where to buy decent first suit in Tampa

[Lost]

Hi all,

I'm in need of a first suit - well not really my first, I do have a suit I bought from JC Penny's when I graduated high school but it's polyester, double breasted, and more than ten years old so let's not go there.

I have a pretty good idea what I'm looking for - something charcoal gray, single breasted, 2 or 3 buttons, notched lapels, and probably single vented in the back. Wool obviously, maybe 100 or 110 or so given the heat here in FL.

I can't recall my measurements but I'm a slender athletic build and fairly tall, 6ft and 175lbs. I'd like to go a step above the usual junk in Men's Warehouse but don't want to break the bank. I'm thinking something in the $300-$400 range (including tailoring if necessary/recommended).

Should I look for a local store or chain or is everyone buying suits online now?

I think I know what I want I just don't know where to look - and I'd like a place without high pressure sales tactics and know-nothing salesmen. I have time to go thrift shopping but I don't think I could tell a good suit (or proper fit) from bad to save my life.

Thanks for your advice!

 

[benitahesson]

I was very suspicious as well at the beginning, but I think it's all about expectations. I think you have to buy an off the rack suit and get it expertly tailored is dead on.

 

[MBlocal]

Go to a Saks off Fifth or another one of the high end department outlet stores. I know that this weekend Saks is having a BOGO free sale for their suits (I bought a very nice Zegna charcoal gray and black suit for $700 total...well, $750 with tax). Doesn't get much better than that in my book. GL