In need of an opinion on a suit

[maloy]

Can I please get some thoughts on the following suit (pics attached). Please be honest.

 

[MrDaniels]

The pattern looks REALLY busy, and I don't think it is just my browser. Looks more like a sportcoat to me, I can't imagine pants being made from that material as well. If you are looking for a utilitarian gray suit for interviews, weddings, etc. then I would suggest you look elsewhere.

 

[maloy]

Thanks for the response. The suit has like these little white dots, i think its something like nailhead is what the description said. my friend says from about 5 feet away you can't really see the dots.

 

[Sator]

I think that the suit may look busy because of the photograph. If it is a nailhead with a self stripe running through it, it could work. However, I also agree that this should not be your main go-to suit. If it was the fourth to fifth suits to add in a bit of variation to an existing rotation of basics I would say go for it.

 

[Joel_Cairo]

Originally Posted by Sator

I think that the suit may look busy because of the photograph. If it is a nailhead with a self stripe running through it, it could work. However, I also agree that this should not be your main go-to suit. If it was the fourth to fifth suits to add in a bit of variation to an existing rotation of basics I would say go for it.

agree with this. A medium blue nailhead could work as your number 3 suit, but I think its natural niche is in the number 4 or 5 slot.

Allowing for the distortion by the computer screen, I think that's likely a really nice lookin' suit. How much $, if you don't mind my asking.

 

[maloy]

The seller is willing to let me get it for 849, still contemplating. Thanks for everyones thoughts. Feel free to drop more!

 

[Joel_Cairo]

Originally Posted by maloy

The seller is willing to let me get it for 849, still contemplating. Thanks for everyones thoughts. Feel free to drop more!

what else do you know bout it? Has it been altered at all, or is it truly NWT? what is the brand? is it full canvas construction (almost $900 is too much to pay for something that isnt, IMO)?

Frankly, the seller being willing to cut you a deal sounds fishy to me. If the suit's really all that, why wouldn't he want the auction to run out? The only instance I can imagine him offering a $900 Buy-It-Now is if he expects it to go for $600 if the auction runs its course.

Ask lotsa questions. have you seen all the measurements? are you sure it fits exactly enough to drop that kinda $$?

 

[Sator]

Originally Posted by maloy

The seller is willing to let me get it for 849, still contemplating.

It better be a damned good one at that price eg a Borrelli, Brioni, Kiton, Oxxford.

If it is an Isaia or a Luciano Barbera (I doubt it is either) then you are paying too much even though they are still wonderful suits and often even better than the more pricey brands already mentioned.

 

[maloy]

The suit had been for sale with a best offer option and the suit went unsold. The suit is a Brioni NWT super 100's wool, It is not altered and every thing seems fine. I am still contemplating.

 

[billiebob]

That's a pretty big nailhead. If you really like the Brioni cut, and don't need this suit for interviews, it looks fine. I would try to find out the model and try it on somewhere. You would have trouble re-selling this for 850 if something didn't work out.

I have a charcoal Polo nailhead suit I wear often, but the pattern is much smaller and the white seems to jump out less than on this suit.

 

[philosophe]

This will be an eye-catching and distinctive suit. Is that what you're looking for?

 

[Tomasso]

The material brings John Gotti to mind.

 

[guynamedsean]

Are you sure the fabric is a nailhead? It looks like it could be a birdseye. I like nailhead fabric. I haven't seen many birdseye fabrics I really like.

 

[maloy]

Originally Posted by guynamedsean

Are you sure the fabric is a nailhead? It looks like it could be a birdseye. I like nailhead fabric. I haven't seen many birdseye fabrics I really like.

Well the description says nailhead and it looks that way to me. I really wont use this suit for an interview or anything so I think I can get away with it. we shall see.