Is this a decent looking suit?

[R Smoov]

I agree with you both wholeheartedly. First time I wore a v-neck I lost my v-card. So they are a definite add on to the drobe.

And as for custom suits being for the older rack, I somewhat disagree. A youngin shouldn't hit the club up in a suit, but there will be formal occasions where a custom would be appropiate. It's just the frequency of the suited down comes higher as we age.

Another reason would be is that we have to learn how we want our suits sooner or later. If we experience the style world of custom suits earlier, we can hit up that tailor at 27 and know exactly how we'd want it. Not to mention our suit would put us a step above the frat bros who still don't know anything outside their fake MMA shirts.

But other than that, I respect both of you guys wisdom on style. Anymore recommendations for the younger players out there?

 

[WestCoast]

I agree with you both wholeheartedly. First time I wore a v-neck I lost my v-card. So they are a definite add on to the drobe.

And as for custom suits being for the older rack, I somewhat disagree. A youngin shouldn't hit the club up in a suit, but there will be formal occasions where a custom would be appropiate. It's just the frequency of the suited down comes higher as we age.

Another reason would be is that we have to learn how we want our suits sooner or later. If we experience the style world of custom suits earlier, we can hit up that tailor at 27 and know exactly how we'd want it. Not to mention our suit would put us a step above the frat bros who still don't know anything outside their fake MMA shirts.

But other than that, I respect both of you guys wisdom on style. Anymore recommendations for the younger players out there?

Hit me with any questions I think you misread a tad G's wording is correct "Look low 20's". You can be mid 20's and look 31 or look 21 or 25, I look young. I have a strong suit, but that's all for work travel, and I must act super omega because if I don't people will think I am a cocky young guy (true)

If you look 21 and you custom suit it up u get the response I get which is "whose this d-bag young guy trying to impress" versus as you age it becomes "whose this handsome gentleman".

At the young age you need to be the life of the party, so you dress like you're young but different and learn how to have swag dance moves.

Anyway the #1 thing you can do is find your colors and get fitted clothing. Just because your boy pulls with a "all black outfit" doesn't mean that's you. I am a bit crazy so I got the exact color of my skin tone, got some fashion designer to get the exact colors that work for me... I now get eye fucked 2x more.

 

[UgSlayer]

I would have to respectfully disagree. Everybody looks sharp in a suit.

 

[Screwston]

I'll get a suit when I look 25. Gmanifesto you know that I have a baby face and it wouldn't look right at this time. I'm a patient player though...

 

[haywire]

I'll get a suit when I look 25. Gmanifesto you know that I have a baby face and it wouldn't look right at this time. I'm a patient player though...

Don't wait till you're 25, trust me when you have one on and walk into a club the difference is like day and night. If you don't want to spend that much money right away, try renting one for a couple of days and see the difference for yourself. I seldom get eye-fucked but when I'm rocking a suit, I get I fucked the shit outta me

Also, a suit is never a bad investment and has a good shelf life.

 

[UgSlayer]

@Houston
You can get relatively inexpensive suits that look pretty good nowadays. You don't have to spend 2 grand on a suit for it to look good anymore. You can send your measurements to companies that manufacture in china on ebay.

I found this on ebay. It's not the type I was talking about. It was the first one I clicked on after my search. At 55 bucks including shipping, it won't break the bank if its not exactly what you're looking for or if its super cheap quality taht you're not satisfied with. Plus, you can return it within 14 days, but I'm not sure how complicated they make the return process.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mens-Fa...4?pt=US_CSA_MC_Suits&var=&hash=item3f145e1b50

Hope this helps

 

[WanderingSoul]

You can get relatively inexpensive suits that look pretty good nowadays. You don't have to spend 2 grand on a suit for it to look good anymore. You can send your measurements to companies that manufacture in china on ebay.

I found this on ebay. It's not the type I was talking about. It was the first one I clicked on after my search. At 55 bucks including shipping, it won't break the bank if its not exactly what you're looking for or if its super cheap quality taht you're not satisfied with. Plus, you can return it within 14 days, but I'm not sure how complicated they make the return process.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mens-Fa...4?pt=US_CSA_MC_Suits&var=&hash=item3f145e1b50

I'm not extremely knowledgeable about suits, but I am pretty sure you can not even buy the material for a decent suit for $55, let alone purchase a complete suit.

 

[UgSlayer]

You can get relatively inexpensive suits that look pretty good nowadays. You don't have to spend 2 grand on a suit for it to look good anymore. You can send your measurements to companies that manufacture in china on ebay.

