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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Really, REALLY not the right place to ask I know, but I'm in need of a new suit for upcoming weddings and inter_iews and I'm struggling to find anything.
Looked through all the usual suspects but can't seem to find anything I like. Anyone have any tips/ideas of where else to look?
Criteria:
Mid grey
Slim fit
3 piece
Nice weave (not flat but not t either, heritage kind of look)
£300 budget. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Moss Bros or Next?"
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Get a loan and purchase an Oswald Boateng original. The job is yours as soon as you enter the door. Then you can pay off yer debt in style. "
Hah, I'm kind of saving for a house/new car etc so I thinking blowing that much on a suit wouldn't be a great decision for me.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Moss Bros or Next?
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers."
My ex surprisingly got a very nice suit from M&S too, actually. |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
"Moss Bros or Next?"
Definitely check Moss Bros - I bought my suit for the wedding online from them and it was half your budget.
Didn't know it at the time but it will come in handy for job inter_iews too!
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Get a loan and purchase an Oswald Boateng original. The job is yours as soon as you enter the door. Then you can pay off yer debt in style. "
I went to the OB shop. They offered the man I was with champagne and me squash. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Slaters are good... On line is good but you cant beat going in... Trying them on and seeing the colour in natural light... My last three piece was from them... After looking on line i went in... The one i picked was not online... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Moss Bros or Next?
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers.
My ex surprisingly got a very nice suit from M&S too, actually. "
Look. Lib, do you want to get laid or what? The world is yer oyster in an Oswald Boateng. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Moss Bros or Next?
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers.
My ex surprisingly got a very nice suit from M&S too, actually.
Look. Lib, do you want to get laid or what? The world is yer oyster in an Oswald Boateng. "
His budget is £300. OB is massively outside of that. |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
"Moss Bros or Next?
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers.
My ex surprisingly got a very nice suit from M&S too, actually.
Look. Lib, do you want to get laid or what? The world is yer oyster in an Oswald Boateng.
His budget is £300. OB is massively outside of that. "
Debenhams used to have OB in their 'designers' range. Not sure if they still do but I bought one once for under £300.
Fitted like a glove.
Well. It did a few years back. 
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Moss Bros or Next?
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers.
My ex surprisingly got a very nice suit from M&S too, actually.
Look. Lib, do you want to get laid or what? The world is yer oyster in an Oswald Boateng.
His budget is £300. OB is massively outside of that.
Debenhams used to have OB in their 'designers' range. Not sure if they still do but I bought one once for under £300.
Fitted like a glove.
Well. It did a few years back.
A"
That's an excellent price! My colleagues have spent £2,500 + on bespoke OB suits. |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
Bristol |
The best mate is one of those blokes who likes shopping so I get dragged round all sorts. M&S have some nice three piece suits but I'm not sure about the slim fit. The Debenhams in Cabot has a fantastic range. It might be worth popping to one of those outlet malls though; one near me has at least four different suit shops. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"You should just head up to Regent St. Loads of shops to choose from."
Probably not a bad idea as there isn't a lot out here in the sticks. Just the though of coming home empty handed is a bit off putting (or absolutely skint) - I'm a right fussy bugger. |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Angus & Findhorn |
Paul Costelloe is known for great fabric and cut, as Obi says TK Maxx carry them. If I was looking for a suit with that budget, he would definitely get my vote
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Cheeseville, Somerset |
"Moss Bros or Next?
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers.
My ex surprisingly got a very nice suit from M&S too, actually.
Look. Lib, do you want to get laid or what? The world is yer oyster in an Oswald Boateng.
His budget is £300. OB is massively outside of that.
Debenhams used to have OB in their 'designers' range. Not sure if they still do but I bought one once for under £300.
Fitted like a glove.
Well. It did a few years back.
A
That's an excellent price! My colleagues have spent £2,500 + on bespoke OB suits. "
It was the late 90's.
Lib - check Debenhams online - some nice suits in the designer section and there's a sale on - up to 50% off.
Happy hunting! 
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"Really, REALLY not the right place to ask I know, but I'm in need of a new suit for upcoming weddings and inter_iews and I'm struggling to find anything.
Looked through all the usual suspects but can't seem to find anything I like. Anyone have any tips/ideas of where else to look?
Criteria:
Mid grey
Slim fit
3 piece
Nice weave (not flat but not t either, heritage kind of look)
£300 budget."
Get on t'internet - I have a fine woolen mix, tailored wedding suit from Hong Kong.
Cost less than £200 |
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"Really, REALLY not the right place to ask I know, but I'm in need of a new suit for upcoming weddings and inter_iews and I'm struggling to find anything.
Looked through all the usual suspects but can't seem to find anything I like. Anyone have any tips/ideas of where else to look?
Criteria:
Mid grey
Slim fit
3 piece
Nice weave (not flat but not t either, heritage kind of look)
£300 budget.
Get on t'internet - I have a fine woolen mix, tailored wedding suit from Hong Kong.
Cost less than £200"
Including 6 shirts, 2 tie and a fake Rolex
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Get on t'internet - I have a fine woolen mix, tailored wedding suit from Hong Kong.
Cost less than £200"
I'd be worried that I didn't like it when it arrived - I doubt something like that is something you can send back. |
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"Get on t'internet - I have a fine woolen mix, tailored wedding suit from Hong Kong.
Cost less than £200
I'd be worried that I didn't like it when it arrived - I doubt something like that is something you can send back."
No, they were excellent |
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"Get on t'internet - I have a fine woolen mix, tailored wedding suit from Hong Kong.
Cost less than £200
I'd be worried that I didn't like it when it arrived - I doubt something like that is something you can send back.
