How Can You Tell A Good Suit From a Cheap One?

[Les W]

Jos A Bank is having a buy 1 get 2 sale tomorrow *hint, hint*

can someone tell me what a GOOD LONG LASTING suit should be like?

 

[kdogg3270]

damn...good thread idea....buy 1 get 2 free would raise my suspicion too.. if u find that they're legit go for it.

 

[Bumpee]

Jos A Bank makes a decent suit for the amount of money u might spend....... depends on what your budget is though.

Also depends on what you're looking to use it for, how often you might wear it, what part of the country you live in (climate wise)

 

[Les W]

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Home_11001_10050

Jos A Bank makes a decent suit for the amount of money u might spend....... depends on what your budget is though.

Also depends on what you're looking to use it for, how often you might wear it, what part of the country you live in (climate wise)

Well I'd like to stick to the $600 joints (or cheaper) ... but if the $800 joints are gonna last a long time and look really good then I'll break bread

It is a moderate climate I'm not down south ... yet ... also I plan to wear them lets say 2-3 times a month each and take really good care of them as well

thanks for your input

 

[^SpiderMan^]

There are dozens of differences between suit qualities,but the #1 thing is how comfortable it feels.Try it on.A great suit feels as comfortable as a velour sweatsuit.A cheap one feels hot tight and heavy.Growing up,I HATED wearing a suit.I felt like it was uncomfortable as fuck.Then as I got older and got good suits,I like wearin em.Jos Bank has decent suits but personally,I'd spend that same money on one GOOD suit than 3 "ok" suits.Hit up Filenes basement,Nordstrom Rack,or Loemanns and try on their best suits then compare em to Jos Banks.

 

[Bumpee]

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Home_11001_10050



Well I'd like to stick to the $600 joints (or cheaper) ... but if the $800 joints are gonna last a long time and look really good then I'll break bread

It is a moderate climate I'm not down south ... yet ... also I plan to wear them lets say 2-3 times a month each and take really good care of them as well

thanks for your input

Truth be told you can find decent suits for that amount at other places. The only time i would buy a suit from there if it was on sale BOGO

Wool is a good solid all around material. And honestly, most folks (the average individual who isn't a clotheshorse) wont notice the difference between your suit, and say a Ralph Lauren purple label..... but this is BGOL, so look for the dude who wears nothing but Versace and Zegna to say otherwise.

and one very important thing, dry clean your suit as infrequently as possible, once-twice a year. That will extend the life of your suit, and prevent it from "bubbling" as there's a good chance the jacket will be fused.

http://artofmanliness.com/2010/02/1...-suit-school-part-i-fused-vs-canvassed-suits/

and like buddy said, make sure you try it on as different suits fit different based on the designer. and make sure you have a good tailor on hand to square you away after u buy it.

 

[kdogg3270]

There are dozens of differences between suit qualities,but the #1 thing is how comfortable it feels.Try it on.A great suit feels as comfortable as a velour sweatsuit.A cheap one feels hot tight and heavy.Growing up,I HATED wearing a suit.I felt like it was uncomfortable as fuck.Then as I got older and got good suits,I like wearin em.Jos Bank has decent suits but personally,I'd spend that same money on one GOOD suit than 3 "ok" suits.Hit up Filenes basement,Nordstrom Rack,or Loemanns and try on their best suits then compare em to Jos Banks.

i agree with every word of this..this is my EXACT experience growing up in a deeply religious family & always in church...the suits i got from relatives didnt feel good on me AT ALL. Good advice.

