Can someone tell me wtf the difference between a $300 suit and a $3000 suit is? I mean really, wtf?

[Phokus]

My friend who's in law school was talking about rich lawyers who wear $3000 suits. The most expensive suit i own is like $200. WTF is the difference. Are $3000 suits made of gold thread or something? Can someone actually tell the difference? Is it better tayloring? Just buying a name brand? WTF!?!?!

 

[mwmorph]

brand name, custom fit.

 

Originally posted by: Phokus
My friend who's in law school was talking about rich lawyers who wear $3000 suits. The most expensive suit i own is like $200. WTF is the difference. Are $3000 suits made of gold thread or something? Can someone actually tell the difference? Is it better tayloring? Just buying a name brand? WTF!?!?!

Paying $3000 for a suit is stupid. I could see buying a $1000 suit, however, if I had the money to do so. At the higher price ranges, fit is outstanding.

 

[artikk]

The difference is the name brand plain and simple. Same with t-shirts and other name brand items. Paying $3000 for a suit is definately too much.

 

[Plasdom]

what's the difference between a 20K car and a 200K car?

 

[jagec]

About $2,700.

But seriously...besides subtle style differences, the main thing with the really expensive suits is that they aren't nearly as uncomfortable...better cloth, and better fitting. And, yes, the name brand thing.

 

[Toastedlightly]

Originally posted by: jagec
About $2,700.

But seriously...besides subtle style differences, the main thing with the really expensive suits is that they aren't nearly as uncomfortable...better cloth, and better fitting. And, yes, the name brand thing.

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But I think it is in the quality. Better, more durable stitching. Better fit. More pestigue involved? Who knows.

 

[MisterCornell]

When you buy an Armani suit, it's ready made off the rack is it not (with an in store tailor just doing small alterations)? Or do they take your measurements and have a tailor custom make you one?

 

[Kaido]

Brand name suits look a little nicer, if that's what you're after. If you hang out with a crowd who cares about that, they'll notice (rich lawyers etc.). You can get the "custom fit" at JC Pennies. I don't think any of my suits have been over $300 and they look fine. Unless you have some kind of awesome physique and have a need to show it off and get serious custom work done (ie you're Pierce Bronsan starring in a James Bond flick and you need a perfect fit), I'd say don't worry about it.

Plus it's like having an expensive car. Yeah, I could drive around a Beemer or something, but I won't cry as much when someone bangs their door into my Saturn, you know?

 

[BullyCanadian]

You guys wont find out till you get one, I had a PAID FOR Armani suit in grade 11 its great

 

[Kaido]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
You guys wont find out till you get one, I had a PAID FOR Armani suit in grade 11 its great

so tell us...what's the big deal? I've never owned anything other than JC Pennies suits...

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
You guys wont find out till you get one, I had a PAID FOR Armani suit in grade 11 its great

You'll never truly fit in at the country club if you continue to be such an attention whore:roll:

 

[intogamer]

buy one and see for yourself

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: Plasdom
what's the difference between a 20K car and a 200K car?

That's certainly a valid comparison...

 

[crab]

My gf bought me a Banana Republic suit for Christmas. I haven't worn it yet.

 

[brigden]

There is a threshold at which off-the-rack designer suits are no longer worth the price tag; about $1,500. Trust me people, there is a huge difference between a $200 suit and a $1000 suit. The difference is in the things you can't see, and take for granted. We're talking about workmanship, fabrics, lining, threading, buttons, fit, etc. Bottom-line: You get what you pay for up to a point.

Now, don't even think about moaning about bespoke suiting.

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: Kaido

Originally posted by: BullyCanadian
You guys wont find out till you get one, I had a PAID FOR Armani suit in grade 11 its great

so tell us...what's the big deal? I've never owned anything other than JC Pennies suits...

Well, the fit is very nice, top notch compared to my other suits, it feels better sitting on you. The cloth, the stitching is made to last. Albeit that I dont wear it as often as i should (afraid of getting it "ruined")

 

[JoeKing]

Another example of the law of diminishing returns. I personally don't pay more than $500 on a suit. $200 mens warehouse suits just don't last that long imo and they get uncomfortable quickly. They just don't drop down the leg as well.

But if I had the money I would go for a few of those sweet Giorgio Armani cashmere suits I see.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

They do make a difference, many people feel they don't till they have the privelege of buying them themselves!

 

[Zugzwang152]

Originally posted by: brigden
There is a threshold at which off-the-rack designer suits are no longer worth the price tag; about $1,500. Trust me people, there is a huge difference between a $200 suit and a $1000 suit. The difference is in the things you can't see, and take for granted. We're talking about workmanship, fabrics, lining, threading, buttons, fit, etc. Bottom-line: You get what you pay for up to a point.

Now, don't even think about moaning about bespoke suiting.

bridgen has spoken. :thumbsup:

 

[brigden]

Only idiots spend a fortune on off-the-rack suiting. A good friend of mine flew to Singapore over three days and visited a bespoke tailor he was recommended. He spent the first visit choosing fabrics and getting measured, the second night the suits were fitted, and on the third day, before leaving, he picked up the four suits (which were beautifully made and easily rival Italian name brands.)

The entire deal cost him about the same as two high-end off-the-rack suits.

I may have photos with him in which he's wearing one of the suits - let me check...

 

[BullyCanadian]

Originally posted by: brigden
Only idiots spend a fortune on off-the-rack suiting. A good friend of mine flew to Singapore over three days and visited a bespoke tailor he was recommended. He spent the first visit choosing fabrics and getting measured, the second night the suits were fitted, and on the third day, before leaving, he picked up the four suits (which were beautifully made and easily rival Italian name brands.)

The entire deal cost him about the same as two high-end off-the-rack suits.

I may have photos with him in which he's wearing one of the suits - let me check...

Ya its best to get a suit made in another country, my relatives always get a custom fitted suit or two when in India, they say its the best quality compared to anything else

 

[ElFenix]

at that price its cheaper to buy a ticket to singapore, hong kong, or kuala lumpur, and get something custom tailored.

a tailored suit will look and fit better than an off the rack suit that has been altered. people do notice.

 

[Yossarian]

wtf is a bespoke tailor

 

[EvilYoda]

brigden's post talks about something that's becoming much more well known, having been featured in GQ, the Travel Channel, et al. But getting down to the details about one suit compared to another...an analog that would be familiar to this board would be computer chairs. Your $99 Office Depot chair will perform the same function as a Herman Miller, but the design and fabrics used will affect the comfort and ergonomics greatly.

Someone had mentioned diminishing returns...this is certainly true. Jumping up to a $800-1000 suit will "suit" most people for the rest of their lives. Of course, most would never consider buying one in the first place and be content with a $250 suit from a department store.