Time to SUIT UP!

[silverpig]

indochino has a sale on this week. 30% off any order over $700. It's a lot, but you can get one of their premium suits and 2 shirts for that., and then they'll knock 30% off.

Or you can just get one of their standard quality suits for $400.

 

[slayer202]

I don't think people routinely give away nice suits, or at least suits that are worth keeping. Someone convince me otherwise.

sure they do. I should have suggested that before, you'll find racks of suits just as nice as anything you'd buy at macys, and likely plenty of stuff much nicer. go to some thrift stores, OP

 

[The_Dude8]

sure they do. I should have suggested that before, you'll find racks of suits just as nice as anything you'd buy at macys, and likely plenty of stuff much nicer. go to some thrift stores, OP

Good luck finding a 36s at the thrift stores.. Most suits at the thrift stores are 42r.

 

[EvilYoda]

$300...I have a local tailor, he makes a great suit for that much. That and I'd check Off 5th during the holidays.

If you live in New York, DC, or Chicago, I'd check out SuitSupply.

 

[timosyy]

Gonna 2nd (or 3rd, or 4th, or whatever) Indochino.

That price is practically a steal for a tailored suit. They also throw in a $75 tailoring credit, and if it requires more tailoring than that they'll remake the suit until they get it right.

Great fit for me... requested minimal shoulder padding & high armholes, also you can get neat customizations such as a ticket pocket or contrasting stitch on the last arm buttonhole & boutonniere for free.

I used to buy suits at Men's Warehouse or Macy's but invariably eventually hated the way they looked or just some of the quirks (low armholes, bulky shoulderpads, not tapered enough, etc. etc.)

It's worth it to spend an extra hundred or so for a better quality, fitted suit. Also sometimes they have groupon/livingsocial/etc. deals.

 

[The_Dude8]

Gonna 2nd (or 3rd, or 4th, or whatever) Indochino.

That price is practically a steal for a tailored suit. They also throw in a $75 tailoring credit, and if it requires more tailoring than that they'll remake the suit until they get it right.

Great fit for me... requested minimal shoulder padding & high armholes, also you can get neat customizations such as a ticket pocket or contrasting stitch on the last arm buttonhole & boutonniere for free.

I used to buy suits at Men's Warehouse or Macy's but invariably eventually hated the way they looked or just some of the quirks (low armholes, bulky shoulderpads, not tapered enough, etc. etc.)

It's worth it to spend an extra hundred or so for a better quality, fitted suit. Also sometimes they have groupon/livingsocial/etc. deals.

could you post a picture of you with the blurry face and the indochino suit you order from them? how slim are their suits?

 

[slayer202]

Good luck finding a 36s at the thrift stores.. Most suits at the thrift stores are 42r.

36r is near impossible as is, though I don't see that the OP posted a size. I'm guessing he is closer to that 42

Now I'm in the mood to go thrifting...but I still have a closet of stuff that I've been too lazy to list on ebay :/

 

[yllus]

The best quality-to-price you can find in suits today is at Suitsupply; their $999 suits rival ones sold at Brooks Brothers and elsewhere for $2000+. GQ did a story on them called Have You Heard About the JetBlue of Suits? that's worth a read.

 

[silverpig]

could you post a picture of you with the blurry face and the indochino suit you order from them? how slim are their suits?

They are tailored so they are as slim as they need to be.

 

[_Rick_]

My suggestion: Cruise by the local outfitters, outplay them one against the other, and while wearing the suit and waving a bundle of cash haggle them down to the price you're willing to pay.

I would never buy such attire online, excepting maybe a shirt or tie/bow-tie.
Also, the shoes. With the right shoes, a plain suit will do.
Finally, the cut. Make sure you don't end up looking like you just got released from corporate HQ in your salesman's uniform.
That's also why you should try it on, to check how you look in it, to fetch a matching shirt and tie.

If you're going to spend big money, prepare to spend a lot of time doing it.

...or fly to Vietnam, and get a tailored silk suit for 20 dollars.

 

[iamwiz82]

The best quality-to-price you can find in suits today is at Suitsupply; their $999 suits rival ones sold at Brooks Brothers and elsewhere for $2000+. GQ did a story on them called Have You Heard About the JetBlue of Suits? that's worth a read.

This must be a sign I am getting old- I cannot stand anything that they showed there.

 

[Delita]

Here you go: http://www.hickeyfreeman.com/mens-suits/_/page/1/sortType/priceDesc/

 

[ichy]

indochino has a sale on this week. 30% off any order over $700. It's a lot, but you can get one of their premium suits and 2 shirts for that., and then they'll knock 30% off.

Or you can just get one of their standard quality suits for $400.

What's the quality of indochino's suits? I've heard that while they're a good price for tailored suits their quality is kind of "meh."

 

[yllus]

They are tailored so they are as slim as they need to be.

That's not really true - no honest tailor will undertake work to adjust the shoulders and upper chest of a suit as once it's made, it's pretty much set. They can however slim down your sleeves or around your midsection. Ultimately if you want a slim fitting suit, you need to start with slim fitting suit.

My suggestion: Cruise by the local outfitters, outplay them one against the other, and while wearing the suit and waving a bundle of cash haggle them down to the price you're willing to pay.

I would never buy such attire online, excepting maybe a shirt or tie/bow-tie.
Also, the shoes. With the right shoes, a plain suit will do.
Finally, the cut. Make sure you don't end up looking like you just got released from corporate HQ in your salesman's uniform.
That's also why you should try it on, to check how you look in it, to fetch a matching shirt and tie.

If you're going to spend big money, prepare to spend a lot of time doing it.

...or fly to Vietnam, and get a tailored silk suit for 20 dollars.

You do have the option have getting a "made to measure" suit done - that is, have someone take your measurements carefully locally and they send those off to Hong Kong, India or Vietnam to actually create the suit.

However, this is a really bad idea. The quality will be decent, but the fact of the matter is tailors overseas still make suits with an eye to what fashion was like five or ten years ago. You will not get a modern looking suit out of such an arrangement.

 

[KeithTalent]

I don't think people routinely give away nice suits, or at least suits that are worth keeping. Someone convince me otherwise.

I have. Gave two nice suits (a Boss and a CK) to my ex bro-in-law and would happily give them away to those who needed them if I no longer did. They take up a lot of room in the closet!

KT

 

[silverpig]

What's the quality of indochino's suits? I've heard that while they're a good price for tailored suits their quality is kind of "meh."

I bought one of the cheapest ones they had on their site back in June. 75% wool 25% linen, navy blue for summer. I've worn it quite a bit and it's still in good shape. It was $379.

I just bought one of their higher end "Vincero" suits made with Reda fabrics. People say they are better than the standard suits. The wool is super 130s, so it's pretty good stuff. I got a 3 piece for $699 minus a 30% coupon, so just under $500 for a made to measure super 130s suit.

I also got 4 shirts, so we'll see how those turn out.

The fit on my first suit was quite good. It's why I bought the cheap one first - tried it out with something inexpensive as a test.

 

[natto fire]

I don't think people routinely give away nice suits, or at least suits that are worth keeping. Someone convince me otherwise.

Hard to have a say in the matter when you are dead. I have definitely seen decent suits/clothing at thrift stores, particularly in Florida. My theory is that relatives don't want to deal with things like clothing when sorting through dead ones stuff.