Buying a new suit

[AlexE]



I also have two expensive bespoke suits that were given to me. Even though they're my size (38r) they look a little too big.

A bespoke suit is per definition tailored for an individual person and does not match any standard size


Regarding you question: If you can afford it, I'd go for a BB 1818 Fitzgerald since it apparently fits you well and is of decent quality. Make sure to sign up for BB Corporate Membership Program https://corporateshopping.com/discounts/brooks-brothers-corporate-membership which gives you always 15% discount and on special dates even 25%.

 

[lawsuit]



A bespoke suit is per definition tailored for an individual person and does not match any standard size


Regarding you question: If you can afford it, I'd go for a BB 1818 Fitzgerald since it apparently fits you well and is of decent quality. Make sure to sign up for BB Corporate Membership Program https://corporateshopping.com/discounts/brooks-brothers-corporate-membership which gives you always 15% discount and on special dates even 25%.

Bb store told me about it but said you must have 15 employees to qualify. I'm self employed.

I know what besoke is. A president of a company gave me a couple of his suits. His name is sewn inside along with the tailor who made them. While we are the same jacket size they don't look right.

 

[AlexE]



Bb store told me about it but said you must have 15 employees to qualify. I'm self employed.

I know what besoke is. A president of a company gave me a couple of his suits. His name is sewn inside along with the tailor who made them. While we are the same jacket size they don't look right.

Just click the link and follow instruction everybody can sign up...

 

[lawsuit]



Just click the link and follow instruction everybody can sign up...

Thanks I'll check it out.

 

[GBR]



Bb store told me about it but said you must have 15 employees to qualify. I'm self employed.

I know what besoke is. A president of a company gave me a couple of his suits. His name is sewn inside along with the tailor who made them. While we are the same jacket size they don't look right.

They won't look right, he bespoke them and therefore they are to his requirements. You cannot define a bespoke garment by size in the manner you seem to believe correct. As a lawyer, you should be adept at understanding the nuance to be associated with broad brush words.

 

[lawsuit]



They won't look right, he bespoke them and therefore they are to his requirements. You cannot define a bespoke garment by size in the manner you seem to believe correct. As a lawyer, you should be adept at understanding the nuance to be associated with broad brush words.

At the time they were given to me I didn't know that much about suits. I knew they were nice, we were the same height, but they were too wide and older style. After a friend made a comment, I looked at myself in a full length mirror I realized that I should replace them.

 

[lawsuit]

Update: My suits came in the mail today. I'm happy to report no bullet holes. They're really great especially the BB Milano. I'll post pictures when I get a chance.

 

[lawsuit]

I took the suits into a tailor (4 of them) and got the shock of my life. $850 to make the necessary alterations. I'm use to paying $10 to hem pants so you can imagine my dismay.

 

[egluck3]



I took the suits into a tailor (4 of them) and got the shock of my life. $850 to make the necessary alterations. I'm use to paying $10 to hem pants so you can imagine my dismay.

How poorly did the suits fit before you tailored them?

 

[lawsuit]

Not bad but I've grown accustom to wearing over sized suits. The pants were way too big he's reducing the waist and butt, tapering the legs, and hemming. He also wanted to take in the jacket waist and backside. I'm contemplating calling him back to reduce the amount of tailoring. He's highly reguarded and everything he showed me what he was going to do made sense but I only learned the cost after I left.

When I went to the Brooks Brothers store they made me aware of the problem I would face. Most suits are a drop 6 meaning a 38 jacket comes with 32 pants but I'm a 29-30. For the Milano style I needed a 39 jacket with 33 pants. BB recommended a made to measure option where jacket and pants are separate but that came with an additional cost to an already expensive suit $1,300.

 

[facet]



Not bad but I've grown accustom to wearing over sized suits. The pants where way too big he's reducing the waist and butt, tapering the legs, and hemming. He also wanted to take in the jacket waist and backside. I'm contemplating calling him back to reduce the amount of tailoring.

When I went to the Brooks Brothers store they made me aware of the problem I would face. Most suits are a drop 6 meaning a 38 jacket comes with 32 pants but I'm a 29-30. For the Milano style I needed a 39 jacket with 33 pants. BB recommended a made to measure option where jacket and pants are separate but that came with an additional cost to an already expensive suit $1,300.

$340 + $850 for 4 suits? I guess that's pretty good. Generally, if I have to invest that much in alterations, then I don't bother; but if you're already committed to the tailor, then might as well just make the best of it.