Three Bad Options

[Jacobs]

I have an outdoor wedding at a winery to attend in Southern California in July. No dress code listed but I'd like to go as formal as possible. The expected high is 93*. I have three options right now, none of which are ideal. I can go with a gun club sport coat in a wool-linen blend that fits well and is good quality, but isn't formal. I can go with a navy pinstripe suit I got a few years ago before I knew anything about suits, but the pants are rather large and I don't feel like it's a good fit. While the jacket fits quite well, I exceed a 6 inch drop so the 44 pants are quite large and the classic fit only exacerbates it. Or, I can go with a solid navy from one of those 3 for $129 stores I got years ago that is a better fit with a more modern cut but is made out of crap. I'll post a fit of the navy pinstripe tonight or tomorrow, if the overwhelming consensus isn't it's too business like and is a good option. Thoughts? I know it's best to wear a suit, but wanted to get some opinions on this situation. Thanks

 

[Tacosauce]

All your options are bad. With that being said go with the one that fits the best.

 

[Jacobs]

It might be relevant that the pinstripe isn't very bold.

I suppose the point of the pinstripe isn't so much the fit (I can have it tailored) but rather than unsuitability of pinstripes for anything but business.

 

[johng70]

Well, I think a business suit would still be my choice over a gun club sport coat. So, that's how those two compare. So, now it's down to the third option - if you could post a picture of you in the 3rd suit that would help. Even if it's not the best material, if it's in good shape and fits you that may be all that matters. So, get the third suit on and snap a photo and let us have a look.

 

[Jacobs]

I was sold this suit about 3 years ago. If you can imagine it, I was actually leaner at the time. Thanks Men's Wearhouse, thanks. I feel like the fit of the jacket isn't THAT bad, at least not compared to the pants, and that if the pants were altered in both fullness through the leg as well as length it would make the jacket look less voluminous.

In short,

Is this suit reclaimable without extensive tailoring? I'm fine with having the pants tapered and shortened, but I really don't want to spend $200 on this suit, seeing as I only paid $250 for it.

Thanks in advance.

 

[blakezo]

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[Jacobs]

I agree

 

[Jacobs]

Buuuump

 

[Jacobs]

Anyone think its salvageable or should I just goodwill it?

 

[Jacobs]

Off to the goodwill it is.

 

[Jacobs]

Final bump?

 

[Bob Loblaw]

Wearing that suit to a wedding is not a good choice. Wearing that suit to a southern Californian wedding in July with no dress code is not situationally appropriate and will make make you look eccentric or affected. I would go with a sports coat over a pin striped suit. You might also want to look for a light-colored sports coat and light trousers for events such as this in the future.

As for tailoring don't bother. Donate and move on.

 

[Jacobs]

Thanks, I came to the same conclusion concerning the sport coat. Reading Styleforum too much can make you doubt your instincts and forget where you are, even if it is usually helpful. Mostly I just wanted to know about the suit. Thanks for the input.