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Hi, Im in need of an outdoor summer suit. looking for something with a similar fit to the BB madison 1818 46R
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Holfram
Holfram2mo ago
Following - also need suit.
Bread
Bread2mo ago
the madison didnt fit me perfectly, I will post some images
Bread
Bread2mo ago
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Bread2mo ago
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Bread
Bread2mo ago
heres how the madison 46R fit considering just finding the same suit in Linen or similar summery material
jfarrell468
jfarrell4682mo ago
Omg so exciting! Have you considered a blazer rather than a suit?
pumaturtle
pumaturtle2mo ago
Looks like a pretty standard suit to me Price range? price range and whatcha want
Bread
Bread2mo ago
why is this? the dress code for this event is "cocktail" which is said as "suit and tie" price range i guess $150... Id like to use the same tie and shoes/belt so perhaps a Navy color would look good
pumaturtle
pumaturtle2mo ago
You’re gonna have to do eBay or secondhand for that price range
Bread
Bread2mo ago
yes
pumaturtle
pumaturtle2mo ago
Ok
Bread
Bread2mo ago
the suit pictured is a 1818 brooks bros i got for 150
pumaturtle
pumaturtle2mo ago
I don’t understand, what’s the question
jfarrell468
jfarrell4682mo ago
I think a blazer and tie would be fine for that dress code. And if you get a blazer, you can pair it with different pants But it basically sounds like you need to do what you did before, but search for "linen".
Holfram
Holfram2mo ago
I basically never wear suits, but I need one for when odd jackets won’t do. Looking for an unstructured more casual type thing in cotton or something. High rise trousers (13 inch minimum) is a must. I tried the universal works London jacket with matching trousers but that didn’t fit me. Style wise I liked it though. No darts would be a plus for me.
jfarrell468
jfarrell4682mo ago
You've done the hard part, which is identify a brand and size that fits you
Bread
Bread2mo ago
"women are encouraged to wear knee length/long dresses and men are encouraged to wear a suit and tie" I think a blazer isnt an option this is more semi-formal than cocktail imo but whatever
pumaturtle
pumaturtle2mo ago
I still don’t understand, what’s the question you’re asking
Holfram
Holfram2mo ago
Let’s keep the price range open for now. But for 1500 up I might as well go m2m.
pumaturtle
pumaturtle2mo ago
Word! If you want I can DM you or you can start a new thread and I’ll put stuff on there Feels like a diff question
Bread
Bread2mo ago
Hmm well the suit pants fit well If i could buy a blazer to go with it?
pumaturtle
pumaturtle2mo ago
Don’t wear suit pants on their own
Holfram
Holfram2mo ago
Yeah I’ll start a thread
Bread
Bread2mo ago
eBay
Brooks Brothers Saxxon Madison Men's Gray Herringbone Pleated Front...
Pleated Front. Length from bottom of collar to bottom hem: 31.5 ". Leg Opening: Cuff: 9.5". Inseam: 29" (Let Out 1"). Rise: 14.5".
Bread
Bread2mo ago
the Pants seem to be a 38? but the last suit was a 40 and fit perfectly but the label is the same 46/41 so perhaps the pants were taken in and can be let out? what is saxxon wool?
Benji
Benji2mo ago
This doesn't look like a summer suit?
Bread
Bread2mo ago
Perhaps it’s not? Idk… What am I looking for lol
Holfram
Holfram2mo ago
Saxxon wool is a warm wool
Bread
Bread2mo ago
Oh no Ok so that’s no good
Benji
Benji2mo ago
Yeah you'll want to look for tropical/high twist wool or linen or linen-wool
Bread
Bread2mo ago
Ugh ok I’ll look This ain’t going to easy
jfarrell468
jfarrell4682mo ago
no, but you've done it before
awburkey
awburkey2mo ago
eBay
Brooks Brothers Madison 1818 two button charcoal suit
Brooks Brothers 1818 Madison gray textured suit, size 46R. Previously loved and in excellent condition. Non smoking and pet free house.
eBay
Vintage Brooks Brothers Gray Wash And Wear Suit Cotton Blend 46L Ma...
There is a small stain on the front lower portion of the jacket. Fade lines at cuff / hem fabric folds may be visible if trouser length is altered. Trousers: Approximate size 38 waist x 30.5" length.
awburkey
awburkey2mo ago
I'd browse around ebay with search terms like "brooks brothers lightweight suit" or "summer suit" or specific materials like "tropical wool" "linen" etc.
Bigelow
Bigelow2mo ago
wash and wear is great cause it's pretty lightweight (cotton poplin I think?) and you can literally throw it in the washing machine
Bread
Bread2mo ago
I will keep looking I have over a month so
tentacle prince
tentacle prince2mo ago
Any suggestions for a hot weather suit for business and conferences? Like attending a professional conference in a hot setting like summer las vegas or california where you'd be walking quite a bit outside
Bread
Bread5w ago
Ok I hate to ask this, but can anyone help me search ebay for a suit.. cant seem to find anything I really dont want to spend money on another suit.. but will a woll suit really be bad for summer?
Mooses
Mooses5w ago
others in this thread definitely know much more about suits than I do, but there are some thinner/looser-weave wool suits that are okay for summer weather. part of the heat retention also comes from the suit lining too, so maybe something that has no lining or is partially-lined too.
Bread
Bread5w ago
well the suit i have idk how heavy it is? i wore it indoors in october and it was fine im just going to suck it up and wear the wool suit i cant afford a new suit tbh
awburkey
awburkey5w ago
I honestly don’t think it’s a bad idea as long as the suit isn’t too heavy. At a certain temp/humidity it’s a lost battle anyway
Bread
Bread4w ago
I mean it’s a suit Idk if it’s too heavy? I’ll take the jacket off it gets hot It’s not like I need to wear it all night. No one wears it dancing Ping pong Ok so I may be being stupid here But I got frustrated trying to eBay a BB 1818 Madison suit It was hard to find anything from a seller that seems good And idk what else fits me I’ve got 2 weeks only so..
awburkey
awburkey4w ago
2 weeks id tank it It’s one day. Everyone will be hot. Drink cool bevs to combat it. Dance your butt off and sweat buckets anyway
Bread
Bread4w ago
It won’t look dumb? You’ve seen the suit
jfarrell468
jfarrell4684w ago
Dumb why? It's a suit. It's a good suit.
Bread
Bread4w ago
Because it looks like a “winter suit”
zeometer
zeometer4w ago
I wore a winter suit to get married in June and did not look dumb. Honestly I think just use this one this one time and then after maybe buy a suit if you still think it was too hot.
Bread
Bread4w ago
Fair I want to dress it up a bit Maybe a knit tie
jfarrell468
jfarrell4684w ago
Knit ties are great. Very MFA. I've gotten some from Tie Bar that are nice and reasonably priced.
Bread
Bread4w ago
Hmm what color
jfarrell468
jfarrell4684w ago
What color is your suit?
Bread
Bread4w ago
White I could get a dif one Maybe I should?
awburkey
awburkey4w ago
your suit is white?
Bread
Bread4w ago
No sir The shirt is white The suit is charcoal Wool flannel