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Spier and Mackay if you're confident in sizing to order online
so we're clear, a wedding, or your wedding?
Not my wedding it’s my sisters wedding
But I also need to get her fiancé a tux rental
If anyone knows a good place for that
I can try some on in stores like macys to get an idea I guess?
I want something versitile, I’m kind of a one suit kind of guy 😂
if there's a suitsupply near you you could try that
Also have a baptism coming up
And another wedding next summer
I’d rather not go there but yes
The prices seem quite higher than I’d like
if suitsupply is too pricey for you then maybe check around at thrift stores or eBay, plenty of good deals to be had, you just need to know how to navigate online suit shopping with measurements etc
or Spier
I wouldn't recommend buying a suit from Macy's
Nordstroms?
Why not
How much is a suit supply suit
If u know sizing but off eBay
U can find suitsupply for cheap
I’d rather buy from an actual shop
Can I order from suit supply
Online
Think so
Maybe that’s the option then? I do know my size
I expect to get it tailored too
Spier is cheaper tho
And similar quality
Oh ok
Spier is an actual store?
I don’t want to order like eBay stuff
U can order online
Ah ok
What about a tux rental?
I’m going to men’s warehouse, is that any good?
no
Oh
What’s good then
Jos a bank?
brother scroll up in the chat
Spier and Suitsupply
For a tux rental
don't rent a tux
is it a black tie event?
No
It’s for the groom
then you'll look silly in a tux
Not for me
groom shouldn't rent a tux either, rentals can't be tailored the way bought tuxes/suits can. plus they end up being ~half the price of a bought one after all the random fees
Welp
Idk lol
What prices are we talking from suit supply
Tell to groom to buy a tux, it’s his wedding
Ok
How much would it be
For a decent suit
From Spier like 400
That’s a bit much
*500
Suitsupply is more
Yeah I’m seeing that
What about budget suits
eBay
Used stuff?
Yeah, I just got a used Armani suit for 150 shipped
Perfect condition
Really wow
I'd take a step back and just mention to the groom that anything under $400 new would be unrealistic for quality. If that is an absolute no-go, buying used on Ebay will be the best budget option, but also involves a lot of searching and a decent understanding of sizing/measurements/brands.
Going to large thrift stores will be the best balance as he can try them on in person, but he also may need to go with a suit instead of a tux (not many tuxes at thrift stores).
Regardless of where the tux/suit is bought, expect to need to tailor it as well, which is an additional cost.
He wants to rent it
🤷♂️
I’m more worried about my own suit
j crew has their classic fit suits on heavy sale rn (kenmar cut)
i'd imagine spier is better however though i don't have experience with either
https://www.jcrew.com/sale/men?sub-categories=mens-sale-suits-and-tuxedos
crosby cut too
Oh wow
Ima go shopping and just get my size
And then look online
Seems the best option I think
if you can get a matching jacket and pants in a size that works for you then that's the cheapest non ebay option out there that i would consider a wedding quality suit
I’ll check it it’s online?
yah look at the link i sent you
Ok great
another option is mantoni suits (i have one and it's ok). it's a half canvassed suit you can find online or potentially at a small menswear store near you
I’ll go find my size
And look online
Is this a good idea
Just go to a cheap store to try on sizes
For tux rentals, get one in person unless you are very confident in sizing. There's usually an independent store or two you can visit. Do not get one from men's wearhouse.
I disagree. If you wear a tux once, rent it. As long as you have a simple enough body shape they can be altered adequately. It should cost ~$200 with all the random fees and there is no tux I can recommend to buy at $400. If you wear a tux three times, definitely buy it.
Regarding buying a suit: if you are reasonably slim, and there is a suitsupply store in your city, go visit them. If there is a brooks brothers store in your city, go visit them too. If you lack both, then go see if there are independent tailor stores, and go to see what's available at malls. Look for samuelsohn, ralph lauren (probably polo ralph lauren), maybe ted baker. Don't get anything that's got polyester and don't get anything from a "fancy brand" (anything in your price range will be garbage from the likes of armani and boss, for example) -- unless it's the best fit, in which case, fuck it, go for it. Definitely avoid really low end stuff like calvin klein.
