Tom Ford suits/jackets are the first article of clothing I've been in love with

[MethusalehHoneysuckle]

I've recently purchased my 12th Tom Ford suit/jacket, and I have to say, never in my life have a cherished an article of clothing as much.

I started getting into suits and jackets back in 2023 after dressing, quite frankly, like a slob my entire life. Out of sheer randomness, I happened to binge a few series in a row where most of the main cast was in suits the entire time, and I really started to think to myself "these guys look so put together, and I could do the same thing if I dressed better."

I started off mostly buying Isaia items I found with Top Shelf Apparel and really gained an appreciation for quality through them. Over time I picked up a couple of Kitons and a few other labels, and really felt like I was hitting a very different stride of fashion.

Then I started watching Suits, and sat slack jawed at Harvey Specter's look.

I'd picked up bits of sartorial knowledge at this point in terms of styling, construction, etc, but the pieces he was wearing were out of this world. Wide peak lapels, five button functional cuffs, strong structured shoulders, the classic ticket pocket: all of it just shouted "man in charge" and I was entranced.

I immediately looked up "what suits does harvey specter wear?" and was pleased to see many people had the same question and that it was answered several times.

I knew that eventually Garrison Bespoke was the maker, but the style that served as the genesis to his look through the series all started with Tom Ford's unusual but steadfast combination of lapels, pockets, and other details. I knew they were all made by Zegna as well; a label with an impressive pedigree and a reputation for high quality.

Like many on this forum, the full retail price was out of reach for me, but it was possible to find them discounted on both regular retail sites (Mr Porter, Luisa Viaroma and others) and eBay listings. Over time, I managed to amass:

• Two sport jackets
• Three dinner jackets
• Seven suits
  • Light gray 3 piece O'Connor
  • Medium gray glen plaid 3 piece Windsor
  • Dark gray 3 piece O'Connor
  • Dark gray glen plaid Shelton
  • Blue windowpane Windsor
  • Dark blue glen plaid Shelton
  • Black and white gingham Atticus

They're almost all a 52IT/42R (the Atticus is a 54IT). I'm 6' 3" and around 200lbs with a very athletic build, and honestly, these suits fit like they were custom tailored for me. Almost everything I would buy previously that was RTW I would buy with basted sleeves because they were always too short stock, but Tom Ford was different. Every jacket was around an 18.5" shoulder, 21.5" chest, 26" sleeve and 31" length, and every one of them I put on would be hard pressed to fit better straight from a tailor.

On top of the fit, they also just feel amazing. My Isaias and Kitons certainly feel extremely well made, but all the Tom Ford suits I have manage to simultaneously feel like a suit of armor while also feeling unbelievably light and mobile. I never feel constrained, never feel bulky, never feel uncomfortable: it all feels like a second skin made of worsted wool and panache.

Thanks for listening to my rant about this; just felt like I had to share it with a community who understands loving clothing like this.