ils thread for general menswear and men's clothing ish

yeah it's not really a fair comparison. i would say while you *can* spend 200-300 on a suit, you shouldn't expect too much from it. if the fabric felt light or weird or something, well that's because it was 200 dollars.

Jordan, if you're relatively inexperienced buying suits, your best bet is a dept store like Lord & Taylor or Nordstrom. I don't know if you can quite get below $300, but you might be able to do something decent for $400. The guys in those stores know how to fit a suit, you get the alterations done there usually free, and they can also suggest shirts and ties that go well with the suit.

You might also try Jos. A. Bank -- not the trendiest suits but the quality is pretty good for the price. The only problem is they have those obnoxious 2-for-1 deals, so I don't know if there's an easy way to buy one suit cheap. My brothers' wedding party had to buy Jos A Bank suits that came in a "stretch" wool, which is not something I'd normally wear but it was fine and probably suitable for hulk thighs.

If you're really insistent on $200-300, you might try Macy's, but just know that at that price point there are certain significant quality differences in construction and material.

Finally, a lot of these places give you an extra discount if you open a credit card, so there's always that option. Also you could try negotiating with the salesmen a little - they work on commission in dept stores and they may have a little flexibility.

Suits don't cost more than wedding dresses.

Suits are so annoying to buy. The whole thing from having to deal with a salesman, trying on so many things, getting shirts/ties, the altering, the waiting for your suit.

The one suit I have I bought at Jos A Bank about 8 or so years ago. It's just horrible, the fit sucks, despite what the guy selling it to me kept saying. And he picked out a shirt that was just bellowing, even after alterations. Fuck that guy. And now it's the only suit I have and it's way too big.

https://titaniumrod.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/david-byrne.png

Me IRL

Suits don't cost more than wedding dresses.

― AlanSmithee, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 3:56 AM (4 hours ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

oh i missed wedding dress in the original post. there's a huge range on wedding dresses tbh, certainly possible to find one for less than suitsupply prices.

xp yeah that's basically all the suits I bought at Men's Wearhouse back when I was in the military and none of us enlisted guys had any clue what we were doing. They all disappeared over the years, like I don't even remember throwing them out or whatever, I suspect they may have just gotten left in closets while I packed up everything else.

I haven't had a proper suit made in years. There's a Knot Standard showroom right up the street from me, I'll probably go there when the time comes and I can't find anything better to do with my money, like put it in my daughter's college fund or buy literally anything else that comes in under $600.

did u know men's wearhouse is a pun?

mens wherehouse more like it cant find the location

And I feel like I should have a nicer one in case I lose my job/weddings/funerals. Was thinking about this place once since they are local http://propersuit.com 850 for the cheapest, but I have no idea if it is worth that.

The one suit I have I bought at Jos A Bank about 8 or so years ago. It's just horrible, the fit sucks, despite what the guy selling it to me kept saying. And he picked out a shirt that was just bellowing, even after alterations. Fuck that guy. And now it's the only suit I have and it's way too big.

― Jeff, Tuesday, 2 February 2016 12:01 (3 hours ago) Permalink

They offer different cuts now like p much every other suit maker -- they have a slim (i.e. normal-fitting) suit and an extra-slim (i.e. slim) suit. My suit really wasn't bad considering I paid like $250 with the group discount (whole groom's party wore same suit).

might want to look at used suits my friend got married in a beautiful prada unit he got for like three hundo

jordan suits cost more than dresses!

― adam, Monday, February 1, 2016 8:24 PM (Yesterday) Bookmark

wow there are air jordan suits?? where 2 cop

I thought about suggesting used suits too, but you need to know your measurements and a little bit about how a suit should fit. If someone can go with you who knows more, you could try consignment shops in well-off neighborhoods -- sometimes you can luck out. Most important thing in the jacket fit is the shoulders bc that's pretty much impossible to change, and after that probably the length. If it's a little too baggy it can be tapered.

if it's possible (location and cost) I'd really suggest just going to suitsupply. you're much more likely to come away with a pretty well-made, well-fitting suit. the napoli starts at $399, plus tailoring.

wow there are air jordan suits?? where 2 cop

― 龜, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 12:20 PM (23 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BwEPH_iIgAAfSRB.jpg

if it's possible (location and cost) I'd really suggest just going to suitsupply. you're much more likely to come away with a pretty well-made, well-fitting suit. the napoli starts at $399, plus tailoring.