 

[kdogg3270]

Truth be told you can find decent suits for that amount at other places. The only time i would buy a suit from there if it was on sale BOGO

Wool is a good solid all around material. And honestly, most folks (the average individual who isn't a clotheshorse) wont notice the difference between your suit, and say a Ralph Lauren purple label..... but this is BGOL, so look for the dude who wears nothing but Versace and Zegna to say otherwise.

and one very important thing, dry clean your suit as infrequently as possible, once-twice a year. That will extend the life of your suit, and prevent it from "bubbling" as there's a good chance the jacket will be fused.

http://artofmanliness.com/2010/02/1...-suit-school-part-i-fused-vs-canvassed-suits/

and like buddy said, make sure you try it on as different suits fit different based on the designer. and make sure you have a good tailor on hand to square you away after u buy it.

this is invaluable

 

[J Storm]

"Easy. You walk up to one and say "From a Cheap One."

 

[BrockLanders]

Usually custom made suits will have working buttons on the cuff

The lapelle is stiched and not glued

The suit does not come pre-cut

Quiet as kept though just buy a nice suit off the rack and have your tailor custom cut it to your body type, and any good suit becomes a great one.

 

[i 1 2 4 Q]

It's all about the material, I always stay away from anything synthetic. Comfort and flow, you want your suit to move and breath. Synthetic suits are heavy and stiff and tend to pick up alot of lint.

 

[Les W]

There are dozens of differences between suit qualities,but the #1 thing is how comfortable it feels.Try it on.A great suit feels as comfortable as a velour sweatsuit.A cheap one feels hot tight and heavy.Growing up,I HATED wearing a suit.I felt like it was uncomfortable as fuck.Then as I got older and got good suits,I like wearin em.Jos Bank has decent suits but personally,I'd spend that same money on one GOOD suit than 3 "ok" suits.Hit up Filenes basement,Nordstrom Rack,or Loemanns and try on their best suits then compare em to Jos Banks.

Word ... amma rethink it... I assume incorrectly Jos A Bank had dope suits ... but if I can just find some designer joints around the same price and better quality I'd rather do that

"Easy. You walk up to one and say "From a Cheap One."

LOL tru tru

 

[MonkeyBizness]

If the suit looks, feels like, or is cut like this… pass!

 

[kdogg3270]

I'm tryin' to step my suit game up, and want bgol's opinions of these brands

Stafford
City streets
Fumagalli
Towncraft
circola moda
Bert Pulitzer
Claiborne

 

[Les W]

Truth be told you can find decent suits for that amount at other places. The only time i would buy a suit from there if it was on sale BOGO

Wool is a good solid all around material. And honestly, most folks (the average individual who isn't a clotheshorse) wont notice the difference between your suit, and say a Ralph Lauren purple label..... but this is BGOL, so look for the dude who wears nothing but Versace and Zegna to say otherwise.

and one very important thing, dry clean your suit as infrequently as possible, once-twice a year. That will extend the life of your suit, and prevent it from "bubbling" as there's a good chance the jacket will be fused.

http://artofmanliness.com/2010/02/1...-suit-school-part-i-fused-vs-canvassed-suits/

and like buddy said, make sure you try it on as different suits fit different based on the designer. and make sure you have a good tailor on hand to square you away after u buy it.

wise words

it ain't just BOGO it is buy one get TWO!!

I definitely will get a hold of a tailor and I know that is part of the budget

 

[Acur]

I'm tryin' to step my suit game up, and want bgol's opinions of these brands

Stafford
City streets
Fumagalli
Towncraft
circola moda
Bert Pulitzer
Claiborne

Don't forget ya Steve Harvey suit popcorn playa and ya gators to match. Where do you shop da hood ass mall?

 

[Les W]

Usually custom made suits will have working buttons on the cuff

The lapelle is stiched and not glued

The suit does not come pre-cut

Quiet as kept though just buy a nice suit off the rack and have your tailor custom cut it to your body type, and any good suit becomes a great one.

It's all about the material, I always stay away from anything synthetic. Comfort and flow, you want your suit to move and breath. Synthetic suits are heavy and stiff and tend to pick up alot of lint.

good points - amma hit the store tomorrow

 

[kdogg3270]

Don't forget ya Steve Harvey suit popcorn playa and ya gators to match. Where do you shop da hood ass mall?

i didnt buy these suits

 

[bgbtylvr]

Avoid this Simmons mattress wear as negro right here. Do not immitate him.

