Alan_R Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Right starting a new job next week, I'm needing a new suit. How much should I expect to pay for a decent one? Also any recommendations on where I should go? I want it to look good but I don't want to pay a fortune either. thanks. AL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helzibob Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 It all depends on how much you want to spend. You can get them for bobbins in Asda but they are naff as hell. I would maybe go to Next, they do some decent suits and aren't too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Suits are the same as most clothes now mate. You can spend as much or as little as you like. I'd say ?300 should get you a decent one, but I have expensive tastes when it comes to my clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The last time I was in Debenhams some of the guys suits were OK. They were by their in-house designers (Jeff Banks, John Rocha etc) but were reasonably smart and started at just over ?100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 ahright cheers guys. I was thinking between ?100-200 (less the better though as long as it looks ok to be honest.) I should get something decent for that right? Someone else mentioned slaters, what that like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The last time I was in Debenhams some of the guys suits were OK. They were by their in-house designers (Jeff Banks, John Rocha etc) but were reasonably smart and started at just over ?100. Tramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'd say ?300 should get you a decent one, but I have expensive tastes when it comes to my clothes. That's about the price range I go for - but I wait until they're in the sale! The last suit I bought was ?300 reduced to ?170, and the one before that was ?380 reduced to ?220. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 ahright cheers guys. I was thinking between ?100-200 (less the better though as long as it looks ok to be honest.) I should get something decent for that right? Someone else mentioned slaters, what that like? I buy most of my work shirts from Slaters. Not bad quality, but their suits tend to be rather cheap looking IMO. You'll get one for about ?150 out of Slaters though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Slaters, George Street, very nice suits for ?200-?300. If that's too much Next is your best bet. I've never bought a suit from here but I'd have a look in McArthur Glen in Livingston, there's a few suit stores and you can pick up a few bargains, well worth a trip. Don't buy some trendy fashion suit though, buy something classic, navy blue, grey, pin stripe etc, single breasted, three buttons. You don't want some purple, double breasted suit with five buttons and tiny lapels, you might look ok this year, but three years from now you'll look like a knob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Say What Again Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Tramp. I didn't say I bought one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I didn't say I bought one Touche. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 M&S suits are horrible. Cheap rubbish. I got nice grey Daniel Hechter suit in Frasers for ?240 (minus 20% for opening a store credit card - which has been chopped up). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I buy most of my work shirts from Slaters. Not bad quality, but their suits tend to be rather cheap looking IMO. You'll get one for about ?150 out of Slaters though. They have "normal" suits that are as you describe, and a separate designer section that have much better quality designer stuff. Last three suits I bought all came from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Has Cecil Gee's closing down sale finished? They had loads of offers around the end of April. Hugo Boss etc. half price. Wee tip for the OP. If this is your first suit and you'll be wearing it every day, try and but two pairs of trousers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 I got measured not too long ago, I also know from that I look alot better with 3 buttoned suits. Just having a quick look online (to minimise trailing around town) all seems to be these 2 button 'summer suits' at the mo. I'm sure I'll find something looks like I'm going to have to go round for a proper look. So on my list is: Slaters, Next and probably Frasers too. I should pretty much avoid everywhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 They have "normal" suits that are as you describe, and a separate designer section that have much better quality designer stuff. Last three suits I bought all came from there. TBF mate, they're not the kind of designer suits that I like. Each to their own though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 TBF mate, they're not the kind of designer suits that I like. Each to their own though. I'm intrigued now. What do you like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 TK Maxx are worth a punt if you fancy a rake My mate got a really nice Duffer suit in there for no money at all Personally I'd spunk the dough plus a bit extra on a Paul Smith suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'm intrigued now. What do you like? I'm a bit of an Armani junkie, though the wasteline unfortunately doesn't allow me the pleasure of their suits no more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walter Payton Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Has Cecil Gee's closing down sale finished? They had loads of offers around the end of April. Hugo Boss etc. half price. Wee tip for the OP. If this is your first suit and you'll be wearing it every day, try and but two pairs of trousers. Might be a matter of choice, but I'd disagree with this! If you're going to be wearing suits every day, I'd buy two or three and wear them "evenly". The problem with having two pairs of trousers to one jacket is that it'll wear twice as fast- Whatever "sharp" effect you create by wearing a suit, you soon loose if your jackets a different shade to the trousers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Therapist Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I'm a bit of an Armani junkie, Who isn't? You're right, they don't do Armani suits in Slaters. I have a few bits of Armani stuff but I'd never buy an Armani suit for working in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Might be a matter of choice, but I'd disagree with this! If you're going to be wearing suits every day, I'd buy two or three and wear them "evenly". The problem with having two pairs of trousers to one jacket is that it'll wear twice as fast- Whatever "sharp" effect you create by wearing a suit, you soon loose if your jackets a different shade to the trousers! Not really as trousers wear much much quicker than jackets. I would also suggest to the OP to shop online. There is a site, men a la monde I've used before. He's been measured so knows what size he's after. I would then get it altered at Stich n' Go in Thistle Street for a perfect fit. In fact I get loads of off the beg clothes altered there. Lots of designer suits are pretty badly made. Look out for Boateng and Ungaro ( IMHO ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christhejambo Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Definately reccommend Slaters. I've bought my last few suits out of there, and they kick the arse out of anything ive ever had from Next, M&S etc. ?200 notes will get you a decent enough quality one, i'd say you get what you pay for though, so set a budget, and pay the most you can afford to get the extra quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.N.S Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Definately reccommend Slaters. I've bought my last few suits out of there, and they kick the arse out of anything ive ever had from Next, M&S etc. ?200 notes will get you a decent enough quality one, i'd say you get what you pay for though, so set a budget, and pay the most you can afford to get the extra quality. 