Suitsupply NYC

[suitdoc]

thanks for the suggestions! I will go in to the store and check it out once more before final purchase...just as a side note, are the tapering pants a norm with just the Lazio fit or are all fits just as tapered with their pants? I don't mind the slim fit but wouldn't have minded a slightly less tapered fall for the pant

 

[refinery]

I visited Suitsupply's store in Houston a week ago and am looking to throw down up to 1k (max 1.2k) on a nice navy suit.

I just got a job after college and want a nice suit on special occasions such as company dinners, important meetings, etc.

I fell in love with the Sienna line they have and it's about 629 OTR. The 36R fit me the best bit was a TAD tight in the chest and about 1/4" too short in the sleeves. I talked to an associate/employee there and he told me a made to measure (MTM) suit would cost me about 1k but they do all of the alterations and such so it's a perfect fit.

Is Suitsupply the best I can get MTM fully canvassed for 1k or so? I live in Austin, TX but visit Houston, TX so I have those two places where I can visit stores in person.

Ideally looking for a navy suit I can wear year round in Texas even in the dreadful summer heat (100F/38C) without suffocating.

Or should I just find a nice suit for 500-600, spend 100-150 for alterations and spend the "rest" of the 1k for a shirt and accessories (belt, tie, PS, etc).

Thanks in advance.

 

[PinkPantser]



Is Suitsupply the best I can get MTM fully canvassed for 1k or so? I live in Austin, TX but visit Houston, TX so I have those two places where I can visit stores in person.

It's hard to get MTM right on the first try. You could look into Kent Wang for that price though http://www.kentwang.com/suits

 

[yanagi]

It's hard to get MTM right on the first try. You could look into Kent Wang for that price though http://www.kentwang.com/suits

I thought SuitSupply was in-person MTM.

 

[MrTopCat]

It is only in-person MtM.

With Suitsupply MtM, it's helpful if the RTW stuff already fits you pretty well and you only need one or two things change which wouldn't be possible with alterations, as I believe they use your closest RTW size and pin/make notes of what needs to be changed.

If the RTW stuff doesn't fit you right to begin with, you might need to make changes at different fittings before you'll get it 100% right.

Here's my pro and con list for going MtM with Suitsupply. I haven't went MtM with them before but based off reviews, pictures, and information I've been considering it.

Pros
+ Wide choice of fabrics/linings/buttons
+ Allows you to choose styling (2 button, 3 button, 3-roll-2, double-breasted, patch pockets, ticket pockets, peak lapels, etc.)
+ Allows you to add waistcoats (single or double-breasted)
+ Sleeve and jacket length can be adjusted without making the buttons/pockets look awkwardly positioned
+ Can adjust measurements not possible with alterations such a chest, buttoning stance, shoulders etc.

Cons
- If you only need one or two things altered on RTW Suitsupply suits, it can be too much of an upcharge
- The base price fabrics are quite limited in choice, you'll have to spend extra to get some of the better fabrics
- Waistcoats increase the price considerably compared to RTW Suitsupply suits that come with waistcoats
- Suitsupply MtM specialists usually think the too short and too tight look is a "perfect fit", you'll have to convince them otherwise
- Requires you to visit a Suitsupply location multiple times for fittings, can be problem if you don't have one particularly close to you
- There are still some things which you can't change, such as the lapel gorge

If any of this is incorrect, please correct me.

I think I'll eventually go MtM, as I do have a few Suitsupply stores within range, it's just that a sales associate that I see quite often there told me that hardly anyone goes for the base price fabrics, which kinda put me off, though I have yet to see which ones they are.

 

[Coxsackie]

I kopped this one at the Shanghai store last week:



Havana cut 3pc in E. Thomas wool/cashmere blend. Now discontinued and no longer available online.

Jacket and pents were 52R, but oddly, the waistcoat was 50R - some larrikin must have pulled a deft little swaperoo earlier in the season. So anyway, they took the waistcoat out by 2cm without charge, and it fits me very well. I also had the pants taken in by 2cm and had 5cm cuffs put on them. Jacket was a perfect fit off the rack.

Result is spectacular - the whole thing just fits like a glove. It will be very versatile - I plan to wear all three pieces as singles with various rustic fits, and occasionally the whole thing as a FU sartorial statement (as is my wont). Only one little problem: the day after picking up, I brought it back with me to Australia, where it's now in the grip of midsummer. Can't wear the damn thing for a few months.

 

[jtorres94]



I kopped this one at the Shanghai store last week: Havana cut 3pc in E. Thomas wool/cashmere blend. Now discontinued and no longer available online. Jacket and pents were 52R, but oddly, the waistcoat was 50R - some larrikin must have pulled a deft little swaperoo earlier in the season. So anyway, they took the waistcoat out by 2cm without charge, and it fits me very well. I also had the pants taken in by 2cm and had 5cm cuffs put on them. Jacket was a perfect fit off the rack. Result is spectacular - the whole thing just fits like a glove. It will be very versatile - I plan to wear all three pieces as singles with various rustic fits, and occasionally the whole thing as a FU sartorial statement (as is my wont). Only one little problem: the day after picking up, I brought it back with me to Australia, where it's now in the grip of midsummer. Can't wear the damn thing for a few months.

