Jos A Bank/AKA knight_poster_15 Suit Guide Thread
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BB's 1818 line of suits is still made in the US or Canada I believe. And even BB suits are now thinner cut such as their Fitzgerald fit. In fact, I'd say that those thinner looks are more classic and timeless than the sack suits of the 1980s and 1990s. They look closer to what was worn in the 1950s and 1960s.
What do you think of this suit then? Classic or too trendy?
I think that suit ain't going to help him with whatever car trouble he's having in that moment
Stop being morons and go buy a real suit. A custom suit.
Women don't want men with shit suits that don't fit right. A man wears a suit that fits like a glove.
Women don't want men with shit suits that don't fit right. A man wears a suit that fits like a glove.
I don't want a woman that cares about the kind of suit I wear once every 5 years to a funeral or wedding.
And if you're talking Spring Hill funerals and weddings, you're wearing a camo suit from Marshalls.
Wait so you're saying go full bespoke? You drop that kind of cash on a suit? Or are you talking Made to Measure like Indochino or Black Lapel?
You need a mix of off the rack, made to measure and one really nice bespoke suit. I spent over $5000.00 in today's dollars on a suit to wear for jury trials some years ago and it still garners compliments from the ladies every time I wear it. Henry Poole & Co. on Savile Row. They hold the livery warrant from the royal family for tailored clothing. Ronald Reagan's tailor made my suit. If you want to spend the money, but not go to the UK, they come to Palm Beach and Jupiter every year. They will fit you over a period of a year or so.
Don't get me wrong - I completely agree with you. The Daniel Craig suit is exactly up my alley, save for the pull at the button (although, it appears that he's mid-stride). A couple of things I just can't get into with "modern" styles are the spread collar and thin ties.BB's 1818 line of suits is still made in the US or Canada I believe. And even BB suits are now thinner cut such as their Fitzgerald fit. In fact, I'd say that those thinner looks are more classic and timeless than the sack suits of the 1980s and 1990s. They look closer to what was worn in the 1950s and 1960s.
What do you think of this suit then? Classic or too trendy?
I have one that was made custom in an Italian parlor outside of Rome. Yes, it cost me a lot of money but it is the absolute best fitting piece of clothing that I own, and it looks 10x better than any made to measure suit. That said, it's expensive so my other 3 suits are Made to Measure type. I've also got a decent Joseph Aboud from Men's Warehouse that I throw in my travel bags in case my other suits get screwed up.
I was half joking about the custom suit, but guys should at least get their goddamn suit fitted better. I see so many guys with pathetic fitting suits and it's embarrassing. I'd never hire someone who can't take the time to find something that actually fits them.
You know what fits really good? The pair of jeans and snickers with the UCF polo I'm wearing at the office today.
Not sure what kind of office you're in, but you may want to think about grabbing a paper towel and wiping that candybar off of your face.
It's Friday, we're having a BBQ instead of candy bars.Not sure what kind of office you're in, but you may want to think about grabbing a paper towel and wiping that candybar off of your face.
This guy right here has the kind of style that I'd like to mimic. Note that he is actually 6'9" even though I don't think that comes across in the picture. Imagine how long he searches for clothes that fit.
His blogging name is chocsosa, and the blog I see him on frequently is trashness.
Notice on this first jacket how much room you can see between his arms and body. There are several reasons. 1 is high arm holes. If you look at a JaB suit the arms attach much lower on the ribs. It also makes the suit move really poorly when worn. Second is the high amount of waist suppression. Third is that the arms are actually tapered to slim down towards the wrist. Notice how the jacket also maintains some rigid shape over his pectorals. This is due to the canvassing that I mentioned. Fused jackets will not drape that well.
This second one is a completely unstructured jacket but the shoulder fit is great. The arms are slightly tapered. If you look at this jacket you'd think its comfortable. For most people, the first time you put on a jacket that fits this well, you will feel constricted.
