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Originally Posted by peter12
Alright, I know I will get flamed for this, but I'm feeling kind of masochistic today, plus I want some advice.
My work attire is normally "high-end" business casual. Navy blazer or cotton, soft-shouldered jacket with chinos + tie. I hate buying suits off the rack, I have large shoulders, no ass, and a back that's 10 feet long. I'm not the guy that can go Banana Republic special and look like George Clooney. So awhile ago, after my last disastrous suit purchase, I made a commitment to only do bespoke work for suits for the rest of my life. The problem is, that they cost $3000 and up, but I've had a bit of a windfall lately, basically grant money, and I've decided to go a bit dandy and get a suit made.
That said, anyone have any experience in this sort of thing? Any suggestions for a first bespoke suit? I was thinking of something a bit "out there." I've got a bit of an image with my friends, co-workers as a bit of a sartorial eccentric, so I am pretty sure I will not be getting your basic charcoal or navy number. I was even thinking of getting something in a maroon or burgundy, maybe a tweed.
Anyway, this thread probably won't go anywhere beyond the usual catcalls, which is okay, but I know worth and some others have a thing for clothing etc...
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Honestly I've had suits made, and paid high end dollars for them. And my biggest piece of advice, is if your going to spend a thousand or 2 thousand or more on a custom made suit, you want to be conservative and not out there, you want the timeless suit, that you can use for a while, because unless your willing to spend lets say 3 to 9 thousand bucks a year on suits (estimate 3 suits a year) going with the latest fashion will make the suit unwearable within a year).
I've also found that the neutral colors work best, and certain types of subtle pinstripping dosen't ever go out of style.
A proper high end suit that you take good care of, can last you up to 3 or 4 years.