Best Suit at Men's Wearhouse

archibaldleach said:

This has been discussed ad nauseum in other threads (search "Prom" for examples), so I'll limit myself to saying that what you're describing is not even close to being a tuxedo or resembling any sort of proper formalwear. You are of course free to wear what you want and prom may involve motives other than looking good in classic menswear (plus it's prom so someone will wear something worse). I don't mean to sound harsh, but you should at least know how awful this sounds so you can make an informed decision. People your age often don't realize that sometimes doing things correctly stands out just enough and looks better, until they look at their prom photos ten years later and wonder what the hell they were thinking.

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JubeiSpiegel said:

People are not getting it, OP is getting a suit for free. Considering he is young, there is no reason to turn down a temp suit.

Just get a charcoal or navy...

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Quadcammer said:

crimsonstained7 said:

I decided to go with a black pinstripe coat/pants, black shirt, and a white vest/tie. I liked the look of it, and it's a bit different, but not insanely so.

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please don't for the love of all that is holy.

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+1 to these.

I apologize for getting this thread somewhat off track, though I hope you realize that those of us who were being critical were doing so in an attempt to be helpful. Of course the point of prom is to have fun (though I am pretty sure wearing something pretty close to classic did not stop me from having fun).

WIth respect to the brands you mentioned, do not get something from Jones New York. In my experience, Joseph Abboud is far better. Neither brand is great, but for a free entry level suit for someone who needs a suit for the occasional job interview and maybe a college formal or two (formal in almost any college setting does not mean black tie), it will do fine and you'll look better than most of your classmates. Solid navy or solid medium to dark grey. If you have only one suit, it should be solid for the simple reason that people are less likely to remember that you wear that suit all the time and a solid suit is also better for social functions. I understand why you may want pinstripes, but save them for your second suit (at the earliest). Your first suit is something you want to be super versatile.

I'm not getting pinstripes for the suit. I would save that for way later. I just wanted them because it will help make me look less... Portly to put it in suit terms

I remember reading a thread on another style forum from a guy who works at Men's Warehouse. His opinion is that the Jack Victor line was the best Men's Warehouse carried - they apparently have half-canvassed construction. They also have a lot of Big and Tall sizes (I'm tall, so I looked into them).

Apparently everything else offered at Men's Warehouse is pretty dismal.

For color, get solid navy or charcoal and you probably want one of the flat front trouser models.

Unfortunately, the Jack Victor's comparative quality is evident since they cost 800, and it's only free up to 500. The only one that isn't 800 is a clearance gray checkered modern fit for 400.

Don't over think it. Just pick the solid navy or chacoal suit that fits you best and take it to a decent tailor. It's not like the arms are going to fall off the suit if it's anything less than a Jack Victor. I will assume most of their suits regardless of the name on the label are all made in the same factory in China. Buy it, wear it with confidence, and you will be fine.

So, does this look good enough for a first suit? It's an Abboud Charcoal Modern Fit jacket. I believe (although I'd have to check in person) that it is half-canvas, but it really doesn't matter for a first suit, for free, as far as I'm concerned. It's flat-front, and 94% wool, 6% polyester.

http://www.menswearhouse.com/shop/p...751_700196296_-1_700000935_____noSpecialSizes

no chance in **** that is half canvas.

oh, and polyester=hell no

Quadcammer, you've really been helpful. Really, your advice has been eye-opening. Any suggestions of a better suit there then? The Jhane Barnes Medium Gray Suit is 100% wool, but it's $600. Is that worth the extra $100? Right now you're just throwing around unhelpful, and ever so eloquent, tidbits of wisdom

OP, as you already know, it will be hard to get useful input on the subject of Men's Warehouse. That said, at this level and quality, it really does not matter what brand you choose (provided that you try to get a mostly wool suit). It will all come down to fit, so please research up on the subject of a proper suit fit, what will be your goal when you get to the store...

4 star thread.



JubeiSpiegel said:

OP, as you already know, it will be hard to get useful input on the subject of Men's Warehouse. That said, at this level and quality, it really does not matter what brand you choose (provided that you try to get a mostly wool suit). It will all come down to fit, so please research up on the subject of a proper suit fit, what will be your goal when you get to the store...

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Solid advice right here.

At your price range I'd go with one of these three

http://www.menswearhouse.com/shop/p...751_700028460_-1_700000935_____noSpecialSizes

http://www.menswearhouse.com/shop/p...751_700195590_-1_700000935_____noSpecialSizes

http://www.menswearhouse.com/shop/p...751_700030027_-1_700000935_____noSpecialSizes

They have promotions pretty regularly. $500 for a suit is nothing special. They have discounts all of the time.