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re: Suit recommendation - $500-750

Posted on 1/30/15 at 6:47 pm to
Posted by BobRoss
Member since Jun 2014
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Posted on 1/30/15 at 6:47 pm to
Brooks Brothers
Posted by RadTiger
Member since Oct 2013
1121 posts
Posted on 1/30/15 at 6:51 pm to
suitsupply.com
Posted by Roger Klotz
The Honker Burger
Member since Sep 2009
386 posts
Posted on 1/30/15 at 6:55 pm to
Suit supply will give you the best looking and best quality suit in that price range. If your suits get compared to those 4 times the price, you know it's something you should pay attention to.

Also, invest in a tailor. Every man should have at least one suit he can wear at any occasion and feel like a million bucks in. Go with a navy blue or dark gray. Good luck!
Posted by Tigerbait46
Member since Dec 2005
8017 posts
Posted on 1/30/15 at 8:04 pm to
Suit supply suit supply suit supply

Ignore all the jos a bank and men's warehouse suggestions unless you want to look like you're wearing a hand me down from your dad.

If you must but a cheap suit from one of these places, then definitely get it professionally tailored
Posted by strikingoutsince87
BTR
Member since Jan 2009
1961 posts
Posted on 1/30/15 at 8:12 pm to
Knot Standard custom suits
This post was edited on 1/30/15 at 8:13 pm
Posted by Lee Chatelain
I love the OT!
Member since Oct 2008
11327 posts
Posted on 1/30/15 at 8:25 pm to
I've bought a Hugo Boss for under that at Dillards
Posted by nc14
La Jolla
Member since Jan 2012
28193 posts
Posted on 1/30/15 at 8:34 pm to
Brooks' Brothers, Ralph Lauren (for patterns) or Versace. Sound like a novice to dressing more professional so stick with a dark (navy or charcoal) with understated stripe or print.
Posted by KJason
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2008
1199 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 7:49 am to
If you're new to buying suits go to Jos A Banks. The TD ad shows buy 1 get 3 free and 3 free dress shirts. You can support Chicken and get all the suits you need for $800

If you don't need them soon I have a guy that travels across the U.S. taking measurements then makes the suits in Thailand and ships them here. Great quality suits but it is only worth it if you buy 3-4 at a time
Posted by 911Moto
Member since Sep 2013
5491 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 8:02 am to
I got a really nice Brooks Brothers suit for $600. They run some decent sales there.
Posted by Tigerstudent08
Lakeview
Member since Apr 2007
5776 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 8:08 am to
I bought a really nice $1200 Brooks brothers suit when it was 40% off during one of their sales. Best money I've ever spent. I have Jos A Bank, Men's Wearhouse, and Banana Republic suits and there is no comparison. Only problem now is that is the only suit I ever want to wear!
Posted by St. Pete Tiger
"Shaqapulco"
Member since Feb 2005
2386 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 8:21 am to
+ Suit Supply. WSJ had killer review from fashion industry on them. 1 good suit better then 3 cheap ones.

Reasonable price too for a high-quality suit.

If you need more then one suit...get dress paints and couple of nice coats instead.
Posted by Dandy Lion
Member since Feb 2010
50248 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 8:53 am to
quote:

Suit Supply

Asiatic made semi-canvassed product which is made to your measurements.

500.00 is worth the gamble.

Posted by Dandy Lion
Member since Feb 2010
50248 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 8:56 am to
quote:

I have a guy that travels across the U.S. taking measurements then makes the suits in Thailand
Guy fricked up some shirts for me. We finally got the process right, after three or four misses.

I would NEVER trust them to make a suit.
Posted by BigPapiDoesItAgain
Amérique du Nord
Member since Nov 2009
2749 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:03 am to
Easy...J Crew Ludlow if you are reasonably fit or close to it. If you have access to a good tailor, you can make one of these look like the ones you see in GQ or ESQ. Great fabrics and modern (and timeless) cuts.
Posted by Dandy Lion
Member since Feb 2010
50248 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 9:15 am to
I have a tailor, my suits are bespoke.

About 800.00 (€600.00) for the tailoring and fornitures (buttons, etc.).

I simply supply the fabric and my design.

Takes two, maybe three fittings.

´Off the peg´ suits doctored up by a tailor can get really dodgey....

This post was edited on 1/31/15 at 9:16 am
Posted by Bayou Sam
Istanbul
Member since Aug 2009
5921 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:26 am to
Are your cuffs workable?

I also got a $1200 brooks brothers suit for 40% off, so I'd go to the store in Nola first to see if they have any deals.
Posted by chesty
Flap City C.C.
Member since Oct 2012
12731 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:27 am to
Ted baker of London's jones suit. At Dillard's. You are welcome
Posted by TigerDog83
Member since Oct 2005
8274 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:29 am to
Sometimes if you have time and are patient you can snag a really nice full canvassed suit like a hickey freeman or comparable at huge sales at Neimans, Nordstrom, and saks rack stores. If you wear a common size you will have to hunt hard though.
Posted by 632627
LA
Member since Dec 2011
12721 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:34 am to
i would recommend one of 2 things....

if you have a somewhat "normal" body, and an off the rack suit fits you, just go to macys and get one for about $300. they have plenty of brands(ck, ralph lauren, dkny) and styles(slim fit, regular fit) in that price range.

if off the rack stuff doesn't fit you well, then i would recommend a custom suit. the cheapest you can probably get a decent custom suit is probably around $700. keep in mind that these take time, as you have to be measured, suit needs to be made, remeasured, etc. for a $700 custom suit, the suit will most likely be made in china.
Posted by Robin Masters
Birmingham
Member since Jul 2010
29628 posts
Posted on 1/31/15 at 10:40 am to
If you are young go to Banana Republic or J Crew. You'll get the most look for the money.
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