graphikartistry
columbus
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I don't often need to wear a suit to look good, but I find having one never hurts.
In these "rough economic times," I don't have much in the cookie jar for a suit. Where do you all suggest that I start my search. Thanks!
Yes, to all you suit retailers, I will gladly be your ambassador for a good price!
Core_Models
Columbus
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You may want to check out Take 2 Apparel, they've had some really nice, high end suits there in the past for dirt cheap.
Tenzo
Chicago Lakeshore
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If you spend $200; spend $150 for the suit and $50 for the tailoring.
I've seen lots of interviewers in $800 suits that look like they borrowed it from their father.
Try joseph banks, they have been having some pretty awesome sales and have a $199 suit sale going right now
patient_zero
Falafel District
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K&G Superstore off of Morse Road, near I-71 has some great inventory. But they can be hit-or-miss due to rotating stocks.
I found a beautiful Zandello suit there when I was looking for formal event clothing. It ended up costing less than a tux rental, and I've worn it to other events.
In addition to the formal wear, I found some really nice business suits there. And shirts and ties are really reasonable if you are looking for them.
blammo
in the shadow of the wonder of bread
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+1 on reserving $50 for additional tailoring
otherwise you'll just be focusing on finding a suit that already fits you & may pass up one of superior quality that just needs a little attention.
a cheap suit of dubious fit & quality kinda projects the opposite of what a suit should.
Walker
The KLD / Downtown
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This will probably get me laughed at, but I've bought suits on sale from Express that have served me quite well on the cheap.
http://www.express.com/catalog/thumbnail.jsp?categoryId=61&parentCategoryId=1&subCategoryId=61
;)
Nitsud Regnifloh
Valerio Heights
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Target actually has really nice suits. i have to pretty much wear a suit daily and own about 3 of theirs and they have held up nicely.
Core_Models
Columbus
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I've bought suits from Banana Republic because they sell decent suit separates and I have a totally bizarre shape apparently that suits don't want to work well with.
p.s. Purchased at the outlet at Jeffersonville for a really good price, btw.
gramarye
In Exile
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I used to get mine at Schottenstein's, and then get them tailored elsewhere. Got some good ones there once I started knowing what to look for. (In high school, I was more of the "hey, this fits, I'll take it" school of thought [or lack thereof].)
Patch
Schumacher Place
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Since Tailoring was brought up, you may want to check out this discussion as well:
http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/q-can-anyone-recommend-a-good-tailor
joev
Merion Village
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Core_Models wrote >>
I've bought suits from Banana Republic because they sell decent suit separates and I have a totally bizarre shape apparently that suits don't want to work well with.
p.s. Purchased at the outlet at Jeffersonville for a really good price, btw.
I've done this a couple of times and get lots of compliments. Styles there are usually more modern than most of the large warehouse type shops.
Luce Cannon Mims
Columbus
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We do best at Eclectic Fashion (3139 N. High). Not crazy about the name, but the guy who works there KNOWS how to put together ties/suits/coats etc. in a way that says (to quote Vince Vaughn)
You are MONEY, babee.
Or something like that.
Beautiful classic Versace and Armani in our closets now. The nicest jacket will likely run about $150, and that's the best-est. Less than $100 will still buy something wonderful.
Core_Models
Columbus
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wow, glad you guys are still around. I used to shop at Eclectic all the time back when I wore suits a lot, thought it was gone.
Luce Cannon Mims
Columbus
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Sorry: "our" is a reference to our house. We bought lots there.
I'm not the dude (who is the owner). I'm pretty sure it's still open. We got a postcard from him a couple months ago . . . I would suggest calling first.
Prolly should have mentioned that it's resale, hence the prices.
pez
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Hit some of the Goodwill Stores, you're likely to find something for less than $20 total, plus add a tie from the $2 table of ties. There's surprisingly a lot of really nice stuff there, just make sure you look it over well for stains or wear. The had a nice Polo sports jacket on Sawmill a couple weeks ago, but it was too big for me. Find something that fits decent and spend the money on a tailor.
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