I was about to point out that edit lol
yeah sorry fat fingered
Don’t be, great advice
I don't think you can do a tux rental for $200 these days
not something I really keep track of
hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Looks like the prices near me are still about $200ish, maybe a little over -- san jose.
Why not
But yeah I’m not slim at all
Quite fat
They gave suit supply and brooks bros
I got sized tho
So I can jsut buy online?
Any ideas where to look online then
The suit supply, spier
Anything else?
And what should I look for
I don’t think spier has my size
Mecause men's wearhouse has (almost) only trash in it.
If you're fat, don't go to suitsupply, and don't bother with spier & mackay, their silhouette will not work for you.
I’m a size 48 in suits
And, let me be really clear here. Don't buy suits online unless you know exactly how to buy suits online
Well I don’t haha
You will have a very poor hit rate and will waste a lot of time and money
No matter if you got sized at a store... don't buy sutis online. Go in person.
Brooks brothers' sack cut is super old-school and should be a solid way to go. In stores, there will be brands/lines that work well with your body size. Tailor-specific stores, department stores.
Those are like $1000
I don’t have that kind of money
What is your budget? I feel like you keep shooting people down but haven’t provided what you actually can do
I mean
As little as possible
$200 would be nice
Good luck that’s going to be difficult
Yeah I’m considering just getting a sports coat?
And wearing some slacks and nice shoes and belt and tie
Maybe black slacks with a navy or charcoal sports coat?
More versitile too and less money
Ask the bride and groom. If the groom sticks with a tux and you’re in the wedding party that feels like too much of a gap to me but ultimately it’s up to them
I kind of need a suit I guess
Yeah
I’m the ring bearer
I’m in the wedding
I mean I could go to $400 I guess
That’s like a hard max though
I checked spies and suiit supplies website
And I can’t find much in 48
How much time do you have?
Month
💀
Is that not a lot
You can’t get things cheap, good, and fast. You gotta pick 2
The best suggestions are in this thread but with only a month your best bet is to probably buy something cheap and fast that you can try on like from Macy’s and then get it tailored asap
Yeah but those places don’t sell my size it seems?
The spies and suitsupply
your best bet is to probably buy something cheap and fast that you can try on like from Macy’s and then get it tailored asapFolks here generally aren’t going to recommend it bc the fabrics and construction aren’t going to be very good. But you need a suit for a wedding that you’re going to be in in one month so you’ll have to get something that will be a sorta one time thing
I mean I’m willing to look at something nice
I just can’t find anything 💀
Macys I have an old suit
It’s jsut a bit tight
Not sure I can tailor it to make it bigger?
Depends on where/how it’s tight
Shoulders and chest
$400 doesn’t get you into nice suit territory to begin with. Spier’s red label is their budget line
Pics
Spiers was around 400 I thought
And Spier is an entry level brand
I mean I can take some pics tommorow
It’s jsut too tight
Like it’s 2 sizes too small
Maybe it’s a 44
I’ll have to check
This is their red label. Whole suit for ~$400
https://www.spierandmackay.com/product/navy--219500398-nsnt-01-ss23
Navy Suit | SPIER & MACKAY
Spier & Mackay
Oh I guess that’s $300USD
I’d buy it for that price
I’m not aware of anyone else in that price point that does good work tbh. Someone else might
I mean that’s pretty good for the price I think
Someone said spier isn’t good for a bigger guy?
They do have a 48 which comes with 42 waist which is a little big for me
But I could get the waist taken in
What color would you recommend for most versatile
How much do you have to take it in? Taking it in within 1.5" is a safe bet from what I've been told
Navy, charcoal, gray
Prob a mid gray
I mean I was looking at the measures and maybe I can do a 46 jacket
I’m a 40 in dress pants
So a 42 pant should work if I can take it into 40.5 or 41 should be fine
I’m worried about the seat being huge tho
Idk how much a tailor can do
I was thinking charcoal yeah
These are the options in my size from spier
Is the 40 fit slim, straight, or relaxed on you if that makes any sense?
You may also be able to order different sized pants then the jacket. If that's not an option on the website, maybe you can contact them
The 40 pant?
