Buying a suit: recommendations? - Page 2

ben625 · 02-12-2017, 11:10 AM

I've found a few $600-800 jackets at Goodwill, and they looked like they had never been worn.

sjorgen5 · 02-13-2017, 11:08 AM

If/when you're ready to buy a suit(s), make sure you know about what you're purchasing. Here's a simple intro on suit construction:

https://blacklapel.com/thecompass/an...-vs-canvassed/

Depending on your body size/type, there are plenty of options that will compliment your physique...try to avoid fused suits if possible, as these will never look as good on you vs. a more canvassed suit. A canvassed suit will also mold to your body over time, and if taken care of properly, will last a long time. You should also be able to find a local tailor for small adjustments at an affordable cost.

That being said, if you cannot find one you like, I'd say to find a nice, deep navy blazer with dress khakis (not pleated). It would be within your originally stated price range, and do a nice, white dress shirt with brown/tan dress shoes.

Cactuspies · 02-13-2017, 11:15 AM

had a horrible experience at jc penny and they don't do alterations. I did get the suit because they had a great deal and I needed at least one that fit OK.

MW is nice and has awesome deals, I got some shirts from there to replace some really old stuff, but they are a little pushy and like most places these days want everyone in slim fit shirts, pants and jackets.

Jos A Bank is owned by MW so take that for what it is

Plenty of places out there, you can always mix and match too. With solid colors people will never know.

rocketfan86 · 02-14-2017, 08:09 AM

Thank you for all the helpful suggestions.

Clarka3 · 02-14-2017, 03:28 PM

i got a suit from Jos A Bank, and then took it to a local tailor for the minor alterations i needed to make it really fit my body properly.

XARZY · 02-14-2017, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Archangel1775

Burlington Coat Factory was pretty decent. Coats for about $90, trousers and vests for about $40 a pop. Shoes for about $40. They even had a lady with a tape measure out there helping.

they also offer tailoring/fitting in some of their stores. I would recommend this.

I spent a couple thousand at Jos A Bank and although it looks good but for the price Burlington wouldve been better.

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Cactuspies Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: meepos Posts: 9,824 azcentral_sports	had a horrible experience at jc penny and they don't do alterations. I did get the suit because they had a great deal and I needed at least one that fit OK. MW is nice and has awesome deals, I got some shirts from there to replace some really old stuff, but they are a little pushy and like most places these days want everyone in slim fit shirts, pants and jackets. Jos A Bank is owned by MW so take that for what it is Plenty of places out there, you can always mix and match too. With solid colors people will never know. __________________ SUPPORT #BostonStrong The One Fund & Parkinson's Research http://sportlots.com/dealers/?dealer=AzPats10 RIP Mom-2009, Dad-2021, Grandma-2018, PAPAJIM 11/22/10 Patriots 6 time Champs catching up to johnmabry47: are you on my ignore list too? 76 and counting

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rocketfan86 Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 2,120 nsutrumpet08	Thank you for all the helpful suggestions. __________________ https://sportscardalbum.com/u/rocketfan86 Collecting all Houston Rockets players, current and former.

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Clarka3 Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 17,877 Clarka3 Clarka3	i got a suit from Jos A Bank, and then took it to a local tailor for the minor alterations i needed to make it really fit my body properly. __________________ Luke Kuechly Collector pending: w8lifter28 (custom), Don't ask me how much I want to offer. Come with a price in mind. If I don't want it or think it's worth that, I will let you know.

02-12-2017, 11:10 AM	#26
ben625 Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 44	I've found a few $600-800 jackets at Goodwill, and they looked like they had never been worn.

02-13-2017, 11:08 AM	#27
sjorgen5 Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,768 samj605	If/when you're ready to buy a suit(s), make sure you know about what you're purchasing. Here's a simple intro on suit construction: https://blacklapel.com/thecompass/an...-vs-canvassed/ Depending on your body size/type, there are plenty of options that will compliment your physique...try to avoid fused suits if possible, as these will never look as good on you vs. a more canvassed suit. A canvassed suit will also mold to your body over time, and if taken care of properly, will last a long time. You should also be able to find a local tailor for small adjustments at an affordable cost. That being said, if you cannot find one you like, I'd say to find a nice, deep navy blazer with dress khakis (not pleated). It would be within your originally stated price range, and do a nice, white dress shirt with brown/tan dress shoes.