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Zegna silk/wool blend suits?
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It should hold up only so well as it is well woven and also dependent on how heavy the fabric is. The blend of the fibres is not the critical determinant.Originally Posted by Sator
So a suit that Zegna retails for $2,400 should hold up pretty well?
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It should hold up only so well as it is well woven and also dependent on how heavy the fabric is. The blend of the fibres is not the critical determinant.Originally Posted by Sator
So a suit that Zegna retails for $2,400 should hold up pretty well?Originally Posted by DGP
As Sator says the length of time it will hold up is contingent on how well it is woven and how heavy the fabric is!
The price(even $2400!), has little to do with it.
I would think that a $400 suit done in a heavy flannel would be well nigh indestructible whereas a $4500 Kiton suit done in a 7-9 oz. super 180s worsted would be very delicate.
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When would you be wearing this suit? If you will be standing most of the time when wearing this suit then you can wear it as frequently as you can. But if you are sitting down a lot then the pants may wear out.
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When would you be wearing this suit? If you will be standing most of the time when wearing this suit then you can wear it as frequently as you can. But if you are sitting down a lot then the pants may wear out.Originally Posted by MilanoStyle
Well, as I've really only gotten into suits in the last year, I don't have that many. However, they are in two camps: my work suits and my good suits. The work ones get worn pretty often, as much as once or twice a week, while the good suits come out only for special occasions, or the odd day when I really feel like wearing one to work, which is once a month at most. I usually get my work suits for $2-500 and my good suits for $7-1,100 by hitting good sales.
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