I'm thinking about taking a suit holiday. As in, going to a country where not only can I have a fun vacation, but I can get a bunch of suits made for a good price. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 on Nov 19, 2009 - 22 answers

Men's Suit Filter: Please help us remember the brand of a suit we saw at K&G! [more inside]
posted by a.steele on Oct 22, 2009 - 4 answers

My brown suit looks more like a dark plum color; need suggestions for shirt & tie colors... [more inside]
posted by NYScott on Oct 4, 2009 - 10 answers

Is there a down and dirty way to determine my suit measurements without going to see a tailor or using anything other than a normal tape measure? [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist on Sep 29, 2009 - 10 answers

I am in Vancouver. I can never find suits that fit me. I am around five ten and very slim. Most suits, even at their smallest size, fit me like a refrigerator box. I am looking for something in slim fit suits, kind of like the brand Tiger of Sweden (seemingly unavailable via the internet purchasing route). Does anyone know of any brands I should look into? Price range around 750 max. Should I look into getting one made? Any advice is appreciated, after years of looking I still don't own a suit I am happy with. Thank you for any advice you have.
posted by cascando on Sep 19, 2009 - 9 answers

The pants for my suit (men's) have been ruined, and I'm trying to replace them. How should I go about doing this, preferably online? [more inside]
posted by Jaltcoh on Sep 15, 2009 - 12 answers

GroomFilter: I'm getting married soon (the groom), and I need two different outfits for the wedding: one for the day and one for the night's dinner. Can I use the same suit for both outfits? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 15, 2009 - 12 answers

Should I wear a suit to an interview when the dress code is casual? [more inside]
posted by zennoshinjou on Sep 12, 2009 - 34 answers

YANML, but . . . I received a summons today for Los Angeles. I live in Mississippi. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by anansi on Sep 8, 2009 - 12 answers

Men's suit-filter: Went to the tailor to get a couple of my suit jackets looked at. They told me that it wasn't that the shoulder was too tight (which I'd thought was the problem), but it was that the there wasn't enough room in the sleeve, in the area around my triceps. And upon opening up the inside of the sleeve, the tailor pronounced that there wasn't enough fabric to make the sleeve significantly bigger. Is there any way around this? Thanks MeFites!
posted by demagogue on Sep 1, 2009 - 3 answers

Would an household all-purpose cleaner ruin a suit? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Aug 30, 2009 - 6 answers

Suit up! 20 year old guy looking for inexpensive formal locations/events in the San Francisco Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by razorfrog on Aug 19, 2009 - 4 answers

I'd like to buy a new suit. I'd also like to lose a lot of weight. Will the suit still look alright if I lose 60 lbs and have it altered, or should I just wait until I lose the weight? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Aug 19, 2009 - 23 answers

Looking for a men's suit in Chicago. I have an idea what I want, but I don't know where to look. Any pointers are appreciated. [more inside]
posted by echo target on Jul 22, 2009 - 10 answers

So I just bought this suit from MACY's. I already have a tie and pocket square in mind to match, and I want to meet with someone who can take my measurements and make the suite bring out my best features. I'd also like to have them suggest the size French cuff shirt I should wear as well. [more inside]
posted by seanmhobson1988 on Jul 14, 2009 - 12 answers

So I'm going to a wedding in August out by some lake, and I got to thinking how I'm going to be wearing this dark suit, under the sun, for hours. Now, I know there's such a thing as a drinks cooler that's solar-powered - do you think it would be possible to cover a dark suit in solar panels such that you could rig some kind of air-conditioning unit underneath? Enough to counteract having to wear a dark suit under an August sun? I recognize that this question is kinda theoretical (and vaguely silly) but I was wondering if the more tech-minded of you all might be able to provide some idea how something like this might be possible. Thanks in advance!
posted by Sully on Jun 22, 2009 - 17 answers

Best choice for a suit? [more inside]
posted by semp on Jun 11, 2009 - 19 answers

Can I wear a tuxedo shirt with a normal suit jacket? [more inside]
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Jun 2, 2009 - 11 answers

Lesbian seeks men's (or men's-like) suit in Montréal ASAP. Other non-location-specific genderqueer shopping advice appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 3 answers

UKCostumeFilter: I want a jester suit. I have the most marvellous jester hat, but no suit. Where can I get one in the UK? [more inside]
posted by fearnothing on May 17, 2009 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend a tailor in Pittsburgh, preferably not downtown? [more inside]
posted by Meg_Murry on May 7, 2009 - 7 answers

Should I wear a suit to work every day? [more inside]
posted by Ratio on May 4, 2009 - 57 answers

LA/ClothingFilter: So I need a suit, which is a concern that has been discussed to death in previous threads. But the catch is that I need to be fitted by tomorrow afternoon (Sunday), and I need to pick it up by Monday at noon in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by SpringAquifer on Apr 18, 2009 - 6 answers

Recommend a tailor in the Bay Area to create a custom made suit. [more inside]
posted by Nickel on Apr 14, 2009 - 2 answers

