Where's a good place on the High St for suit?

Tinders · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:12

Being the shopping hating bloke that i am, im just wondering if someone could point me in the right direction for a suit for work, its not really for wearing everyday, more for wearing when going out on business etc.

Reason why im asking about the best place is because last year a i bought a suit from burtons for £80 (cheap i know) and tbh whilst it looked good for the 1st few times out, after that its starting to look naff imo.

I dont want to spend a fortune, but then i dont want to be buying a new one regularly, all i want is a couple of decent suits that will last me a while, dont really want uber flashy suits, flashy = unprofessional in my profession it seems.

So what do you reckon?

50/50 · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:16

Im not a suit expert, but Ted Baker endurance suits are made to last. They are pretty cheap compared to designer brands too.

Valo · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:16

Might not be your style but M&S suits are good value for money and they have a large range

da_mic_1530 · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:17

i work at matalan, very cheap but nasty suits

Loki · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:18

Suits You

Usually have some good deals.

Then there is good old Next as well

William · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:19

M&S or Moss Bros. :confused:

mysticsniper · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:19

Jimmeh · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:20

Debenhams do good suits if you have one local.

Tinders · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:20

What should i be looking to spend on a suit then? how much are the ted baker suits?

Roduga · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:20

Jimmeh said:
Debenhams do good suits if you have one local.

Dolph · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:21

Moss Bros, Suits you, Debenhams can have some ok ones (varies from town to town), John Lewis or House of Fraser also have a good selection although they tend to be pricier.

quadboi · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:21

Next do some nice ones.

Roduga · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:22

Loki said:
Suits You

...as well. However, my last visit had them taking too long and playing too much in areas I'd like them to avoid, if you catch my drift.

Rich1988 · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:22

Roduga said:
...as well. However, my last visit had them taking too long and playing too much in areas I'd like them to avoid, if you catch my drift.

Roduga · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:23

Rich1988 said:

Pretty much how my face looked.

Jimmeh · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:24

Tinders said:
What should i be looking to spend on a suit then? how much are the ted baker suits?

Depends. I spend huge amounts but then that's because I am a fool.

I'd say if you were spending less then £150, you'd need to replace it within 3 - 4 months whilst you're wearing it every other day (if you're buying 2 suits to wear on alternate days).
People will give you links and advise on how to help keep your suit in shape, but it really is all down to the quality.

Loki · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:29

Roduga said:
...as well. However, my last visit had them taking too long and playing too much in areas I'd like them to avoid, if you catch my drift.

Just a good job you didnt hear the stretching of latex gloves.

"Complimentary Cavity Search Mr. Roduga ?"

Roduga · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:31

Loki said:
Just a good job you didnt hear the stretching of latex gloves.

"Complimentary Cavity Search Mr. Roduga ?"

I should be so lucky, I normally have to pay for that kind of thing.

Tinders · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:47

Wont be going to Suits you then!

Cheers lads

paradigm · 5 Mar 2006 at 20:57

Officer's Club is where I get my not-expensive, but decent looking suits for work.

Great pricing.