Amazon Suits
I used to work the overseas fields and offshore platforms, but then I became an office pud and had to wear a suit every day. After two deployments, however, nothing fits anymore. I have a closet full of business suits, from $199 to $1,400: the perfect wardrobe, just 3 sizes too big. I was ready to haul off to the Mall, but this Amazon deal caught my eye. What do you get for $99? It was Amazon, after all, and worth a shot.
I am happy to say that I was astounded at the quality of these suits. They compared favorably with anything in my closet, and with anything (at any price) that I found at Men's Wearhouse or department stores. Esquire.com has a series of articles comparing high-end suits to budget suits, and the difference between off-the-rack and custom tailored. The Amazon suits meet every benchmark for quality tailoring (lining, stitching, tailoring technique, etc). My tailoring shop agrees, and could find no fault in the suits (the owner estimated that I had paid $600!). I have now bought six of these suits, in various styles, colors, and fabrics. Please allow me to share my observations.
Fabric: these are all wool/silk blends. Higher number means finer quality; Esquire recommends 120S. These suits range from 140S to 150S. The 150S fabric is noticeably nicer.
2-Button versus 3-Button: a matter of taste, but generally the taller you are, the more you will like the 2-button style.
Flat-front versus pleated pants: these suits use the 'Italian' model, and feature trousers that are 6 inches smaller than the chest measurement (e.g., a size 44 suit features waist 38 pants). The pleated pants are cut a bit fuller than the flat-style, but both styles can be taken in up to 2 inches or let-out 1 inch. All trousers are shipped un-hemmed. Most dry-cleaners or any tailoring shop can measure and hem these for you: expect to pay $10 to $20 per suit.
The suits I liked the best were the ones costing $115. There are also two specials running (exp unknown): Free shipping on two or more items (code 7GRMY8JZ at checkout), and Extra 5% OFF when you buy 4 or more items (automatic in cart). Note that the deal specifies "Items", including neckties. Delivery was very fast, and service was top-notch. I bought several sizes, and the returns were accepted without question and the refunds prompt.
I know this isn't hardware, but it is computer-related. I don't care how big a nerd you may be: Everyone needs at least one suit (that fits!) for the big interview or special date. And you can't just buy it the day before
Edit:
Quote: i'm guessing it's a sweatshop type operation in India/pakistan/vietnam/thailand/malaysia/etc.
I didn't want to make a big deal of it, but all of the labels, fabric stamps, and tailoring marks are in Italian. Made in Italy? Who knows, but the suits I bought sure do look/feel/measure like the other Italian suits I own.
I used to work the overseas fields and offshore platforms, but then I became an office pud and had to wear a suit every day. After two deployments, however, nothing fits anymore. I have a closet full of business suits, from $199 to $1,400: the perfect wardrobe, just 3 sizes too big. I was ready to haul off to the Mall, but this Amazon deal caught my eye. What do you get for $99? It was Amazon, after all, and worth a shot.
I am happy to say that I was astounded at the quality of these suits. They compared favorably with anything in my closet, and with anything (at any price) that I found at Men's Wearhouse or department stores. Esquire.com has a series of articles comparing high-end suits to budget suits, and the difference between off-the-rack and custom tailored. The Amazon suits meet every benchmark for quality tailoring (lining, stitching, tailoring technique, etc). My tailoring shop agrees, and could find no fault in the suits (the owner estimated that I had paid $600!). I have now bought six of these suits, in various styles, colors, and fabrics. Please allow me to share my observations.
Fabric: these are all wool/silk blends. Higher number means finer quality; Esquire recommends 120S. These suits range from 140S to 150S. The 150S fabric is noticeably nicer.
2-Button versus 3-Button: a matter of taste, but generally the taller you are, the more you will like the 2-button style.
Flat-front versus pleated pants: these suits use the 'Italian' model, and feature trousers that are 6 inches smaller than the chest measurement (e.g., a size 44 suit features waist 38 pants). The pleated pants are cut a bit fuller than the flat-style, but both styles can be taken in up to 2 inches or let-out 1 inch. All trousers are shipped un-hemmed. Most dry-cleaners or any tailoring shop can measure and hem these for you: expect to pay $10 to $20 per suit.
The suits I liked the best were the ones costing $115. There are also two specials running (exp unknown): Free shipping on two or more items (code 7GRMY8JZ at checkout), and Extra 5% OFF when you buy 4 or more items (automatic in cart). Note that the deal specifies "Items", including neckties. Delivery was very fast, and service was top-notch. I bought several sizes, and the returns were accepted without question and the refunds prompt.
I know this isn't hardware, but it is computer-related. I don't care how big a nerd you may be: Everyone needs at least one suit (that fits!) for the big interview or special date. And you can't just buy it the day before
Edit:
Quote: i'm guessing it's a sweatshop type operation in India/pakistan/vietnam/thailand/malaysia/etc.
I didn't want to make a big deal of it, but all of the labels, fabric stamps, and tailoring marks are in Italian. Made in Italy? Who knows, but the suits I bought sure do look/feel/measure like the other Italian suits I own.