You can’t with that red label deal @benjiara
They say specifically no trouser swaps
A 40 fit on me is pretty tight in the seat and thighs but it fits ok
A 41 would prob be perfect ngl
I’m going to have someone measure my shoulders and check that spier fit page tommorow
Should be good though I think the measures are going to fit and the tailor can do what I need
What’s a good tailor cost? $100?
You should be able to take in a 42 to a 41 then (only do that if it actually doesn't end up fitting). It's best to get measured at a tailor but you can do it yourself too (just follow reputable online instructions)
I took in the waste on chinos a month ago, and it was $25
It will also cost you $10-20 to get the pants hemmed (I wouldn't have spier hem them because then it's final sale)
I can do it myself probably if it’s easy, I’ve sewn quite a few camping related items and I know my way around a sewing machine
Done many roll hems lol
Oh you mean measure myself, I thought you meant tailor it myself lol
A hem I can do though, that’s very easy
Darting and stuff, I know nothing about
That's cool. I would do a hem only if you're very confident that you can do it perfectly as this is for a wedding
Look fellas can we stop bringing up Spier&Mackay? The suits are not going to be the right silhouette for Bread and Bread needs to buy a suit in person, not online.
Even if they sell size 48, their cuts are "slim" and "slimmer." Gotta know one's limits, that's all.
Okay, if you are trying to spend as absolutely little money as possible, go drive down to your local department store(s) and try on suits until you find one or several that fit well. Buy the one that fits the best and is the most normal color/pattern (mid gray to charcoal, darkish blue to navy) and get it tailored, should be ~$100 or so (if it's more, it may be that the suit doesn't actually fit well.) Department stores should have an in-house tailor.
Forget canvassing, forget wool vs polyester, if that is your budget just get whatever you can get.
Just focus on good fit, and a color/pattern that isn't absurd.
that's a very good point, sorry
could be a good idea to check out a local small menswear store too if there's one near him (maybe less options tho, department store is prob a better bet sizing wise)?
Either/or/both. With one month left, you gotta get it done asap.
I tried to say this earlier ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Well, let's hope that's what OP does!
also, don't be pressured by pushy sales associates at the stores (I have anecdotally always had good experiences with sales at macy's however). get something that you actually feel isn't too small or too large (would be great to post a pic and ask what people here think).
it's easier to tailor something down a size than to tailor something too small to be larger
Yeah I measured my self to see if Spier would work
Seems even with a 48 chest the waist is only like a 42..
My abdomen section is pretty much 48 as well. I’m a rectangle
Waist for pants goes down to like 42 though
I’m going to go try on my old macys suit
Maybe I can jsut get that tailored
Tried on the cheap suit I have
Says it’s a 44R
Feels a little tight in the abs, maybe ok in shoulder
@gimp @benjiara
The others will know better than me tbh
Also tuck in your shirt I think
Well I’m not dressed lol
That’s just the jacket
I’m wearing khaki shorts
Yah but to assess the fit
I mean look, if your goal is to look the bare minimum presentable by checking the checkbox of "is wearing a suit" and spend as little money as possible, then yeah go bring it to a tailor and ask them if they can work some magic.
Personally I would recommend something that fits better (and we can go into details, but I'm not doing it now because I don't want to discourage you). But if money is tight, do the best you can with what you have.
Details are fine, I’d like to know anyway
If the spier and Mackey would fit
Maybe it’s a good option for $300
I could measure this suit maybe?
@gimp
Any advice on this lol
On what?
How the fit is in the pics and what I can do?
Either a place to get a new suit or
What to do with this one
Yeah but they probably can’t work magic for cheap on that suit
And it’s not worth paying a lot for tbh
See this message then
https://discord.com/channels/1116793467654381685/1154828470338195476/1155201493155205161
Go to a department store. Try stuff on. Then get it tailored
But people said dept store suits are crap
I can't repeat myself any more times than I already did. Get whatever fits the best in your budget or get your suit tailored to fit as good as it's ever going to.
I have bought like 20 sport coats online and even having an excellent reference for measurements, a quarter of them were misses.
