September 24, 20196 yr I need a new suit and just looking for suggestions on brands and where to buy it. My last suit was a Hickey Freeman that I got from Neiman Marcus Last Call for around $400, then paid to have it tailored. This was about 5 years ago because I don't wear suits too often, just occasional business dinners, weddings, etc. I have a pretty standard build and off the rack stuff (sports jackets, etc) usually fit me well without much in the way of alterations, although I would expect to get tailoring with any suit purchase. I'm in Fort Worth fwiw. We have Dillard's and Nordstrom nearby, but I can go pretty much anywhere in DFW. Thanks.
September 24, 20196 yr Brooks Brothers has discontinued their Fitzgerald cut and marked the remaining inventory down to $499 until sold out. All very conservative colors and patterns, but they are great staple suits that used to run $1,000. https://www.brooksbrothers.com/Fitzgerald-Fit-Two-Button-1818-Suit/212K,default,pd.html?dwvar_212K_Color=BLCK&contentpos=1&cgid=Mens_sale_category
September 24, 20196 yr Figure about what looks best on you!! Basically how is the back cut, Vented? Unvented? Traditional 2 button or 3 button? Just basic suit shit. For me unvented two button usually looks better for example. Go to someplace where the folks actually know what they are doing and let them fit you. Look at differenct cuts. Now I should say that without good looking shit, tie, shoes and belt a suit will never look as good as it could.
September 24, 20196 yr My contribution: You better stay away from him, he'll rip your lungs out Jim... Hehhhh..... I'd like to meet his tailor...... Aaaaaah oooooh werewolves of London....... Edited September 25, 20196 yr by Onboard 2.0
September 24, 20196 yr You're gonna get a lot of suggestions on what to look for in a properly constructed suit in terms of canvassing and wool type, etc. Then you're gonna need to remember you'll be wearing the suit here in Texas, which is just a few blocks from the sun. so it's okay to go half-canvas, with a better travel ready wool, with a hand-cut shoulder, and for pants, yeah---lining to the knees but even then keep it cool and ball-friendly. There are better "cuts" to pimp around to the meeting or event, but you'll feel better rolling around a little cooler---temp. wise.
September 25, 20196 yr 15 hours ago, horn4life said: Figure about what looks best on you!! Basically how is the back cut, Vented? Unvented? Traditional 2 button or 3 button? Just basic suit shit. For me unvented two button usually looks better for example. Go to someplace where the folks actually know what they are doing and let them fit you. Look at differenct cuts. Now I should say that without good looking shit, tie, shoes and belt a suit will never look as good as it could. Don't forget the shirt. No additional article of clothing makes a suit look like crap more than a shiny shirt.
September 25, 20196 yr I have the same question, except with a short/stocky build, off the rack stuff usually doesn't fit me well. I need something more custom. Any specific places for me to go in Frisco/Plano area that can tailor a decent suit without breaking the bank?
September 25, 20196 yr 15 minutes ago, Gator Dave said: I have the same question, except with a short/stocky build, off the rack stuff usually doesn't fit me well. I need something more custom. Any specific places for me to go in Frisco/Plano area that can tailor a decent suit without breaking the bank? Mellons Short and Fat ?? Right next to Mellons Tall and Fat. Edited September 25, 20196 yr by Onboard 2.0
September 25, 20196 yr Author On 9/24/2019 at 5:05 PM, crash_davis said: are you able to wear a slimmer cut suit? Yeah, I'm somewhat tall and in shape.
September 25, 20196 yr When you go shopping, take along your haughtiest gay friend, as well as a belligerent Sicilian chick. Let them tag-team the clerks until they give you free stuff.
September 26, 20196 yr If your weight fluctuates a bit, I recommend buying a suit when you're on the heavier side. Nothing worse than buying a new suit and then putting on 15 lbs and being unable to wear it without alterations. Or buy 2 pants with it, with different waist sizes. And by fluctuate, I don't mean 75 lbs.
September 27, 20196 yr I have some blazers/sport coats but am underprovisioned on suits. Wife wanted to go to the outlets this afternoon because we have a wedding coming up, Brooks Brothers had a 2 for $600 thing so I got a charcoal and a navy suit. Not their top end or anything (explorer, I think mostly sold at their factory stores) but that should do me for a bit on "I need a standard suit" situations.
