Otis's Suit Epiphany (2 Viewers)

[Koya]

Got the two suits (a Black w/ textured "striping" Carr and a SWEET subtle dark green (almost looks grey, hard to explain) Jack Victor), plus a very comfy pair of Vince Camuto's (RIP gb) for like 500-600 bucks all in.

Now need a tailor. Haven't been really happy with one since the guy I grew up with retired 7 or 8 years ago. <_<

 

[Reegus]

I will never go to joseph a bank again. I usually hit up the clearance suit rack at Macy's and order it in my size. Can't beat that IMO.

 

[beef]

Has anyone tried one of those 4-way stretch suits like XSuit or Sene?

Am I a fool for thinking about getting one of these 4-way stretch suits and believing it might actually look good enough to pull off as professional attire? All these stretch suit companies seem to be online only so I can go try one on or look at one in person.

Yes, this is a super old thread bump. Seemed like it had the most suit discussion vs. others. Merge or redirect me if there is a better thread for Suit talk.

 

[ChiefD]

I have nothing to add other than in my similar threads below I see this:

I Sharted

Seems appropriate based on the demographic here......

 

[rockaction]

Has anyone tried one of those 4-way stretch suits like XSuit or Sene?

Am I a fool for thinking about getting one of these 4-way stretch suits and believing it might actually look good enough to pull off as professional attire? All these stretch suit companies seem to be online only so I can go try one on or look at one in person.

Yes, this is a super old thread bump. Seemed like it had the most suit discussion vs. others. Merge or redirect me if there is a better thread for Suit talk.

I gotta tell you that if it’s not wool it won’t look right. Linen maybe in summer, seersucker if casual, but always wool.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Has anyone tried one of those 4-way stretch suits like XSuit or Sene?

Am I a fool for thinking about getting one of these 4-way stretch suits and believing it might actually look good enough to pull off as professional attire? All these stretch suit companies seem to be online only so I can go try one on or look at one in person.

Yes, this is a super old thread bump. Seemed like it had the most suit discussion vs. others. Merge or redirect me if there is a better thread for Suit talk.

You're not a fool as the ads they run are very good.

But I'd stick with a traditional fabric for a suit if you're talking professional attire.

Budgets are always a personal thing. I like the JCrew suits. Personally I think Sid Mashburn hits the best mix of value and quality and is more my vibe. https://shopmashburn.com/collections/sid-mashburn-suits-tuxedos

 

[Joe Bryant]

If you get just one, go charcoal.

If you get a 2nd, go navy.

Get it fitted properly (they do in store tailoring), get one of the Sid Mashburn white dress shirts that fit right, a decent belt, a good pair of leather black shoes, and you'll be better dressed than 95% of the people you run into.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

I'm not an expert by any means but I've owned a couple Jos A Banks suits over the years and my two cents is to keep an eye on which "collection" you're buying from as they do vary in quality quite a bit from the low end collections to the top. I know at least one of mine is the "Reserve" collection and the quality is pretty good at a great price - during one of their seemingly constant clearance sales. Stick to 100% wool and pay attention to what kind of wool is listed in the description. Its not terrible if there is a small amount of synthetic fabric mixed in - like 2%-3% or something. Not long ago I got a pair of jeans and a couple dress shirts from them and they are very nice at about $25 each. Also, and I know this makes me seem extremely vain, but when I got the suits fitted I asked my tailor to remove the Jos A. Banks branding labels on the jacket liner. She laughed but did it for me. I guess I didn't want to be in a meeting and take off my jacket and have everyone in the room see that label on my jacket just out of pure vanity.

 

[beef]

If you get just one, go charcoal.

If you get a 2nd, go navy.

Get it fitted properly (they do in store tailoring), get one of the Sid Mashburn white dress shirts that fit right, a decent belt, a good pair of leather black shoes, and you'll be better dressed than 95% of the people you run into.

Appreciate the replies and advice. I'll check those out. I'm definitely looking for solid navy. Maybe a black one that could pass for a black tie events.

I have a navy Coppley with a real slight pattern and a charcoal faint striped Zegna. I got these years ago, gained some weight, now I'm back down in range to maybe wear them again with some tailoring. Had a couple of other lesser name suits that are too big now and look sloppy and not really worth paying money to tailor so that's kind of why I'm looking. I for sure need some new black shoes too.