― chinavision!, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 12:43 PM (46 seconds ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

this guy wears and enjoys good suits on the reg i honor his advice^

if your legs want a different size suit than your torso, then the cost might be more like $700, which might be out of budget. I also have this problem. $700 gets you the opportunity to mix/match pants & jackets of different sizes, and gets you unlimited alterations.

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it's true I'm wearing a suit right now and it feels great

hes crazy for suits and who can fault him really!

it suits me

I've avoided suitsupply so far because I don't like the way the suits shown on their website fit the models -- jackets too long, pants too thigh-hugging. Models are also just douchey looking and maybe that colors my perception. But they have a location really close to my office, so maybe I will check them out next time I need a suit and see if I can find something I like.

everyone hates their website and marketing! but they have a pretty good product. But for us guys with big thighs you really might need to do the... purple line? or something? but the thing where you can get separate pants/jacket. $700 is not cheap, but it's not bad for a well-made & well-tailored suit. I just wish they offered pants w/pleats.

oh it's 'blue line personal tailoring'

"Our Blue Line Personal Tailoring program offers more variety than our In-Store Tailoring by giving you the option to purchase jackets and pants separately, as well as adding a matching waistcoat. The suit is tailored from scratch, with your choice of fabric and a range of basic alteration options that can be selected in the store, ensuring a unique and personally tailored suit."

a suit is $649 for that.

haven't gone yet, but I'm thinking about a wedding suit and want to use these guys:

these suits look great
https://pjt.com/lookbook

― gr8080, Tuesday, December 15, 2015 12:43 PM (1 month ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

thanks guys. gonna be in chicago next weekend so maybe i can pass through Nordstrom and/or Suit Supply.

also i can't lie, i might end up just getting a cheap Express suit and getting it tailored.

that PJT lookbook link bothered me a lot
are belts the new socks or something, fucking optional even on dry land? ugh

belt have ~always~ been optional on suits theres even a particular type of waist designed for it https://blacklapel.com/thecompass/ask-a-black-lapel-stylist-belt-alternatives-side-tabs-suspender-buttons

lookat this sharp young man adjusting his pants http://i.imgur.com/XgkDTQA.jpg

i like it its nice, smooth custom pants that fit so perfect u dont need a bulky ol belt

man alive!

Speaking of man alive, suitsupply jackets aren't too long!

i thinkt hey r too long

http://i.imgur.com/nmbjk9m.jpg

if you don't have a belt what are you supposed to use to zipline yourself from one building to another when the shit goes down

yr heritage fox cotton handkerchief duh

what up ILS, got me a pair of Red Wing 9111 in copper, feeling prettttyyyyy cool. how are your boots games doing today TELL ME ABOUT YOUR BOOTS!

my boots are at the boot repair store

timbos on the toes, i like the way it's goin down

i visited Red Wing, MN, on a 3rd grade field trip and saw how the shoes were made. it was pretty neat but anyway i'm rocking these gray sneaker-boots from Silent by Damir Doma and they maad comfy

My chuck taylor major mills still get mad compliments from randoms on public transport

best new boots = crockett & jones scotch grain picked up on hard sale and I feel like I rule the world.

chuck taylor major mills

intersting, i have never seen these before

& if it's my suit to fit me, i say no belt & daks tabs

best new boots = crockett & jones scotch grain picked up on hard sale and I feel like I rule the world.

― woof, Thursday, February 4, 2016 8:05 PM (43 minutes ago) Bookmark Flag Post Permalink

badass

my boots are quoddy chukkas, tan loake brogue boots, and these weird allen edmonds dress boots with tweed side panels that i can never quite find the right outfit for.

I've got doctor martens boots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nu3McjajsNE