Let's talk suits...

Richdog · 26 Aug 2011 at 08:49

Energizer Bunny said:
I work very close to savile row and can confirm this is utter nonsense. I can get you a very nice tie from savile row for £200 or a half decent shirt.

He's probably talking about this site http://www.savilerowco.com/?gclid=CMC68b-87KoCFUch3wodmytVQA

Sukh · 26 Aug 2011 at 18:30

Skidder said:
king and allen that I linked to are bespoke with baste fitting etc. (unless you choose their bargain basement offer where the suit is still cut for you but you do not get a baste fitting and you have a choice of not terribly nice fabrics at that price point)

Good to know, do you have any experience with them?

Vanquish-Storm · 2 Sep 2011 at 16:06

Im looking to buy my first proper suit for an up coming wedding and for future interviews.

Dont want to spend a ton so do you guys think this is suitable?

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Mach...031&pf_rd_p=215570647&pf_rd_s=related-items-3

Are there any no no's to grey suits at weddings or interviews?

Vonhelmet · 2 Sep 2011 at 16:15

The new cheap M&S washable ones from China are not nearly as good as the previous cheap M&S washable ones from Egypt. My latest has shrunk. I are not impress.

Vanquish-Storm · 2 Sep 2011 at 16:38

Vonhelmet said:
The new cheap M&S washable ones from China are not nearly as good as the previous cheap M&S washable ones from Egypt. My latest has shrunk. I are not impress.

Are they all now from China?

Vonhelmet · 2 Sep 2011 at 16:40

Vanquish-Storm said:
Are they all now from China?

The washable ones are, yes.

Vanquish-Storm · 2 Sep 2011 at 16:51

Vonhelmet said:
The washable ones are, yes.

Hmmmmmmm, apart from the fact it shrinks is it a good suit

FutileBreadMachine · 2 Sep 2011 at 16:52

Vonhelmet said:
The new cheap M&S washable ones from China are not nearly as good as the previous cheap M&S washable ones from Egypt. My latest has shrunk. I are not impress.

Was looking at these the other day. Utterly nasty things.

Vanquish-Storm · 2 Sep 2011 at 17:00

RationalGaze said:
Was looking at these the other day. Utterly nasty things.

Which suit did you get?

They seem fine to me for £60

(apart from they shrink in the wash!)

Lopéz · 2 Sep 2011 at 17:14

Vanquish-Storm said:
Im looking to buy my first proper suit for an up coming wedding and for future interviews.

Dont want to spend a ton so do you guys think this is suitable?

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Mach...031&pf_rd_p=215570647&pf_rd_s=related-items-3

Are there any no no's to grey suits at weddings or interviews?

Grey is fine for almost all situations.

I know you don't want to, but seriously consider spending more. The most recent suit I got from M&S was this one (I'm wearing it as we speak)

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Perf...031&pf_rd_p=215570647&pf_rd_s=related-items-3

Take a woman with you (not your mum) Pick the right woman. Mid 20's to mid 30's, attractive, works in the business environment would be a good start.
Wear a shirt and tie
Go and try a few suits on
Buy the one that the woman says looks best as long as it feels good to you too.

I nearly went for a cheaper one that I thought actually looked miles better on the rack, but when I tried it on in front of the Mrs and looked in the full length mirrors, it made me look like a twonk. So I upped my budget and got the one linked above. I've never tried on a suit under £100 that was worth bothering with (other than a dinner suit, but that's an entirely different ball game)

FutileBreadMachine · 2 Sep 2011 at 17:24

Vanquish-Storm said:
Which suit did you get?

They seem fine to me for £60

(apart from they shrink in the wash!)

Didn't go for them, they looked too cheap and nasty IMO. Of course it all depends on how much you want to spend. I think I will go for one of those tailored suits you get measured for which are made in India.

Skidder · 2 Sep 2011 at 17:52

Sukh said:
Good to know, do you have any experience with them?

Yep I have two suits from them and two overcoats too.

They are very good. Their cheapest materials are not very interesting and do not come with a baste fitting so wouldn't recommend going bargain basement but once you spend a bit more they offer some very nice materials significantly below normal bespoke prices

http://www.kingandallen.co.uk/savile-row-comparison/

Nice people too

Mine have been £400 odd and £600ish (but very, very nice material for that one)

EliJustin · 2 May 2013 at 11:42

I love wearing suits in office, in parties, or in weddings too. But i always wear custom suits, that are only according to my fit.