No, they were excellent"
If you want something doing, take it to the Chinese - same with my glasses |
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For the high street, Zara do a decent slim fit cut, and Next aregood to bear in mind.
Get a couple of decent ties too, I'd check charity shops for them. I got a bargain liberty print tie from one last time I was looking |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Get a couple of decent ties too, I'd check charity shops for them. I got a bargain liberty print tie from one last time I was looking "
I already have the perfect tie  |
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"Moss Bros
If you cant get kitted out in there then theres no hope for you"
Cheap and nasty
Here's the suit :D
https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/_iamondjoe/display/53de3099-fe5c-4c56-9b6e-f9bbe3807dba |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Moss Bros
If you cant get kitted out in there then theres no hope for you
Cheap and nasty
Here's the suit :D
https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/_iamondjoe/display/53de3099-fe5c-4c56-9b6e-f9bbe3807dba"
Joe are you trying to get me to click that to see you in your birthday suit? |
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"Moss Bros
If you cant get kitted out in there then theres no hope for you
Cheap and nasty
Here's the suit :D
https://www.fabswingers.com/profile/_iamondjoe/display/53de3099-fe5c-4c56-9b6e-f9bbe3807dba
Joe are you trying to get me to click that to see you in your birthday suit? "
No.
It's a white 3-peice weddding suit I had made in Hong Kong and then modified with the help of a tailor in London.
Great for parties, festivals and upstaging brides at weddings.
Considering the way I wear & trash it, it's looking remarkably spruce after 7 years... |
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By *oodmessMan
over a year ago
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Baumler are great. Usually found in House of Fraser now or some independent stores. Classic styles that last for ages, well cut too and within your price if you catch a sale. TM Lewin might be an option too. If there is a Massimo Dutti store local to you, they have some very nice suits, may be just on your price range - just may be more on a fashion edge. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So yeah I've left this last minute and must go today.
I've got 4 targets to hit up rather than wonder around aimlessly.
I can't motivate myself though and have found a can of beer in my hand.  |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
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"Slaters are good... On line is good but you cant beat going in... Trying them on and seeing the colour in natural light... My last three piece was from them... After looking on line i went in... The one i picked was not online... "
Avoid their Fellini range ( if they still do it). One decent fart and you've rotted the stitches. |
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By *nnyMan
over a year ago
Glasgow |
"Really, REALLY not the right place to ask I know, but I'm in need of a new suit for upcoming weddings and inter_iews and I'm struggling to find anything.
Looked through all the usual suspects but can't seem to find anything I like. Anyone have any tips/ideas of where else ........."
What about one of the more upmarket previously owned shops? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Really, REALLY not the right place to ask I know, but I'm in need of a new suit for upcoming weddings and inter_iews and I'm struggling to find anything.
Looked through all the usual suspects but can't seem to find anything I like. Anyone have any tips/ideas of where else .........
What about one of the more upmarket previously owned shops?"
Seems like a lottery to me considering I only have today to get something I like. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Really, REALLY not the right place to ask I know, but I'm in need of a new suit for upcoming weddings and inter_iews and I'm struggling to find anything.
Looked through all the usual suspects but can't seem to find anything I like. Anyone have any tips/ideas of where else to look?
Criteria:
Mid grey
Slim fit
3 piece
Nice weave (not flat but not t either, heritage kind of look)
£300 budget."
Next or Debenhams they have a good selection |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Just been into next... One was ok but didn't blow my mind.
I'm too hard to please.  "
I buy suits every four months. I have found that racing green and ted baker gives you classy yet different from the high street . let's face it u don't want to look like every other guy . and its in your budget |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Moss Bros or Next?
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers."
There's a nice grey Aquscutum 3 piece on John Lewis online reduced from £750 to 375 |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Moss Bros or Next?
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers.
There's a nice grey Aquscutum 3 piece on John Lewis online reduced from £750 to 375"
I think I might have seen it online - I'll pop in and have a look so thanks. The problem with the sale stuff I that I'm the most common sizes so they are mostly sold our for me (unless I cam put on several stone in a week).
Thanks though.
Trying on suits us a lot more fun than I thought; might trade my converse a skinnies in for the dapper gent look!
Boss. |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
Bristol |
"Moss Bros or Next?
Already scoured Moss Bros but they didn't have anything that caught my eye. I haven't actually looked on Next yet though.
Cheers.
There's a nice grey Aquscutum 3 piece on John Lewis online reduced from £750 to 375
I think I might have seen it online - I'll pop in and have a look so thanks. The problem with the sale stuff I that I'm the most common sizes so they are mostly sold our for me (unless I cam put on several stone in a week).
Thanks though.
Trying on suits us a lot more fun than I thought; might trade my converse a skinnies in for the dapper gent look!
Boss."
Hugo?
Pictures or it didn't happen... |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Not Hugo I' afraid but bonus Lib points to whoever said French Connection or Moss Bros; was my least favourite _iewed online but easily the best fit/cut when I tried them all on. Little disappointed with other retailers actually but I didn't leave unhappy. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Not Hugo I' afraid but bonus Lib points to whoever said French Connection or Moss Bros; was my least favourite _iewed online but easily the best fit/cut when I tried them all on. Little disappointed with other retailers actually but I didn't leave unhappy. "
I suggested both. What do I win? |
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"Not Hugo I' afraid but bonus Lib points to whoever said French Connection or Moss Bros; was my least favourite _iewed online but easily the best fit/cut when I tried them all on. Little disappointed with other retailers actually but I didn't leave unhappy.
I suggested both. What do I win?"
You may pick your prize m'lady but it comes adorned with kudos and strawberry laces. |
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