Baroni (Wizard of Ahhs) - Suit Review - Page 3

Chicagoans, I suspect that Dei Giovanni in the Loop sells suits from the same Italian manufacturers that Jeff of Wizard of Aahs uses (used?) for his Baroni and Marco Valentino.

This, I trust, is the exact feeling of those who purchased Allen Edmonds shoes.

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I actually own a M. Valentino suit, which is the slimmer fitting line from Jeff the Wizard. Bought it for next to nothing from B&S when I first started here. The fit isn't bad at all, reasonable arm holes, the pants are trim but not slim, and the shoulder wasn't too built up iirc. The material is much better than what you see the malls (it doesn't seem to be a poly blend) or what have you and the lapels have a decent roll. The buttons I agree are really cheap but can be easily and affordably replaced.

Even for the SF discount I'd probably pass on these suits as I can usually find much better for similar prices on B&S. However if you must wear new/unworn suits then it's not too bad of a choice and a step up from MW, JAB, Green Label etc.

I have no experience with their Baroni line.

Says the AE aficionado.

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Why do people think that this Wizard of Aahs guy is producing/selling this exclusively? I know a retail store that sells/has sold the Baroni and Danielle stuff. Assuming it's the same stuff I've seen, it is a great value.

i'll pass.

Can someone explain why these suits are so crappy? I'm happy with mine.

They're fully canvassed, lapels rolled into the lining, pick stitching, wool feels nicer than most of the other suits I own (advertised as super 150s )

I will post some pics of mine when I have some time. I paid $720 for two with tailoring from a small guy in Boston so I don't think the ebay guy is the manufacturer. I also saw a catalog. With regard to the pants- I have a small waist and large legs/ass so the pants fit pretty slim to me and actually had to be let out a bit while the waist had to come in an inch or two. Sack-like is not how i'd describe them. My only complaint is that there are upper arm dimples and shoulders are a little boxy, but let's be honest, they're inexpensive OTR suits. I know it's not going to fit like a bespoke.

I've bought and returned JAB suits before that retail for 7-800 (didn't pay that) and they were not as nice as these.

I thought that you didn't pass on something without owning it first?



There's an unfortunate amount of elitism in this thread.

And by that, I mean: not enough.




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Sounds great.

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How do you think it would compare to Steven Aver?

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I have four of these suits and I think they are great for the money. My next suit will be a M. Valentino.