Men's Suits

[PaulyMaz]

I'm a recent college graduate and I am looking to invest in a good suit. Any brands that you would suggest? What colors are most trendy these days? What Material is best? Any Instagram pages I should follow for inspiration/ideas?

 

[kazusano]

Go the the library and borrow (or go ahead and buy) John T. Molloy's Dress for Success. Great section on men's suits, and if you don't have a lot of experience, it's a great place to start. https://smile.amazon.com/John-Mollo...s+for+success&qid=1553810171&s=gateway&sr=8-2

 

[johng70]

I'm assuming from your post that a suit is not required for your job. So, if you're like 90% of the population you will wear it for weddings or funerals. Be careful - this forum is dominated by the other 10%. If you read too much here you could get the impression you need to spend $1800 on a suit. You don't. In the next 5 years, you might need the suit 12 times or so. A navy or charcoal suit is the most versatile - appropriate for either weddings or funerals - just avoid pinstripes. Spend more money on the clothes you wear constantly - not the clothes you wear once or twice a year. A $300 suit from Men's Warehouse that is properly tailored will look great. The key being properly tailored. Where lack of quality starts to show is with wear and tear - a suit worn 12 times in 5 years isn't getting a lot of wear and tear. So, it makes more of a difference when the suit is being work 25 times a year.
It makes far more sense to spend money on making sure the clothes you wear to work and out on the town look better on you. When all those clothes are tailored, then look into spending $1800 on a suit. In other words, don't be the guy who wears cargo shorts and tee-shirts or baggy jeans / khakis and $20 shirts but once a year dresses in a $2000 suit that no one at the wedding is going to appreciate over the $400 suit (or even the $200 suit)

Just a thought unless you're independently wealthy - in which case, ignore everything I said.

 

[PaulyMaz]

I'm assuming from your post that a suit is not required for your job. So, if you're like 90% of the population you will wear it for weddings or funerals. Be careful - this forum is dominated by the other 10%. If you read too much here you could get the impression you need to spend $1800 on a suit. You don't. In the next 5 years, you might need the suit 12 times or so. A navy or charcoal suit is the most versatile - appropriate for either weddings or funerals - just avoid pinstripes. Spend more money on the clothes you wear constantly - not the clothes you wear once or twice a year. A $300 suit from Men's Warehouse that is properly tailored will look great. The key being properly tailored. Where lack of quality starts to show is with wear and tear - a suit worn 12 times in 5 years isn't getting a lot of wear and tear. So, it makes more of a difference when the suit is being work 25 times a year.
It makes far more sense to spend money on making sure the clothes you wear to work and out on the town look better on you. When all those clothes are tailored, then look into spending $1800 on a suit. In other words, don't be the guy who wears cargo shorts and tee-shirts or baggy jeans / khakis and $20 shirts but once a year dresses in a $2000 suit that no one at the wedding is going to appreciate over the $400 suit (or even the $200 suit)

Just a thought unless you're independently wealthy - in which case, ignore everything I said.

Hey thank you for this! As a recent college graduate, I'm still working on finding a job. Due to my field of study, I'm certain that a suit will an everyday thing. This definitely helps! You mentioned a number of things that I hadn't even thought of. Thank you!

 

[PaulyMaz]

Go the the library and borrow (or go ahead and buy) John T. Molloy's Dress for Success. Great section on men's suits, and if you don't have a lot of experience, it's a great place to start. https://smile.amazon.com/John-Mollo...s+for+success&qid=1553810171&s=gateway&sr=8-2

I'll go ahead and do that. Thank you!

 

[mlstein]

Good advice here: https://dappered.com/2017/01/how-to-buy-your-first-suit/

And please don't go to Men's Wearhouse. Unless you really know what you're doing you'll pay much too much for too little.

Where in the world are you? That information may help people give you specific recommendations.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

I really like tuxedos

 

[Phileas Fogg]

Yes....a pity indeed. I always enjoy a good costume.

 

[annahodges91njl]

If you want to buy a suit try to find something you can wear at work and on celebration days.

 

[maxalex]

Congrats! Consider brands like Paul Andrew for men's suits. Timeless colors like navy or charcoal are trendy. Opt for wool suits, Super number for quality. Follow @Paulandrewsuits Instagram for inspiration. Explore 'Paul Andrew Suits' online for your style. You can visit here: https://paulandrewsuits.com

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