Erik Peterson at Tom James Company offers custom pants, skirts, and dresses that combine precise fit, luxury fabrics, and personalized style for busy professionals who want to look polished and feel comfortable all day.
Why custom makes a difference
Garments from Erik Peterson at Tom James Company are made to your exact measurements, with clothiers taking extensive measurements and photos to build a personal pattern, so pieces sit smoothly through the waist, hips, and thighs instead of gaping or pulling. Unlike off-the-rack options, custom pants, skirts, and dresses follow your body and proportions, which not only improves comfort but also creates a more confident, professional appearance.
Benefits of custom pants
Erik Peterson at Tom James Company offers a range of women’s trouser styles—straight, flare, ankle, wide leg, and more—designed and cut specifically for your shape and dress code. You choose fabric weight, drape, and details like pockets, pleats, and hem width, so your pants move easily from boardroom to travel days without sacrificing polish.
Styling ideas:
For formal offices, pair custom wool trousers with a coordinating jacket and silk blouse in a tonal color story for a sleek, column look.
For business-casual, style ankle pants with an unstructured blazer and fine-gauge knit, then swap heels for loafers or sleek sneakers for travel.
Benefits of custom skirts
Custom skirts from Erik Peterson at Tom James Company can be cut in pencil, A-line, or fuller silhouettes, with your preferred rise, hem length, and vent placement, solving common issues like riding up, twisting, or gaping at the waist. Coordinating fabrics with jackets and trousers allows you to build a mix-and-match capsule that multiplies outfit combinations from a small number of pieces.
Styling ideas:
A custom pencil skirt in a neutral suiting cloth works with a matching blazer for courtrooms, board meetings, or client presentations.
An A-line or softly flared skirt in a textured or patterned fabric pairs well with a solid knit or blouse for events, networking, or dinners after work.
Benefits of custom dresses
Erik Peterson at Tom James Company creates custom dresses in classic silhouettes like sheath, shift, and shirt dresses, letting you dial in neckline, sleeve length, hem, and shaping for your body and comfort preferences. Because the dresses are cut from premium fabrics and tailored to you, they often replace multiple “almost right” off-the-rack pieces and become go-to outfits for important days.
Styling ideas:
A custom sheath dress in a dark neutral under a matching or contrasting blazer is a streamlined alternative to a traditional suit.
A custom shirt dress in a refined fabric can be belted with heels for the office and worn with boots or flats for more relaxed settings.
Building outfits and capsules
Erik Peterson at Tom James Company emphasizes building coordinated capsules—pants, skirts, and dresses that share fabrics or color families—so each new piece multiplies your wardrobe instead of standing alone. By working directly with Erik, you can plan looks by occasion (board meetings, travel, events) and ensure each pant, skirt, and dress has at least three styling options, maximizing both cost per wear and day-to-day confidence.
