Nashville man fulfills dream of owning custom suit

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Stephen Richards, Jr. is a bespoke clothier in Nashville whose clients include quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

But what is warming his heart the most these days is helping a local man get his first custom suit.

“Being 48[-inch] tall and having a 42[-inch] chest, there is literally no where he can buy a suit that remotely fits,” Richards wrote on his social media about Jon.

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Jon, who works part-time at Kroger, has dreamed for a few years to get a special suit, and saved up money for a year to get the suit from one of the most-respected men’s fashion brands in Tennessee.

“Jon came in to pick up his suit and his reaction was one I’ll never forget. This is why I do what I do,” Richards wrote.

Richards is glad the day resonated – and the reach was far.

He told Fox News: "When I posted Jon's story on Facebook, I had no idea how much positivity it would spread across the country and world. We have been overwhelmed with kind words from people everywhere, and are thrilled that Jon's story has inspired others. Jon is incredibly grateful for the outpouring of support he has received. For most people, finding a well-fitting suit isn't a life-altering experience, but for Jon it was, and we are so grateful to have been a part of Jon's suit journey. The smile on his face when he tried on the suit for the first time was priceless, and serves as a reminder of why I do what I do."