off the peg suits
Discussion
After years of not wearing suits for work or indeed anything else, i now find myself needing to buy one or maybe two for work and occasions over the coming months.
I've had made to measure suits in the past but i don't think i can be bothered with the outlay or the hassle of repeated visits.
Where is a good off-the-peg option (i'm looking in the north west really) that's maybe sub £500?
shirts too for that matter...
I've had made to measure suits in the past but i don't think i can be bothered with the outlay or the hassle of repeated visits.
Where is a good off-the-peg option (i'm looking in the north west really) that's maybe sub £500?
shirts too for that matter...
I guess it depends on your body shape and style you’re going for.
Tbh Marks isn’t a bad shout for a work suit or maybe J.Lewis. I’ve always found that I go to a seamstress to get the suit jacket tweaked.
Outlets be it Gunwharf or Bicester will give you access to high street brands (Paul Smith, Boss, Hackett) at a cheaper price
Tbh Marks isn’t a bad shout for a work suit or maybe J.Lewis. I’ve always found that I go to a seamstress to get the suit jacket tweaked.
Outlets be it Gunwharf or Bicester will give you access to high street brands (Paul Smith, Boss, Hackett) at a cheaper price
I don't own any but Suit Supply are in or around that price bracket if you're prepared to risk online and can get your fit right.
High St I'd agree with checking M&S although I haven't bought there in years. House of Fraser probably have something.
I've very little need of a suit and don't like lots of shoulder padding so I've a Ralph Lauren one bought on the cheap in the US which I'd recommend if an option but TK Maxx probably do them from time to time.
High St I'd agree with checking M&S although I haven't bought there in years. House of Fraser probably have something.
I've very little need of a suit and don't like lots of shoulder padding so I've a Ralph Lauren one bought on the cheap in the US which I'd recommend if an option but TK Maxx probably do them from time to time.
the-norseman said:
You said North West, Cheshire Oaks 3 or 4 suit shops there, can usually get a small discount as well. BIL got one for my wedding from one of the shops managed to wrangle another 10% off.
yea probably a good shout. Last time I went there it seemed like it was full of clothes which looked closer to knock offs than the real thing and wasn't even cheap! I'll give it a go again.CooperS said:
I guess it depends on your body shape and style you’re going for.
Tbh Marks isn’t a bad shout for a work suit or maybe J.Lewis. I’ve always found that I go to a seamstress to get the suit jacket tweaked.
Outlets be it Gunwharf or Bicester will give you access to high street brands (Paul Smith, Boss, Hackett) at a cheaper price
Large shoulders, large chest, narrow waist, t-rex arm length. I just assume I'll be paying 40-80 quid to get a suit altered any time I buy one.Tbh Marks isn’t a bad shout for a work suit or maybe J.Lewis. I’ve always found that I go to a seamstress to get the suit jacket tweaked.
Outlets be it Gunwharf or Bicester will give you access to high street brands (Paul Smith, Boss, Hackett) at a cheaper price
I use Marks and Spencer or Antich
https://www.cj-antich.com/retail
I have bought from Slaters in the past but the quality of most of their suits was not so good.
https://www.cj-antich.com/retail
I have bought from Slaters in the past but the quality of most of their suits was not so good.
I find Brook Taveners does a good range of suits that fit pretty well. Their staff seem to know their onions as well, which always helps. Worth seeing if there's an shop at a local 'discount village' as they do some decent sales as well. Shirts are well made for the money as well 
cheesejunkie said:
CooperS said:
I guess it depends on your body shape and style you’re going for.
Tbh Marks isn’t a bad shout for a work suit or maybe J.Lewis. I’ve always found that I go to a seamstress to get the suit jacket tweaked.
Outlets be it Gunwharf or Bicester will give you access to high street brands (Paul Smith, Boss, Hackett) at a cheaper price
Large shoulders, large chest, narrow waist, t-rex arm length. I just assume I'll be paying 40-80 quid to get a suit altered any time I buy one.Tbh Marks isn’t a bad shout for a work suit or maybe J.Lewis. I’ve always found that I go to a seamstress to get the suit jacket tweaked.
