Where to buy first suit?

[SouthPark]

Ah, advice from non suit guys is a bit risky.

I wore custom made stuff because of my size and my profession. If you are only going to have one suit, make it look like it's quality. Cheap suits look like cheap suits. I second Nordstrom's. Of importance is finding a sales clerk who looks good; typically they have great taste and will make you look good on your budget. Have fun!

[funkymonkey1111]

Ah, advice from non suit guys is a bit risky.

I wore custom made stuff because of my size and my profession. If you are only going to have one suit, make it look like it's quality. Cheap suits look like cheap suits. I second Nordstrom's. Of importance is finding a sales clerk who looks good; typically they have great taste and will make you look good on your budget. Have fun!

The suit department at the park meadows Dillards is actually pretty good, too.

[TheGrey]

The suit department at the park meadows Dillards is actually pretty good, too.

I forgot all about Dillards. They also have a great shoe department for men.

[MED]

I purchased most of my suits from Dillards, Foleys, Macys, and Nordstrom a looooong time ago. This used to be a good time because everything was on sale. I don't remember buying anything that wasn't at least 50% off. However, I found the most expensive part of the whole thing was getting them fitted. Suits that aren't fitted correctly look terrible regardless of quality.

Edit: Right after Christmas was another good time to buy because of the clearance sales.

[james_bond_007]

Those outlets are expen$ive. Not worth it.

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Belt- Get a leather belt. The rules for men still demand that your belt match your shoes (unless they are grey- or white, Never wear white shoes and a matching belt, unless you are in Florida.) If you can find a reversible belt (black leather on one side, brown leather on the other), grab it! A square or rectangular buckle is preferable, but not mandatory.
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In regards to belts, I have noticed that many department store belts, in the $20-$40 range are junk.
I bought 3-4 of these, some name brands, from Kohls to Nordstroms.

The ones I got looked great, but were cardboard with thin leather coverings.
Lasted almost 1-year each and were noticeable worn after 3-4 months.

I had to go to a gunshop, like Jensen Arms, in Loveland, the get a 'solid' leather belt that looked like a dress belt.
I've had it for 6 years...still looks like new, and I wear it almost every day.

[funkymonkey1111]

If you want a good tailor for fitting, try BP Tailor (no known relation to BP Tactical).

http://www.bptailor.com/

the suit places or dept stores will hem the pants or taken in a snip here or there, but a tailor will get the suit looking right.

[wctriumph]

Men's Warehouse. Always helpful and they are willing to toss in extras sometimes to make the deal.

[james_bond_007]

Is that the same as Tactical Tailor ?

If you want a good tailor for fitting, try BP Tailor (no known relation to BP Tactical).

http://www.bptailor.com/

the suit places or dept stores will hem the pants or taken in a snip here or there, but a tailor will get the suit looking right.

[SideShow Bob]

Is that the same as Tactical Tailor ?

you can always ask Bert, he used to do leather goods. Ask him about the leather pants he did for a friend of his wife........

[TheGrey]

In regards to belts, I have noticed that many department store belts, in the $20-$40 range are junk.
I bought 3-4 of these, some name brands, from Kohls to Nordstroms.

The ones I got looked great, but were cardboard with thin leather coverings.
Lasted almost 1-year each and were noticeable worn after 3-4 months.

I had to go to a gunshop, like Jensen Arms, in Loveland, the get a 'solid' leather belt that looked like a dress belt.
I've had it for 6 years...still looks like new, and I wear it almost every day.

That's a great point. I've gotten so that I flex the daylights out of any belt that I'm interested in buying; many times it is cardboard covered with cheapo leather. You definitely want a leather belt that's going to stand up to life in general! I did luck out and find a great belt at Kohl's, about a year ago. I can't remember the brand name on the belt, but it was solid leather. It never occurred to me to check a gunshop! Thanks for the tip.

One of the places I have had great success in finding real leather belts is at thrift stores.