So I need a suit ready 2 months from now, would have liked to have enough time to do MTM but imagine that's not worth the risk. Found out just yesterday it needs to be navy blue, no further instructions, and I'm doubtful there's much more my friend could answer. He made it sound like the dress code was pretty loose, probably could get away with my navy blue blazer, but that's not my style, and my only suits are shades of grey. Also, just because of where I live, it's likely I'm going to have to do all of this online.
I'd like to avoid fused canvas stuff if possible. I wear a 36 according to my brooks brother "MTM" suit, and a 38S according to my OTR blazers. I'm a bit particular about the pants (or "trousers"), and tend to like the pleated, mid to high waisted look. Spier and Mckay is the obvious, and possibly safest choice, I like their neopolitan cut. I'd be willing to spend more if I felt confident it would fit me. I've read nice things about LBM suits in the past, but haven't a clue where to source them, aside from a few I saw on Farfetch... I suppose that could be an option but I find that shopping on sites like that frequently end in regret. The Armoury has a dwindling supply of navy suits in my size that might work, same with No Man Walks Alone, though I'd rather spend that kind of money when I'm less pressed for time and their options more plentiful. If I knew how to get a Berg and Berg suit I would look into that. I imagine Sid Mashburn and Hickey Freeman would be safe bets, though their cuts feel a little boring. Not interested in Brooks Bros having owned one of their suits. I'm mildly curious about J Press.
Basically if anyone has any suggestions of where I could look or how to better navigate this world I'd be grateful. Thanks!
I'd like to avoid fused canvas stuff if possible. I wear a 36 according to my brooks brother "MTM" suit, and a 38S according to my OTR blazers. I'm a bit particular about the pants (or "trousers"), and tend to like the pleated, mid to high waisted look. Spier and Mckay is the obvious, and possibly safest choice, I like their neopolitan cut. I'd be willing to spend more if I felt confident it would fit me. I've read nice things about LBM suits in the past, but haven't a clue where to source them, aside from a few I saw on Farfetch... I suppose that could be an option but I find that shopping on sites like that frequently end in regret. The Armoury has a dwindling supply of navy suits in my size that might work, same with No Man Walks Alone, though I'd rather spend that kind of money when I'm less pressed for time and their options more plentiful. If I knew how to get a Berg and Berg suit I would look into that. I imagine Sid Mashburn and Hickey Freeman would be safe bets, though their cuts feel a little boring. Not interested in Brooks Bros having owned one of their suits. I'm mildly curious about J Press.
Basically if anyone has any suggestions of where I could look or how to better navigate this world I'd be grateful. Thanks!
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