I need a suit... :(

[skenic2003]

Hello!

I'm 17 years old and unfortunately I'm only 5'8" or 5'9" and my waist is size 28...

I live in Texas Austin, Texas right now.

In two weeks, I go on a cruise and I really want to wear a suit for the formal nights, because I like wearing suits and because I have to buy one for Prom anyways.

My problem is: I was at Dillards and they had a really nice Calvin Klein suit, it was size "S", but it was just a lot to big.
Then I went to Banana Republic and tried their suit in size 36R on, but it was still a little to much.
I have 300$ to spend on a suit including the pants, but I just don't have any idea where to look anymore.
I searched the whole internet, but I couldn't find a suit in 34R and pants in 28/30...

Can someone help me and give me a brand or a shop that's close, where I can get a nice suit (searching for a cholateral pinstripe or black pinstripe) for less than 300$...


Thanks, skenic2003

 

[jomo]

You should be able to get a Ralph Lauren for that price. You could also pickup a few others such as the Calvin Klein you mentioned. If I were in Austin my first attempt would be at Neiman Marcus Last Call, since they still have the extra 20% off going on till Monday. After that I would look at Mashalls. Others here who have a ton more experience than me could probably name some other places. My only concern would be keeping it under $300 with the tailoring expense. Unless you find a size that fits you, which it sounds like you are having trouble doing, that may be an extra $100-$150.

 

[Pedantic Turkey]

Just be wary of salespeople and dishonest store tailors. They'll try to stick you in something that's too big.

Hold out for something that fits well-- make sure the shoulders aren't too big, especially.

 

[alliswell]

Don't buy anything now. Rent a tux for the prom, dress however you can for the cruise, and buy a suit when you've filled out a little.

 

[DeadDJ]

I'm going to get banned or run out of town for saying this so much, but H&M, Zara, or Thick as Thieves (check the thread) is what you need. You'll need a 34 or 36.

Search ebay: H&M Suit. There are at least three black pinstripes I see on there for bid. Do not, I repeat, do NOT get the brown pinstripe.

Oh, and remember: no suit, unless it's made specifically for you for thousands of dollars, will fit you perfectly. Get it tailored

 

[skenic2003]

Hey!

Thank you for your advice!
Well, I know that no suit will fit perfectly, except it's made just for you...
But the ones I tried were just to much at the arms, it was too wide on the shoulders..

And @letmebefell:

That's not really an option... The cruise line requires men to wear a suit or something formal on the formal nights... I could wear some pants with a button down shirt, but I just feel much more comfortable in a suit than in that.
Also I would have the same problem with the size when renting a tux...

The last point is, that I like to use the blazer as a normal jacket when it's a little chilli outside.

The Calvin Klein one was really cool, it's my favorite, but it was just too big...

skenic2003

 

[J'aimelescravates]

I second the notion to rent something. You'll be hard pressed to find something both within your budget and within your 2 week time frame that will look so much better than a rental so as to warrant that option. I think you should wait and be patient and keep looking for now. Have you looked at Zara at the Galleria?

 

[skenic2003]

I couldn't find Zara... Can you tell me where I can find Zara Suits around here? I'd like to try them, because I can't find them on the internet either.


skenic2003

 

[DeadDJ]

Zara is a store. A quick search showed they only had locations at Dallas and Houston in Texas.

There's your H&M ebay search.
http://clothing.search.ebay.com/h-m-...eZhQ26mQ20suit

 

[skenic2003]

Hey!

Yes, I knew that Zara is a store, but I couldn't find any here in Austin... Now I know why - they don't have one in Austin...

Do you know where I can look at Zara Suits on the internet to see, if they have something I like?

The H&M is good-looking, but I don't know, if the pants with the 30" Waist will fit me, because usually I wear 28...

 

[J'aimelescravates]

Houston Galleria. Park near Macy's Zara is next to the Galleria hotel. It can be a nice day trip for you next weekend

 

[rjmaiorano]

Swallow your pride and go to the childrens dept. of Dillards, Nordstrom or Neimans... I've known a few guys that have had to do this because of their size, but it works out for the best.

You can get a brand new suit from abboud or others for under 200, including tailoring. (that is from the average prices at Nordstrom) It won't be of superb quality but it will probably be the best fit and the investment won't be too big, so you can discard it when you fill out...

 

[overdog]

Don't bother with going to Last Call. You'd be hard pressed to find any suit there for under $300, let alone one in size 36 or smaller.