Looking for some suit brand recommendations

[jo-fu]

Whatever you get make sure you plan on spending ~150 getting it tailored (hopefully by someone you trust). Anything that fits you in the shoulders is going to be huge in the body and the sleeves probably too long.

I saw those Banana Rep suits the other day and they looked like they should be at kmart. I also wouldn't rule out MTM if you have time to get it done.

 

[Don Carlos]

If there's a Ralph Lauren outlet store anywhere near you, that might also be worth a visit. You never know what you're going to get there, but occasionally you'll stumble onto a great steal on a suit. At this time of year, though, most outlet stores have probably been thoroughly picked over. If you can wait till the first few weeks of 2010, they might get a fresh stock of unsold 2009 merch.

 

[furo]

I think you're on the right track with the stores you have set up to visit. You probably will not find any smaller sized solid charcoal or navy suits in a store like Nordstrom Rack, NM Last Call, or Saks off 5th, unless you're willing to spend more money.

You might find a solid Burberry suit for your price range. They are made in the USA of decent quality, and cut a bit slimmer than their big brother company - Hickey Freeman. You can try a Burberry Outlet, and they usually have a bunch of them at Saks off 5th (but again, you will have a tough time finding your size in a conservative color in those stores).

 

[mickey711]

Thick as Theives offers high quality, well-fitting suits at reasonable prices. They should run you about $400-500 each, depending on the fabric, buttons and other options you can choose.

 

[furo]

Originally Posted by mickey711

Thick as Theives offers high quality, well-fitting suits at reasonable prices. They should run you about $400-500 each, depending on the fabric, buttons and other options you can choose.

Would not recommend this option for a first suit unless you're in the LA area and can be fit/measured in person.

 

[bobbers]

Is there a Filene's Basement near you? Last week I saw some solid grays from Hickey Freeman's "hickey" line for $499, and suit event discount knocks 25% off that. Not sure about available sizes though.

 

[phillyesq]

I'd check Brooks Brothers. This summer, during the semi-annual sale, their suits were 50% off. The morning after Christmas, when the next sale starts, there is generally an additional discount on top of that. The Regent and Fitzgerald suits will probably meet your needs.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by furo

Would not recommend this option for a first suit unless you're in the LA area and can be fit/measured in person.

Agreed. Don't do this for your first.

Originally Posted by phillyesq

I'd check Brooks Brothers. This summer, during the semi-annual sale, their suits were 50% off. The morning after Christmas, when the next sale starts, there is generally an additional discount on top of that. The Regent and Fitzgerald suits will probably meet your needs.

+1. Check out the Fitzgerald cut in their 1818 line. It's not RLBL, but slim enough by BB standards and really a perfect interview suit for a slimmer guy who wants to keep a conservative, mature look.

The cut fits me well, and I'm a relatively slim 36R with a 29-30" waist.