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re: Perlis Suits
Posted on 6/21/14 at 1:51 pm to SaintCajun
Posted on 6/21/14 at 1:51 pm to SaintCajun
I own one of their polos too. I like it
Posted on 6/21/14 at 1:55 pm to Lester Earl
Got ya. I usually hang dry most of my polos and button downs. Either that or I put them in the dryer to air dry with low heat, no tumble.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:27 pm to jimbeam
Perlis carries traditional conservative suits catering to an uptown New Orleans clientele. They have some designer labels. They were especially known for poplin, seersucker and linen. I have found Perlis to be overpriced and lacking quality of similarly priced suits. Not long ago, Perlis purchased Cohn Turner in Baton Rouge. Supposedly, Perlis intended to update its styles in an attempt to attract a younger and more fashion forward customer. Over the years, Perlis had some good salesmen who actually knew about construction and fabric. The last time I went to the New Orleans location I was unimpressed from the standpoint of quality, value and knowledge. The salesman did not know fused vs. unfused, canvassing, types of lining, where the fabric originated, stitching, what country the suit was constructed, etc. He told me a certain suit was fully canvassed that was clearly fused. He obviously did not know what canvassing was. Personally, I think there are much better suits in terms of price and quality to be had in New Orleans, and if you are willing to order online and have tailored, then there are even much better options. Perhaps Perlis has changed for the better since it has been about a year since I have been there. Having said the above, if you are willing to buy a traditional, off the rack suit constructed in China for $200 to $250 more than what you should, then Perlis is fine. Some people are willing to pay more for the convenience of the location. Finally, the alterations are not "free"; you are paying for them in the price of the suit plus some. I bring my suits to a master tailor who gives them back to me perfectly in three days or less.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:29 pm to TigerfFaithful
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I bring my suits to a master tailor who gives them back to me perfectly in three days or less.
Who?
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:31 pm to TigerfFaithful
I'm scared of going to JAB or similar because I'm a skinny guy and I've heard they run super big. But I don't have a lot to shell out either
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:56 pm to TigerfFaithful
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I bring my suits to a master tailor who gives them back to me perfectly in three days or less.
I do the same. None of my suits come home to me after purchasing they get measured and sent off. It doesn't matter how much you pay for something if it isn't tailored for you it will never be satisfying.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 2:57 pm to jimbeam
If you are thin with shoulders, a Perlis off the rack suit will probably fit you like a blouse. The typical Perlis suit will have a 6 inch drop meaning a 40 jacket will come with 34 pants. You probably would need at least an 8 inch drop, which is pushing the limits of their in house alterations' abilities. My personal opinion, and I have no independent verification to back it up, is that Perlis has at least a 3x markup on suits. JAB is cheap but the signature line is more legit. They carry a slim and extra slim line (8 inch+ drop) which are stylish but suitable for office environment. Less tailoring needed the better. Sometimes you can pick up two for $300 on sale. There is guy at downtown Nola JAB who is quite slim and knows his shite, Hampton. You could get a Hugo for under $400 at the Saks 50% off sale next week and probably around $300 when it goes to 70%.
This post was edited on 6/21/14 at 3:01 pm
Posted on 6/21/14 at 3:08 pm to TigerfFaithful
Thanks for the advice and heads up
Posted on 6/21/14 at 3:14 pm to fisherbm1112
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None of my suits come home to me after purchasing they get measured and sent off.
this is what perlis does.
takes 5-7 days usually.
Posted on 6/21/14 at 3:16 pm to TigerfFaithful
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is that Perlis has at least a 3x markup on suits.
compared to what?
Posted on 6/21/14 at 3:30 pm to Lester Earl
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Perils is some of the shittiest clothing on the planet. They buy some of the cheapest wholesale articles available then slap a logo on them.
This x 10. Got three polos for Xmas last year. All are faded and crap now (and I only wear them every few weekends)
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