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08/05/2007 10:55:59 PM · #1 |
| Where would you guys go to get men's premium formalwear? I have a few weddings and interviews later this year so it's time to invest. Price range= up to $1000 for jacket & pants. I live in NYC. :D |
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08/05/2007 10:57:40 PM · #2 |
Armani?
Or Bermini?
Or maybe not....
Message edited by author 2007-08-05 23:04:51. |
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08/06/2007 12:04:07 AM · #3 |
| Have you tried Mens Warehouse? I did a store locator search for New York City, not sure if this is close to you. They seem to have nice looking stuff. Too bad you're not over here in Oki, you can get custom made, brought to your door tailored suits for like $200. A friend got a white with black pin stripes pants, jacket and shirt. They look damn nice too. |
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08/06/2007 09:39:40 AM · #4 |
| Your in NYC...just go to nordstroms or anything on 5th Ave, especially if you have a grand to spend. I got a really nice Pin Stripe suit from Jos. A. Banks for $500, you can get something insane for a grand. |
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08/06/2007 09:48:42 AM · #5 |
You realize you're just paying for the name don't you?
Of course, don't buy a cheap suit but something that costs around $200 - $300 is every bit as well made as something that costs a grand.
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08/06/2007 10:03:24 AM · #6 |
| From what I hear - in NYC the name is all that matters haha. |
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08/06/2007 10:22:01 AM · #7 |
The price of vanity (and bragging rights). ;oP
Save your cash for the important stuff, .... like ... let me see .... I don't know .... maybe a new lens.
Message edited by author 2007-08-06 10:22:44. |
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08/06/2007 10:26:05 AM · #8 |
| If you want a really nice suit, go visit a tailor who will make one specifically for you. |
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08/06/2007 10:46:36 AM · #9 |
| In my opinion, nothing beats a custom tailored suit, all-around not just sleeve length. Depending on the person wearing it, a cheaper suit that is custom tailored to a persons exact measurements will almost always look sharper than a similar but more expensive 'bigger name' that is straight off the rack. |
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08/06/2007 11:48:35 AM · #10 |
As a general guide, tailoring and off the peg options come in many shapes and forms. You are buying a couple of things: the wool and the craftsmanship of the tailor.
Wool comes in a variety of shapes, sizes and qualities. One way in which wool quality is measured is through threadcount: super 100, 120, 130, 150 etc. This is the tightness of the threads of wool in the material. Lower numbers mean more wool more densely woven but thinner - lighter, less prone to creasing and generally better at temperature control (cool in heat, warm in the cold) - and more expensive. I usually go for super 120 material as comfortable, light, smart.
The very finest tailors will cut a combination of dozens of materials to make the innards of the jacket and make it sit just right. In the UK, a suit of this style in super 100 or 120 will cost well over USD 2,000 (probably nearer USD 4,000+).
Unless you can find a really good tailor undercharging himself by my standards (which may well exist locally to you), that puts you into the bracket of cheaper tailors or "off the peg".
Cheaper tailors will make economies (or, if you excuse the pun, cut corners). They may use fewer fabrics, less care in the construction of the suit's insides, and/or pre-cut parts which are then assembled.
"Off the peg" suits can be great if you find a name/brand that fits you perfectly. The better brands take some of the care of the fine tailoring but in standardised shapes.
An ill fitting suit always looks cheap. So:
1. If your body shape fits a top quality "off the peg" suit, then that may be your best option.
2. If not, then a well cut but slightly more economically tailored suit may be better.
Features that indicate greater expense/quality and you may wish to watch out for include:
o hand stitching (generally slightly less "perfect" than machine stitching) - the imperfections are a sign of quality.
o number of inside pockets (eg keys, phone, wallet pockets - always leave the outside pockets sewn up) - more inside pockets = usually better.
o whether the inside pockets (made of suit lining material) intersect the line between the wool and suit lining - intersections are hard to do, usually hand stitched, and a sign of quality.
o buttons on the cuffs that undo - there is a difference of opinion here. Usually a sign of quality, as they take time to do. But if you are having a suit tailored, your tailor may be unwilling to do this early on as it prevents any alteration to arm length and is of no practical use.
o sewn-in buttons for braces - handy if you buy a pair of braces.
o button or zip fly - nowadays usually down to personal preference and not a great indicator, though button fly is rarely found on cheaper suits.
Sorry not to be more help with brands/shops, but I don't know how well the brands I know would translate to the US market.
Message edited by author 2007-08-06 11:51:25.
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08/06/2007 11:55:24 AM · #11 |
PS - don't forget shirts - I have really fallen for tailored shirts to get all the bits I want.
PPS - there are lots of features of suits that will suit your bidy shape one way or the other. See what's fashionable, but try on a variety before buying (eg single/double breasted, one or two vented, two or three buttons, high medium or low collar) - all these things suit different body shapes.
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08/06/2007 12:09:15 PM · #12 |
The last suit I bought which was about a year ago straight off the rack cost 350 dollars (2pc) Then 65 dollars to have a lady that works with my wife make some adjustments. 415 dollars later I had a custom tailored suit and it still fits perfect and looks good. It is one of the few suits I have that I actually enjoy wearing.
I usually get pretty lucky with shirts off the rack. Almost always find one that fits well and comfy, Now and then though I will have problems with a collar being too tight then I usually just leave that button open and hide it with my tie.
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08/06/2007 12:20:19 PM · #13 |
There's only one place to buy a suit.
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08/06/2007 12:26:36 PM · #14 |
| I barely wear suits, but when I do, it's Men's Wearhouse. I also buy all my casual slacks there too. |
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