. They directed us to a tux with a more modern slim cut that looked fab on my bf. The best part is even though the store is really classy (walls of gorgeous fabric for custom made suits) the tux's are the same price if not a bit less than other places- $160 for everything except shoes which were $20 and they got it in 3 days before the event so you can have piece of mind that it will fit and not have to scramble at the last minute. Highly recommended. read more

I was looking for a new tailor after my old stand-by retired and was attracted to GL because of all the great reviews and the store's proximity to my office. I've had bad experiences with tailors in the past, so I usually drop off a test piece to try the place out. Something I don't mind losing if they screw it up. I brought an older suit that fit ok but did need some adjustments. They did an excellent job. I only asked for the jacket to be brought in a bit, but they pointed out a couple of problems in the pants. I got the suit back in two weeks and was very happy with their work. GL also has a good selection of off-the-rack suits at reasonable prices with the tailoring included. Bottom line - I was very pleased with their work, and I'll probably go back to get nicer stuff tailored. I'll also maybe buy a suit from them when I need to retire some of my current inventory. At that point I'll update my review and maybe add the fifth star. read more

End of Snowmagedon and needed a same day tux. I knew I was out of luck but I gave these guys a call and they got my measurements over the phone and said they'd stay open until I got there. I hurried down, everything was packaged and waiting and after quickly trying everything I was out in minutes AND it cost about 20% less than a few of the other places I looked at. Rentals is not their main thing, they tailor custom suits, but who better to make sure you have the right tux when you need a rental? They rock read more

I was in DC for a conference and needed a tux for an event. Came in the day before and they made it happen PLUS it fit perfectly. Plus amazing service! Seriously. How amazing is that? read more

I've been going here for years and their focus to detail is amazing. They make not only great custom suits, but its worth the extra money to have them alter new off-the-rack suits or your existing clothing (as opposed to the dry cleaner who offers "alterations"). It feels so assuring going to a real, trusted and experienced tailor to handle something that can really make the difference between looking sophisticated vs. cheap. Even though I come by maybe a couple times a year, they recognize me and greet me like an old friend. These guys are true to the art of tailoring. read more

Best place to get a real custom suit and shirts. prices can't be beat and the customer service is second to none. forget Joseph a banks! this is the real classy place to go. coming from a place that serviced Natalie portman, Tony dungee, the Clinton administation and many others! read more

Bad experience at Geoffrey Lewis. Pleasant staff but they made a huge error in my husbands tux rental. We had him fitted weeks in advance. Day of pick up And the tux fit, but shirt they sold him was way off on size. We did not find this out until an hour before a huge event. Had to race to another store for a makeshift tux shirt. Really sloppy. What should have been a nice night became a frantic quest to resolve the problem at another store. The shirt and tux were returned and error acknowledged with nothing more than an apology . Be very careful and try everything on m, even after measurement. read more

Amazing across the board!! I purchased my suit for my wedding and the quality and fit was better than I envisioned. Master tailors is the only words that come to mind when beginning to describe my experience here. Kosta and the rest of the Geoffrey Lewis staff delivered as promised. Kosta makes you feel comfortable through out the entire process. The customer service is just out right superior to other shops I prospected prior to coming here. If they didn't have a particular style or fabric in store they ordered it and was received w/ in days. I was in the process of losing weight for the wedding and every 2 weeks leading up to the wedding they made alterations as needed. And even made suggestions in certain areas which showed their expertise in this field. I am definitely purchasing my suits from here on out. read more

Where else can you get custom tailoring from the man who fits the President of the United States? (Seriously, I'm not making this up.) I highly recommend Geoffrey Lewis to everyone in the DC metro area who is looking for top-of-the-line custom clothing. This family-owned business is run by professionals who truly know their trade. You will leave better dressed than you ever have been before! Whenever I need new formal attire, Geoffrey Lewis is the only place I go. read more

