Help me out, suit experts
I've got this Suit Supply suit that I've only worn once and have yet to get it tailored. Is it worth keeping and tailoring or should I sell it? My only suit wearing plans are for a wedding this June, so I have plenty of time to find a new one.
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I should add that my inclination is to sell it and start anew. The suit is too slim for current trends and my personal taste. Posting for a confirmation of my feelings more or less.
I think a new suit is the move. Worst comes to worst you can get the trousers hemmed at the last minute and this suit will be fine for the wedding
I think there's too much shirt sleeve showing and the pants need hemming. Gotta sell it if the jacket sleeves can't be let out. And yeah, it does look rather tight. You have plenty of time for a new one.
Alright, new suit it is. Thanks for your help guys.
The pants are prolly fine with a hem as others have said but that jacket is p jacked up
Yeah, jacket's super wonky. There are so many bespoke tailors around me that are pretty reasonably priced, so I'm gonna sell this and start over.
Yes there are some issues with the jacket (too short, sleeves need to be slightly let out, a bit too slim) but keep in mind that those details are only things that menswear nerds will notice
If you wore this outfit to a wedding you'd probably still look better than most dudes there (cause most dudes are clueless) - so I would only really prioritize a new suit if 1) you wear suits often (or have an important interview coming up) or 2) a Derek-approved suit fit is important to you or 3) you're happy with the rest of your wardrobe and are now fleshing out the formal side
Yup, points 2 and 3 pretty much. I don't wear suits often and I don't expect that to change anytime soon, but I do wanna look good when I do. If the wedding was next week I'd be happy enough in this suit, but with some time and the opportunity to get a suit I really love, I'm gonna find something new. The responses here confirmed for me my feelings on this suit.
Went and saw my local tailor, and he has a deal for 2 suits, 3 shirts, and 2 ties all for ~$800. Looks like the deal is only good for Hong Kong fabrics, but for two bespoke suits under a grand I can't complain. Going back next week to get measured and pick out materials.
Suspiciously cheap for bespoke which never costs less than 2-4k. Likely MTM. Still sounds like a good price if the fabrics are good
bespokeAre you getting multiple test fittings? A basted fitting? Your own pattern? Fully canvased even? I know "bespoke" isn't a protected term but it sounds like glorified MTM. Especially for $800 for all of that.
You're right. I think it's just MTM. I confused the terms.
I think the suit looks ok. If you don't wear suits often, I would keep that one with alterations and then just focus on other parts of your wardrobe. Some ideas regarding alterations: you look like you're standing overly straight in the photo. I think you're pushing your shoulders and arms back, which is creating wrinkles at the back of the sleeves. If this is your natural stance, then you will need to get the sleeves adjusted. Ask the tailor to adjust the sleeve pitch. The sleeves are also too short nad will need to be let out. This will create a lot of distance from your cuff button to sleeve cuff. If the highest button is a faux button and not a functioning button, then ask the tailor to move the last button towards the cuff to preserve proper distance from the last button the sleeve cuff. the waist may also benefit from being let out at the back. The back rise is too long for you. Ask the tailor to clean up the back of the trousers. This might be done by shortening the back rise and letting out the crotch. Finally, you will ned to get the trousers hemmed. Consider no break on these trousers since they run a bit slim.
If you do MTM, note that it will not be guaranteed to fit better than this. If you do MTM, see if the shop has a try-on suit produced in the company's block pattern. This will give you a better idea of what needs to be changed, whether you're within batting distance of the block (the less changed, the better), and whether you like the house style on you.
Thanks for the reply Derek. I've pretty much made up my mind on moving on to a new suit, so I will keep these things in mind when going back to the tailor next week. Even if I got the current suit altered to perfection, I still don't think I'd be that happy with it, particularly the slim trousers. Appreciate the feedback!
Also, you're right about standing overly straight, I'll watch that when trying on the new suit.