 

[bgbtylvr]

Avoid this Simmons mattress wear as negro right here. Do not immitate him.

 

[Rukus]

It's all about the material, I always stay away from anything synthetic. Comfort and flow, you want your suit to move and breath. Synthetic suits are heavy and stiff and tend to pick up alot of lint.

If the suit looks, feels like, or is cut like this… pass!

these 2 go hand and hand... I was taught when buying a new suit always grab the sleeve and ball it up... a good suit made with real material will fall back to it original length with no wrinkles.. a synthetic suit will have wrinkles like the pic above...

 

[doggish_098]

a good tailor can make the cheapest suit in the world look like you paid a million bucks for it when you put it on.

 

[Uncontainable_Spirit]

Jos A Bank is having a buy 1 get 2 sale tomorrow *hint, hint*

can someone tell me what a GOOD LONG LASTING suit should be like?

Just go ahead and have a suit custom tailored for you. That way you can pick the fabric, lining, heel padding, lapels etc. There are a number of places that can custom tailor a suit to your exact body proportions for under 1,000. It's definitely worth it. There is a place here in Atlanta that will tailor a suit for you for under 400 dollars. Fit exactly to you. There is nothing in the world... NOTHING like a custom tailored suit.

 

[BDR]

If you look confident in a cheap suit nobody can tell the difference...

 

[bighurt2k7]

make sure that joint is 100% wool.

Also, cheap suits wrinkle easily.

And please please please buy a suit that fits you properly. Get it tailored. Doesn't matter how expensive the suit is. If it doesn't fit properly it looks like shit.

 

[bajanbadman]

i copped a jos a bank suit on sale, the in house tailor they had adjusted it to me, that cost an additional $70 bucks and made all the difference. go ahead and get the suit, just wait the 2 weeks for adjustments and cough up the extra cash, it's worth it

 

[JD Walker]

Avoid this Simmons mattress wear as negro right here. Do not immitate him.

 

[doggish_098]

i copped a jos a bank suit on sale, the in house tailor they had adjusted it to me, that cost an additional $70 bucks and made all the difference. go ahead and get the suit, just wait the 2 weeks for adjustments and cough up the extra cash, it's worth it

that is what i hate about places like that. yeah the suits are a little cheaper then they hit you in the head for the tailoring.

 

[lexdiamonnyc]

Brooks Brothers or better......

everything else is "cheap".......

 

[big pimp]

Avoid this Simmons mattress wear as negro right here. Do not immitate him.

 

[Les W]

that is what i hate about places like that. yeah the suits are a little cheaper then they hit you in the head for the tailoring.

yeah buying the suit is basically just the first step ... I forgot about that last time I looked at the sales man like:
"....and how much for fitting?"

lex- brooks brothers is out of my price range for now but I hear you

 

[MonkeyBizness]

yeah buying the suit is basically just the first step ... I forgot about that last time I looked at the sales man like:
"....and how much for fitting?"

lex- brooks brothers is out of my price range for now but I hear you

Fam,

You need to learn your body type and the right fit of suit for you.

I'm a Ralph Lauren brand loyalist, but the cut of their suits at my size at the shoulders don't match my body making me have to buy a larger jacket in order to accomodate me which ultimately becomes a mess to tailor.

I had to try different brands to discover their type of cut to find the ones that work body-wise for me.

Go to your local outlet and just try on different jackets. Look at your collar, shoulder blades, cuffs, waist, all that shit. See what sits right and feels good. Take notes and use the info when you shop around for a suit that is in your range.

 

[Man_Of_STeeL]

ballpark ... how much do custom tailored suits cost??

 

[Damn Right]

Quiet as kept though just buy a nice suit off the rack and have your tailor custom cut it to your body type, and any good suit becomes a great one.

 

[Lucky7s]

If you look confident in a cheap suit nobody can tell the difference...

So says Mr. McDuck...I hear ya pimpin'!