Outlets be it Gunwharf or Bicester will give you access to high street brands (Paul Smith, Boss, Hackett) at a cheaper price
Marks are good enough. Much more youthful in style now, it's not all old fashioned stuff for pensioners. Also handy in that extra pairs of trousers are easy, and not overpriced.
Then altered for about the cost you're suggesting.
I have one account?
Agree on the separates. A disadvantage with some of the more expensive off the peg stuff is the assumed drop. Tight jacket or baggy waist. Neither is a good look.
Living near an M&S outlet I do occasionally look but it’s rarely their better stuff in there. But their jackets do seem a more modern cut. The bottom of the jacket in my chest size no longer goes past my fingertips. Slight exaggeration but agree they’re a good shout.
Agree on the separates. A disadvantage with some of the more expensive off the peg stuff is the assumed drop. Tight jacket or baggy waist. Neither is a good look.
Living near an M&S outlet I do occasionally look but it’s rarely their better stuff in there. But their jackets do seem a more modern cut. The bottom of the jacket in my chest size no longer goes past my fingertips
. Slight exaggeration but agree they’re a good shout.Sway said:
cheesejunkie said:
CooperS said:
I guess it depends on your body shape and style you’re going for.
Tbh Marks isn’t a bad shout for a work suit or maybe J.Lewis. I’ve always found that I go to a seamstress to get the suit jacket tweaked.
Outlets be it Gunwharf or Bicester will give you access to high street brands (Paul Smith, Boss, Hackett) at a cheaper price
Large shoulders, large chest, narrow waist, t-rex arm length. I just assume I'll be paying 40-80 quid to get a suit altered any time I buy one.Tbh Marks isn’t a bad shout for a work suit or maybe J.Lewis. I’ve always found that I go to a seamstress to get the suit jacket tweaked.
Outlets be it Gunwharf or Bicester will give you access to high street brands (Paul Smith, Boss, Hackett) at a cheaper price
Marks are good enough. Much more youthful in style now, it's not all old fashioned stuff for pensioners. Also handy in that extra pairs of trousers are easy, and not overpriced.
Then altered for about the cost you're suggesting.
cheesejunkie said:
I have one account?
Agree on the separates. A disadvantage with some of the more expensive off the peg stuff is the assumed drop. Tight jacket or baggy waist. Neither is a good look.
Living near an M&S outlet I do occasionally look but it’s rarely their better stuff in there. But their jackets do seem a more modern cut. The bottom of the jacket in my chest size no longer goes past my fingertips. Slight exaggeration but agree they’re a good shout.
It read like Blown2CV was the OP, then you were answering a question to him under the CJ account. Agree on the separates. A disadvantage with some of the more expensive off the peg stuff is the assumed drop. Tight jacket or baggy waist. Neither is a good look.
Living near an M&S outlet I do occasionally look but it’s rarely their better stuff in there. But their jackets do seem a more modern cut. The bottom of the jacket in my chest size no longer goes past my fingertips
. Slight exaggeration but agree they’re a good shout.If just jumping in, then fair enough.
M&S have their "sartorial" range I think it's called - often not really kept in stock in store, but I've ordered into store a number of times to try on without obligation.
Sway said:
It read like Blown2CV was the OP, then you were answering a question to him under the CJ account.
If just jumping in, then fair enough.
M&S have their "sartorial" range I think it's called - often not really kept in stock in store, but I've ordered into store a number of times to try on without obligation.
No worries. I’ve owned one of their sartorial suits in the past. It might still be in the house somewhere. Decent suit but it was one I didn’t like the shoulder padding on.If just jumping in, then fair enough.
M&S have their "sartorial" range I think it's called - often not really kept in stock in store, but I've ordered into store a number of times to try on without obligation.
Slaters, they have a massive range and adjust the fit as part of their very reasonable pricing. Avoid the cheaper options, they are pretty open about those being for people looking for a wear once option (court, wedding etc.). The mid to higher price suits are really well made and will last well with regular wear, with their adjustment service the fit is normally really good too. My experience is much better quality than Marks or John Lewis generally at a lower price.
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