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Looking For A Suit To Match The Picture

Mitsunari

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Hello, I'm looking for a suit to match the one pictured below. It is a bit exaggerated and not very traditional but needs to be very similar if possible. I am not accustomed to shopping for suits and so i thought i could seek help with you gents. I intend to buy a suit to cosplay (dress as this character) at conventions. But in the same way I found myself with a closet of leather jackets and blazers I hope to acquire a taste for suits.
This suit is long and very slim. It is black single breasted, two button, and features long slightly peaked lapels. There is a subtle sometimes un-noticable pinstripe and i am quite unaware of the material. Pockets and cuff buttons matter to me less.
Thank you very much for your time and feel free to share and related advice or wisdom you might be sporting in the area.

The man's name is Mondo Zappa should you like to search more reference pictures.
 
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Kind of looks like a dark brown herringbone suit, I would start your search there. The herringbone pattern is what causes that "striping" when viewed close or in certainly lighting. Depending on your budget, you could simply have one made.

Something like this, but perhaps darker:

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MTM, the thing is hideous but I am sure that you can find some sap to make you one. Other than that trudge around the shopping malls.
 

davidrichards

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What size do you need?
 

Mitsunari

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Thank you a lot for all of your input everyone. I realize it isn't the most attractive suit realisticly but as i said it will be used for photo-shoots in cosplay as this character. The suit looks light in the picture but is actually black, thank you for the info about herringbone.
As for my size it's been quite a while since i measured for a jacket and don't know how to measure for a suit. I'm 6' however and am a small build guy.
The reason I wanted to pick the brains of you here is because i take pride in what i do, which is bring to life characters from pop culture and other media. I want to have something quality and believable, not a two-bit costume party cloth.
Please offer any other info or wisdom you have on suit's and details that match this one, or the best way to go about having one tailored. Thank's much in advance for advice and the welcome.
 

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Mitsunari,

From my perspective, you are looking for a black (or dark) slim fit suit with peak lapels. Once you get measured we can check inventory.

Regards,
David
 

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