Suit for a Very Skinny Guy (Bay Area, California)

When it comes to extremes, M2M may be a more safe option. Some of the online makers have very flexible systems and satisfactory guarantees. Meaning that they'll keep retrying until you're satisfied, and 3 months should be enough time.

 

You also probably have some decent local M2M programs, but I'm not local with your area.

 

For RTW, on the top of my head...

 

BB Milano and Fitz tend to run very small.

www.ehaberdasher.com carries some Benjamin suits in 36S

If you can up your budget you can get a polo black label (by coruso) suit for maybe around a grand on deal. Very slim.

 

You may want to give Indochino Travelling Tailor program a try

Don't.

Indochino has a generally poor reputation as using 'Search' will demonstrate.

Can anyone help the OP with 'local' M2M?

That's why I suggested the Traveling Tailor program, in which he can be measured properly by Indochino.

 

Another option is trying out our very own Andrew Luck MTM suit. I do believe he travels to the West Coast. Send him a PM.

Isn't suitsupply opening an SF store? Either way, their return policy is great, and they certainly cater to the ectomorphic among us. Definitely rather fashion forward though.

 

Tried Zara or H&M?

 

Or get something used, cheap, and full canvassed off eBay and find an alternation tailor that can work magic. 

www.blacklapel.com seems to have happy customers. I'm waiting on my first suit from them. They do seem to get things right the first time, and deliver solid suits.

 

Half-canvassed, staple navy suit for 449$. Full-canvas for 150 or 200 extra. 

 

You can also request stuff that isn't listed on the website.  

Not sure if you have tried going to a Brooks Brothers in an area with a heavy Chinese population, but I heard there are ones in California that have very small sizes (down to 34 I think?). Assuming you don't really wear a suit or own one, I would try to buy a RTW one first.

 

Google Jimmy Au. He is located in Beverly Hills. He carries sizes 34s, 34r, 34l, in addition to the standard 36s, 36r and 36l. He normally carries a 3 piece black and dark blue suits in those sizes. He can ship to you as well. The price of his suits normally runs between 1k to 1.2k. A little above your budget, but something to keep in mind.

Another option is to find something you like in a 36s. Franz Custom Tailors in SF will then make it fit you correctly.

Also, of note, Brooks Brothers in SF and San Jose does not carry size 36s at all. Maybe once in a blue moon. Like Ralph Lauren, they do not make suits in size 34s. Both of their MTM starts at size 36s.

Dior in Union Square will carry a size 34 in dark blue and black. You might want to stop by and try on their suits for reference.

I feel your pain Uralift... I am on the other side of the spectrum being 6"8 250lbs...I would suggest thick as thieves in L.A.. I have a friend who went to school in the bay who is getting married in April and he is exactly your size..we made a trip down to L.A from the bay so he could get sized up for a suit through their M2M program. Their niche market is guys your size.. they did a phenomenal job for him.. he is a 35s...and all for $500-$550..I do more Zegna M2M's which work for me and have a couple of suit supply suits that fit well.. but for your size thick as thieves seems perfect being I believe that don't work with anyone over a 40..hope this helps