You have a month, you are gonna have a very hard time fitting everything into your schedule if you buy online. S&M does have a solid return policy but you'd have to order today, bring it immediately to a tailor, and accept at least a 50% chance it has to be returned.
No one makes suits my size
I have basically zero drop from chest to waist size
This is very hard
You are on a small budget and a short timeline. Now is not the time to research and buy something that’s high quality. You need a suit for this wedding asap
Yeah but I don’t want to spend on something that’s junk
I’m sure there’s an option
There’s still a month, seems like plenty of time
That is not plenty of time. That is zero time
Well
There has to be some sort of option
The Spier and Mackey suits seem nice but I’m not sure
If they would fit
My chest measure is 46 and waist is 45
And all these suits I find have a substantial chest to waist drop
Here are your options:
- spend more money
- invent a Time Machine
- go to whatever stores are near you and try stuff on and then get it tailored
There’s plenty of stores nearby
Brooks bros, suit supply, jcrew
What’s your budget?
$400’
That’s not enough money
There’s many suits sold for that much
How is it not
Even suit supply and spier and Mackey have suits for that
Spier has a $300’suit
I literally just sorted suit supply’s website by price from low to high and this was the cheapest that’s actually a suit
https://suitsupply.com/en-us/men/suits/light-grey-perennial-havana-suit/C7040-S.html
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Shop the Light Grey Perennial Havana Suit in Pure S120's Tropical Wool at Suitsupply. Enjoy FREE delivery and returns on all orders.
Ok so no to that then
Idk what your question is even. If those are the stores near you. Then go visit them and try on the suits and see if they fit. You will need time for them to get tailored as well
How long that takes will depend on the shop or tailor
Yeah I’m trying to see if there’s a recommended store or something
Literally any store near you that sells suits
Macy’s sells suits
For like $100
Then go buy one of those. Bc you need a suit yesterday
I mean if I can’t find anything higher quality
I do have a suit it’s jsut a bit tight
Mostly in the waist
I give up
Ok
As mentioned like 5 other times you can take that jacket to a tailor and see if they can work magic to get it to fit. Or go to literally any store near you that sells suits and buy one that fits.
$400 is not enough money to find a “high quality” suit in less than a month. So stop bike shedding and buy a suit for your brother’s wedding
I haven’t found a single suit that matches my dimensions
Not even sure what I’m looking for
what are your measurements then
chest and length, waist and inseam
This thread is wild
You should just go to a mens wearhouse. You can find what you need there based on your budget
I was literally there
And people told me not to buy anything there
Bc you didn’t say what your budget and timeline was
Hi
Bc Spier won’t fit you
I agree that with $2-400 and 1 month, you have to make compromises.
You're looking at getting a cheap suit and having it tailored a bit
Can we talk about sizing
So I can find something online to go look at in store maybe
What about rental? Is that a possibility?
Rentals are like $400
Yeah
Ah ok
Not really because I have a christening and another wedding too
@bread71 go to macys and buy a suit
That’s the advice
Can we talk about sizing
What about sizing?
What about it
Do I need to be looking at big and tall fits
Or
How does the “waist” measure on a suit work
Where is it
regular will fit you
How though?
Like for example
You said you're a 46, and 38-40 waist which means you're probably something like 230?
Here’s the s&w fit guide
i am a size larger than you and i wear regular
Yes
230
Take pics. Post a new thread here
stop looking at spier
I have posted pics
I don't think that puts you into big and tall.
Why they sell $300 suits
Of a jacket that doesn’t fit you
Seems like the best deal
My issue is my waist is 45 inches
And the s&m is 42 inches
then get a 48 jacket
then speir wont fit
You are supposed to add 2-3 inches to the waist
They are. But they probably won’t fit you and you don’t have the time anyway
I’m confused where the waist measure is
Like my pant size is a 38 or 40
Is was it around my belly?
It. Does. Not. Matter
It does matter
How does it not
Also. Ffs they have a guide literally showing you
Yes I know
BECAUSE SPIER JACKETS WONT FIT YOU
Second button
Why not?
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Are they skinny fit or something?