 

[Joe Bryant]

Has anyone tried one of those 4-way stretch suits like XSuit or Sene?

Am I a fool for thinking about getting one of these 4-way stretch suits and believing it might actually look good enough to pull off as professional attire? All these stretch suit companies seem to be online only so I can go try one on or look at one in person.

Yes, this is a super old thread bump. Seemed like it had the most suit discussion vs. others. Merge or redirect me if there is a better thread for Suit talk.

You're not a fool as the ads they run are very good.

But I'd stick with a traditional fabric for a suit if you're talking professional attire.

Budgets are always a personal thing. I like the JCrew suits. Personally I think Sid Mashburn hits the best mix of value and quality and is more my vibe. https://shopmashburn.com/collections/sid-mashburn-suits-tuxedos

Another thought on this @beef

Some of this is the "buy fewer but better things" thing.

A nice Sid Mashburn Virgil #3 in charcoal here is $1,800. https://shopmashburn.com/collection...-kincaid-no-3-suit-charcoal-high-twist-s38455

That's a lot of money. But my guess is you'd be happier with it than 3 suits that cost $600 each. You'll look better and I bet feel better in it.

Just my take. But I'm getting more into the "fewer but better" idea.

 

[beef]

Has anyone tried one of those 4-way stretch suits like XSuit or Sene?

Am I a fool for thinking about getting one of these 4-way stretch suits and believing it might actually look good enough to pull off as professional attire? All these stretch suit companies seem to be online only so I can go try one on or look at one in person.

Yes, this is a super old thread bump. Seemed like it had the most suit discussion vs. others. Merge or redirect me if there is a better thread for Suit talk.

You're not a fool as the ads they run are very good.

But I'd stick with a traditional fabric for a suit if you're talking professional attire.

Budgets are always a personal thing. I like the JCrew suits. Personally I think Sid Mashburn hits the best mix of value and quality and is more my vibe. https://shopmashburn.com/collections/sid-mashburn-suits-tuxedos

Another thought on this @beef

Some of this is the "buy fewer but better things" thing.

A nice Sid Mashburn Virgil #3 in charcoal here is $1,800. https://shopmashburn.com/collection...-kincaid-no-3-suit-charcoal-high-twist-s38455

That's a lot of money. But my guess is you'd be happier with it than 3 suits that cost $600 each. You'll look better and I bet feel better in it.

Just my take. But I'm getting more into the "fewer but better" idea.

Absolutely! I'm at the "buy fewer but better" phase in my life. I used to be real thrifty, but that's where I regret things now. Saving a few bucks, only to replace it later.

 

[CletiusMaximus]

If you get just one, go charcoal.

If you get a 2nd, go navy.

Get it fitted properly (they do in store tailoring), get one of the Sid Mashburn white dress shirts that fit right, a decent belt, a good pair of leather black shoes, and you'll be better dressed than 95% of the people you run into.

Appreciate the replies and advice. I'll check those out. I'm definitely looking for solid navy. Maybe a black one that could pass for a black tie events.

I have a navy Coppley with a real slight pattern and a charcoal faint striped Zegna. I got these years ago, gained some weight, now I'm back down in range to maybe wear them again with some tailoring. Had a couple of other lesser name suits that are too big now and look sloppy and not really worth paying money to tailor so that's kind of why I'm looking. I for sure need some new black shoes too.

If you're comfortable buying online, another good option that's in a lower price range and has good quality and value is Spier and Mackay.

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[coopersdad]

1 - $1,800 for a suit............calling @chet

2 - What ever happened to Otis? his shenanigans were always good for the soul.

 

[Major]

If you get just one, go charcoal.

If you get a 2nd, go navy.

Get it fitted properly (they do in store tailoring), get one of the Sid Mashburn white dress shirts that fit right, a decent belt, a good pair of leather black shoes, and you'll be better dressed than 95% of the people you run into.

Charcoal is my #2. Your 1.1 should be Midnight Blue. Works for all types of occasions ( I wear it to business stuff, weddings, funerals, etc) and looks a lot better than Navy or Black. Cosign with the importance of tailoring.