Linen suit wrinkle concern [more inside]
posted by patrad on Apr 6, 2009 - 11 answers

I have a navy pinstriped suit. What other shirt tie combinations can I wear apart from my current white shirt and blue & white striped tie? [more inside]
posted by errspy on Apr 5, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm looking for advice on women's suits- brand or store recommendations and any other tips you may have. [more inside]
posted by emd3737 on Mar 16, 2009 - 20 answers

I'm trying to find a cheap tailor made suit in London. [more inside]
posted by greytape on Mar 10, 2009 - 5 answers

Looking for a high-quality women's suit in Toronto. [more inside]
posted by Grimble on Feb 1, 2009 - 6 answers

I got an interview for a post of a senior lecturer in a art school in London, my role will be the head of theory studies in one of the creative departments. What shall I wear for the interview? I will be interviewed by both students and staff. All the students think they will be the next Damien Hurst. I want to look creative and approachable, belonging both to the art world and to the academia, and easy to get on with. [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Nov 29, 2008 - 14 answers

Does anyone have any opinions of the Men's Wearhouse house brand of suits, Primo Uomo, as compared to any other off-the-rack sub-$500 department store suit (Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors, etc.)? Primarily asking of about quality/construction/life as opposed to style.
posted by blueshammer on Nov 25, 2008 - 18 answers

Looking for a Dave Chappelle clip: [more inside]
posted by Mastercheddaar on Nov 11, 2008 - 4 answers

I've finally worn through the arse of my lovely old suit that has served me well for the previous decade. I need a new one and therefore seek advice on what to get. [more inside]
posted by polyglot on Nov 1, 2008 - 6 answers

Is it *completely necessary* to wear a suit to a Private Girls School job interview? [more inside]
posted by man down under on Oct 22, 2008 - 20 answers

What do I need to know before buying a white dress shirt? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd on Oct 20, 2008 - 24 answers

I would like to wear a bear costume for Halloween, but the only storebought options I have found on eBay and elsewhere online haven't quite matched what I'm looking for. This is basically what I'm after, as a reference. Or possibly even this one or this one. If anyone out there knows where to find something similar that would fit a 5'9" 130 lb person, I would be thankful (bonus points if I can buy it in the Vancouver, BC area) Full disclosure: I plan on drinking beer from a growler with 'Honey' written on it.
posted by wolfsleepy on Oct 3, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I get smoke smells out of men's wool suits--dry cleaning didn't work. [more inside]
posted by midwestguy on Sep 29, 2008 - 15 answers

I'm a girl, getting married in a boy's suit. What shoes do I wear ? [more inside]
posted by duckus on Sep 8, 2008 - 23 answers

I need a new suit. I live in NYC, and a friend had recommended that I go to Linus in SoHo, which has been known for its high quality and relatively low prices. Unfortunately the shop seems to have closed and I can't find out anything more. So, I guess I have two questions: 1. Has it moved somewhere else and I'm just not finding it? 2. What's a good alternative? I'd like a decent suit, fashionable and well constructed, and I'd like to pay less than $1000.
posted by o2b on Sep 8, 2008 - 15 answers

Best New York tailors for alterations? [more inside]
posted by detune on Jul 15, 2008 - 7 answers

How do you hack your dress shirt? [more inside]
posted by matty on Jul 14, 2008 - 16 answers

Recommend a tailor in the DC area for suit alterations with a 1-2 day turnaround? [more inside]
posted by Mapes on Jul 7, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a nice summer suit that I can wear for an August wedding (outdoors). I'm currently in Vancouver, B.C. [more inside]
posted by tiamat on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

Do suits wear out quicker if you wear them on alternate weeks rather than alternate days? [more inside]
posted by greytape on Jul 1, 2008 - 9 answers

Where to buy a suit that's comfortable when it's warm, in London or San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by adrianhon on May 27, 2008 - 9 answers

Suit filter: I'm looking to buy my first suit but I'm having trouble finding anything off the rack. Can anyone point me to somewhere that has 34R jackets and 28x30 trousers on their store floors in Tucson or Phoenix area? [more inside]
posted by woolylambkin on May 7, 2008 - 13 answers

Where can I get the suit that Sayeed from Lost was wearing in the recent episode "The Economist"? [more inside]
posted by bmosher on Mar 16, 2008 - 5 answers

A friend needs to buy a suit for an interview, and she is having a terrible time finding something suitable. Where, in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area, can she get an inexpensive yet fashionable, formal work wear ladies suit in black (size 16 or 18)? [more inside]
posted by ubiquity on Mar 6, 2008 - 13 answers

I would like to set up an appointment, get some fashion suggestions, get a tailored business suit, and become a satisfied customer. (Sydney, Australia) [more inside]
posted by gttommy on Mar 2, 2008 - 2 answers

Is there a good way to make the transition from dressing business casual at work to wearing business suits? Is it a good idea? Women, I'd like to hear your experiences w/wearing suits to work - the good, the bad, the ugly - and how you made the transition. [more inside]
posted by widdershins on Feb 29, 2008 - 22 answers