How to Gift Custom-Made Clothing (Without Guessing the Size)
A piece made for one person is one of the most personal gifts you can give. It also raises a question most gift guides skip: how do you get the fit right when the clothes are made to measure?
Why custom-made makes a better gift
Every bymarccc piece is made to order in Bucharest and adjusted to the height and weight of the person who will wear it. Nothing comes off a pile of stock. Our statement denim is patched and painted by hand, so no two pairs are the same, which means the person you give it to owns something nobody else has.
That is the difference between a present that gets forgotten and a gift someone keeps for years. It is also why a little planning goes a long way.
Getting the size right without spoiling the surprise
For clothes that are adjusted to the body, we need two numbers: height and weight. A few discreet ways to find them:
- Ask a partner, sibling or close friend who is likely to know.
- Look at a piece they already love and that fits them well, and note its size and length.
- Bring it up casually. A chat about jeans that are always too long, or a jacket that never fits quite right, usually does the job.
- If you really cannot find out, choose a piece where fit matters less (more on that below).
When in doubt, message us before you order. We would much rather help you choose than see a gift miss.
Gift ideas, depending on what you know
You know their height and weight. Go for statement denim. The Art Jeans are washed black with hand-splattered paint and a relaxed fit, finished to the length they need. It is the kind of gift that starts conversations every time it is worn.
You know their size, roughly. An oversized piece is forgiving. The black hoodie has a relaxed, dropped-shoulder fit and is made with organic cotton from Portugal, so it is soft from the first wear.
You have no idea about their size. Choose a bag. The burgundy shoulder bag works with almost everything, and the custom hand-painted bag is painted in our studio according to your preferences, a true one-of-one.
Plan the timing
Because every piece is made after you order, allow time for us to make it, then add the delivery time (in working days):
- Romania: 3–5
- EU and UK: 5–7, with DHL Express
- USA and Canada: 7–9, with UPS Express
- Australia: 8–12
For birthdays, anniversaries or the holidays, ordering a few weeks ahead takes all the stress out of it.
What to know about returns
Unworn pieces with their tags can be returned within 14 days. Returns are free within Romania; from other countries, the return shipping is paid by the customer. Made-to-measure length adjustments are final sale, so if you are not sure about the length, a hoodie or a bag is the safer choice.
Make it personal
The best gifts say "I thought about you." A piece made for one person, by hand, in one studio in Bucharest, says exactly that, and it will still feel special long after the wrapping paper is gone.
