Thoghts RLBL black pinstripe suit

[blacklabel]

I saw an RLBL suit in their NY store that was black with narrow and thin/light pinstripes. I wanted to post a link, but it seems to be sold out on their online store (disappeared like 3 days ago).

For those who have a good memory...what did you think of this suit? I really wanted the navy/charcoal, but couldn't find any in my size.

A customer service representative told me that they should be restocking the navy/charcoal RLBL suits as it is one of their staples, but has no idea when it would be. Anyone know how fast these suits sell out? Should I just get the pinstripe now on sale, or try to wait for the navy/charcoal? I'm not expecting to find one for $500, but I don't want to pay full retail either so I'm hoping to get something during the current sale...

 

[foggy]

They had that suit in their window display in the store I went into yesterday. It looked very nice.

I was looking for a charcoal suit, and bought one, but if they hadnt had my size I would certainly have looked at the pinstripe too.

If you get the sizing right, surely they can get one in from another store?

 

[Butter]

RL mentioned they have a 60 day return policy.

Just hold on to it, don't touch the tags and wait for the shipment.

 

[blacklabel]

If you get the sizing right, surely they can get one in from another store?

I called their customer service and was told that there was not a single navy or charcoal 36 left in the world, and there are only 2 of the pinstripe 36s in other stores

being small sucks

 

[Captain Winky]

Was this the one with a light grey broken stripe, or was this a legit pinstripe?

 

[chasingred]

Originally Posted by blacklabel

I called their customer service and was told that there was not a single navy or charcoal 36 left in the world, and there are only 2 of the pinstripe 36s in other stores being small sucks
Heh. I've been talking to two Sales Associates to grab the navy suits in 36. One of the SAs told me I bought the last one.

Personally, I wouldn't pick up a pinstripe unless you already have a nice collection of suits. There are too many seasonal patterns that can pass as staples. Lastly, I recommend checking out the Polo Ralph Lauren Bradford cut. Seriously. SkinnyGoomba recommended it to me a while ago, and I just recently had a chance to try one on. Honestly, it's probably one of the most underrated suits on here, and RLBL is possibly one of the most overrated. My next suit is probably going to be a PRL Bradford.

 

[bugatti.veyron]

Lastly, I recommend checking out the Polo Ralph Lauren Bradford cut.

How does the fit compare to RLBL? The only one I see on their website is a tuxedo http://www.ralphlauren.com/search/su...rigkw=bradford

 

[Captain Winky]

Originally Posted by bugatti.veyron

How does the fit compare to RLBL? The only one I see on their website is a tuxedo

http://www.ralphlauren.com/search/su...rigkw=bradford

And is it canvassed? At MSRP, you're only probably paying about 15-20% more for the RLBL vs the PRL Bradford, and if only the RLBL is canvassed, I'd say it's worth it.

Also, were it not for the notch lapel/two button jacket, that would be a really sharp looking tux!

 

[chasingred]

Originally Posted by Captain Winky

And is it canvassed? At MSRP, you're only probably paying about 15-20% more for the RLBL vs the PRL Bradford, and if only the RLBL is canvassed, I'd say it's worth it.

Also, were it not for the notch lapel/two button jacket, that would be a really sharp looking tux!

The PRL Bradford is canvassed. It's just as slim as the RLBL, but without the strong padded shoulders, which makes is much more versatile.

 

[Captain Winky]

Originally Posted by chasingred

The PRL Bradford is canvassed. It's just as slim as the RLBL, but without the strong padded shoulders, which makes is much more versatile.

Very interesting, will have to check that out next time I'm in an RL store! I do happen to like the RLBL shoulders; for one they say "don't **** with me" and for two they are a nice structural touch on a guy like me who has fairly narrow shoulders (though I don't wear the jackets a size up or anything like that).

If the fit on is like RLBL or anything like that tux on the site, I'm guessing I'll end up with one at some point. And the more I look at that tux, the more I like it in spite of its lapels/buttons. Looks like a nice summer tux for an outdoor black tie event (though I wouldn't buy it as my only one).

 

[polar-lemon]

Originally Posted by chasingred

The PRL Bradford is canvassed. It's just as slim as the RLBL, but without the strong padded shoulders, which makes is much more versatile.

I've never seen one that is (same goes for Garrison cut). You 100% on that?