YES
Oh
Why didn’t you say that
we did
MULTIPLE PEOPLE DID
several times
YOU DID
I can’t find a single suit sized differently though
You asked about the huge drop in measurements from chest to waist
With no drop from chest to waist
Or very little
because every suit has a drop
Spier’s known for having a slimmer, weird fit lol
thats part of suit design
Then how would I ever fit in a suit?
I think that's why squilly was posting BB Madison fit.
There will almost always be drop. That is why you need to GO TO A ATORE AND TRY THEM ON
your waist is smaller than your chest!!!!!
I’m really confused
No it’s not
They are both the same size
46 chest 45 waist
Yeah only 1 inch
you have to size up!
to a 48
I see
So what about people with actual bellies
What do they buy
Literally all of this would be solved by going to a store and putting the fucking clothes on your body
Bread, you need to try on in person. That's another reason why S&M is a bad idea
i
buy
a
48
Yeah but you don’t have a huge belly I’m assuming
Dude do you care at all about actually getting help or are you just here to vent. Because a lot of people are trying to help you (and have been) and you pointedly ignore what they say and it's a huge waste of both their time and yours
You have to try it on man
I did go to men’s warehouse
Go to Macy's. Ask a salesman for help. Try it on
They sized me in some 48S
But I didn’t like it
That sounds about right
What did you not like about it
why didnt you like it
It just seemed baggy
I forgot to take pics tbh
Post a pic here and we can help
This is a 44R
Too small
that is too tight
Yeah that’s a 44
Where is it too tight? Shoulders? Chest?
Belly
chest and stomach
Shoulders are 19 on that suit
Seems ok to me
shoulders do not matter
you can not change them
I thought that was the thing that did matter
Yeah
Shoulders and length can’t be fixed at all
no, so its pointless to worry
they will fit how they fit
unless you buy bespoke, which you arent
Oh I mean, this suit can’t be fixed probably
Right
how did the 48s seem baggy
where did it seem baggy
was fabric pooling anywhere, or was it just not sit tight against the skin
I think the shoulders, like if moved my arm up, the whole shoulder would poof up
yeah, at your price range they have to accommodate a range of shapes. So they basically have no choice but to make it too big.
Stop. There’s no point w/o a picture
Like I was wearing shoulder pads
if you go smaller, there probably isn't going to be enough material for a tailor to let it out in the belly.
Yeah I’m not going smaller lol
I’d prob get a 48S if I can find one
out of curiosity, im guessing you have not worn tailoring much
My arms are also kind of short at 24 inches
because the shoulder padding is just somethign you have to adjust to
No I’ve never gotten anything tailored besides a hem
yeah, shoulder pads are probably how they make the baggy fit less obvious.
Also if I said something felt uncomfortable, the sales person at MWH would just say that’s part of wearing a suit it’s not supposed to be comfortable
This is incorrect. Cheaper suits just generally are going to have more shoulder padding than the niche/enthusiast Italian/ivy type tailoring
Yeah that’s what I think I’ve seen
This is wrong
I know it is
Suits can be comfortable
cheap shoulder pads also just arent well done, theyre usually a block of foam instead of stacked fabric
Which ever one you end up with from a dept store isn’t going the most comfy tho
The s&m might actually work if I get a 48
They say the “waist” is where you wear your pants
No please don’t
which is why i think if you want something thats not shit you should look into a used, good suit
Fucking stop with Spier
it will last and look better
It would be so much a better deal at $300 than a dept store suit though
No?
it doesnt matter if you buy a suit that fits like shit!
The red label doesn’t allow trouser subs and you’re not a drop 6 or whatever it is they do
Yeah I am
From a 48, a 42 would fit me
I mean would need to be brought in a bit?
Fuck it. Call it class dues I guess
Fine I won’t get that
But how is that different than buying something on eBay
how do you mean
Buying online at s&m
Vs buying eBay
Same issues no?
No bc not all suits fit like spiers
Oh
Wait are you reading spier’s size chart as like how all suits are shaped and fit?
