$300ish ebay/used suit advice?

[AstonSenna]

So I'm looking to add a full suit to my wardrobe. I'm 29, 5'10" and 160 pounds.
Have a kinda over the top flashy vulgar blue blazer and then a cheap patterned black suit that i bought at men's wearhouse. At least it was half off lol.

I usually find my shoulders fit a 38 the best. 36 is usually too tight in the chest and can't hug anyone.

So I want a decent full suit to wear to events and gatherings , and also to a wedding weekend coming up in late winter. I'm pretty good with finding stuff on ebay, but am unsure of what brands would be suggested on here for my price range of $200-250 and a good slim fit to start with (and yes, will plan on spending an additional $100 ish on further tailoring to factor in as well ).

A few I have found that I'm watching right now in the $200-250 range:

-Ted Baker London Jay Trim Fit suit (the one that's currently sold new at nordstrom)

-various Brooks Brothers 1818 made in usa milano and fitzgerald fit suits.

-SuitSupply Lazio and Sienna. I think their Washington suit is perhaps a little aggressive.

but i also have found, for $300 and up, some Corneliani, Ralph Lauren Black Label, and Burberry stuff that looks really nice (both made in italy lines), if these are considered upgrades worth going up to, or more or less the same as the others.


Thank you thank you! Look forward to looking good 😎

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

You can probably find a Polo Ralph Lauren "Made in Italy" suit on ebay for around $250. I think they were made by Corneliani.

 

[AstonSenna]

You can probably find a Polo Ralph Lauren "Made in Italy" suit on ebay for around $250. I think they were made by Corneliani.

Do they fit well, though? I'm pretty thin. When i think of polo ralph lauren, my mind things big and baggy from what i've seen at macy's over the years.

 

[breakaway01]

The green label “Lauren Ralph Lauren” at Macy’s has nothing to do with Polo Ralph Lauren. Confusing, I know.
The blue label Polo Ralph Lauren is a good cut. Agree that 38R is probably a good size for you.

Black Label is a little more structured in the shoulders. It is distinctive and not everyone likes it. Burberry is more fashion (skinny lapels, quite slim). Corneliani is a little all over the place depending on the cut. Brooks Brothers 1818 is a good choice at $300 or less; I like Regent and Fitzgerald. Milano is quite slim IIRC and I’m pretty slim myself (5’10” 145 lb).

 

[TheSuitBurnsBetter]

Do they fit well, though? I'm pretty thin. When i think of polo ralph lauren, my mind things big and baggy from what i've seen at macy's over the years.

Won't be as slim fitting as suit supply but with a bit of tailoring you'll have a classic and very good quality suit (much moreso than the Ralph Lauren you'd currently find at Macy's). Sizing on ebay can be tricky so don't be afraid to ask the seller for measurements! Make sure the shoulders and jacket length are to your liking as they're more difficult/expensive to alter.