Call me old fashioned or whatever, but I really hate the tight, looks like you're wearing your little brother's clothes style that is in right now for men's dress clothing. Frankly, I think his pants look like highwaters and his jacket would rip if he crosses his arms.
I don't think pants should be dragging the ground (full break), but they should at least touch the shoe (a half or quarter break is nice depending on your height). No break on a pair of pants just looks stupid. I don't want to see your socks or that much of your shirt cuffs hanging out the jacket.
I really don't get jeans at work. Putting on a pair of dockers or slacks with a polo is casual as is. I have no idea why people need to dress like they're going to Home Depot to function comfortably at work.
If I showed up in the office lIke that, people would think I'm some kind of auditor that's there to inspect that we have the correct sinage posted around the office.
Winter attire is fleece or hoodie with jeans. Summer attire is local brewery t-shirts, shorts and maybe some sandals.
I wouldn't even consider working for someone that cared so much about what I wear, regardless of the pay. That person's priorities are wrong so the job is probably going to suck.
Whenever people would bitch about the dress code when I was a manager, I would tell them that their salary contemplates them spending a certain portion of their earnings on dressing acceptably in the office. If they do not want to wear a coat and tie, they were given the choice of a cut in pay or going somewhere else. Never heard a peep after that or had anyone call my bluff. Friday= no tie or jacket, before anyone asks. It was an elite law office, not a software company. As for priorities, sloppy person, sloppy office, sloppy mistakes. If you want to be a lawyer in an office where the clients think wearing Dockers is cool, that's available up the street, but there's a corresponding decline in fees and profit.
Good thread. I typically wear Jeans, a polo, and business casual shoes to the office. I have bought several suits and dress shirts from Men"s warehouse but never liked JAB. I usually only have to suit up for conferences and and big meetings. I've been considering the custom made suit route as well as maybe a few nice sports coats. Any idea what a custom suit would run?
Nice.
I think for many people getting a nice off the rack suit and having it tailored to their body is good enough. For example, a Brooks Brothers 1818 suit other than the Madison that has the waist drawn in, sleeves and pants hemmed obviously, letting in/out the pants waist are necessary. Then optional might be to taper the pants legs, and maybe adjusting the jacket length up an inch if its a bit long.
One of the reasons that your Italian suit may fit you so well is that it has full canvas construction and is made of great material. You can get similar construction and materials off the rack and then tailor.
The bespoke suit is something I may do in the future. I'm sure it feels like a million bucks.
I was always just amazed at how much better a sport coat from Macy's could be made to look by taking in the waist and tapering the sleeves. It was like night and day.
Yeah it is pulling a bit at the button. But it's a fairly modern cut with the thin lapels. The jacket length is a bit shorter than traditional.
Don't worry, some day your balls will drop and you'll want to occasionally dress like a man.
Alright it seems as if we've hit critical mass to divide into teams.
For the first team I have these possible names.
#teamsuitup
#teamsportcoat
For the second team maybe:
#teamcargoshorts
#teamjorts
For the first team I have these possible names.
#teamsuitup
#teamsportcoat
For the second team maybe:
#teamcargoshorts
#teamjorts
I tend to agree. Unless you do work where you need the durability of good jeans and get real dirty, at least be neat and clean.
I work out side int he heat, and by the nature of the work won't be clean by the end of the day, but still wear a polo shirt with company name, and Long casual pants. You should always look professional, and be dressed to the job and position you have.
I have one "nicer" wool suit and two cheaper ones. I've had all three tailored, which cost damn near as much as the suits. I'm only in a suit once or twice a month, we'll see how these cheaper suits hold up. Although my suits are probably on the same quality level as those at jos, I've never been inside because the Buy 2 get 100 free seemed very kitschy and I was doubtful to get anything that will look good and not fall apart.
Just know what you want and be able to tell someone else how to do it in broken English. Never trust anyone else to know wtf is going on.
This has become an Epic thread. Sitting on needles and pins waiting for every new wrinkle in the fabric of twine.
