Someone please tell me what's wrong with Hugo Boss Tux.. Serious question.. - Page 2

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Originally Posted by jeff13007 

They had 2 styles available at the sample sale. One was "Spartaco" the one i got was the other. Will post the name when i get the chance.
Edit: The one i got was a Quirinale. Both were one button single breasted peak lapel, with no vents

The only identifier on this is : Baroni Classic BA-1BTN-Notch-Tux (so I guess this is the "Classic"

• One Button
• Notch Lapel
• Super Fine 150's Worsted Wool with Premier Herringbone Lining
• Single Breasted with No Vents
• Half-Canvas Piece and Scalloped Facing for Clean Finish
• Padded Lapels for a Crips, Smooth Look
• Tailored Shoulders
• Sleeves Constructed for the Addition of Custom Working Buttonhles
• Sweat Shield Under the Armholes
• Covered Buttons with Satin Lapels
• Comes with Single Pleated Pant with 6" Drop
• Satin Band along the Waist and on the Side of the Trouser
• Quarter-Top Side Pockets and Bottom-Through Back Besom Pockets
• Premium Cotton Pockets and Half-Lined to the Knee
• Expandable Waistband
• Unfinished Bottoms

JS

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Originally Posted by add911_11 

I would buy the Hugo Boss because it doesn't seem you will use this very often, might as well save the money for other purpose.
Obviously if you want to get better ones please do, but I am a little bit afraid you will rarely use it, so why get a proper nice one?
p.s. May I ask whether it is your idea or your son's idea that the dad should wear a tux?
Just my $0.02

Don't get me wrong, I think the Hugo Boss is a fine looking tuxedo.  That said, people here have been kind enough to point out how and what I should look for to maximize any investment. As an example, if the Baroni I'm also looking at is more classically stitched and is likewise a good fit and style (and just happens to be $200+ less) than I'd be foolish not to consider it.

As for whose idea it is, the entire wedding is black tie optional, however both fathers have been asked to be in tux's. Just curious, why do you ask?

JS

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Originally Posted by jeff13007 


Lol its "Brioni" Baroni is a different brand.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brioni_(fashion)

Well let me see how the other foot tastes..  Yep.. pretty bad as well.   LOL

JS

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Originally Posted by jeff13007 


Lol its "Brioni" Baroni is a different brand.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brioni_(fashion)

O.K., so let me see how the other foot tastes.. yep, just as bad.   LOL

JS

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Originally Posted by GBR 

Fused crap in essence.
If one fits and you are not too fussy about appearance then go for it.

I like direct and to the point.  I have a single button Hickey Freeman on the way, so I be able to assess your evaluation of HB as a brand (fused notwithstanding).  :-)  Seriously, thanks for taking the time. I've learned a tremendous amount in just these few replies from everyone.

JS

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Originally Posted by Dewey 

I'd buy the one in a store, where I could try it on in bright light with 3-way mirrors, where tailoring would be easy and guaranteed (i.e., they screw it up, they fix it or refund you).
If you trust your local alterations person to do a good job, the tailoring is not such a problem.
But I think a lot of people have trouble seeing themselves in a new suit at home. Hence the "bathroom mirror at work" shot that was once a staple of the WAYWN threads. It seems that a lot of people have to go to work to find a brightly-lit room with open space and a giant mirror.
You can't buy it on ebay and go to the mall to borrow a fitting room & fitting room mirror. I don't think you can, at least.
Mail ordering a suit, making a competent decision that it fits, that it matches the description of what you paid for, and getting it tailored locally is not a good way for a suit-buying noob to save money.
Likewise I would stay away from used suits, which be fitted & tailored for another body, until you are a suit-buying sharpie. Even then you may always do better buying new.

Dewey..

Right now it is a combination of both in-store and ordering, perhaps something I saw in a store, from stores where I can go locally with the Tux if needed or return it there. It's not so much that I'm new to buying suits, but the Tux things is just an added twist because of the frequency question...  I would never buy on EBay, at least not a Tux!!!  :-)  While I don't have  3 way mirror at home, there is certain feel you get when you know something fits well...just like there is a certain feel when you know you're wearing a sack (at least in terms of fit).

Again, so far, it's been a lot of evaluating. I do a fine tailor locally who is very versed in high end suits and tux's, so I'm pretty confident there.  Also agree about used suits.. something I wouldn't entertain.

Thanks for all the help!

JS
 

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Originally Posted by jeff13007 


Lol its "Brioni" Baroni is a different brand.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brioni_(fashion)

Jeff,

My bad..  Let me see how the other foot tastes right now..  Yep.. just as bad.  :-)

JS