Business Details
11 Years
experience
Wedding & Formal Suits in Havant
Astares Menswear was founded in 2015 by Jez and Ruth with a vision to redefine modern menswear through exceptional customer service and premium products. Starting from a small sublet room in Chichester, the business rapidly expanded, driven by a commitment to quality and client satisfaction. In 2016, we established our flagship store in Havant, Hampshire, offering a curated selection of wedding suits, formal wear, and accessories. Our expertise lies in personalized styling for grooms and groomsmen, ensuring every detail from fabric to fit meets the highest standards. We partner with trusted local tailors to guarantee a flawless finish, combining convenience with craftsmanship.Over the years, we have grown into a respected brand across Hampshire and Sussex, maintaining our founding ethos of outstanding service and product excellence. Our team, led by Jez and Ruth, prioritizes a relaxed, walk-in experience without appointments, making suit shopping stress-free. We continually expand our range to include business and smart casual wear, catering to both special occasions and everyday needs. With a focus on customer confidence and satisfaction, Astares Menswear remains a family-run business dedicated to evolving with our clients' needs while upholding our core values.
Services
Wedding Suits
Groomsman Suits
Formal Wear
Suit Alterations
Children's Suits
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized, appointment-free styling with founders Jez and Ruth.
- Our 5-star reviews highlight exceptional customer service and product quality.
- We specialize in coordinating groom parties and matching wedding themes.
- We stock suits in sizes 34"-52" chest and 28"-46" waist for all body types.
- We provide expert guidance on alterations through trusted local tailors.
What people say
Personalized service
Expert styling
Stress-free experience
Flawless fit
Wide size range
Services
Wedding Suits
Our wedding suits are tailored to ensure grooms and groomsmen look impeccable on their special day. We offer a curated selection of styles, fabrics, and colours to match any wedding theme. With expert guidance from Jez and Ruth, clients receive personalized fittings and advice to achieve a cohesive, distinguished look for the entire wedding party.
Groomsman Suits
We specialize in coordinating groomsmen suits that complement the groom's attire while allowing individual expression. Our team helps balance coordination and uniqueness, offering options for different body types and preferences. This service ensures a unified aesthetic without compromising personal style for the wedding party.
Formal Wear
Our formal wear collection caters to black-tie events, proms, and galas, featuring timeless designs and modern cuts. We provide expert styling advice to ensure clients feel confident and appropriately dressed for any high-profile occasion. The range includes accessories to complete the perfect look.
Suit Alterations
While we don't offer in-house tailoring, we partner with trusted local seamstresses to provide alteration guidance. Our team ensures clients receive precise recommendations for adjustments, guaranteeing a perfect fit for their special occasion suits through reliable external tailoring services.
Children's Suits
We offer children's three-piece suits matching popular adult styles for page boys and junior wedding guests. Available in sizes 1-14 years, these suits ensure young attendees look coordinated with the wedding party while maintaining comfort and style.
People
Jez
Co-Founder
Jez co-founded Astares Menswear in 2015, bringing expertise in menswear and a commitment to exceptional customer service. He specializes in groom styling and ensures every client receives personalized attention to detail.
Ruth
Co-Founder
Ruth co-founded Astares Menswear with Jez in 2015. Her design flair and customer-focused approach have shaped the store's aesthetic and service standards, particularly in wedding coordination and colour matching.
Questions
Do I need to book an appointment to visit?
No appointment is needed. We offer a walk-in service with Jez or Ruth available for personal guidance during opening hours.
Can I buy suits for children to match the wedding party?
Yes, we offer children's three-piece suits in sizes 1-14 years that match popular adult styles for coordinated wedding parties.
How long before my wedding should I start looking for suits?
We recommend starting 6-9 months before your wedding to allow time for fittings, orders, and alterations without stress.
Can my groomsmen and I wear different suits?
Yes, many grooms choose to stand out subtly while coordinating with groomsmen through different suits or accessories.
Do you offer suit hire services?
We focus on selling high-quality suits for purchase rather than hire, ensuring you own a suit you can wear again.
Can you help with alterations?
We provide guidance and recommend trusted local tailors for alterations to ensure your suit fits perfectly for your event.
Reviews (5)
Della Brown
Dec 18, 2021
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We met with Jez and Ruth for the Groom consultation and we learnt so much about how to dress the Groom for our special day. They listened to everything we wanted and actually what we thought we wanted we didnt . So so happy with the service guidance and professional help. Oh and the shop is amazing looks incredible looking forward to going back on the 18th with our groomsmen now - Thank you again Jez and Ruth xx
Chris Shepherd
Dec 13, 2021
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Whilst not their traditional wedding customer, I've bought a couple of business suits from Jez and Ruth at Astares. In both cases the service was exemplary and thoroughly recommended. It's great to sit and discuss what you like and what suits you, coupled with a personal and totally relaxed service. Both suits fit perfectly, good value and of excellent quality.
Danielle Hudson
Nov 26, 2021
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We used Astares for our wedding in August and we cant thank them enough for the stunning tuxedos they provided us with. Jez really knows his stuff so the initial appointment was really helpful when deciding what we wanted and the process moving forward was nothing but smooth and stress free - exactly what I needed when planning a wedding during a pandemic! Weve just got our professional photos back and they just look so sharp, we couldnt be happier with how they turned out. Thank you Jez and Ruth, you are the very best and Im sure well be back in the future.
Luke Irelan-Hill
Nov 20, 2021
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If your'e looking for the best wedding suit and look ever, don't look any further than Astares! From the initial consultation through to collection of the suits, Jez and Ruth don't leave anything to chance. Their professionalism whilst making you feel comfortable is second to none and I would never hesitate to recommend them. Despite the short turnaround time due to Covid, nothing was ever too much trouble, nothing ever felt rushed, and everything ran so smoothly. The final photos look fantastic and we could not be any happier with the service that Astares provided.
Honestly, look no further
Honestly, look no further
Thomas Mather
Oct 29, 2021
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I just want to say a massive thankyou for all your help with the suits for mine and Charlotte's wedding. With all the issues with several postponements ant you were absolutely amazing throughout we had such a good day and the help you guys gave made the whole experience so much better. I would recommend you too anyone that is looking for buying/hiring suits. Once again thankyou for being amazing and sorry for causing stress it all worked out in the end.