60% off in Slaters today. Get there sharpish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 60% off in Slaters today. Get there sharpish. quality Im just about to leave. 1 day only thing? I guessing it will ber packed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Whittaker's Tache Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Don't forget a decent pair of shoes Nothing looks worse than a new suit paired with tatty old shoes Classic style for both is the key, nothing to fashionable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.N.S Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 quality Im just about to leave. 1 day only thing? I guessing it will ber packed Not that many folk know about it mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wicker Man Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Designer Outlet at Almondvale might be worth a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Winstone Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Another vote for slaters - George Street. I bought both my suits from there (I am a student I dont need many) One from the normal bit and one from the designer room. Both great quality and the one from the normal bit was about 175quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gershwin Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The guys in Slaters are pretty helpful too. If you look **** in the suit, the guy will tell you. And I think any alterations are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I P Knightley Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Another vote for Slaters. i've got suits from their shops in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Manchester over a period of about 15 years. Always had good service. I've usually used Ralph's Room - the 'designer' bit and never paid more than ?300. Wearing suits a lot less now so the last couple bought have been a bit more extravagant (e.g. a Calvin Klein bought in New York) but I can't honestly say they're worth the extra dough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roop Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 60% off in Slaters today. Get there sharpish. Is this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.A.N.S Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Is this true? It it mate, open til 8pm too. Was in last nights EEN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Roop Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 It it mate, open til 8pm too. Was in last nights EEN. Thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seats Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Top tip - if you wear a suit to work, the troosers always wear out quicker than the jacket. So buy two or three pairs of trousers to match every jacket you get. Mcarthur glen is pretty good for doin deals on that type of purchase! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan_R Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 M&S suits are horrible. Cheap rubbish. I got nice grey Daniel Hechter suit in Frasers for ?240 (minus 20% for opening a store credit card - which has been chopped up). Good taste it appears. Ended up getting a Daniel Hechter suit aswell. More than my budget but it looks really nice. From Slaters by the way. The staff are genuinely really helpful aswell. The Sale in slaters was only the bottom floor though (casual wear) suits weren't included. Thanks again everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighusref Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The weegie on this thread is kiddin' nobody by attempting to be posh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flux Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 E (Eric) from Entourage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CostaJambo Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 The last time I was in Debenhams some of the guys suits were OK. They were by their in-house designers (Jeff Banks, John Rocha etc) but were reasonably smart and started at just over ?100. I would echo this, despite the subsequent tramp comment. I probably am a bit of a tramp come to think of it, I haven't followed fashion for about 10 years. I was actually in their Oxford Street store fingering a few of these on Monday, before realising I was too hungover and couldn't be ersed trying any on. The wife will choose me one when we're back in Edinburgh this summer anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordeaux 03 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I get all my suits from Topman online basically because they do a wide range of sizes that you don't get from the likes on Next. You can get a suit from ?90 to ?150 and are really good quality. Plus they are a bit more trendier than your average old man suit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do The Dance Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I got a very nice Cerutti suit from 'Suits You' at McArthur Glen in Livingston. Down from ?400 to ?200. Wore it to my interview for the fire service and I got the job! Would highly recommend the place. Plenty of designer suits from ?100 up to a grand or two. They also sell shirts, shoes and ties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savage Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I get all my suits from Topman online basically because they do a wide range of sizes that you don't get from the likes on Next. You can get a suit from ?90 to ?150 and are really good quality. Plus they are a bit more trendier than your average old man suit. TOPMAN i did not think it existed anymore, i have had an account at slaters for 16 years and have bought numerous suits from there. the best thing is if it does not quite fit they tailor it for free and you pick it up a couple of days later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c9crew Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 You cant go wrong with F&F from Tesco's (corstorphine). Bought a black suit about 1 year ago and a grey one about 9 months ago and still look like new. The prices ............. ?31 for the grey one and ......... ?41 for the black one with 2 pairs of trousers. Grudge paying good money for work clothes. Also 2 shirts for ?9 and 2 ties for ?5 !!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argyjambo Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Guys, I had to wear suits to work for the last 36 years, & if I learned anything it was never buy designer suits for everyday wear, they are just not made for that. Tell the salesman that you want a suit for work, something that will take the wear & if properly looked after, ie cleaned, brushed & pressed regularly, & importantly Hung away every night it will keep its shape looks & last a decent amount of time. Nothing looks worse than a suit that looks as if its been slept in.Buy 2 suits at a time & rotate them. Shoes, buy the best you can afford (sales are best) and polish them regularly & repair them when needed (cheaper than buying another new pair) even better buy 2 or 3 quality pairs in a sale, rotate them & they will last for ages. lecture over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wattie Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Guys, I had to wear suits to work for the last 36 years, & if I learned anything it was never buy designer suits for everyday wear, they are just not made for that.Tell the salesman that you want a suit for work, something that will take the wear & if properly looked after, ie cleaned, brushed & pressed regularly, & importantly Hung away every night it will keep its shape looks & last a decent amount of time. Nothing looks worse than a suit that looks as if its been slept in.Buy 2 suits at a time & rotate them. Shoes, buy the best you can afford (sales are best) and polish them regularly & repair them when needed (cheaper than buying another new pair) even better buy 2 or 3 quality pairs in a sale, rotate them & they will last for ages. lecture over Suits you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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