Suits, suits, who's got the suits?

[Jschmuck2]

Time for a suit upgrade. My last one from Nordstroms is on it's last legs and I need a new one to perform in.

Mens Wearhouse is having a sale going on - are they any good? I've never been there before so I don't really know what to expect. Yelp reviews tell me they have a hard-selling, pushy sales staff.

 

[RKS]

Do you have a Macy's nearby? They have sales every other week and you can get decent starter suits. Amazon had some $99 dollar suits a few weeks ago that people said were ok, check the Hot Deals forum for the links.

 

[Jschmuck2]

Originally posted by: RKS
Do you have a Macy's nearby? They have sales every other week and you can get decent starter suits. Amazon had some $99 dollar suits a few weeks ago that people said were ok, check the Hot Deals forum for the links.

I don't need a starter suit, persay but a nice suit for around 5 or 600.

And I DO have a Macy's nearby.

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: Jschmuck2

Originally posted by: RKS
Do you have a Macy's nearby? They have sales every other week and you can get decent starter suits. Amazon had some $99 dollar suits a few weeks ago that people said were ok, check the Hot Deals forum for the links.

I don't need a starter suit, persay but a nice suit for around 5 or 600.

And I DO have a Macy's nearby.

If you want to spend that much I would probably stay away from MW. Even at a Macy's sale I don't think they have suits for that much. Maybe you should wait for a sale at Brooks Brothers.

 

[nageov3t]

they're kinda like the walmart of suits?

 

[dbk]

Thankfully, I don't have wear a suit for my job. I definitely want to pick one out though (grey) and maybe a couple of sports jackets for going out and such.

Honestly though, can people tell if you're wearing an expensive one or not unless it's horribly fitted?

 

[geno]

who's

 

[MoPHo]

Jos. A. Bank is where I get my suits from you can get a good suit for 5-600. Did pick up a 3 piece pin-stripe suit that was appraised for $800 from Salvation Army. Didn't even need any tailoring.

I found it really depends on your size though. I'm a 40L so a lot of places don't carry a wide variety in my size...

 

[imported_Lothar]

Just go to K&G and buy 2 suits for $200 (or 2 suits for $150).
No one will notice(or care) where your suit is from.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Nordstroms Rack if you have one. Pick up a $1200 suit for $600.

Crappy cheap suits look like cheap suits and do not hold up well to dry cleaning. Do not buy from macy's or mens Warehouse if you want a GOOD suit.

 

[Drakkon]

I went to men's wearhouse this weekend and picked up 2 suits....i know a lot of people dont like em but I got a calvin klein and a JNY for under a grand and they both seemed like really good suits. the saleguy was really friendly and not pushy at all seemed to me. maybe i just got lucky with the store.

 

[Riceninja]

are you fat?

is this going to be a work suit?

if the answer is "no" to both questions, go with a navy armani or brioni.

 

[lykaon78]

I wear suits everyday for work (sucks). Men's Warehouse has suits to fit any price range. Macy's is good option if you're looking for name brands.

IMHO 75% of how a suit looks is how well it fits. A good fit on a $200 suit will look better than a poor fit on a $600 suit.

If you're looking for a deal TJ Maxx often carries suits. I've seen Nautica and Ralph Lauren suits there for 300 bucks. It really is hit or miss on the sizes though.

 

[onlyCOpunk]

Just buy a cheap suit and go to a good tailor.

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
Nordstroms Rack if you have one. Pick up a $1200 suit for $600.

Crappy cheap suits look like cheap suits and do not hold up well to dry cleaning. Do not buy from macy's or mens Warehouse if you want a GOOD suit.

Yep. I highly recommend going to a tailor.

 

[Jschmuck2]

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
Nordstroms Rack if you have one. Pick up a $1200 suit for $600.

Crappy cheap suits look like cheap suits and do not hold up well to dry cleaning. Do not buy from macy's or mens Warehouse if you want a GOOD suit.

Yep. I highly recommend going to a tailor.

