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NFT: NFT: help with Affordable Suits

Festina Lente : 11/21/2022 12:52 pm
Black Friday is coming upon us and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on where one might procure a decent suit for under $250?

Looking for solid color black or blue 3-piece suit. I just need one atm because my old ones no longer fit me anymore. I can't really afford a custom suit and so I thought I would take suggestions. For reference, in the past,I have liked the fit of calvin Klein suits from Macy's but open to suggestions. Ideally i prefer non-shiny Material but I am guessing wool might be too expensive. Anyway, thanks in advance.
here are some spier and mcaky suits (in wool) on sale  
drake88 : 11/21/2022 1:01 pm : link
that fit your budget.

https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/medium-blue-texture-223-82006-2112-f1h1

https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/drago---gray-prince-of-wales-check---final-sale--63c-50502-2112-f1h1

https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/blue-stretch--10110-05612-2112-f1h1

https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/postal-blue--10005-001209-2112-f1h1
Check out Indochino  
Pork Chop : 11/21/2022 1:03 pm : link
I've never used them but I'm considering it. I've heard good things.
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Indochino  
jrdinsc : 11/21/2022 1:27 pm : link
I ordered a suit from Indochino for a wedding and it fit great right out of the box. No additional tailoring and the quality is nice. I was meticulous with taking measurements. I would absolutely order from them again if I need another suit.

This is coming from someone who wishes suits, sport coats, and ties would just die off. The world would be a better place.
Unless you are one of  
MattinKY : 11/21/2022 1:36 pm : link
the rare humans that fit things "off the rack", buy a suit some where that at least offers minimal tailoring.

Can you buy a shirt from a retailer that fits pretty well?

I do not fit off the rack, arms are long, neck is large, shoulders are wide, waist is narrow, legs are also long.

I have a suit that I was measured for by a tailor and fitted/adjusted on the spot when it was complete. All in all, it took a couple hours in the shop and weeks to be completed. I will not wear anything else now.

Depending on where you are in the US such places can be hard to find and really expensive.

Jos A Bank and Mens Warehouse may be your only "choices" to get semi tailored suits.

Indochino will only frustrate you no matter how good the measurements are, though I have heard some positives about their on location stores getting it right.

Check out this site for deals and more info than you might want.
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I did well at Macys  
Jim in Fairfax : 11/21/2022 2:35 pm : link
Navy Lauren suit.
Unless you're a limo driver or a mortician by trade,  
Gatorade Dunk : 11/21/2022 3:07 pm : link
I would skip the solid black suit. You're trading versatility for boredom.

If you're hellbent on something solid and relatively dark, navy or charcoal are your best bets.
Joseph Bank  
johnnyb : 11/21/2022 3:27 pm : link
has always offered a nice selection and I just received a Black Friday sale reminder.
Jos A Bank has some great sale deals,  
Section331 : 11/21/2022 3:29 pm : link
so I would take a look there. I’ve gotten some nice suits for well under $250, and 100% wool.
RE: Jos A Bank has some great sale deals,  
nochance : 11/21/2022 3:47 pm : link
In comment 15917095 Section331 said:
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so I would take a look there. I’ve gotten some nice suits for well under $250, and 100% wool.



Joseph A Bank is a good choice for an occasional suit. However
if you are going to take on a white collar job their durability would come into question
I think you can  
Semipro Lineman : 11/21/2022 4:36 pm : link
also look at K&G Stores for a good mens suit. The secret to getting a decent price on suits is signing up to Jos A Banks, Mens Wearhouse, Paul Frederick, and K&G email list and waiting for the specials. I positive that you can find something that fits your needs from a decent brand if you look around
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@drake  
Festina Lente : 11/21/2022 5:35 pm : link
That ccompany looks great and very good value but unfortunately they are all poor of stock lol
RE: Unless you are one of  
Festina Lente : 11/21/2022 5:38 pm : link
In comment 15916899 MattinKY said:
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the rare humans that fit things "off the rack", buy a suit some where that at least offers minimal tailoring.

Can you buy a shirt from a retailer that fits pretty well?

I do not fit off the rack, arms are long, neck is large, shoulders are wide, waist is narrow, legs are also long.

I have a suit that I was measured for by a tailor and fitted/adjusted on the spot when it was complete. All in all, it took a couple hours in the shop and weeks to be completed. I will not wear anything else now.

Depending on where you are in the US such places can be hard to find and really expensive.

Jos A Bank and Mens Warehouse may be your only "choices" to get semi tailored suits.

Indochino will only frustrate you no matter how good the measurements are, though I have heard some positives about their on location stores getting it right.

Check out this site for deals and more info than you might want. Dappered - ( New Window )


In Manhattan/jersey city area. Men's warehouse has not been good to me in the past. I think the off the rack suits fit me pretty decently so long as they Certain brands (e.g. Calvin Klein, RL to a lesser extent). I didn't really know about the custom websites mentioned here so i will look at them but they will definitely be an investment.
RE: Indochino  
Festina Lente : 11/21/2022 5:43 pm : link
In comment 15916884 jrdinsc said:
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I ordered a suit from Indochino for a wedding and it fit great right out of the box. No additional tailoring and the quality is nice. I was meticulous with taking measurements. I would absolutely order from them again if I need another suit.

This is coming from someone who wishes suits, sport coats, and ties would just die off. The world would be a better place.


Thanks to you and pork chop. From what I've heard i think it's safety to go in person. I may have to visit the one on soho but i think it's going to be a madhouse there this week.

They are above my price range but appear really good. I don't mind i just fluctuate in weight sometimes and don't want to paya lot for something that may not fit me in a year or two.
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