I have to disagree with all of the positive reviews this place has received, as I had a pretty unpleasant and unprofessional experience here. I chose this tailor specifically because of the many positive Yelp reviews, but my own experience was awful. I went in a few months ago with a simple suit I needed tailored. It had been in storage a while so I took it to Geoffrey Lewis to seek their advice. They had me try on the suit, took some measurements, and suggested that I have the jacket slimmed up a bit and cuff the pants. Seems pretty simple, right? I was quoted about $85 for the job and told to return in 2 weeks. When I returned in 2 weeks and tried on the suit, it appeared -- and felt -- as if they had done NOTHING to it. The jacket was still baggy and the pants were still uncuffed. I immediately reminded them that they informed me that they would cuff the pants as they were pleated, and it didn't look right without cuffs. The manager/owner said they would fix it right away and to return the next day. As for the jacket, well, they said they did their best. When I returned the following day, guess what? Still no change! Apparently their excuse this time was that leaving the pants without cuffs at the bottom "looks more youthful." Needless to say, I felt like I was walking out of their shop (after 3 separate visits) with the same suit I had brought in. And to top it all off, I still had to pay the full $85, even though they did no work to the pants whatsoever. I would definitely recommend going somewhere else. There are plenty of tailors in DC who will take your job seriously and do it right the first time, without making excuses. I felt like I was dealing with a bunch of amateurs at this place. I expected better. Total waste of time and money. read more

Traveled to DC on business and was invited to a gala with a one-night notice. Called Geoffrey Lewis and was assured that they could meet my request for a tuxedo rental. A little skeptical, I nonetheless had no other choice but to see if this was for real. Upon entering I was treated with customer service that is so uncommon to receive in DC (lived there for six years and have more pans than picks). They took my measurements and sure enough, the tuxedo was available for pick up. Very helpful, knowledgeable staff that can meet your needs. read more

Hands down, the best customer service I've ever received with a custom suit. The suit turned out gorgeous, and fit to perfection without any further alterations. I had an issue with the lining about a year after taking delivery of the suit, and Geoffrey Lewis repaired the lining at no charge. There was one additional minor issue I had about six months after that, and even though the suit was than 18 months old, Georffrey Lewis fixed that issue free-of-charge, as well. There are a number of choices for custom suits in Washington, D.C., and some are less expensive. But I believe you get what you pay for. Others are equally or more expensive (like Alton Lane, which offers suits that are pretty but not durable) and just not worth the money. Do yourself a favor and go to Geoffrey Lewis first. You won't be sorry. read more

I've had several suits tailored and a half dozen custom shirts designed by Geoffrey Lewis -- everything is a cut above. They aren't inexpensive, but you get what you pay for and the quality is noticeable. Kosta, who is the shop's front man, will make you feel at home on your first visit -- or your tenth. And they get to know you here; it's not just a pop-shop where they can't remember your name after 25 visits. You're money gets you insanely good customer service as well. And if you're considering shirts or a new suit, stop in and browse. Don't feel uncertain about asking questions, either -- whether you're new to higher-end men's clothing or not, they're happy to have you and they'll help you know your stuff. read more

Needed a tux. Landed into DC at 8am. Called at 930am opening. Walked in at 10am. Walked out 1030am with tux and full regalia. Angelo the dad, Kosta the son and Mom in the back office were great. This family business does it right. And tuxes are just a side to the custom tailoring they do. I'm sold. Good people great service. read more

This family owned Clothier is the best I've visited. Kosta was knowledgeable, professional, and very accommodating. I'll be traveling to DC to get my suits in the future. read more

I'm always treated incredibly well here - they treat me like a top customer, even though I've only been in a handful of times over the past three years. Every article of clothing I've ever had made or altered here was perfect. You're in good hands. read more

I had decided that I wanted a custom made suit for my wedding and found Geoffrey Lewis on Yelp. After visiting the store, I was instantly impressed with Kosta and the staff. Kosta was great and the service provided excellent. When I tried on my suits, they fit perfectly. The team at Geoffrey Lewis did an excellent job. I will admit it's a bit expensive, but you get what you pay for and it was worth it. I plan on going back in the future. read more

I've taken my clothes for alteration to Geoffrey Lewis for years. They've been able to make extremely significant alterations at very reasonable rates. Everything has come out great and always by the date promised. read more

I needed a suit and bespoke shirt for my daughter's wedding. Kosta, his dad, and staff, made me feel comfortable and special. I felt an attention to detail from all aspects: professional and personal. I am currently using them again and will in the future. The wedding was great and I looked my best - thanks to Kosta and company. read more

had some suit trousers tailored here. first time around they didn't take them in to where they said they would - second time around they got it right and the work was done well, but a bit expensive. also had the trousers shortened and this was completed without incident. i then took a pair of dior jeans to have taken in - bluf, don't take your denim here. instead of deconstructing the waist and properly taking them in, the tailor simply put two pleats in the backside. in their defense, i approved this - but i didn't expect them to turn out the way they did. in conclusion, fine for suiting, but comparitively expensive - DON'T take your denim here. read more

