Greetings everyone!
Probably asking a question here that has been asked a thousand times in slightly different ways, but I have some quite specific conditions and I’m really struggling!
For one of my best friends’ wedding I am one of 4 groomsmen, because of my interest (obsession) with menswear and tailoring it’s my task to organise the outfits for all 4 of us.
Unfortunately I’m finding it really difficult to find anything that (in my opinion) looks good, and meets the budget. I’m not familiar with brands in this bracket. For reference I wear MTM and RTW from The Anthology, Anglo Italian, Drake’s, etc. and dabble in bespoke. Personally I consider Natalino to be a budget option, and I’m aware of Spier and Mckay and Suitsupply, but all are coming in over budget. I have also checked out YOOX but difficult to buy 4 of the same item. Same goes for items on sale, there are only random sizes left.
I’ve checked out the usual suspects like Moss, Next, M&S but I really hate the style. (Understand it’s not about me and tastes differ, but I’m feeling responsible for the 4 of us turning up looking great!).
I guess what I’m looking for are any recommendations for brands I may not have heard of that come close to the criteria below. Or perhaps a wake up call that I’m being unrealistic and what I’m looking for doesn’t exist! So I can reset my expectations.
I’d massively appreciate any suggestions from anyone kind enough to wade through this post. Cheers.
- Budget: £400 per person for jacket and trouser (can be suit or separates*), the guys will provide their own shirts and shoes, and I’m planning to gift each of them with a nice matching tie, white hank and socks to remember the day.
- Cloth: Any, summer wedding so cottons, linens will be ok and may save on cost. I’d like to avoid poly
- Style: Classic, desperately trying to avoid short jackets, low rise pants, and razor thin lapels. 😭 Prefer side adjusters if at all possible.
- Make: Happy to sacrifice finishing and I don’t care where the garment is manufactured
- Retailer: Any country, however if not U.K. taxes and duties would be a hit to the budget and would be a bit of a nightmare to return as I’m planning to order a couple of sizes each and return the rest.
*One idea I had was to stretch the budget by going for separates, spending more on the jacket and saving on the trouser, which I think would look better overall. I have checked with the bride and groom and they’re happy with this, and the event is casual enough. I’m confident in picking something harmonious with the right contrast in colour / texture to look good.
** Goes without saying I’ll be taking everyone to a local alterations tailor for sleeves, hems, waist tweaks etc.
Probably asking a question here that has been asked a thousand times in slightly different ways, but I have some quite specific conditions and I’m really struggling!
For one of my best friends’ wedding I am one of 4 groomsmen, because of my interest (obsession) with menswear and tailoring it’s my task to organise the outfits for all 4 of us.
Unfortunately I’m finding it really difficult to find anything that (in my opinion) looks good, and meets the budget. I’m not familiar with brands in this bracket. For reference I wear MTM and RTW from The Anthology, Anglo Italian, Drake’s, etc. and dabble in bespoke. Personally I consider Natalino to be a budget option, and I’m aware of Spier and Mckay and Suitsupply, but all are coming in over budget. I have also checked out YOOX but difficult to buy 4 of the same item. Same goes for items on sale, there are only random sizes left.
I’ve checked out the usual suspects like Moss, Next, M&S but I really hate the style. (Understand it’s not about me and tastes differ, but I’m feeling responsible for the 4 of us turning up looking great!).
I guess what I’m looking for are any recommendations for brands I may not have heard of that come close to the criteria below. Or perhaps a wake up call that I’m being unrealistic and what I’m looking for doesn’t exist! So I can reset my expectations.
I’d massively appreciate any suggestions from anyone kind enough to wade through this post. Cheers.
- Budget: £400 per person for jacket and trouser (can be suit or separates*), the guys will provide their own shirts and shoes, and I’m planning to gift each of them with a nice matching tie, white hank and socks to remember the day.
- Cloth: Any, summer wedding so cottons, linens will be ok and may save on cost. I’d like to avoid poly
- Style: Classic, desperately trying to avoid short jackets, low rise pants, and razor thin lapels. 😭 Prefer side adjusters if at all possible.
- Make: Happy to sacrifice finishing and I don’t care where the garment is manufactured
- Retailer: Any country, however if not U.K. taxes and duties would be a hit to the budget and would be a bit of a nightmare to return as I’m planning to order a couple of sizes each and return the rest.
*One idea I had was to stretch the budget by going for separates, spending more on the jacket and saving on the trouser, which I think would look better overall. I have checked with the bride and groom and they’re happy with this, and the event is casual enough. I’m confident in picking something harmonious with the right contrast in colour / texture to look good.
** Goes without saying I’ll be taking everyone to a local alterations tailor for sleeves, hems, waist tweaks etc.
