Suits....

[kindai]

So I need to pick up a suit, the last thing I wore like that was a school uniform, ive always wore casual (never worked for someone else, went straight into self employment so never had the need for smart clothes, and rented a tux for a friends wedding)

Where would be the best place to get something fitted without spending a fortune?

 

[kindai]

Do you actually need something fitted?

If not then Next will do one for about £120. You can get a suit from TM Lewin for about £300 and they'll take your measurements and adjust the suit accordingly.

£300 isn't bad.

Cheers.

 

[kindai]

Go into a shop and try some on, there are some very decent off the rack suits available.

It all depends on your body shape - I'm lucky, most normal suits tend to just fit me without the need for tailoring.

I'd go Moss or Next for budget range (sub £150 - abut half that if you have a Designer Outlet near you, I got a nice navy Next sharkskin suit for £75 at a McArthur Glen last year) and then Charles Tyrwhitt or TM Lewin for the next bracket up (£180-£250)

What's it for? Business? Wedding? Funeral?

Unfortunately im oddly shaped and I know from experience of when I rented the tux they had some trouble getting it looking smart.

Its for business, not day to day but visiting new high end clients interested in my services/product.