Opinions on these two different suits

[web.boards]

There is a Ralph Lauren Black Label suit that was listed for $1,995 for 40% off (they are having a 40% off sale now). They also have another suit with the same cut/fit for $1,295 (not on sale) and it has a notch (the other has a peak) and it is made with gabardine, while the other is made with a heavier wool. They are basically the same price now.

Curious to hear your thoughts on:
1. notch vs. peak on the suits
2. gabardine vs. the heavier wool (salesmen described the heavier wool as year round) is there a quality difference?

Here is the heavier wool/Black/Peak (yes, the knot on my tie is bad)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5784188777/

Here is the Gaberdine/Notch/Black:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/5784188879/

Thanks.

 

[thebac]

What sort of suit is this? For going out? For your job? If it's for going out, peak is fine. If it's for a job, unless you're in advertising/marketing or something like that, notch is more appropriate. Because this is SF, you'll also get comments on things you didn't ask about: - Why are you buying a black suit? - The notch lapel suit coat looks too short on you in the picture.

 

[Achilles_]

The second jacket look way too short on you, then again your shirt is not tucked in so it's hard to tell. The pictures make it nearly impossible to tell the fit to be honest.

 

[web.boards]

The suit will be for my wedding and in the future I will wear it when giving presentations for work. The one I am trying on is black, though I will likely be getting the navy blue one. The pic does make it look too short, though I think it is because of my shirt not being tucked in.

With that said, what do you think of the difference in material type and lapel?