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mfad6d ago
Bread

eBay suit

Hi guys. I hate to ask this but I’ve been searching hours and hours over the past weeks for a good plain black suit in my size.. 46R 41W. And I’m at a loss. If anyone can maybe help me fix my search criteria or help me find something I would be grateful.
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artvandelayimporting
Budget man
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Oh sorry Budget is probably like under 200 Brooks brothers Madison stuff fits me well A larger cut in the waist I have measurements
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
It’s not black 😦
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Yeah I messaged that person for better pics Because idk what LM is? I don’t think that’s a 46R? Maybe a typo and it’s 46L
jawntanamo_bae
“Long, mens”
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Ahh if it’s a long it’s prob too long for me
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
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Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Need my glasses :xd:
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
No measurements on that one :/ Also idk that brand at all
artvandelayimporting
alr I give up good luck 🫡
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Yeah I figured that would happen Thank u
Garet
Garet6d ago
Pinstripe one is fantastic Just buy and have altered at a tailor
Garet
Garet6d ago
👍
jawntanamo_bae
It’s $125 who cares about the brand
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Bread
BreadOP6d ago
For $125 it seems very overpriced for polyester And idk if it fits because no measurements for shoulders, waist, chest, sleeves, lenght I love that one tbh, my sister wants “black” for the suits tho and idk it’s super hard to find a plain black suit lol I think that’s more a charcoal
artvandelayimporting
have you sent it to her
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
And the stripes too She just says “I already told you”
anasthesia-
anasthesia-6d ago
I wasn’t gonna say anything but if you’re worried about the material at one hundred and fifty American dollars you’re never finding this suit man ok I’m leaving again
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
I’m not too worried but when I can get a brooks brothers 1818 for $150 why buy a cheap polyester for the same price? If it was less than $50 maybe
anasthesia-
anasthesia-6d ago
Clearly you can’t get one Or you wouldn’t be here Asking us to find you one
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
I can just not a black one apparently 😬
Garet
Garet6d ago
With such a limited budget and since you have to be picky with color Its a little difficult Have you tried local thrift stores?
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
I’ve tried Macys, Nordstrom rack Everything at Macys is slim fit and didn’t fit well at all And Nordstrom rack didn’t have a single suit in size 46 even to try on
Garet
Garet6d ago
I mean like Salvation Army or goodwill When I was in school and couldn’t afford anything I took an okay fitting suit and brought it to a tailor and it became decent The fabric wasn’t stellar but since there’s a time crunch and budget crunch it’s hard to have it all
carrion
carrion6d ago
yeah realistically the longer you wait the more likely it is you'll have to spend more money on something you don't even really like.
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Well I really don’t have any time left tbh it’s getting late
carrion
carrion6d ago
ok so adjust your standards
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
I guess I can go back to Macys and try to find something again
carrion
carrion6d ago
$150 for a poly blend suit to spend a few hours in and let your sister have a nice wedding instead of stressing her out should be more than enough motivation for you
Garet
Garet6d ago
Yep I’ve had a junk polyester suit as well when I was in the same shoes as you
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Sure but if I know it fits that’s different than shooting blind on something when I can get a suit at Macys for the same price That’s not worth )150
carrion
carrion6d ago
Ok and can you Because if you can't then ?????? Where is this mystical suit
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
If I just go and find something that fits probably
carrion
carrion6d ago
Ok do that then
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
I wanted to get something not cheap looking Full of polyester They do have some 70% wool stuff
Garet
Garet6d ago
I agree I wouldn’t want that either But you have to pay with either time or money to find something nice If both are a limitation then it’s very difficult
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
I can up the budget a little I also need to find some shoes and a belt .. haven’t started looking But I’d like some Allen Edmonds I know those fit me
Garet
Garet6d ago
I would keep it to about 200 and spend the rest on tailoring
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Size 9E
Garet
Garet6d ago
Good luck my friend
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
I’ll look Tailoring like What would it need Sleeves prob Anything else idk Sleeves and pants Think the 46L will fit? There’s several 46L for sale But they are 1 inch longer
Garet
Garet6d ago
Just bring it to a tailor and ask for their advice
