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NFT: Men's wearhouse or Joseph A Bank

mitch300 : 10/27/2014 3:27 pm

Looking to buy a suit for my niece's wedding. I only wear suits for weddings and barmitvah's. My last suit was 7 y/o. Doesn't fit anymore. So I'm looking to not pay alot for a suit. Which place do you guys suggest. Both are within a hlf mile of each other. In the past I have always went to Men's. Seeing alot of commercials of JOS A Bank.

I have had nothing but terrible experiences

Matt M. : 10/27/2014 3:29 pm : link

at Men's Warehouse, across 3 or 4 different locations. I personally have not shopped at Joseph A. Bank, though.

men's wh bought

connery928 : 10/27/2014 3:29 pm : link

jose bank - so its probably similar

Jos A Bank seems to have ridiculously inflated prices

Marianne at PSU : 10/27/2014 3:30 pm : link

and then give you huge discounts. The suits do not seem to be very good in quality, but if this is a wear it once and throw it in the closet, then that's not much of a worry.

I might try a place like Marshall's, etc. The selection they have varies widely, but you can find good deals there.

Won't get a nice suit at either one

bjwilleatyou : 10/27/2014 3:34 pm : link

but I would have to guess that MW is a tiny bit better

If you have a car

Deej : 10/27/2014 3:35 pm : link

I'd drive up to Woodbury. Ralph Lauren and Brooks Brothers can probably get you into a much nicer suit at a similar or slightly higher price point -- maybe $300. Yes, the stuff there is made for outlets, but I've looked at MW and JAB, and the Woodbury offerings are far superior.

RE: I have had nothing but terrible experiences

MetsAreBack : 10/27/2014 3:36 pm : link

In comment 11942671 Matt M. said:

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at Men's Warehouse, across 3 or 4 different locations.

So you didnt like the way you looked? But their former CEO used to guarantee it. Did you ever take him up on that guarantee? What'd he do for you?

Thanks

mitch300 : 10/27/2014 3:36 pm : link

to all. Yeah I will not wear the suit again for probably another 5 years. thanks.

they are two sides of the same coin

WeatherMan : 10/27/2014 3:36 pm : link

if it's for something of rare use go to whichever has the better sale that day and spend the savings to make sure it fits you properly.

Problem with Bank

Jim in Fairfax : 10/27/2014 3:37 pm : link

Is the suits are way overpriced. Then they have good sales, but they're of the Buy 1 get 3 free variety. Unless you need a bunch of suits, it's not much use.

Always had a terrible experience at Mens Warehouse

Chef : 10/27/2014 3:42 pm : link

the sales people, are exactly that.. Sales people and work on commission.. just as bad as walking into a car dealership.

Rent a simple tuxedo

Taggart : 10/27/2014 3:49 pm : link

Seriously

There used to be a Sym's

Pork and Beans : 10/27/2014 3:50 pm : link

by me, was perfect for your situation. Get a suit off the rack and take it to a good tailor, looked great.

This one closed though dont know if the whole chain went out of business.

If you are a 42 regular

NNJ Tom : 10/27/2014 3:51 pm : link

then go to Banks. If you are a bigger guy, Mens warehouse sells larger sizes. Suits are similar.

Unless you need 3-4 suits, warehouse will be cheaper.

RE: RE: I have had nothing but terrible experiences

BrettNYG10 : 10/27/2014 3:53 pm : link

In comment 11942692 MetsAreBack said:

Quote:

In comment 11942671 Matt M. said:

Quote:

at Men's Warehouse, across 3 or 4 different locations.

So you didnt like the way you looked? But their former CEO used to guarantee it. Did you ever take him up on that guarantee? What'd he do for you?

Where do you buy your suits from, 1%er?

Mens Warehouse

Fish : 10/27/2014 3:54 pm : link

and his personal guarantee can kiss my ass.

Mens Wearhouse

bc4life : 10/27/2014 3:57 pm : link

They were snobby for no reason, sold me a suit on sale then charged me $70 for alterations. Typical chain - you're better off going to JC Penney's or even Macy's.