NFT: Best Men's Suit -- Jos A Banks or Men's Wearhouse or Other ?

it once at that price point Men's Wearhouse is fine.

I have found their suits do look good initially, but they just don't last long. Quality is no bueno.

Brooks Brothers is my go-to, but less and less do I ever have to wear a suit. Weddings and funerals is basically it at this point. Brooks Brothers would be much more expensive.

Why not just rent a suit? It’ll save you some cash and closet space

It will look good initially, it just won't last as long if you are wearing it weekly. However for a one-shot wedding, it will do the trick well.

Thanks guys. Yeah, Brooks Brothers would be overly expensive.

I looked into rentals and they are almost as much as MW, and Heaven help you if you bring it back with any kind of stains on it.

How 'bout Nordstroms and keep the tags on it ?? Ha-Ha !
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but most were bought before Men’s Wearhouse bought JAB.

In comment 16129140 BigBlueShock said:

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Why not just rent a suit? It’ll save you some cash and closet space

I looked into renting last year for my daughter’s wedding. I ended up buying for close to what it would have cost me to rent.

In comment 16129146 Named Later said:

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Thanks guys. Yeah, Brooks Brothers would be overly expensive. I looked into rentals and they are almost as much as MW, and Heaven help you if you bring it back with any kind of stains on it. How 'bout Nordstroms and keep the tags on it ?? Ha-Ha ! !

Actually, if you have a Nordstrom Rack near you they have very friendly prices on good quality suits. But it’s luck of the draw in whether they have your size in a style you like. No luck for me.

I ended up getting a Lauren suit at Macys for around $200 last year. As often as I’ll wear it, it’ll hold up well for many years.

I had some 20 year old suits from them that held up well, too. But the style back in the early 2000's was much more 'boxy' than today's suits, which are more fit to form. JAB has now incorporated the updated style into their cuts, and my new suits from them fit well, look great and have gotten me compliments. Just my .02.

Thanks Jim....I see we're thinking alike on the rental thing.

There is a Nordy's Rack, a Joe Banks, and a MW over in Mt Pleasant. We may take a ride over there and hit all three. My size is about a 44 Regular, but I need to try it on for sure.

Is a wool suit a definite no-no for these tropical climates ??

In comment 16129166 Named Later said:

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Thanks Jim....I see we're thinking alike on the rental thing. There is a Nordy's Rack, a Joe Banks, and a MW over in Mt Pleasant. We may take a ride over there and hit all three. My size is about a 44 Regular, but I need to try it on for sure. Is a wool suit a definite no-no for these tropical climates ??

I’m not an expert in these things, but wool is a natural fiber that breathes well and they make what’s referred to as tropical weight wool suits. I bought a wool suit for an outdoor June wedding in Virginia and was comfortable (though it wasn’t a steaning hot day). Look at what typical temps are in March where the wedding is,

I went to JC Penney. They had 3 tiers of suits that you try on and you pick the jacket and then the pants...that way theres no alterations needed. They had a ton of sizes and I needed a black suit for a funeral..costs about $200.

I dont plan on using it much, and i dindt want to spend $500.

JAB has gone down in quality in recent years. I'd recommend going to Men's Warehouse and getting a Joseph Abboud suit there. They're a little limited in selection, but Abboud suits are decent quality at a reasonable price.

i remember when i got out of law school my expectation was that id be wearing a suit everyday until i died, then theyd put me in another one.

after a few years of that nonsense, i got smart (or stupid, depending on the day), started working for myself... now, most days, like today, i wear gym shorts and a long sleeve giants t shit. and i make way more money. go figure.

wouldnt go back to that shit on the daily for any amount of money.

thats an extreme, but i do notice the profession has really relaxed in dress over the past 4-5 years. probably like most other things a function of covid when we realized (or gained a willingness to say out loud) that many things we do are stupid or pointless. so lets just fuckin stop.

good luck and congrats to you and your daughter.

are the same company, so either will work in your price point. I shop at both and not disappointed.

though you will be over $300. See link for some ideas
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should have something pretty nice at your pricepoint.

In comment 16129146 Named Later said:

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Thanks guys. Yeah, Brooks Brothers would be overly expensive. I looked into rentals and they are almost as much as MW, and Heaven help you if you bring it back with any kind of stains on it. How 'bout Nordstroms and keep the tags on it ?? Ha-Ha ! !

Brooks Bros are great suits for a white collar wardrobe because of their durability. For a 1 or 2 time go with Mens wearhouse or Jos A banks.

The Reserve custom fabrics are top shelf. I've bought 6 in the last year. Fabrics include Zegna, Marzotto and other top Italian producers. Workmanship is excellent, made here in Massachusetts. And fre alterations for life.

why not get a decent blazer with dress pants.

I usually go suit supply but it seems that me wearing a suit daily ended on 3/14/2020.

Why can't you just get an old suit tailored to look more modern? Assuming that it's possible, you might be better off in the long run since you don't wear suits often.

I mainly bought from Jos A Bank. They got the job done. About 5 years ago I was a groomsman for a wedding and had to get a suit from Suit Supply. While I was initially taken aback by the price it was well worth it and it is still my go to suit. If I bought another I’d spend the extra money at Suit Supply. You get what you pay for and it makes wearing a suit a lot more palletable.

Try Amityville Men's Shop.

Great Products and great service.

HTH


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few tailored suits from Men's warehouse over the years. A few years back, my last GF bought me a $90 Kenneth Cole 'Reaction' (probably their lowest line) from Amazon. It fit perfectly. Ever since, whenever I needed to wear a suit, I'd try on the 3 that I own. I keep going back to that stock Kenneth Cole.

So yeah, I say buy 3 or 4 stock suits from Amazon, pick the one that fits, return the rest, and maybe get it tailored one day.

In comment 16129139 pjcas18 said:

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it once at that price point Men's Wearhouse is fine. I have found their suits do look good initially, but they just don't last long. Quality is no bueno. Brooks Brothers is my go-to, but less and less do I ever have to wear a suit. Weddings and funerals is basically it at this point. Brooks Brothers would be much more expensive.

Second the Brooks Brothers, expensive but last a lifetime

Why be cheap?

Also JAB is poor quality, IMO. Glued seams, fake buttonholes on the cuffs, VERY thin wool fabric. They are OK if you need a cheap suit to wear to work a few times a year, not for a special event.

Is your daughter saying no to your suits because they're old, or that they don't fit the destination? Maybe she wants you to wear a Hawaiian shirt with a white jacket and pants with flip flops.

But if she wants you to wear a traditional suit, I agree with some of the others. Don't cheap out on it. Maybe even bring her along with you to try in suits and make a day of it.

You said it was a destination wedding in the tropics. You may not need a fully or traditional suit. A seersucker or linen jacket a consideration?

you want a seer sucker or line jacket and pants

This is who I've used: theblacktux.com

They even allow the rentals to be tailored.