September 27, 20196 yr On 9/25/2019 at 8:19 PM, NeverMarryAStripper said: Not me. I’m kind of short and not in shape. Yeah, but you married at least one stripper so you’ve got that going for you. As to the OP; i once had a buddy went to Vietnam with an empty suitcase and came back with a bunch of suits. Sounded like a good deal if you are in the market for 4-5+.
October 2, 20196 yr I referred @mycox to J Hilburn. I like their stuff. PM me if you are interested. Edited October 2, 20196 yr by huge
October 3, 20196 yr 8 hours ago, huge said: I referred @mycox to J Hilburn. I like their stuff. PM me if you are interested. for those prices you could fly to bangkok, buy 3 suits, have a week long cobra whiskey fueled ladyboy bender, and still come out ahead after a full course of PrEP
October 3, 20196 yr 13 hours ago, elfenix said: for those prices you could fly to bangkok, buy 3 suits, have a week long cobra whiskey fueled ladyboy bender, and still come out ahead after a full course of PrEP Last one I bought was $500 (on sale) What am I missing?
October 3, 20196 yr 1 hour ago, huge said: Last one I bought was $500 (on sale) What am I missing? guess i scrolled too far down and was in the midst of the $2000 suit range
October 3, 20196 yr 6 minutes ago, elfenix said: guess i scrolled too far down and was in the midst of the $2000 suit range heavens no
October 3, 20196 yr Go to kohls. If you don't have an account, usually you get a discount for first timers.
October 3, 20196 yr Joseph AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA Bank! Buy 1 and get 14 free suits for the first time ever!
October 5, 20196 yr On 9/27/2019 at 7:01 PM, 52-80 said: Was there some rule against hemming their pants?
October 5, 20196 yr 4 hours ago, Rudiger said: Was there some rule against hemming their pants? its extra length for them to grow into. dont wanna buy new pants every year, nawmean?
October 6, 20196 yr 8 hours ago, tx ind said: Suit Supply I got a decent blazer from suit supply and I thought about getting a suit. Then I started getting their emails and I realized that they were not the place for me when they were advertising suits but with shorts instead of pants.
October 6, 20196 yr 2 hours ago, 52-80 said: its extra length for them to grow into. dont wanna buy new pants every year, nawmean? This guy’s playing 3D chess.
October 8, 20196 yr On 10/5/2019 at 7:02 PM, Nice Guy Eddie said: I got a decent blazer from suit supply and I thought about getting a suit. Then I started getting their emails and I realized that they were not the place for me when they were advertising suits but with shorts instead of pants. Got a suit from SuitSupply yesterday. Yes they lean to the more modern side, but not in a hipster-douche sort of way (although they can certainly accommodate that look). They have plenty of classically styled suits with modern fits. As a short guy who struggles with off the rack stuff, I was happy with the way theirs fit me.
December 16, 20196 yr I did suit supply for an interview. I got the job and probably should get a few more. Might go by Nordstrom Rack first and get something tailored. I like the suit supply suit but I’m not sold they are exactly what I want for every suit.
December 16, 20196 yr On 9/24/2019 at 5:46 PM, Lobo said: You're gonna get a lot of suggestions on what to look for in a properly constructed suit in terms of canvassing and wool type, etc. Yeah, I'm gonna go out on a limb and say he won't.
December 16, 20196 yr To be fair, the thread was headed towards concrete advice on proper suit construction and wool varietals, but we took a hard left at the NBA Draft and never looked back.
December 16, 20196 yr I recall from the watch fanatic thread that @G650 was supposed to start a thread and teach us to dress properly...
December 16, 20196 yr 9 minutes ago, fattyflattie said: I recall from the watch fanatic thread that @G650 was supposed to start a thread and teach us to dress properly... Yeah, been flailing a bit on that. It's on my to do list.
December 16, 20196 yr 45 minutes ago, fattyflattie said: I recall from the watch fanatic thread that @G650 was supposed to start a thread and teach us to dress properly... Good luck with that! Savile Row for suits and Vacheron Constantin for your timepiece and I would assume that he gets his shoes made at John Lobb.
December 16, 20196 yr 36 minutes ago, 66BUFF said: Good luck with that! Savile Row for suits and Vacheron Constantin for your timepiece and I would assume that he gets his shoes made at John Lobb. John Lobb Paris, of course. I actually buy mostly Crockett & Jones, but I do have a couple pairs of JLP. My top reccy is Foster & Sons bespoke.
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