Bro idk anything about suits
No shit
I would assume they are all similar
Yes or no
They’re not at all
Like a 48 is prob similar in other brands
good god
not in the slightest
Well that explains things
we told you S&m fits slim as shit
Gotcha
So if I lose 50 lbs I can get one of those lol
i recced BB madison fit because theyre pretty generous cut
That’s brooks brothers?
yes
I have a store near me
I can go try on and maybe order on eBay one in the right size
used ones, like i posted, are cheap and plentiful
Would it be the same fit
You almost certainly can’t afford bb
essentially
yeah new BB is not in your range at all
No they are thousands
but used definetly is
the ones i posted were all sub-200
^
Hope it’s doable in < 1 month
@bread71 I assume you don’t have a tailor?
No
most dry cleaners do alterations
Yeah I mean I’ve done that
True
and if your buying the right size youd mostly be looking at sleeves, inseam, and maybe pants waist adjustment
Pants and sleeves would be the main concerns which a dry cleaner should be able to do true
which is pretty easy
Worried about the lenght
exactly
On those bb suits
i posted regular length
The suit pictured is 30 inch and I think it’s slightly too long
The jacket you posted is also way too short
Too short??
How so
It should totally cover your ass
hem should hit knuckles about
So its not about the arm length?
Or is it about butt coverage
It depends
body length
I have a long torso and short arms and legs
So the arm thing won’t work I think
yeah i saw it did hit your knuckles
Yeah
go by ass coverage
Ok will do
You should try them on and get someone to take pics of you standing neutrally and then we’ll actually be able to help you
That’s a R lenght suit tho
30 inches long
pretty standard
Yeah
So I need a Long?
do you know how a long fits?
See the MWH people had me in a short, I think that’s why it looked weird now that I think about it
It was at my waist line
Like a tshirt
the long was?
Short
then you need longer
I’ve never tried a long no
Yeah
then go back out tomorrow and try on 46r/l and 48r/l
take pictures
At BB?
yes and all the other shops
It’s not much a help if I’m not buying that exact suit I think
Well I can go to the outlets, they have a BB, Jcrew
Let me see what else
jcrew will not fit
they do not fit me they will not fit you
Damn
Does Uniqlo fit you
As an aside
I wanted to get some shirts and stuff there
not really but i havent bought anything from uniqlo in years
ts will fit fine
theyre t shirts
just buy according to your chest measurments
Hm
Ok
I mean I’m not sure what shops sell suits lol
which will be like a 44-46 actual diameter
Where else is good to look that isn’t a dept store
Like macys/ nordstroms
My actual chest is 46 yeah
Even if I was skinnier it would prob be at least 44
It’s all bone lol
I would go to bb, size your options, and then look for second hand offerings on ebay and such
I mean I’m in central jersey if that helps. I’d rather avoid going to NYC to get anything though lol
There’s a suit supply in short hills though
how far from philly?
That mall has a lot of nice stuff
Further than nyc lol
Just do the bb Madison suit and then eBay it
You don’t have time to scour the world for suits
Don't do suitsupply
You need to figure out your size and then buy that size/measurements in eBay asap and then get it to a tailor to hem sleeves and stuff
Also susu is going to be slim like Spier and too expensive and more difficult to find on eBay
If you wanna become a suit nerd next month then have at it
@bread71 you have a number of options given your location, you can go on Google maps and search for menswear stores in your area.
Just do the brooks brothers plan
That’s right move and you should do it asap
Don’t waste time
Yah brooks brother's makes quality full fitting suits
I’ll go to BB tommorow
How safe is eBay stuff?
Are there any good stores on there to look for
Or any other online consignment shops
I’m sure there’s a suit consignment shop in person maybe too
eBay is very safe, your best pricing will be on eBay
Literally search “brooks brothers Madison suit 48r”
Any in person store will have higher prices due to curation and overhead
Just look at the seller profile before you buy anything, you will be fine as long as you read the description
and read the description and make sure there isnt any obvious damage
Can I go to BB and waste their time though?
Once you know your size in that specific brand and cut you are fine to just buy online
yes
Like to try on suits I won’t buy
Yes
to get your size
they wont shoot you
If they get paid commission that’s shitt though no?
not really
Maybe I can tip them
Yes the only question is will it be a waste of your time if you come back here and ask us to help you with sizing afterwards
It’s a massive chain. Nbd
Ah
Ok idk lol
You can't tip salespeople like that 🤦♂️
There’s not going to be a line out the door at the brooks brothers I’m sure they’ll do fine
its also a BB outlet
if there is ANYBODY in that store they are returning an online order
Are they still open? If so go today. If not go tomorrow morning. Get this shit done asap.
