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Random tip for anyone looking for a suit
Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:30 pm
Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:30 pm
I had a pretty bad week with my suits. 2 of them were damaged in the same week, one of which is probably unrecoverable. frickkkk.
As a replacement, I have been researching something in the $500 range. Knowing the quality you can get from Suit Supply in that price range, I had planned on going that route. I mean, hell, they're just down the street from me.
But searching some of the usual suspects (dappered, style forum, reddit, etc), I stumbled upon nothing but glowing reviews for a brand I had never heard of: Benjamin. They have a Sartorial line that is a modern fit, along the same line as the Brooks Brothers Fitzgerald. Slim, but not super slim. Reasonable lapels. Flat front pants.
The thing that set it apart was the fact that it's a full canvas suit, which normally run over $1000. Most of the suits in this price range are fused, which is the worst of the available options (fused, half canvas, full canvas), or half canvas. Suit Supply is half canvas, I believe. Full canvas suits should drape better on your body and be longer lasting. They'll hold up better to dry cleaning and just general wear.
So for $525 plus shipping you can get a well reviewed, full canvas, Super 140s, modern fitting suit. The ONLY thing that may bother some is that they are made in China. But tons of suits are made in China (like suit supply I think). But be your own judge. The abundance of quality reviews ultimately won me over, along with the full canvas.
Hope this helps someone. Seems like a great deal for what you're getting. I bought my suit from ehaberdasher. I have no stake in the game, just trying to help a brotha' out.
As a replacement, I have been researching something in the $500 range. Knowing the quality you can get from Suit Supply in that price range, I had planned on going that route. I mean, hell, they're just down the street from me.
But searching some of the usual suspects (dappered, style forum, reddit, etc), I stumbled upon nothing but glowing reviews for a brand I had never heard of: Benjamin. They have a Sartorial line that is a modern fit, along the same line as the Brooks Brothers Fitzgerald. Slim, but not super slim. Reasonable lapels. Flat front pants.
The thing that set it apart was the fact that it's a full canvas suit, which normally run over $1000. Most of the suits in this price range are fused, which is the worst of the available options (fused, half canvas, full canvas), or half canvas. Suit Supply is half canvas, I believe. Full canvas suits should drape better on your body and be longer lasting. They'll hold up better to dry cleaning and just general wear.
So for $525 plus shipping you can get a well reviewed, full canvas, Super 140s, modern fitting suit. The ONLY thing that may bother some is that they are made in China. But tons of suits are made in China (like suit supply I think). But be your own judge. The abundance of quality reviews ultimately won me over, along with the full canvas.
Hope this helps someone. Seems like a great deal for what you're getting. I bought my suit from ehaberdasher. I have no stake in the game, just trying to help a brotha' out.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 4:34 pm to ocelot4ark
Thanks. I have a couple of made to measure that are a few years old. However, I've recently lost a good deal of weight and they just don't fit right anymore (despite some tailoring). I've recently bought a couple of suitsupply suits and have been pleased, but I will check these out too.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 6:54 pm to ocelot4ark
I have two from suit supply s110 and they are awesome and fantastic fabric. I think they are made in India but they have fantastic tailors. I would be worried about going too high on the thread count for a daily suit, but to each their own.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 7:03 pm to ocelot4ark
My go to is getting a cheap suit from Burlington, then going to a tailor and having it cut up an put back together. That way for like $25-300 I have a badass suit.
Posted on 8/22/14 at 9:15 pm to ocelot4ark
Not ordering any suit using e-commerce. Have to see and touch the fabric. Tailored is the way to go.
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