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re: Basic black suit in Nola - men’s warehouse or somewhere else?
Posted on 2/25/25 at 7:21 am to LSUFanHouston
Posted on 2/25/25 at 7:21 am to LSUFanHouston
JOSBanks for what you describe.
I second the dark gray or Navy color as opposed to black.
Sounds like you rarely wear a suit, but need a “go to” suit for the occasional event. My choice would be dark gray and then white or light blue shirt and tie to match the event. Under NO circumstance should you ever wear a dark maroon or black shirt. Black shoes/belt or brown shoes/belt depending on the occasion.
Cost should be below $400 for the suit.
I second the dark gray or Navy color as opposed to black.
Sounds like you rarely wear a suit, but need a “go to” suit for the occasional event. My choice would be dark gray and then white or light blue shirt and tie to match the event. Under NO circumstance should you ever wear a dark maroon or black shirt. Black shoes/belt or brown shoes/belt depending on the occasion.
Cost should be below $400 for the suit.
This post was edited on 2/25/25 at 7:31 am
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Posted on 2/25/25 at 7:27 am to Rize
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Men’s Warehouse isn’t that bad.
I can second this. I had to run in this weekend for a spare tuxedo shirt (no time to reorder), and I was pleasantly surprised. A good selection of decent/modern suits and great customer service. I had never been in before, and it's definitely not as bad as it sounds.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 7:29 am to LSUFanHouston
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Do we no longer do dark suits for evening weddings in the south?
We do, but just don't do black. You'll look like the catering staff.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 7:55 am to LSUFanHouston
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I’ve rented a few tuxedos there over the years but it has been a while.
I have always wondered about renting someone else's clothes especially ones that are Dry Clean Only.
Makes me think how many people went commando in them, or got dry humped in them, or were baptized in booze filled bender, or all three and then some.
Renting Suits must be the perfect business model. You buy suits for few hundred. Rent them for a hundred and within a few rentals, they are paid for. Then if the renter goes on a bender or doesn't return them you charge them double the price for the suit, even more profit.
This post was edited on 2/25/25 at 8:50 am
Posted on 2/25/25 at 8:11 am to Cosmo
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If you can wait a couple weeks…indochino
Why did Indochino get downvoted?, I was gonna make an appointment there to get measurements for a suit and shirts.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 8:13 am to LSUFanHouston
Rome’s Tuxedos on 17th or Dillards if you want to spend a little more.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 8:16 am to prplhze2000
subtle ozempic
Posted on 2/25/25 at 8:18 am to LSUFanHouston
Do what I do. Go rent one from any tuxedo shop.
I don't need a suit often, so renting works well plus they always have what's "in style"
I don't need a suit often, so renting works well plus they always have what's "in style"
Posted on 2/25/25 at 8:50 am to Mingo Was His NameO
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don’t buy a black suit unless you want to look like a dork
or an undertaker or one of the Blues Brothers.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 8:52 am to HouseMom
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don’t buy a black suit unless you want to look like a dork
I hear the powder blue suits are makinig a come back.
Or if you are bold enough see if they have a Pepto Bismo Pink suit available.
And don't skimp on getting the ruffled shirt to go with it and the matching cummerbund.
This post was edited on 2/25/25 at 9:10 am
Posted on 2/25/25 at 9:06 am to LSUFanHouston
Tuxedos to Geaux has a limited suit selection, but they are reasonable and offer lifetime alterations.
If you have time, order online from Hardwick I have a black blazer and a navy blue suit from them. Ordered online and the fit is spot on. I THINK Rubenstein Brothers on Canal Street carries their suits as well. Get on their e-mail list as they will have absolutely killer e-mail deals about twice a year.
If you have time, order online from Hardwick I have a black blazer and a navy blue suit from them. Ordered online and the fit is spot on. I THINK Rubenstein Brothers on Canal Street carries their suits as well. Get on their e-mail list as they will have absolutely killer e-mail deals about twice a year.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 9:11 am to BigAppleTiger
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Unless you have a catering gig I would suggest you find the darkest grey you can find- or a deep charcoal or navy blue. Black suits never make anyone look good except for a formal tuxedo. No way to sound non harsh with the advice but it's the truth. Feel free to disregard.
This is the answer. A charcoal gray suit is by far the most versatile, IMO. Save the black for funerals -- and even then, the gray is just fine.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 9:16 am to HuskyPanda
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Why did Indochino get downvoted?, I was gonna make an appointment there to get measurements for a suit and shirts.
The gay manager in there was fabulous and hooked me up clean
Posted on 2/25/25 at 9:18 am to Cosmo
My haberdasher is always available old sport.
Posted on 2/25/25 at 9:19 am to BigAppleTiger
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Unless you have a catering gig I would suggest you find the darkest grey you can find- or a deep charcoal or navy blue. Black suits never make anyone look good except for a formal tuxedo. No way to sound non harsh with the advice but it's the truth. Feel free to disregard.
Yep.
Unless it is absolutely necessary for an event, or you are a magician, don't get a black suit. Navy and dark charcoal grey fit just about any occasion except where a formal tuxedo is needed.
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