You are one lucky guy. I wish I could find this suit! It's so versatile. Even if I could just find the vest I would be happy. So many different outfits can be made with the whole suit.

 

[Coxsackie]

@jtorres94 , just in case you're a 54R (European sizing), there was still one left on the rack in that size at the Shanghai store. You could try emailing HQ about getting it shipped to you - they are very helpful.

 

[1up]

Gents,

Had a suit made at SS using their MTM program in Amsterdam. I was aiming for a more fashion forward look; something less conventional and similar to my other suits -- this one would primarily be for functions, dinners, events etc;

The first go was a failure, had to remake both the jacket and pants. The pants were too tight, and the jacket was a hair too short and too tight in the armholes.

They re-made the suit for me, and allowed me to keep the old ones too! The suit jacket I can still wear out as a casual blazer with a t-shirt and get away with it.

The pants came in, and I'm still waiting for the jacket, what are your thoughts on the pants?

The only part that bugs me is the wrinkling on the hamstrings when I'm standing still. It has to do with how my hips are forward tilted, but if additional fabric is added then it doesn't fit my seat correctly and I lose the slimmer look.

I think the appropriate thing to do is to try and fix my posture issues over time (weak core/glutes/hams), as opposed to aligning the suit to it? I should have ironed the crotch/thighs now that I see the pics uploaded.

Here's a couple pictures with the current jacket too, waiting for the new one (longer, bigger armholes)

Thoughts and input appreciated!

 

[Monkeyface]

Gents,

Had a suit made at SS using their MTM program in Amsterdam. I was aiming for a more fashion forward look; something less conventional and similar to my other suits -- this one would primarily be for functions, dinners, events etc;

The first go was a failure, had to remake both the jacket and pants. The pants were too tight, and the jacket was a hair too short and too tight in the armholes.

They re-made the suit for me, and allowed me to keep the old ones too! The suit jacket I can still wear out as a casual blazer with a t-shirt and get away with it.

The pants came in, and I'm still waiting for the jacket, what are your thoughts on the pants? Don't mind the shoes..






The only part that bugs me is the wrinkling on the hamstrings when I'm standing still. It has to do with how my hips are forward tilted, but if additional fabric is added then it doesn't fit my seat correctly and I lose the slimmer look.

This is what it looks like in motion:




I think the appropriate thing to do is to try and fix my posture issues over time (weak core/glutes/hams), as opposed to aligning the suit to it?

Thoughts and input appreciated!

Looks pretty bad for MTM. The seat is too tight, and it's too tight over the hips, indicated by the flaring pockets. It's way too tight in the legs as well, especially the quads. There's no clean line from top to bottom, lots of wrinkles everywhere, and as you said, they didn't correct for your forward hip posture at all. On top of it, it seems like the rise is too low and the inseam is too long.

'Fashion forward' is nice and all, if you have the body for it, which you don't. Besides, the ultra slim and super short look is slowly but steadily going out of fashion as well.

 

[1up]



Looks pretty bad for MTM. The seat is too tight, and it's too tight over the hips, indicated by the flaring pockets. It's way too tight in the legs as well, especially the quads. There's no clean line from top to bottom, lots of wrinkles everywhere, and as you said, they didn't correct for your forward hip posture at all. On top of it, it seems like the rise is too low and the inseam is too long. 

'Fashion forward' is nice and all, if you have the body for it, which you don't. Besides, the ultra slim and super short look is slowly but steadily going out of fashion as well. 

Uploaded some better pics, but yeah the fact remains I suppose..

It's a shame because that's After a full remake. You should have seen the first one, so ridiculously tight and short and the associate tried to assure me it was "perfect"

I asked for a slightly lower rise, I've found it works better to take emphasis away from my small waist to big hip ratio. I don't think the inseam is too long?

 

[samjsan]

I have this one on order. I'll post some pics when I get it.

Thank you. I look forward to seeing it.

 

[bbhues]

does anyone have this suit (product code P3696I):

http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suit...refv1=Contemporary-Mercer|Contemporary-Havana

It's part of their fall/winter collection but 100% cotton. I'm curious about how warm the suit is. Am I mistaken in thinking it odd to have a cotton suit for a winter collection?

 

[Aieyric]



does anyone have this suit (product code [COLOR=787878]P3696I)[/COLOR]: 

http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/suit...refv1=Contemporary-Mercer|Contemporary-Havana

It's part of their fall/winter collection but 100% cotton.  I'm curious about how warm the suit is.  Am I mistaken in thinking it odd to have a cotton suit for a winter collection?

I have a winter db in cotton from suitsupply and it's quite warm.

 

[GradSchooler]

I've never seen a Suit Supply MTM that wasn't overly tight and short. It's one of the things that's kept me from taking the plunge and getting one for myself. I like the quality of fabric and construction, but they don't seem to grasp that not everyone wants to dress like a runway model.