Planning on it. I have a good tailor - just need a nice suit

 

[herm0016]

Originally posted by: Drakkon
I went to men's wearhouse this weekend and picked up 2 suits....i know a lot of people dont like em but I got a calvin klein and a JNY for under a grand and they both seemed like really good suits. the saleguy was really friendly and not pushy at all seemed to me. maybe i just got lucky with the store.

i also went to MW and got 2 jny suits, taylored, some shirts, and a few ties to go with them for under 700. they fit great and look great too. the service i had was great also, not pushy, but the guy knew what size i was when i walked in the door. service was top notch, plus, if you travel you will have free alterations for life, and there will be a MW nearby most likely if you need anything done to it.

 

[Orsorum]

Originally posted by: Jschmuck2

Originally posted by: Orsorum

Originally posted by: Fmr12B
Nordstroms Rack if you have one. Pick up a $1200 suit for $600.

Crappy cheap suits look like cheap suits and do not hold up well to dry cleaning. Do not buy from macy's or mens Warehouse if you want a GOOD suit.

Yep. I highly recommend going to a tailor.

Planning on it. I have a good tailor - just need a nice suit

If you were near Seattle I'd recommend you to a tailor I've used.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

Since you are in California - I will recommend a mens boutique store called Patrick James - in most large NorCal towns.

If you buy a house brand suit from them it will cost you about $800, their tailors are masters, and it will be as nice as the $2,000 Zegna suit that is on the rack right next to it.

 

[freegeeks]

I like my Hugo Boss suit

 

[Fritzo]

I love Men's Warehouse. Good stuff, they taylor, and good prices, plus they treat you nice

 

[sjwaste]

Originally posted by: RKS

Originally posted by: Jschmuck2

Originally posted by: RKS
Do you have a Macy's nearby? They have sales every other week and you can get decent starter suits. Amazon had some $99 dollar suits a few weeks ago that people said were ok, check the Hot Deals forum for the links.

I don't need a starter suit, persay but a nice suit for around 5 or 600.

And I DO have a Macy's nearby.

If you want to spend that much I would probably stay away from MW. Even at a Macy's sale I don't think they have suits for that much. Maybe you should wait for a sale at Brooks Brothers.

Brooks Brothers is having a sale this weekend if you have their corporate membership through your employer.

25% off everything (normal is 15% with the corp discount), just have to bring your card and the email.

 

[LegendKiller]

Originally posted by: sjwaste

Originally posted by: RKS

Originally posted by: Jschmuck2

Originally posted by: RKS
Do you have a Macy's nearby? They have sales every other week and you can get decent starter suits. Amazon had some $99 dollar suits a few weeks ago that people said were ok, check the Hot Deals forum for the links.

I don't need a starter suit, persay but a nice suit for around 5 or 600.

And I DO have a Macy's nearby.

If you want to spend that much I would probably stay away from MW. Even at a Macy's sale I don't think they have suits for that much. Maybe you should wait for a sale at Brooks Brothers.

Brooks Brothers is having a sale this weekend if you have their corporate membership through your employer.

25% off everything (normal is 15% with the corp discount), just have to bring your card and the email.

I am with this. People who say to buy a "cheap" suit and have it tailored are just blowing smoke. I can tell a good fabric from a not-so-good fabric and it is pretty evident to people who wear suits a lot.

Brooks Brothers has a semi-annual sale in the June-ish timeframe (around fathers day). A Madison 1818 can be had for about 520 each during that sale.

They had a nice factory sale in NYC last month. I picked up two Golden Fleece suits for $800. Had them tailored do me for another 300. For 1100 I picked up 3.5k worth of suits and they look damn nice.

JAB = suck.

 

[AznSensation]

cheap suits! cheap suits!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU6E5xj6QhI

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: Jschmuck2
Time for a suit upgrade. My last one from Nordstroms is on it's last legs and I need a new one to perform in.

Mens Wearhouse is having a sale going on - are they any good? I've never been there before so I don't really know what to expect. Yelp reviews tell me they have a hard-selling, pushy sales staff.

YOU'LL LIKE HOW YOU LOOK, I GUARANTEE IT