The Tailored Foundation, Rosemont, IL

Men’s knitwear in Rosemont, ready to wear with your tailoring

V-neck sweaters and quarter-zip knits at our Rosemont studio, picked to layer under a blazer or wear on their own. Try your size in person.

✓ Est. 2014 ✓ Serving Rosemont, IL ✓ Ready to wear ✓ Layers under tailoring

What we carry

A knit that handles the desk, the flight, and dinner

Rosemont sits beside O’Hare and a busy office district, so a sweater that moves from a desk to a flight to a restaurant earns its place. We carry V-neck sweaters and quarter-zip knits in a range of colors, so you can see the shade and feel the knit before you buy.

Pair them with trousers and jackets made for you. Our custom pants in Rosemont and blazers in Rosemont are built to sit well with a knit layer.

The collection

A look at what is in the studio

Folded pale yellow V-neck knit sweater with a ribbed collar and a woven brand label at the neck
V-neck in pale yellow
Folded burgundy quarter-zip knit sweater with a ribbed mock neck
Quarter-zip in burgundy
Folded taupe grey quarter-zip knit sweater with a dark zip and ribbed mock neck
Quarter-zip in taupe
Folded navy quarter-zip knit sweater with a brown contrast zip tape and ribbed mock neck
Quarter-zip in navy with brown zip detail
Folded charcoal blue-grey quarter-zip knit sweater with a matching zip and ribbed mock neck
Quarter-zip in charcoal

How it works

What to expect when you visit

01

Book a visit

Book a consultation at our Rosemont studio and tell us whether the knit is for the office, travel, or weekends.

02

Choose the knit

We show you the V-neck and quarter-zip styles and the colors in stock, and help you decide which neckline suits the shirts you already own.

03

Check the fit

Try your size on and check the shoulders, body length, and sleeve length. A knit should sit close without pulling.

04

Build the outfit

If you are layering under a jacket, we can show how the knit sits beneath a blazer from our range before you decide.

Why we carry it

Why a knit belongs next to your suits and blazers

Business casual is where knitwear does the most work, and it is also where fit shows most. A quarter-zip that is too long or a V-neck that bunches at the waist looks careless next to a sharp pair of trousers.

We pick knits that sit flat and hold their shape, then help you match them to what you already own. Read how we think about it in our guide to business casual beyond the traditional suit.

What to choose from

  • ✓ V-neck sweaters for wearing over a collared shirt
  • ✓ Quarter-zip knits for a relaxed, open-collar look
  • ✓ Neutral shades such as taupe, navy, and charcoal
  • ✓ Richer tones such as burgundy
  • ✓ Light shades such as pale yellow for warmer days
  • ✓ Contrast details such as brown zip tape

Also available in Rosemont

Complete your wardrobe

Custom suits

Suits built from scratch for the office, events, and any occasion that demands the right fit.

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Blazers

Custom blazers that layer cleanly over a V-neck or a quarter-zip.

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Custom pants

Trousers made to your measurements to sit well with a knit on top.

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Handcrafted shirts

Made-to-measure shirts for wearing under a V-neck sweater.

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Common questions

Questions from Rosemont clients

Is the knitwear made to measure?

No. Our knitwear is ready to wear, so you choose from what is in the studio and try your size. For pieces made to your measurements, see our custom suits in Rosemont and blazers in Rosemont.

What styles and colors do you carry?

V-neck sweaters and quarter-zip knits, in colors that currently include pale yellow, burgundy, taupe, navy, and charcoal. Stock changes, so mention what you are looking for when you book.

How should a sweater fit?

The shoulder seam should sit at the edge of your shoulder, the hem should land around your belt line, and the sleeves should reach your wrist. It should feel close to the body without pulling across the chest.

Can I pick up a knit before a work trip?

Book a consultation and tell us your travel dates. If your size and color are in the studio, you can try it on and take it with you. Stock changes, so call (224) 628-2980 to check before you come in.

Can I wear a knit under a blazer?

Yes. A V-neck over an open-collar or collared shirt is the easiest combination, and a fine quarter-zip works under a casual jacket. Pick a slim knit so the jacket sits flat.

Do you serve clients outside Rosemont?

Yes. We also carry knitwear at our studios in Libertyville, IL and Milwaukee, WI. See all studios on our knitwear page.

Serving clients across the area including

Park Ridge Des Plaines Schiller Park Elmwood Park Near O’Hare Norridge Harwood Heights Rosemont

Keep reading

Guides that might help

Ready to get started

Book your consultation in Rosemont

Come in, try the knits, and find the one that works with your wardrobe.