caseys Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Evening all, Can anyone recommend where to buy a decent suit from nowadays? Or any brands/tailors they'd recommend? Used for business. As I'm a bit of a short-ar$e and also bit odd shaped - 34 waist, 48 chest it is hard to find a good fit. Otherwise has anyone got any tailors they could recommend in London when I next go up there? Looking at up to the £400 mark. Was tempted to try a 'put your measurements in' on the net website type like http://www.tailor4less.com or http://www.kingandallen.co.uk ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Personally, I hit Matallan for my daily suits.... Replace them every month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted March 1, 2011 Author Share Posted March 1, 2011 Personally, I hit Matallan for my daily suits.... Replace them every month Ah whilst we both have our vertical challenge, you are not shaped like an inverted pear and luckily are more in proportion. Wearing a suit like that makes it look like someone's tried to stuff a slightly unhairy gorilla in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraAyf Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Otherwise has anyone got any tailors they could recommend in London when I next go up there? Looking at up to the £400 mark. I use Samual Brothers but 400 quid will only get you the trousers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Ah whilst we both have our vertical challenge, you are not shaped like an inverted pear and luckily are more in proportion. Wearing a suit like that makes it look like someone's tried to stuff a slightly unhairy gorilla in it. Matallan is a mix and match type.. So you can pick a trouser and then a jacket in the matching style.... Comes in handy for my short arse (32/34 short) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 M&S are mix and match and are reasonable quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I go to Burtons for most of my suits. They must be cheap at Matalan to replace them every month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistertwo Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I buy all of mine from Charles Tyrwhitt - they have stores on Jermyn St and also in Bicester Village, you can pop in and they'll measure you up and the stuff is really good quality. They do really good quality shirts and ties too. Maybe a bit pricey, but I always prefer spending a bit more on tailoring and getting a great look. http://www.ctshirts.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westcoaster Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Slaters are a great place to get suits of almost any price, free alterations too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Slaters are a great place to get suits of almost any price, free alterations too. We've got a slaters in b-town as well.... They are superb... the fitted out my mate slim (who as you can guess isn't slim) and they had a lovely suit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Evening all, Can anyone recommend where to buy a decent suit from nowadays? Or any brands/tailors they'd recommend? Used for business. As I'm a bit of a short-ar$e and also bit odd shaped - 34 waist, 48 chest it is hard to find a good fit. Otherwise has anyone got any tailors they could recommend in London when I next go up there? Looking at up to the £400 mark. Was tempted to try a 'put your measurements in' on the net website type like http://www.tailor4less.com or http://www.kingandallen.co.uk ? I am a regular size so any of the brands suit well (excuse the pun), I choose Hugo Boss if its off peg else I tend to go bespoke for special occasions. As you are not a regular size I would definitely suggest exploring bespoke options (the fit will be far better), other than Saville Row tailors I have no other personal experience of bespoke and they are not going to be in the sub 1500 budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I got my jacket, trousers and shirt from Matalan, a tie from Tie Rack and shoes from Asda and altogether it came to £80 for the lot. I've still got it too and it still looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 3, 2011 Share Posted March 3, 2011 I choose Hugo Boss if its off peg Same here, M & S have a good range/selection too with different designs and pricing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted April 14, 2011 Author Share Posted April 14, 2011 I use Samual Brothers but 400 quid will only get you the trousers. Heh someone else in fact recommended them to me personally, but said to get a decent suit you really have to look at £1200-1500. Sometime, but alas not in my budget currently for a day-to-day travel suit! Also said Ede & Ravenscroft? I buy all of mine from Charles Tyrwhitt - they have stores on Jermyn St and also in Bicester Village, you can pop in and they'll measure you up and the stuff is really good quality. They do really good quality shirts and ties too. Maybe a bit pricey, but I always prefer spending a bit more on tailoring and getting a great look. www.ctshirts.co.uk Thanks for this recommendation. I cruised up to bicester the other day on a day off and had a look around and must admit the fitment was very good and got a couple of the italian travel suits and a few pairs of trousers. Alas didn't really think to look at the shirts but I'm a big fan of Poggianti shirts as they seem to have a very good fabric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Thailand has a few tailors but Slaters are usually spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 Another vote for Slaters here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 M&S for my work suits - as said above, mix and match. I tend to replace the suits 1-2 times a year depending on my clients at the time (dress code) and my weight (+-2 stone over the last couple of year!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aman00123 Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 My dad has a couple of suits from Slaters - very nice and you could probably get 2 suits for your budget Personally I buy off the shelf (Boss, Armani etc), but have a couple of William Hunt suits (Savile Row) - extremely good can tell the quality from a mile off and they are made to measure but they are a tad over £400 - imo well worth the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probrox Posted April 14, 2011 Share Posted April 14, 2011 I got mine tailor made in India last month for £30. Got a load of silk shirts for £6 each made to measure as well. If you wear alot of suits its worth going over for a holiday and get enough made to last you a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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