nevaeh
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Hi all, apologies if this has been covered but I wondered if there was a general consensus on the fabrics available from Suitsupply (I'm in the UK) and whether there were any picks to consider/avoid?
For context, I'm hoping to spend around £700 ish on a three piece and I gather this isn't enough for the level above suitsupply - plus I'm pretty sure I've left it a bit late to get a decent MTM in that time with a five week lead time. As such I'm hoping Suitsupply will save the day. Currently thinking full canvas plus waistcoat will allow me a bit of an upgrade on the fabric from the basic options but unsure if there is a view on whether they are worth it/if there is a particular fabric supplier I should be seeking out?
If anyone is London based I'd be curious to hear whether people think I might do better getting a RTW from a respectable place and tailoring to fit in that time (I gather I'm pretty normal proportion wise)
Thanks for any advice!
Custom made is likely not feasible for you, given that you only have five weeks and custom made can easily take longer than that to make. On top of that, you have to allocate time for additional alterations.
But that’s not the only option. SuitSupply’s RTW garments are quite good and their in-house alterations tailor can modify your garment to a great fit. For your price range, you should be able to get a full canvas suit.
To answer your question about fabrics, I’m not an expert in that area, but my personal experience with their fabrics has been great. All my suits are medium-weight wools, 8–10 Oz. weight, woven by VBC.
Where do you plan to wear this suit? What color(s) are you thinking?