Linen suits

joelk2 · 1 Jun 2019 at 10:17

So... I'm not one for suits. (last one I bought was in 2010 for my wedding which I've maybe worn once since)

I've got 2 weddings to attend this year, one in July and one in India in October so think it's time for a new suit of the linen variety as I believe they are cooler.

Anyone got any recommendations of where to buy? Ideally not massively expensive as I'll probably not wear it again for years.

Ahleckz · 1 Jun 2019 at 10:30

Don’t get linen, it’ll crease immediately and look pretty casual rather than smart you’re hoping for.
Get a cotton blend, just go to M&S and see what they have.

Django x2 · 1 Jun 2019 at 10:48

Linen equals late 90s and therefore homoerotic

Irish_Tom · 1 Jun 2019 at 11:00

Ahleckz said:
Don’t get linen, it’ll crease immediately and look pretty casual rather than smart you’re hoping for.
Get a cotton blend, just go to M&S and see what they have.

Depends on the wedding.

I had linen suits for me and my groomsmen but then it was a laid-back Cornish beach wedding. We still looked smart.

Mine came from M&S - plenty of options, good range of sizes and not too expensive.

joelk2 · 1 Jun 2019 at 11:02

AHH linen not going down so well on here. Will have to go and have a look at some. I hate shopping for clothes.

Diddums · 1 Jun 2019 at 11:10

Whatever you do, avoid TM Lewin like the plague.

M&S are great.

Instead of seeing the purchase as a must-do chore, embrace it. Groom yourself, get a haircut, make sure you've got awesome shoes (polish them if need be) and then go buy a suit. Trust me, there are few feelings in the world as good as looking back at yourself in the mirror when you're worth a million bucks from top to toe :cool:

I also don't recommend buying stuff for the day and sending it back afterwards. No, not at all.

Sankari · 1 Jun 2019 at 12:39

Linen suits are great, I have a couple. Wear them sparingly, and only in good weather. I wouldn't wear one to a wedding unless it's a laid back event.

Feek · 1 Jun 2019 at 13:24

Make sure you've got a decent Panama hat to go with it. I'd wear this sort of suit for the appropriate event.

iamdjdz · 1 Jun 2019 at 13:25

From personal experience I've found both local suit shops that aren't chain owned and outlet places very good for suits. You find they are a bit cheaper but still good quality than the main ones ie. Moss Bros and M&S. Never been in the position to buy a proper, expensive, Saville Row style offering though so I guess it depends what you're looking for.

Dis86 · 1 Jun 2019 at 15:16

Feek said:
Make sure you've got a decent Panama hat to go with it. I'd wear this sort of suit for the appropriate event.

A slave sale?

Hades · 1 Jun 2019 at 19:37

Roger Moore, is that you?

Buddy · 1 Jun 2019 at 20:48

Dis86 said:
A slave sale?

Pahahahaha. That one got me.

thenewoc · 1 Jun 2019 at 20:53

Complete the look with a Gucci belt if you're top revenue earner.

SlyReaper · 1 Jun 2019 at 21:07

Feek said:
Make sure you've got a decent Panama hat to go with it. I'd wear this sort of suit for the appropriate event.

Man from Del Monte says yes!

robfosters · 1 Jun 2019 at 21:21

The linen suit will come in handy if you ever land a job as a professional tea taster for Twinings.

Malevolence · 1 Jun 2019 at 22:23

Ideal wear for when you're having a guest for dinner.

Energize · 2 Jun 2019 at 08:32

65% polyester = cardboard.

BigT · 2 Jun 2019 at 11:27

I really like a linen suit. M&S have some nice three piece pale ones in at the moment. Teamed with a crisp white shirt and a good pair of suede loafers I think they look great for the Summer.