Benjamin, RLBL, or Caruso

[phoenixrecon]

these three suits have my intrest atm. I fit a RLBL suit pretty well with little alterationa nd the Caruso and Benjamin im looking at seem verry similar. So which should I go with since each can be found in about the same price point.

 

[lastlight]

RLBL if made in italy is caruso if that helps?

 

[phxlawstudent]

Where do you find RLBL for $600?

 

[phoenixrecon]

B&S, Ebay, Retail store....


there not staple colors of course but they are on sale all the time.

 

[mishon]

Caruso will fit slightly different than RLBL. It is a bit more fuller in cut, but still trim. Depending on the price, I would go for mainline Caruso.

 

[jrd617]

I'd recommend CC Corneliani. Similar cut to RLBL and hickey, but much less shoulder padding. Half-canvassed and decent fabric

 

[coop86]

I have a Benjamin Lucente and it fits me pretty well, but the RLBL fits even better. RLBL is a bit of a tighter fit which sounds better for you, if the RLBL fits well OTR.

 

[J. Cogburn]

I'm 5.11', 175 lbs, and wear a size 40L and have a 33" waist. I own three RLBLs and they fit me like a glove and look tremendous. Have to wear a 42 in those suits however. They are cut awful tight. But who cares - the 42" fits me great.

 

[jrd617]

Originally Posted by J. Cogburn

I'm 5.11', 175 lbs, and wear a size 40L and have a 33" waist. I own three RLBLs and they fit me like a glove and look tremendous. Have to wear a 42 in those suits however. They are cut awful tight. But who cares - the 42" fits me great.

I've found that RLBL's are bigger than other lines in the shoulders. I get a bit of overhang in the shoulders. And a ton of padding.

 

[TimelesStyle]

I once tried a Benjamin and found that it fit at least one full size bigger than RLBL. Even if I sized down one, I'd still need to do alterations to slim the pants and get appropriate waist suppression on the jacket.

 

[jrd617]

Originally Posted by TimelesStyle

I once tried a Benjamin and found that it fit at least one full size bigger than RLBL. Even if I sized down one, I'd still need to do alterations to slim the pants and get appropriate waist suppression on the jacket.

eHaberdasher has detailed measurements

 

[stu00a]

Go for Raffaele Caruso Sartoria Parma
Really awesome

 

[TimelesStyle]

Originally Posted by jrd617

eHaberdasher has detailed measurements

I'm going to go by what fits, not comparing measurements, since at the end of the day that's what matters. Besides, I wouldn't ever make a purchase based on comparing measurements when the same person didn't do both sets.

 

[Hans Cater]

Originally Posted by stu00a

Go for Raffaele Caruso Sartoria Parma
Really awesome

Oh yes!!! really awesome indeed.

 

[phoenixrecon]

Originally Posted by stu00a

Go for Raffaele Caruso Sartoria Parma
Really awesome

i was interested in this but it seems ehaberdasher only has it in wool flannel for the most part.