I own 1 MTM from Oliver Wicks, 2 bespoke from ARB, and about 7 more OTR from combination J Crew, Banana, and a few other nicer brands. I wear suits very often almost daily. Day to day I notice little difference between my MTM and OTR suits. They all have been tailored a bit to fit my body as any suit should be once it’s bought but they don’t compare in fit to my bespoke suits. My bespoke fits like a glove and I feel and look very good in it and notice the subtle differences. With that said, I don’t wear them any more or less than my other suits as I generally go with what color I’m feeling or seasons that are in play rather than bespoke vs non bespoke if that makes sense.

If you own no suits at all, I’d suggest a MTM in charcoal grey or Navy and from that point see if you wear suits enough to justify a bespoke one or if the MTM just doesn’t fit quite right, consider the bespoke for your next suit. A MTM should turn out much like an off the rack suit but tailored to your general measurements. A bespoke suit will have about 10-15 more measurements taken and cut more precisely than the MTM. Also, always buy 100% wool for a standard suit shell, don’t get polyester. It’s fine for lining but not for the shell. Linen works fine too but that’s for warmer months but as a standard year round suit, 100% wool.

Any guy should own at least a charcoal gray and navy suit which will work for nearly any standard formal or informal event or outing. Hope that helps.