Posts by Jake Volmer

Quote: Originally Posted by sullivan025  I just looked at a few Jack Victor suits on ebay and found really good wools for less than $300. Seems like a good deal. Yeah, the re-sale value on those suits doesn't...

Quote: Originally Posted by gambit50  #1. Fabric has a nicer look to me. Could also be the photography. Anyway, if you have the body for this cut, might be nice for the price. Am not familiar with the construction of...

Thanks for bringing up those great points.  They are really helpful.   The BR suit I was looking at is actually a "tailored" fit which isn't as slim or have as high as arm holes as the "monogram" line.  The Jack...

Okay, so I'm poor, but I'm looking for a good navy suit.  I found these two at a reasonable price and with discounts/coupon codes can get them for under $400.   Can someone here tell me what may be the better...

Okay, thanks for everyone's advice.  In your opinion, is this particular suit an okay...

Would Jack Victor be a better investment than Banana Republic?  Or is neither a good investment?  I'd like to have this suit for weddings, interviews and possibly hospital work.   I am a very slim guy, wearing size...

After reading up on suits and being given valuable advice & suggestions from this site and its members, I committed SF blasphemy today by ordering my first navy suit from Banana Republic, a chain that sells fused garments made in...

Thanks to everyone's input.  I slept on it  for a few days and decided not to buy them.  They are not practical for my needs.

Hello,   I was hoping to get your opinion on the following dress shoes - What kind of events can they be used for? school interviews, business meetings and/or weddings?   Are laceless shoes too casual?  Or can...

Hello,   I was trying to buy a suit OTR yesterday, but it is hard to find suits in 36s.  I found this really nice Hickey (not Hickey Freeman) in solid navy wool for under $400 but it is a size 38r.  I really need a...