It’s actually quite popular
I see people there all the time
Trust, it’s fine
Go there tomorrow and look on eBay after
Why do you keep trying to get out of advice people are giving you?
What do you mean
I’m going to go to Bb
Ok then class dismissed
Is that the only one I should try on
The Madison
yes
Why is that
regent will be too small in the arms
Just curious
Ok
im using my experience
Gotcha
@bread71 do you have a silk tie btw?
No
Oh do these BB eBay suits come with pants
You can buy a tie the day of
You could get one there. A bit pricey, but high quality ties
yes but double check
I don’t have a shirt either
size a shirt at bb too and then ebay that also
youre probably around a 17-18 neck and 34-35
I’m a 18 yeah
then do the same and get a bb one on ebay
regular or traditional fit
which have a red or blue neck tag
Yeah this is what they had me try at mwh
It was very baggy in the body tho
So idk
did it fit in the neck?
thats all that matters
Yeah fit well
Doesn’t matter
Why not?
Does it get tailored?
Yes
You’ll be wearing a jacket
Oh so I have to get it tailored too
That too
Yeah true
probably not
And having space in shirts is nice
Ok cool
I’ll jsut size at BB
wrong post i replied to
How my shirts fit. It’s great
Oh also I plan to wear brown shoes
Wingtips
thats fine
So what color suit would work
And what belt would you recommend
I don’t have a brown belt
how light is the brown
Pic of shoes
Looks nice, if I fit that on me tho I’d look like I was wearing my dads clothes
I think your body works better
dont think like that it just destructive
These are the shoes
youre not going to have much choice other than what shade of grey youd like
ideally a light grey but youll want a darker grey for utility
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would be fine
A dark grey is what I was aiming for
Why are they so cheap on eBay
It’s a bit alarming
availabilty
Like how can I confirm someone wasn’t buried in this
same reason burberry is cheap
Well not buried but dead
So@why would anyone buy a new one
most dont
but enough do
most people dont buy suits anymore at all which is why companies like BB are going under
Most don’t buy new?
nope
Suits in general have shit resale value because people don’t buy suits a lot anymore
Oh yeah I mean
A suit for me is for weddings and funerals
I want to look nice but
True I feel like most people buy one suit and that’s it
That’s their wedding and funeral suit and they are done
Unless you’re a corporate type or a car salesman
I wear sweatpants to work half the time
Anyway any recs for a belt, tie? I can get those online too I guess
And shirt and suit I’ll get Bb
tie: bb on ebay
just make it easy
Oh so everything BB
itll be coherent
Yeah
yeah
belt just go to a dept store and match the shoes
a belt is a belt
Is the Madison a canvas suit
at the end of the day
Canvassed
yes
Full?
fully canvassed
Oh wow
Decent shit then
yep
most bb suits are pretty good for off the rack
So no issue buying second hand, will hold up well
yes
espetially with how rarely itll be worn
Yeah
Ok but also, the suit is prob tailored for someone else?
yeah but only minor alterations
they were fundamentally the same size
different arm lengths, waist, inseam
maybe they had it brought in or let out
but alterations like that would take maybe 3-4 days up to a week
assume a week shipping, you have two weeks on either end
most alterations places can be "encouraged" to fast track a job with a premium
ive paid double to get stuff done in a day
Yeah
Ok that works
I’ve never bought used clothing
I could also go to SS? And order online
Try out something there
you could but its not worth it
stick to the plan
Ok
What if this suit doesn’t fit
In any size
Jsut a bad cut
why are you buying a suit they’re so out nowadays
Buy something else 👍
cursing you and your bloodline to have bricks for eternity
What do you want us to do 
Nothing
It’s on me now
At least until I post pics of fits
I’ll start a new thread though
Omfg how has there been this many replies since I last posted?!
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You just need to go to mens wearhouse.
We’re not continuing this