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
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Bread
BreadOP6d ago
This is a 46 R on me
Garet
Garet6d ago
Nice They look good my friend
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
L too long then?
Garet
Garet6d ago
If you want it shorter bring to a tailor and say “I would like this shortened” or ask for their advice I’ve worn that length and shorter it all depends if you want a slouchier boxy suit or something closer fit to the body
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
I’m saying if buying a longer suit is a bad idea Like Buying a 46L would be an inch longer Than what is oictured
NotDisliked
NotDisliked6d ago
An L would be fine and work as a suit for your event, a tailor could turn it into good and would also work for your event Both would work for your event
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
In that case there’s this I would bid something lower and see
Scott (stupid)
Just get the damn suit and stop thinking about it
tun🌻
tun🌻6d ago
Just get this one dude, it being a poly blend is absolutely fine for 125 bucks for something you need for one specific event and will hopefully not have to wear again (use cases for a black suit are pretty limited) Guarantee you most people at this wedding will be wearing some sort of poly blend suit
rawburt-oh
rawburt-oh6d ago
This, and honestly at some american weddings showing up in an actual suit at all is crushing it I've had rentals that were more expensive for weddings - I would be thinking of this suit like a rental to make your sister happy. She shouldn't be stressing about the suit her brother is going to wear I've had to wear shitty suits I hated for weddings when I was in wedding parties more times than I can count and I survived and had a good time
zeometer
zeometer6d ago
i read all of this thread and there was a lot of good advice given @Bread buy the long suit and take it to tailor to get adjusted. "too long" is normally not an issue because people can typically just fold fabric and also no one is going to call you put for having a jacket an inch too long at someone's wedding yes you could find a brooks brothers suit or great cheap shoes like other people do around here but respectfully it seems you do not have the time to be this picky
tun🌻
tun🌻6d ago
The poly blend one (46R) and the Brooks Bros (46L) one are 2 different suits to be clear, but yeah that just reinforces that either will be fine, just pick one and be done with it 😄 Both are a slight compromise but with time + budget you gotta compromise somewhere
zeometer
zeometer6d ago
go to a department store or local shoe store, but a pair of black leather shoes, and wear them. ditto belt go to a tailor and ask to get the jacket shortened. they will likely ask you "where" or "how much" and then you tell them enjoy being a part of your sister's wedding and the start of her new life
anasthesia-
anasthesia-6d ago
If wedding is 2 weeks out if you’re waiting for shipping time you might need to pay for a rush job so be warned
zeometer
zeometer6d ago
and then, after all of that, start saving up if you want a "great" black suit and "great" black shoes, rather than putting yourself in a situation where you're adding undue stress to yourself.
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Ima get the 46L I know it fits at least As I have another BB 1818 in the same cut and size but an R I put an offer in Let’s see if they take it lol Oh he accepted it for 150 :xd:
adime
adime6d ago
nice dude
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
So now I need look for shoes I know Allen Edmonds fit me 9e So I’ll search. Is there a specific model I want For a versatile black shoe
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Are loafers considered formal? Like for a wedding
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
I was thinking oxfords? Cap toe
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Those look decent. Is there a way to clean the soles and inside?
artvandelayimporting
disinfectant spray
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Would you get a loafer or Oxford
artvandelayimporting
A loafer is more versatile because it can be worn casually and formally But yeah, oxfords are considered a more formal shoe so if you’re worried about that get the oxford But I guarantee no one is going to say ‘look at this slob’ if you show up wearing loafers I got married in loafers
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Haha I mean the loafers are cool for sure I also need a belt for it Don’t have any black dress belts Got a brown one
zeometer
zeometer6d ago
for my wedding i wore a cheap reversible belt from macys no one could tell in pictures i too got married in loafers if that's worth anything
Bread
BreadOP6d ago
Thoughts They look in great condition But no captoe
artvandelayimporting
Looks great bud 👍🏻
Bread
BreadOP5d ago
Seriously? I mean Are they oxfords?
Bread
BreadOP5d ago
Are there better options? Whats going on with the bottom?
artvandelayimporting
There are no better options at your budget, size, and deadline Buy any of the ones that have been linked You are severely overthinking this
Bread
BreadOP5d ago
I don’t want to spend $100 without thinking
artvandelayimporting
Idk what to tell you man These are all great options Buy one or don’t
Bread
BreadOP5d ago
Thank you

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