Suits / Tailors / Dressing Better (vol. no Choppa Suit)

[INTLplayers]

man I've putting this off for way too long trying to get by with just a pair of dress pants, tie and shirt.

I'm 22 today (shameless plug) and I need help with a suit / tailoring etc..General forum has a 'dressing better' thread so I guess this can be ourown little discussion.

K&G I'm assuming is where I can head for affordable prices on suits, but in terms of quality, what am I looking for? Not so much color schemes, I'mnot much of a novice there. I'm a small dude (5'8/9 region 155 lbs) going for the 2 buttons, fairly fitted look. Recommendations as well for goodplaces to get tailored? A good grey/dark grey suit with a white shirt and black tie would serve well as a first.

thanks in advance guys.

 

[shabooyah1124]

http://men.style.com/gq/fashion/landing?id=content_4800

I used this to by my suit recently.

Since you said you were on the shorter side, use this guide to help you find how your suit should fit.

http://men.style.com/gq/fashion/sli...show42018&iphoto=0&nphoto=17&play=false&cnt=1

Like you I'm not rolling on paper, so I buy most of my suits from department stores. I just bought a suit from J.Crew last week and it was total under 5which isn't bad IMO.

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse/Men_Shop_By_Category/suitinganddressshirts/italianwoolsuiting/PRDOVR~11707/11707.jsp

 

[dimondj15]

I dont know how any one else feels about them, but i was going for a similar look as you, and am about the same size... (5'7 140-155) and i went toExpress, and I've gotten nothing but compliments...

 

[INTLplayers]

^Yea I had some discounts that expired on the 15th. I saw a nice black paisley tie at the pentagon city express but couldn't find it at any other I'vebeen to. I need to make a trip back there.

shabooyah, thank you for that info homie! that's exactly what i needed.

 

[varisoxfan]

Honestly, I would stay away from certain places, if you dont have much to spend, I would look at Jos A. Bank, the suits look good and fit pretty well, and ifyou get them when they are having a big sale, its a total steal, I bought 3 of them for around $600 which was a really good deal.

 

[tactusjack]

Try Nordstrom Rack for the whole ensemble they will do the alteration in house.

 

[eamdynasty]

H&M has nice fitted suits (If you like a more modern look) and it's cheap!

 

[b fresco]

Zara def has that fitted modern look as well and has pretty serious deals goin on right now as well... I got a couple friends that work PT at the downtownlocation...

 

[eamdynasty]

^^^yeah I be hitting up Zara too.

 

[INTLplayers]

^^thanks for that info man

 

[mytsharp]

Originally Posted by eamdynasty

H&M has nice fitted suits (If you like a more modern look) and it's cheap!

Let that joint get washed the wrong way lol.

RIP

H&M clothes are too cheap, the only thing I buy from them now is cargo pants/shorts.

My-T.

 

[INTLplayers]

thanks for all the info. just got a wool suit similar to that J. Crew one, but from Express.. 30% suits + $20 coupon + 15% for opening up a card

...just need to get ttailored.