Slim fit gray suit under $800

Viral · Jan 31, 2011

your screen name intrigues me ... stuart scott maybe?

BOO-YEAH!

I used to love Stuart Scott and Rich Eisen on Sportscenter.........great combo.

ESPNHD · Jan 31, 2011

I know people who shop at Brooks brothers, they are all overweight.

I have tried plenty of outerwear brands at bloomingdales, Hugo boss is the only cut that is slim. I suppose that is the same case for suits (until you pay Armani prices).

ChicagoMediaMan · Jan 31, 2011

I have black, brown and blue suits, so I need a gray one.

Under $800, slim fit. I'm a 40L, 34 waist. I like the cut of Hugo Boss, but obviously you folks here don't like the brand, so please give me suggestions!

Surely whoever made your black, brown, and blue suits also make gray suits.

ESPNHD · Jan 31, 2011

Surely whoever made your black, brown, and blue suits also make gray suits.

I bought Hugo boss as a "newbie" not knowing anything except American brands (BB) are made for fat people. I come to this forum and you folks suggest to me none other than BB!

bleachboy · Jan 31, 2011

I bought Hugo boss as a "newbie" not knowing anything except American brands (BB) are made for fat people. I come to this forum and you folks suggest to me none other than BB!

Are you looking for a suit that fits your skinny frame, or are you looking for a suit with narrow lapels? Brooks Brothers can handle the first. H&M is your place for the second.

ESPNHD · Jan 31, 2011

Are you looking for a suit that fits your skinny frame, or are you looking for a suit with narrow lapels? Brooks Brothers can handle the first. H&M is your place for the second.

I have no idea what a lapel is. I'm a newbie.

My current suits are Boss Black I did not like the Hugo line.

Klobber · Jan 31, 2011

Is BB an option? I thought SF hated BB more than Hugo!

BB is considered a wardrobe corner filler for some, a staple for others. Few would call BB trash, few would call it the epitome of mens tailoring. Its good stuff, perhaps not great. Hugo though is a real mixed bag - ranging at worst from the truly awful to at best the lower scale of mediocrity.

In regards to suits, Im sure even BB's cheapest line gets more credit here than Hugo Boss's best line. No need to even mention BB's 1818 or golden fleece for comparative purposes - the answer is obvious to anyone with a good eye. Black fleece gets some flak, but that is probably a price issue rather than a dig at their quality. Hugo is best avoided unless the suit goes on sale for under $300. For BB, a 1818 suit on a sale is a pretty good score even if it is twice the price of Hugo.

saiyar1 · Jan 31, 2011

I have no idea what a lapel is. I'm a newbie.

My current suits are Boss Black I did not like the Hugo line.

This is kind of silly. If it comes down to terminology, why bother posting that? No one is going to define words for you. Try googling the term and then take the guy's advice from there.

If you really like boss suits and you need a grey, see if you can get one for 400. Not that bad. There's definitely value in a fit you really like, even if people here tell you what they'd pay for Boss is less.

Plus, with people suggesting Brooks Bros, you'd have to wait for a sale anyway, so wait for a big sale on boss in a grey. You already know how boss fits you so try buying it on ebay. Problem solved.

bleachboy · Jan 31, 2011

I know people who shop at Brooks brothers, they are all overweight.

That's sort of offensive.

I have tried plenty of outerwear brands at bloomingdales, Hugo boss is the only cut that is slim. I suppose that is the same case for suits (until you pay Armani prices).

Dude, virtually every brand there is anywhere is doing a "slim fit" or "modern fit" or "tailored fit" line. Yes, even Brooks Brothers.

ESPNHD · Jan 31, 2011

That's sort of offensive.

Dude, virtually every brand there is anywhere is doing a "slim fit" or "modern fit" or "tailored fit" line. Yes, even Brooks Brothers.

Just because it says "slim-fit" doesn't mean it is.

bleachboy · Jan 31, 2011

Just because it says "slim-fit" doesn't mean it is.

I can attest that the Milano stuff (from BB) is very slim fit. The pants are low-rise nuthuggers.

So my question to you was, are you actually skinny, or do you want something that looks youthful? Because for "youthful" you aren't really going to find anything "SF approved" by the MC crowd. You should ask in the Streetwear & Denim forum.

JesseJB · Jan 31, 2011

Sure, but is there not a balance? Some common ground between the two styles? Like a "contemporary fit" with a mid-rise trouser and a slightly-suppressed waist? I'm sure you're talking plently of $$$ with those kinds of specifics, though.

BoboMax · Jan 31, 2011

BB fitz

ESPNHD · Jan 31, 2011

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...=&sectionsize=

Tried this one today. Might buy it at 40% off.

Didn't see any difference in the "quality" between that suit and this suit I own: http://store-us.hugoboss.com/Slim-Fi...=27&cgid=21100

ESPNHD · Feb 1, 2011

Tried this one today. Might buy it at 40% off.

Didn't see any difference in the "quality" between that suit and this suit I own: http://store-us.hugoboss.com/Slim-Fi...=27&cgid=21100

Scratch that, it is flannel. Still need suit suggestions lol.

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