I found this on ebay. It's not the type I was talking about. It was the first one I clicked on after my search. At 55 bucks including shipping, it won't break the bank if its not exactly what you're looking for or if its super cheap quality taht you're not satisfied with. Plus, you can return it within 14 days, but I'm not sure how complicated they make the return process.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mens-Fa...4?pt=US_CSA_MC_Suits&var=&hash=item3f145e1b50

I'm not extremely knowledgeable about suits, but I am pretty sure you can not even buy the material for a decent suit for $55, let alone purchase a complete suit.

Yeah they're not the best quality material and probably mass produced in China. They're most likely the equivalent to H&M, Zara, Forever 21, in quality, but cost less because there is no marketing and less overhead such as retail costs, etc. So they're the kind of suits that you can wear for a year or two and have to throw out.

However, if you're experimenting with suits and finding your style, it's not that bad of a choice as you can buy 5 of these suits in different styles for something like 330 bucks. I see a lot of guys wearing these types of suits in Korea, and I bet a lot of guys you see in Thailand wear similar quality. They don't look that bad. When I get back home I'm ordering one. I'll let the forum know how it turns out.

 

[Screwston]

55 bones for a suit!? I'll get one if its that cheap just to mess around with.

 

[WestIndianArchie]

1) the suit, the lapels are mad high even for a 3 button. If you rock it, don't rock it as a suit, imo

2) bright blue doesn't mix with black AND red. If you want to rock the bright blue, a tie with some bright blue in it would tie it together.

3) black and red color scheme = Regis Philbin on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. It has "door guy @ the bad club" vibe to it.

4) tie - not necessary, but depends on the venue.

5) I don't like the shoes. First, I don't like loafers. But in general, loafers are fine. They look like GATORS, which might work in Detroit, but not really the move.

6) but you feel good wearing it? That's all that matters. If it puts you in a good mood, then it's much easier to spit your game. You could definitely do better style wise, but if it doesn't make you feel good, then it's pointless.

I was re-arranging my closet and found the suit I wear to funerals. I don't know much about suits. I have a bright blue pocket square, how would that look with the black and red color scheme? Is a tie necessary? What about the shoes? I have another pair that look similar to these

I feel good wearing it. I think it looks good, but, I could use some opinions.

 

[Amsterdao!]

Guys (from the USA),

Some guy started a bunch of stores of www.suitsupply.com here in the Netherlands and they expanded to the USA. First NY and now opening a new store in Chicago.

They wrote an article about it in the NY times. Here is the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/fashion/suitsupply-in-soho.html

Nice suits for a decent price... I don't work @ Suitsupply or whatever...Only want to give you this tip. Ciao!

 

[UgSlayer]

55 bones for a suit!? I'll get one if its that cheap just to mess around with.

If you get it before I do, let us know how you like it and include pics. Good luck.

 

[Basil Ransom]

Guys (from the USA),

Some guy started a bunch of stores of www.suitsupply.com here in the Netherlands and they expanded to the USA. First NY and now opening a new store in Chicago.

They wrote an article about it in the NY times. Here is the link:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/02/fashion/suitsupply-in-soho.html

Nice suits for a decent price... I don't work @ Suitsupply or whatever...Only want to give you this tip. Ciao!

Uhoh the Dutchmen are here to troll their forums with shitty suits...

Jk, welcome. I've actually mentioned Suit Supply on the forum several times. It's gotten rave reviews from sources I respect, and the fabrics are sweet.

I don't own a suit from them yet, but if I do decide to a buy new suit, I will try them first. I think you'd have to spend several hundreds more to get something comparable to them. Probably the best suit that retails for under a G. The next step up would probably be Corneliani, Polo Blue Label, Hickey Freeman.

 

[speakeasy]

Hey guys, I was looking at this photo below and the suits these guys are wearing, that is EXACTLY the style I'm looking for. That particular cut. Only difference is that I might prefer charcoal grey over black and perhaps a skinnier tie. How much would I be looking to spend minimum on a suit of this style that won't fall apart in 2 years use?

On second thought, if you only have one suit, should you stick to plain black?

 

[ex8mast]

This is a decent looking suit.

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[All or Nothing]

Hey guys, I was looking at this photo below and the suits these guys are wearing, that is EXACTLY the style I'm looking for. That particular cut. Only difference is that I might prefer charcoal grey over black and perhaps a skinnier tie. How much would I be looking to spend minimum on a suit of this style that won't fall apart in 2 years use?

