Papa Doble
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I need a light grey 3 piece suit for a friend’s wedding (groomsmen attire).
I have only ever worn suits for weddings, interviews, and funerals, so unfortunately I don’t get much use out of them on a daily basis. I like two of the three suits I own, and they are Tommy Hilfiger trim fit such as this one, except I own other colors. They are typically $225 to $250 on sale at Macy's or on Gilt. If this was a 3 piece suit, I would probably buy it because they fit me very well. I understand that this suit is likely not forum approved, but my money is better spent for my professional and personal life on dress pants, dress shirts, shoes, and so on.
I'm much more knowledgable about pants, shirts, and shoes, and could use some advice on suits to consider. I'm willing to spend around $400, considering the additional cost of the vest. I may be willing to go up to $500, if it seems I can get much more for my money at that price. The fact that it's 3 piece makes it somewhat hard to find off the rack, I've found. Here are some options I've come up with:
I have only ever worn suits for weddings, interviews, and funerals, so unfortunately I don’t get much use out of them on a daily basis. I like two of the three suits I own, and they are Tommy Hilfiger trim fit such as this one, except I own other colors. They are typically $225 to $250 on sale at Macy's or on Gilt. If this was a 3 piece suit, I would probably buy it because they fit me very well. I understand that this suit is likely not forum approved, but my money is better spent for my professional and personal life on dress pants, dress shirts, shoes, and so on.
I'm much more knowledgable about pants, shirts, and shoes, and could use some advice on suits to consider. I'm willing to spend around $400, considering the additional cost of the vest. I may be willing to go up to $500, if it seems I can get much more for my money at that price. The fact that it's 3 piece makes it somewhat hard to find off the rack, I've found. Here are some options I've come up with:
- I like the ability to customize (see the "advanced options") this Indochino suit at $419, possibly cheaper if I can find a coupon code.
- Buy the Tommy Hilfiger suit and then get a vest made to match. I have no idea how feasible or costly this is.
- I don't know much about Thick as Thieves, and it seems they start around $500.
- Fabric: Since the wedding will be during the summer, my friend suggested cotton as a cooler fabric, but I assume wool is a more universal choice. Also, won't cotton wrinkle? Please advise.
- Jacket: 2 buttons, side vents, notch lapel
- Vest: I know very little about them, except that I don't want lapels.
- Pants: flat front, uncuffed