Anyone ever bought a suit?
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Owen.
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What's your budget? There are so many things to consider when you buy a suit... it doesn't just fit in the chest, you have to hem the pants, the waist, the sleeves of the jacket, how it fits across your back, etc. etc. etc....
If you're just looking for a jacket/pants kind of thing and don't really care how well it fits just go get a cheap one off the racks at Gap or something.... depends on your budget....
If you're just looking for a jacket/pants kind of thing and don't really care how well it fits just go get a cheap one off the racks at Gap or something.... depends on your budget....
cmeriptahoe
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If you live on the west coast go to Nordstrom Rack. They have suits that are cheap as fuck and nice. If you are 5'10 a 38 regular will fit in the arms for sure. if you are skinny then it will fit in the chest too.
Mr_Papageorgio
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or jos. a bank
but maybe actually buy one after you get fitted. a good suit is a solid investment for real
but maybe actually buy one after you get fitted. a good suit is a solid investment for real
factory81
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I went to Macy's in Grandville and bougth a Calvin Klein suit, shoes, and the whole 9 yards. Ran like $400, then went to a tailor and had it fitted for another $20-30.
It's rather easy. People do the suit thing all day at Macy's so they measure you up with something pretty damn close, but alterations are almost a must. Macy's does alterations for you as well, I forgot if they charge.
There are tons of places to go in Grandville / Grand Rapids. Jos. A. Banks and Mens Warehouse had kind of gumpy looking suits you might find 49 year old bald guys wearing.
You can definitely find a suit for a good deal in this economy I am sure.
It's rather easy. People do the suit thing all day at Macy's so they measure you up with something pretty damn close, but alterations are almost a must. Macy's does alterations for you as well, I forgot if they charge.
There are tons of places to go in Grandville / Grand Rapids. Jos. A. Banks and Mens Warehouse had kind of gumpy looking suits you might find 49 year old bald guys wearing.
You can definitely find a suit for a good deal in this economy I am sure.
Or if you know suit measurements to the 1/2 inch.
These are the basic measurements for a suit, copied and pasted from elsewhere:
Chest: Armpit seam to armpit seam across the front with the buttons done up except the bottom one. This will usually wind up being 2 to 4 inches larger than the "suit size" (ie a sz 40 suit will have a 44" chest).
Shoulders: from seam to seam across the back of the jacket at the top below the collar.
Length: From the top of the collar down the back to the bottom of the jacket.
Sleeve length: from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve.
Pants waist: self-explanatory
Pants inseam: likewise
Thigh: From the crotch seam to the outer seam with the pants laid flat.
Hem: across the leg opening at the bottom of the pants laid flat.
If you find a suit that fits you somewhere, and then take measurements of all those things from that suit, you will know what measurements to look for. These are usually provided on ebay and etc for buying online. The problem is finding a suit that fits you, because most people don't know what that looks like and think a suit that's a full size too big is fitting them properly.
These are the basic measurements for a suit, copied and pasted from elsewhere:
Chest: Armpit seam to armpit seam across the front with the buttons done up except the bottom one. This will usually wind up being 2 to 4 inches larger than the "suit size" (ie a sz 40 suit will have a 44" chest).
Shoulders: from seam to seam across the back of the jacket at the top below the collar.
Length: From the top of the collar down the back to the bottom of the jacket.
Sleeve length: from the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve.
Pants waist: self-explanatory
Pants inseam: likewise
Thigh: From the crotch seam to the outer seam with the pants laid flat.
Hem: across the leg opening at the bottom of the pants laid flat.
If you find a suit that fits you somewhere, and then take measurements of all those things from that suit, you will know what measurements to look for. These are usually provided on ebay and etc for buying online. The problem is finding a suit that fits you, because most people don't know what that looks like and think a suit that's a full size too big is fitting them properly.
Dan.
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damn those are way reasonable, i think i'm gonna order a 2 button in the house cut of the grey herringbone he has.. most probably unlined because i need something for summer. do they do jackets by themselves as well?
to everyone in this thread, completely custom for under 500 bones is outrageous.
to everyone in this thread, completely custom for under 500 bones is outrageous.
Dan.
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oh and JD, my 19cm are nearing the end of their life. do you have any experience with APC? I'm thinking either the PBJ xx-010, APC new cure, or a new pair of the 19cm, but in indigo instead of black. or if the rumors of 17cm existing are true, a pair of those but i have heard too often that they are just fakes.
