all the off the rack suits on the high street don't last, in-between the trouser legs gets all worn and fluffy, the materials are often polly blend or have a weird shine to them. i'd recommend searching for vintage suits on eBay or vinted of your local charity/thrift stores and then just taking it to the dry cleaners so it's fresh for the big day. then you can find cooler fits too like double breasted jackets, wide lapels, weird patterns, high waists and so on.
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Go to a vintage store and feel the fabric, check the buttons and the seams, try it on. They will last you longer, wear better, and fit you well. You can hunt in thrift stores too, but I think it’s worth the cost to support a local business (as long as they’re not a crazy markup). The owners of those shops have done the work to find the quality stuff, including some incredible designer brands. To get the same level of tailoring and craftsmanship with new clothes today, you have to pay $$$$. Which can also be worth it if you really love the thing and want to support the designer. But tops from the 90’s and before are excellent. Unique patterns, weaves, softer and heavier material. They don't make them like they used to, collect them while you still can.
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The link is a *very* extensive list of MTM and bespoke tailoring you can get in NYC.
J. Crew and Todd are good on sale but I wouldn't pay full price for tailoring from either.
Buck Mason's structured stuff is better. You can get a cotton suit from them for ~$600, or you could get a super unstructured suit for like $350... I'd recommend the former.
Suitsupply and Grand le Mar are good values, but not good at unstructured stuff.
Thrift at Alfargo's Marketplace: https://www.instagram.com/alfargosmarketplace/
Oct 4, 2024
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two pairs of dress socks...
an old jewish men tee shirt
and a Brooks Brothers tux for $60. not my favorite, but good enough while I take my time and get something made bespoke.
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