On second thought, if you only have one suit, should you stick to plain black?

Welp I did a quick search, and it seems that black is really only for formal wear, or a funeral. It has been discussed ad infinitum here: http://www.styleforum.net/t/8221/is-black-suit-an-acceptable-business-attire. I would definitely say, the color you pick will determine how serious or casual you will look. From people I have asked, and things I have looked up. Out of the three standard colors: black, blue, and grey, black is the most serious followed by blue, then finally grey. Grey is the most versatile of the three, where you can wear a multitude of colors for shirts and ties. Whereas black lies on the other side of the spectrum. You can pretty much only wear a white button up with a black suit.

From everywhere I have looked, the standard minimum is somewhere around 500-600$ if you are looking for a nice suit that will last for five years or more depending on how you treat it.

For a suit of a similar cut, three suits come to mind. First, those suits look exactly like they were in an Express ad, so here's a comparable suit from them: http://www.express.com/suits-1011/control/page/3/show/3/index.ens. Mind you, when I have looked at their suits in the store, they have always looked a little cheap looking. Another is J.Crew: http://www.jcrew.com/mens_special_shops/menssuitshop/suiting/PRDOVR~21351/21351.jsp. Since I was in the store recently, and I was interested in getting one of their suits, I tried one on. The material felt solid, and the store rep who was wearing one of the jackets, said he was wearing that one for five years. It looked like it was in pretty good condition. The last is suitsupply, in the Sienna fit: http://www.suitsupply.com/shop/1.P2445/Suit?filter_27=736&filter_19=575.

Hope that helps a little. I think you might have to do a bit more research to find exactly what you are looking for.

 

[UgSlayer]

Hey guys, I was looking at this photo below and the suits these guys are wearing, that is EXACTLY the style I'm looking for. That particular cut. Only difference is that I might prefer charcoal grey over black and perhaps a skinnier tie. How much would I be looking to spend minimum on a suit of this style that won't fall apart in 2 years use?

On second thought, if you only have one suit, should you stick to plain black?

http://www.ahfashion.com/index.php?productID=2385

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/...ID=551083&cm_mmc=Google_Feed-_-5-_-63-_-MP563

Also check out Calvin Klein's Body line. They have a lot of great cuts for the price, but the suits come in S,M,L,XL, not 40R, 42L, etc. So you may have to go to a tailor.

Cheaper suits nowadays aren't bad at all. You can only really tell if you have a trained eye and look closely at the fabric, lining, etc. The most expensive suits I own are a Calvin Klein and Hugo Boss suit I bought on sale for like 600 or 700 bucks. They look almost as good as my father's high-end designer and hand-mand bespoke ones. I would say those are good mid-range suits. The cheaper suits I have (ranging from 12 bucks at a thrift store to 200 or 300 bucks new on sale) also look pretty good. So price isn't as relevent as the suit industry would have you believe. It's all about cut, fit, and style.

I would suggest trying on stuff on the sale rack of a department store or a men's warehouse. They're usually way cheaper than they were last year and it's hard for a suit to go out of style. They just have to make room for new merchandise so they put them on a sale rack to help them move faster.

When it comes to color, I would actually prefer gray or charcoal over a black suit, as you can wear the gray one to more places and events without feeling too formal or like a secret service agent. It depends on your needs and preferences, though.

Hope this helps

 

[thegmanifesto]

I did a quick search, and it seems that black is really only for formal wear, or a funeral.

Personally, I disagree with this, but that is neither here nor there.

Hey guys, I was looking at this photo below and the suits these guys are wearing, that is EXACTLY the style I'm looking for. That particular cut. Only difference is that I might prefer charcoal grey over black and perhaps a skinnier tie. How much would I be looking to spend minimum on a suit of this style that won't fall apart in 2 years use?

On second thought, if you only have one suit, should you stick to plain black?

Speak -

You really have to look around and try stuff on.

It has taken me years and years, to figure out what I think is the perfect suit for me. And that may change in a year.

You aren't going to get it right the first time.

Just jump in the pool.

 

[speakeasy]

I did a quick search, and it seems that black is really only for formal wear, or a funeral.

Personally, I disagree with this, but that is neither here nor there.

Yeah, I agree here. I like the combination of black suit and lavender shirt for example:

Though I'm not crazy about the tie choice, and there's no pocket square.

 

[UgSlayer]

This is a decent looking suit.

With the over-sized lapels and vest being paired with a one-button jacket, it's a bit loud for my taste, but it's cool if that's your steez.