APC has gotten really hyped and as their popularity has increased quality has declined quite a bit. Not that they suck now they're just not on par with 5 years ago. PBJ is great as long as you're comfortable sizing shrinktofit jeans. I know nothing of the 17cm, I have never seen a pair. Have you considered Ande Whalls? Probably the Grifters. For the price, I think they're the best quality jeans available right now. Also Wings + Horns denim; I sometimes think I play them up too much but they can't seem to do anything wrong and are my favourite jeans at the moment.
blong131
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make sure it fits in the shoulders...a good tailor can basically do anything you want to a jacket as long as it fits in the shoulders
a good way to do this is put the jacket on and go sideways up against a wall with your shoulder if that makes sense...if the suit hits the wall before your shoulder it doesnt fit
a good way to do this is put the jacket on and go sideways up against a wall with your shoulder if that makes sense...if the suit hits the wall before your shoulder it doesnt fit
Re: Klazo... Armani Le Collezioni is better than the junk a lot of people buy, it's above mall brand quality and can be found on sale. Still it's not great, it's often fused, just the styling and cut are better than most of the stuff you see below the real players. The brand's best line is the black label that retails over 2500 a suit and CANNOT be found on sale (if you did it wouldn't be below 1500)... it's very well made and on par with Isaia.
My suits are a recent 3/2 roll in espresso by Dunhill, a PRL by Corneliani 2b dark beige nailhead from about 6-7 years ago and a charcoal nailhead 2 button by Helmut Lang circa 2004. I need a solid navy suit, but can't afford one right now.
Polo Ralph Lauren, made in italy, is probably the best "name brand" you can buy for a suit that's easy to find for under 1000$.
My suits are a recent 3/2 roll in espresso by Dunhill, a PRL by Corneliani 2b dark beige nailhead from about 6-7 years ago and a charcoal nailhead 2 button by Helmut Lang circa 2004. I need a solid navy suit, but can't afford one right now.
Polo Ralph Lauren, made in italy, is probably the best "name brand" you can buy for a suit that's easy to find for under 1000$.
0123456789
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damnnnn i love the suit i have, but tis a cheapish one, was like 300 i think. it fits me pretty decently. but def get fitted/taylored or its gonna fit super awkward.
I love the 3/2 roll. I dunno if I like it better than the 2 button for a suit but I definitely prefer it for a more casual jacket, I have a thick 50/50 silk/wool herringbone that is awesome in the fall and winter. My Dunhill is actually more of a 3 2 1/2 roll, the roll is higher than halfway between the first and second button which is somewhat uncommon. I hate the pure 3 button where the lapel rolls above the top button, it's extremely dated and the lapels always look too wide and short. A longer smoother roll just plain looks better. This is what a 3/2 should look like:
If you ever head to Singapore, (or actually many other places in SE asia) use it to your advantage..
There are suit tailors everywhere there, and if you find the really good and professional ones then you hit the jackpot.
The fabrics they use are still the same super 80/100/120 that you will find in an armani or a boss suit, but you are getting a perfect fit - plus the price is right. You are looking at around S$500 (Around US$350-400) for a fully tailored suit with a second pair of pants (PLEASE buy 2 pairs of pants if you want the thing to last, remember, you will wear pants 5 x as much as the jacket, so they will wear out twice as fast)
Now that the tailor has my measurements, I can get sent different fabric samples and order straight away and have the suit at my doorstep in a matter of a week or so.
Works out well.
Carefuil paying through the ear for boss suits - they aren't anything special.
Look into Ted Baker - nice stuff
There are suit tailors everywhere there, and if you find the really good and professional ones then you hit the jackpot.
The fabrics they use are still the same super 80/100/120 that you will find in an armani or a boss suit, but you are getting a perfect fit - plus the price is right. You are looking at around S$500 (Around US$350-400) for a fully tailored suit with a second pair of pants (PLEASE buy 2 pairs of pants if you want the thing to last, remember, you will wear pants 5 x as much as the jacket, so they will wear out twice as fast)
Now that the tailor has my measurements, I can get sent different fabric samples and order straight away and have the suit at my doorstep in a matter of a week or so.
Works out well.
Carefuil paying through the ear for boss suits - they aren't anything special.
Look into Ted Baker - nice stuff