Houta
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Hi,
I'm a newbie so apologies if this subject was previously discussed under another thread!
I used to wear jeans to my work however I was recently promoted to a new function that requires me to dress in suits now. I am on a budget so max I can spend is around 600 euros every couple of month.
I only own one suit at the moment which I purchased from Suit Supply couple of month ago. Its a dark navi Napoli 50R (US/UK 40R) that fit me perfectly without any alterations (beside the normal trousers hemming stuff). I'm in average built, 5'10 (179 cms) and 82 kgs.
So I need to build a versatile and stylish wardrobe for many years to come as my current career path won't take me back to jeans under any circumstances. Following some research, I've identified my best options, based on my location (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) and budget.
PS: I fly from Amsterdam to London weekly so happy to buy from there as well if you think if any better options there.
1) MTM suit from a local tailor that works with a factory in Germany. He uses fabrics from Italian mills like BREDA, Vitale Barberis Canonico, etc. (similar to those used by Suit Supply). Half canvased and it takes 4-6 weeks to be made.
Prices: 2 piece suit between EUR 600 - 700; Shirt between EUR 100 - 200.
2) Suit Supply
a: Jort Line (full floated canvas) for around EUR 670.
b: Purple Line (half canvases) Lazio, Sienna, Havana, etc. for around EUR 499.
3) Buy from ebay, looking at this price range, I can acquire a Canali or EZ (or pre-owned Brioni) but would risk bad fit as I never bought a suit online before and not even sure of my correct measurements.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
Houta
I'm a newbie so apologies if this subject was previously discussed under another thread!
I used to wear jeans to my work however I was recently promoted to a new function that requires me to dress in suits now. I am on a budget so max I can spend is around 600 euros every couple of month.
I only own one suit at the moment which I purchased from Suit Supply couple of month ago. Its a dark navi Napoli 50R (US/UK 40R) that fit me perfectly without any alterations (beside the normal trousers hemming stuff). I'm in average built, 5'10 (179 cms) and 82 kgs.
So I need to build a versatile and stylish wardrobe for many years to come as my current career path won't take me back to jeans under any circumstances. Following some research, I've identified my best options, based on my location (Amsterdam, the Netherlands) and budget.
PS: I fly from Amsterdam to London weekly so happy to buy from there as well if you think if any better options there.
1) MTM suit from a local tailor that works with a factory in Germany. He uses fabrics from Italian mills like BREDA, Vitale Barberis Canonico, etc. (similar to those used by Suit Supply). Half canvased and it takes 4-6 weeks to be made.
Prices: 2 piece suit between EUR 600 - 700; Shirt between EUR 100 - 200.
2) Suit Supply
a: Jort Line (full floated canvas) for around EUR 670.
b: Purple Line (half canvases) Lazio, Sienna, Havana, etc. for around EUR 499.
3) Buy from ebay, looking at this price range, I can acquire a Canali or EZ (or pre-owned Brioni) but would risk bad fit as I never bought a suit online before and not even sure of my correct measurements.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Thanks
Houta