Recommend me a charcoal 2 button suit

[nurktwin]

Who makes the best qality charcoal 2 button suit with plain front pants, slim fit under $1k? Can be single or double vented. Thanks!

 

[phxlawstudent]

Thats sort of like asking which hooker gives the best ******* for under $100...

 

[hansw18]

I just bought a beautiful Canali charcoal 2 button, side vented, flat front suit for less than $700 NWT on Ebay. It still had the $1495 Nordstrom tag on it when it arrived at my front door. There are definitely deals to be had out there, just takes some research. Also for what its worth, I had been looking at buying a similar suit by Hickey Freeman but after trying both on in the store I like the cut and overall feel of the Canali better. I'll wear HF when I'm older.

 

[nurktwin]

What are thoughts on Brooks 1818 Fitzgerald Charcoal?

 

[phxlawstudent]

Originally Posted by nurktwin

What are thoughts on Brooks 1818 Fitzgerald Charcoal?

Expensive for what it is, even on sale. But, its backed by BB, keep the receipt and if anything goes wrong, they'll probably fix it.

The fit is the best BB has. Unless its called something else...

 

[Parabola]

Originally Posted by nurktwin

What are thoughts on Brooks 1818 Fitzgerald Charcoal?

I have one in grey . I'm not wild about it.

I would prefel a Canali if you are an athletic build or even "Saks" house label they make a nice looking 2 button solid grey that is out right now.

 

[nurktwin]

Is this the Canali? I think this one has pleated pants though... http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/canali-c...l-suit/3062246 Do these ever go on sale?

 

[nurktwin]

What about RL Black Label? Decent quality? Do those go on sale?

 

[nurktwin]

Originally Posted by Parabola

I have one in grey . I'm not wild about it.


What do you not like about the Brooks Fitz?

 

[nurktwin]

Originally Posted by phxlawstudent

Expensive for what it is, even on sale. But, its backed by BB, keep the receipt and if anything goes wrong, they'll probably fix it.

The fit is the best BB has. Unless its called something else...

Thanks, if Brooks is too expensive, what do you recommend?

 

[phxlawstudent]

Originally Posted by nurktwin

Is this the Canali? I think this one has pleated pants though... http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/canali-c...l-suit/3062246

Do these ever go on sale?

Staples hardly go on sale. Faint pinstripes however, sometimes get moved to the Rack where you can buy them for $700. The other option is ebay.

 

[phxlawstudent]

Originally Posted by nurktwin

Thanks, if Brooks is too expensive, what do you recommend?

Read this post: http://www.styleforum.net/showpost.p...&postcount=100

 

[jrd617]

Originally Posted by nurktwin

What about RL Black Label? Decent quality? Do those go on sale?

Yes, I believe that SF member "Tony Romo" has one in the B&S forum right now.

Top notch quality (if you don't mind massive shoulder padding). Made in Italy by Raffaele Caruso. Full canvassing.

 

[jrd617]

Originally Posted by phxlawstudent

Expensive for what it is, even on sale. But, its backed by BB, keep the receipt and if anything goes wrong, they'll probably fix it. The fit is the best BB has. Unless its called something else...
I just picked up a Fitzgerald suit. While the sale price ($675) was a bit much for a half-canvassed suit, the fit works well on me. And these hardly ever show up in B&S. A lot of half-canvassed, slimmer lines like hickey have slacks that are too tapered. Great for an evening/"lounge" suit, but they look out of place in a business setting. I like the Fitz because the slacks are more modest. It's the only half-canvassed suit I can think of with a fit like that.

 

[nurktwin]

Originally Posted by jrd617

Yes, I believe that SF member "Tony Romo" has one in the B&S forum right now.

Top notch quality (if you don't mind massive shoulder padding). Made in Italy by Raffaele Caruso. Full canvassing.

Yikes! I'm not a fan of shoulder pads -- reminds me of 80s/90s suits.