Originally Posted by bing (Post 8146476)

Yup, I didn't know before either but it makes sense to do so. I would also say the price includes the experience since I had the services of a personal shopper at Harry Rosen for over an hour. Many of the older sales guys have each logged over $1 million in sales so they are very good at dealing with customers and are very knowledgeable in the product (how to take care of the suit, colour matching with shirts and ties, picking out shoes, etc). My sales consultant helped me pick out a shirt style and color I might never have chosen and I ended up really liking it so I had some similar ones made when I visited HK.



$2000 is way too much for a BOSS suit, I've seen them go on sale for $500.

Originally Posted by blee123 (Post 8146957)

Just a question, the suits at Harry Rosen always go on sale for 1/3 off. Did you get your suit when it was on sale or regular price?

when they have a sale, that place is a disaster and all the sales are busy

Originally Posted by sas (Post 8146239)

I am so confused.. What is the material of your suit (pants included) that allows you to throw it in the washing machine? Your suit should be wool.

1. I use to wear a suit and tie eveyday to work. You know how often I washed my suits? Once a season. Granteed, I rotated 3-4 different suits a season. Over dry cleaning will dramatically reduce the liftetime of your suits. Unless you're rolling in mud for work, you should be fine. Try to stay away from cig. smoke. Also, if I remember correctly in YVR, only a few dry cleaners had o site facillities. Fletchers is decent.

2. Try lightly steaming your suit in the shower. Meaning, take a shower, leave the suit hanging in there while you're showering.

3. Even if its a simple suit like a pure black suit, you'll never be able to match pants to a blazer. Why? Well for the same point you brought up. Chances are, the pants will be newer than your blazer and not to mention, it is just near impossible to get the exact same fabric. Having said that, I would assert most people in Van wouldn't be abe to spot the difference. Hell, most people wear suits with sleeves that are way too long. Asians in generals, also seem to wear suits that are just too big for them. When I used to work for Harry, they hated buying a 34 short for examle.. Always insisted on a 36R Lol
It was literally a 8 inch drop! And NO, these guys were not athletic in the least.

4. I like BR for budget minded folks. As someone pointed out, its around $360 on sale and even cheaper at outlets (not sure). An additonal bonus: They don't sell their jacket and pants together which allows you to grab a few pairs of extra pants. I think this is your best bet. ask yourself, will you be keeping your jacket on the entire working day? Probably not if you're in car sales. Guarantee you'lll always be wearing pants.

5. How soft a suit feels is not indictive of quality nor longevity. Actually, if you selected a exotic Loro Piana fabric, it may even be more sensitive and not 'last' as long.

TLDR:
End of the day, find a wool suit that fits you the best. Have it tailored. Use the dry-cleaners once a seaons unles you have crazy stains. Do not mix pants with jackets if they're not meant to be.

Originally Posted by 03-youngD (Post 8254020)

How do you guys feel about brooks brothers suits? They have a Milano which is their slimiest suit? How's their quality anyone have any experience? Budget is 1000-1300? Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by 03-youngD (Post 8254020)

How do you guys feel about brooks brothers suits? They have a Milano which is their slimiest suit? How's their quality anyone have any experience? Budget is 1000-1300? Any suggestions?
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Originally Posted by Delatocious (Post 8262869)

Blair Shapera Custom Clothing

Starts at $700 tax-in for a Canadian made MTM suit. I've got a couple from Blair and I am very satisfied. I would never go off-the-rack to be honest.

Originally Posted by Delatocious (Post 8262869)

Blair Shapera Custom Clothing

Starts at $700 tax-in for a Canadian made MTM suit. I've got a couple from Blair and I am very satisfied. I would never go off-the-rack to be honest.

Originally Posted by lowside67 (Post 8637448)

This. No, THIS.

Blair is the man. His suits start at $695 + tax these days and are made in Canada, NOT overseas. I received one as a gift that we upgraded a bit in terms of the wool used, final bill was $895 + tax but it is easily my favourite and best suit I own. I wear one every day to work and have 4 in my closet and was worried I'd wear this one out as I prefer it to anything else I've got. I just ordered a second one and it's money well spent IMO. He does a great job measuring and is obsessive on the final fitting when it arrives, he did my pants twice, adjusting them 1/4" at the end, and it was really worth it, it's a fantastic suit and I seem to receive a lot of compliments on it.

You have no reason to not book an appointment to go see him, it's free, highly educational and he's a great guy to boot, lots of fun to talk to. He has a ton of options for fabrics, linings, etc. I have just ordered a second suit from him this week, they typically take 4 weeks to arrive plus about a week for final adjustments once you have come in once or twice to try it on. However, it can be rushed for the cost of shipping, about $50 which I think cuts that 4 weeks in half.

Mark

Originally Posted by etodac (Post 8637420)

Bump

I have a wedding in mid July and also gearing up for jobs interviews in the fall, looking for a suit that would be appropriate for these occasions. I realize that I'm cutting it a bit short in time to get a suit ready for July, so I may rent one for that occasion.

Reading through the threads, it seems like Indochino is a bit of a toss up, but quality seems to be lacking and they do not have many deals right now. I'm unsure about buying OTR and getting it tailored if that's advisable, but unsure where to get the suit from. Also contemplating getting one from Zaras, BR, etc because I'm on a budget, <$700 if possible. I'm 38R if that helps. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by etodac (Post 8637420)

Bump

I have a wedding in mid July and also gearing up for jobs interviews in the fall, looking for a suit that would be appropriate for these occasions. I realize that I'm cutting it a bit short in time to get a suit ready for July, so I may rent one for that occasion.

Reading through the threads, it seems like Indochino is a bit of a toss up, but quality seems to be lacking and they do not have many deals right now. I'm unsure about buying OTR and getting it tailored if that's advisable, but unsure where to get the suit from. Also contemplating getting one from Zaras, BR, etc because I'm on a budget, <$700 if possible. I'm 38R if that helps. Thanks in advance.