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Jesse Palmer wears a lot of hats. He’s a former NFL quarterback, a sports broadcaster for ESPN and the host of Daily Mail TV. Now that he’s out of a football jersey, he’s regularly in a different kind of attire: a custom suit.
We sat down with Jesse behind the scenes of his new commercial shoot to learn about what suits do for him and exactly how he likes to wear them.
Why do you prefer custom?
I buy custom because I want to feel confident when I’m on camera. There’s an old adage in football that you look good, feel good, play good. It’s the same thing when I’m in front of the camera.
What do you value most in a custom suit?
One of the most important things for me is comfort. I spend a lot of time in suits, all day long. There are long hours on set whether in the studio or in the booth. You’re under hot lights and you’ve got to be comfortable. It all boils down to confidence. If you’re feeling good you’re going to perform well.
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Why can’t you get suits off the rack?
I’m a guy that has to go custom because I have really weird measurements. A lot of athletes do. I’m completely disproportionate in a lot of random places. For me, getting custom suits is the only way I can go and the only way I’ll feel comfortable.
Outside of comfort, what details do you care about most when creating your suit?
When I’m doing custom suits, I look at every last detail. I love the notched lapels, double vents, ticket pockets and flat-front trousers. I really like my ankles tapered. I look at all the small details because that’s what makes it personal to you.
Who should have a custom suit?
Every guy should have at least one custom suit. Sure, there are some lucky guys who can come and pull off the rack, and I envy you. But everybody once in their life has to have a custom suit. There’s nothing like it.
Any parting words?
Custom is confidence, and to me being confident is so important. I want to look my best, so I feel my best, and perform my best in front of the camera. Custom suits help me do that.
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