Best of stickie

[lockey2k]

Any chance someone could update the links on the best of stickie? Alas, the links are dead. Clothing Guide (All prices general retail) Please post your thoughts on various items below. Thanks in advance. Ratings ***** - Flawless **** - Great quality *** - Good quality ** - Fair * - If you have to wear something... No rating - Better off naked. Suits RTW Suits High tier ($2000+) Mid tier ($2000-$1000) - Brook's Bros Low tier ($1000-$500) - Brook's Bros. Uber cheap ($500 below) MTM Suits High tier ($2000+) Mid tier ($2000-$1000) Low tier ($1000-$500) Uber cheap ($500 below) Bespoke Suits High tier ($2000+) Mid tier ($2000-$1000) Low tier ($1000-$500) - Brook's Bros. Uber cheap ($500 below) Shirts RTW Shirts High tier ($400+) Mid tier ($400-$200) - Brook's Bros. (Golden Label) Low tier ($200-$100) - Brook's Bros. (Premium) - Pink Uber cheap ($100 below) - Brook's Bros. (Regular) - J. Crew - Charles Tyrwright MTM Shirts High tier ($400+) - Brioni - Armani Mid tier ($400-$200) - Calani - Valenito - YSL Low tier ($200-$100) Uber cheap ($100 below) Bespoke Shirts High tier ($400+) Mid tier ($400-$200) Low tier ($200-$100) - Cego Uber cheap ($100 below) - Jantanz Shoes RTW Shoes High tier ($400+) Mid tier ($400-$200) Low tier ($200-$100) Uber cheap ($100 below) MTM Shoes High tier ($400+) Mid tier ($400-$200) Low tier ($200-$100) Uber cheap ($100 below) Bespoke Shoes High tier ($400+) Mid tier ($400-$200) Low tier ($200-$100) Uber cheap ($100 below) Stores Market Price Stores Discount Stores Filene's Basement Century 21 Suit Brands - Brioni - Armani - Calani Shirt Brands - Valentino - YSL - Calani (rarely) Shoes Brands - No clue. Sales Barney's Bi-Annual Sale Bloomingdale's End of Year Sale

 

[dah328]

It will probably happen gradually. Is there any in particular that you want to read? Many of them can be found by searching for the title or searching by author.

 

[lockey2k]

Really trying to find a comprehensive list of clothing manufacturers broken down by price-range quality and style. Think of it like a zagats for clothing lines/shoes?

 

[dah328]

Well, that could be a really useful thread, but I don't think anyone has been ambitious enough to put one of those together. Most threads are in the form of "my budget is $x - what should I consider?"

 

[lockey2k]

Fortune favors the bold! Post reviews below!

 

[marc237]

For what it is worth, Brooks is misplaced on your chart. They sell suits in a variety of different ranges and one can easily pay over $1,500 full retail for a higher line suit. Also, they do not do a true bespoke, but they do a MTM.

 

[lockey2k]

Originally Posted by marc237

For what it is worth, Brooks is misplaced on your chart. They sell suits in a variety of different ranges and one can easily pay over $1,500 full retail for a higher line suit. Also, they do not do a true bespoke, but they do a MTM.


I can only put in what people are willing to offer. Anyone??? **crickets**

 

[NoVaguy]

sounds like way too much effort.

 

[Jared]

Obviously this sort of thing should be on a Wiki! (The Wiki?) It'll be easier to read and easier to write (especially when there are disputes, like with BB, above). In fact, this list is all-encompassing enough that it could be the start of moving a lot of the forum to a Wiki...

Go ahead and mark it up. I'll contribute what little I've learned so far...

 

[Edward Appleby]

Clothing is far too nebulous to be broken down like this. If it wasn't, we wouldn't have much of a forum.