sox4lifeinPA Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I only had one suit (for meetings, weddings and funerals) up until Sunday. It was a black, four button, shark skin suit. Modern, but nice. I picked up a Dark Charcoal Grey Suit and a Navy Blue Pin Stripe both two buttons. Any business folks around care to share what they've got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) Grey pinstripe, Black, charcoal, reg gray, blue, black pin. I just got two more "travel" suits from Mens Warehouse for 350. I use those to travel because I wear out suits very quickly. I try and keep my nicer >$1000 suits longer by not traveling in them and using them for more formal occasions. most are 3 button. Edited February 26, 2008 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 26, 2008 -> 05:26 PM) Grey pinstripe, Black, charcoal, reg gray, blue, black pin. I just got two more "travel" suits from Mens Warehouse for 350. I use those to travel because I wear out suits very quickly. I try and keep my nicer >$1000 suits longer by not traveling in them and using them for more formal occasions. most are 3 button. I think suit buying is an art that I have no skill in. I'm happy with my picks, though. I got mine from Men's Warehouse. good price, nice looking. I don't have to wear mine too often...and there's no way I'm ever spending 1k on a suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Feb 26, 2008 -> 05:12 PM) I think suit buying is an art that I have no skill in. I'm happy with my picks, though. I got mine from Men's Warehouse. good price, nice looking. I don't have to wear mine too often...and there's no way I'm ever spending 1k on a suit. Mens warehouse is good for quick good value suits, I get alot there. Check out Macy's once in awile though, they will have good designer ones on sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted February 26, 2008 Author Share Posted February 26, 2008 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 26, 2008 -> 06:22 PM) Mens warehouse is good for quick good value suits, I get alot there. Check out Macy's once in awile though, they will have good designer ones on sale. even for 6'3" 290lb doofs like me? btw, I'm sure the 1k suit looks aweome on you, I'm just not sure I could buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 I have 3 suits. All are pinstriped, I love my pinstripes. And all are black, 1 salesperson had the nerve to call me an undertaker, when I told him I wanted a dark suit. I've had 2 for 2 and a half years, and they're not in the best condition. I got 1 just before XMas for $450, Studio Italia, came with 2 pairs of pants, so a decent deal. I have only worn it once though, at my Work XMas party, am really saving it for important occasions in the future. I probably need to get another everyday suit though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'll need to get one or two soon. How much should a cheaper one cost me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 QUOTE(farmteam @ Feb 26, 2008 -> 09:30 PM) I'll need to get one or two soon. How much should a cheaper one cost me? $25, tops. If the salesman wants more, laugh at him maniacally. Rayon is for kings, baby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 QUOTE(farmteam @ Feb 26, 2008 -> 09:30 PM) I'll need to get one or two soon. How much should a cheaper one cost me? Honestly a decent one will last a long time. Around $250 or so will get a decent suit at Macy's. I got a Ralph Lauren for $250 (on sale, but they always seem to be on sale) at Macys and it's pretty nice and will last 10 years...if I fit into it that long from now. Obviously you could go to S&K and get 2 $75 suits, but they will wrinkle like hell and feel like sand paper. Don't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 QUOTE(farmteam @ Feb 26, 2008 -> 08:30 PM) I'll need to get one or two soon. How much should a cheaper one cost me? My last were 2 for 350 at mens warehouse, 415 or so after alterations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackie hayes Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Seriously, you won't find a decent suit for less than $100. Imho, anyway. And you'll often have to pay...eh, say $200-300. If you hit a good sale, less, but that's not always the case. And, I don't own any, but the RL suits at Macys do seem nice. (On sale now for low-$200s to $300. Maybe there's a coupon you could tack on, I'm not sure.) Some people love Jos A Bank, and they have a good clearance sale now, with suits from $100-200. Absolutely must be 100% wool. Then decide on color, stripes/patterns, 2 or 3 button, the vent, flat front vs pleats, etc. Plus, obviously, the fit and the quality of the fabric. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 My nice one is charcoal gray double breasted from Brooks Brothers. My next one I was thinking about going to Macy's and trying to find a good designer suit on sale that's three button, probably black or navy. I personally think charcoal is king but i want some variety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 26, 2008 -> 05:22 PM) Check out Macy's once in awile though, they will have good designer ones on sale. They had a ridiculous clearance sale last year. I bought 2 designer suits there for under $500 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I didnt know the Mens Warehouse was all over the country.I thought it was just a Chicago thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I've got 5 or 6 suits, but one is different than the others - its a custom tailored suit. I wouldn't go getting a bunch of them, they are very expensive, but I've had the thing now for like 8 years and it still rocks. There is really nothing like a suit and shirt that were literally made to fit you personally. They tend to handle body changes a lot better too (gaining or losing weight, muscle, etc.), because its got just the right give everywhere. The only reason I even did it and could afford it is because a co-worker's father was a custom tailor in Hong Kong. He came over and took suit details for a whole bunch of us from the office, and they are a lot cheaper (or were anyway) in Hong Kong (even though it was Italian material). Dude did all the measuring, I selected materials from samples, he went back, had the suit made, and shipped it to the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Navy Blue Dark gray pinstripe Light brown/greenish All are cheapos from JC Penny. I need new ones, though because I'm swimming in the jackets since I lost the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Honda Civic Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 This thread is far less exciting than when I thought it read "Sluts" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Feb 27, 2008 -> 02:45 PM) This thread is far less exciting than when I thought it read "Sluts" Ya that would have been so much more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggliopipe Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Feb 26, 2008 -> 10:35 PM) My nice one is charcoal gray double breasted from Brooks Brothers. My next one I was thinking about going to Macy's and trying to find a good designer suit on sale that's three button, probably black or navy. I personally think charcoal is king but i want some variety. I love me some Brooks Brothers. Too bad I can't afford anything in the store unless it's like 90% off. I've got probably 4 suits, mostly CK or something of that ilk from Macy's. They really do have some great deals ($250-$300/suit). In a pinch I recently had to get a solid black one at Van Heusen. Their selection was pretty far from stylish (looked to be more for the...uhhh... aged individuals), but I got another jacket while I was there that I really like. On the whole, I'd stay away from Van Heusen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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