This place is fantastic. After a disasterous experience at Jos. A. Bank, I ventured in to have a new suit properly tailored. Impressed with their work, I decided to buy one of the affordable, great looking suits that they carried. Overnight, it became my favorite. I have since been back to buy another, have had a few more items altered, and will be a lifetime customer. The guys running this family-owned shop are wonderful, friendly, and helpful; all of the clothing they sell is high quality and affordable. And if you've got some money in your pocket, you can splurge for a custom job for a very reasonable sum. For fine men's clothing and tailoring in DC, it's a no-brainer. read more

Father and son team did a really nice job on alterations to my winter coat. I don't mind paying for quality work so I will definitely be back. read more

I rented a tuxedo from Geoffrey Lewis, and from start to finish, had an excellent experience. First, I came in 5 minutes before close on a Friday, but the young man managing the store stayed late--and didn't act a bit begrudged. Never once did I feel like he was trying to sell me on anything; he was incredibly patient and helpful in selecting and fitting a tuxedo to rent. He was very knowledgable about the various cuts, meaning that the tux fit very well when it arrived. They were able to do a very quick turnaround (without making it either a hassle or more costly), and the final pricing was very competitive with any other establishment. I will certainly be coming back to Geoffrey Lewis if I need a suit, shirts, ties, or the like. read more

5 stars for quality custom work; 5 stars for service. I had a custom suit and shirt made for my wedding. I wanted something that felt *special* compared to the suits I wear to work every day. I initially brought them an off the rack suit for tailoring, but learned that they could make me a suit for a comparable price. I couldn't be happier with the result; from the fit to the feel of the hand-construction to the detail work, the suit is a world apart from anything I have owned (and surprising, not appreciably more expensive). I was similarly impressed by their service. The family is an absolute pleasure to deal with. At a busy time in my life, they went out of their way to provide every convenience. read more

Recently took a blazer there for alterations; sleeves shortened, tapering, etc. Basically the standard tailoring for a store bought blazer. I was charged $108? Really? I thought this guy had moderate /reasonable prices? My tailor in the fashion/garment district in NYC would charge half that and he too specializes in custom made suits, shirts & tux . Hope the work is worth it. read more

-Excellent store -Great selection of custom fabrics -Fantastic service -This was my first bespoke blazer and I will be coming back for the rest of my life. -These are the sorts of mens stores that need to stay in business. read more

I did much research before selecting Geoffrey Lewis. I've used probably a dozen tailors in my life, and this was the second worst. I had two pairs of pants and a shirt altered. Shirt. I wanted the sleeves shortened and the buttons on the cuffs moved. There are two ways to shorten sleeves: from the cuffs and from the shoulder. He did the work from the cuff, which--while easier for him--always produces a terrible result. The buttons were not moved when I arrived. So he quickly did the work. It was uneven and the thread he used did not match. Give the outrageously high prices he charges for alterations, I assumed the work would at least be tolerable. The shirt is completely ruined. The cuffs button crookedly and the sleeves are nearly two inches two short. I'd paid $150 for the shirt and was charged $50 for the alteration, so already I'm out $200, with nothing to show. Pants. The pants needed to be altered in the seat and crotch and shortened. Because pants hang from the waste, a competent tailor pins the seat and crotch instead of using chalk. Because when you alter the top of the pants, the bottom measurements are thrown off. I asked him why he wasn't pinning the pants at the top and he seemed annoyed and told me he knows what he's doing. When I arrived to pick up the pants the lengths were off by a large margin. What was most upsetting was the quality of the stitching. Never in my life have I seen such careless work. The color thread did not match and at some point went through to the other side. Whoever did the work clearly did not care about the results. One pair of pants was so terrible he insisted I let him redo it immediately. The result looked better, but I still ended up having them adjusted again somewhere else. Whenever I'm considering a tailor to make a bespoke suit, I always bring them some simple work first to gauge their work ethic and competence. Many tailors are awful and incompetent, so I not usually surprised or offended by poor work. In this case though, the work was so ridiculously expensive, that the shoddiness of the work was outrageous. If you value your time, money, or clothes, steer clear of Geoffrey Lewis. Someone at my work tells me he does not do his own custom work--that, instead, he lies and sends the measurements to china. I do not know if this is true, but it wouldn't surprise me. read more

Geoffrey Lewis is terrific. A great suit, great service and a great price point. I have been getting bespoke/custom suits for the better part of 20 years at some of the most well-known tailors/ateliers. I am extraordinarily picky about fit, which Kostas and his father completely get. While other places might have more handwork and more choice of fabric, for the price point, about half what you would expect to pay for full-bespoke, Geoffrey Lewis can't be beat. read more