Inexpensive suits?

Mik

Joseph Banks has some options in that price range. What's the occasion? That would tell me more about whether he is in a realistic price range.

blondie

If the kid is an average build, I’d go to a high end consignment store. Then straight to a tailor. I’ve seen some impressive deals on high end men’s wear here. Same with dress shoes. I’ve done it with my kid.

Doctor Phibes

When I needed one in a hurry for a funeral I just went to Kohl's. It did the job. I wasn't going to make the front page of any magazines, but I also wasn't going to get singled out for being the disrespectful scruffy bastard. If he's going to wear it regularly it would be worth spending more IMHO.

89th

Yeah or Macy’s

Copper

Brooks Bros

Go for the label - $248

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/brooks-brothers-explorer-collection-slim-fit-wool-checked-suit-pants/MK01241_____NAVY_32___30__.html?georedirect=false&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tin_bb_shp_ggl_cvr_dr_b_pla_usa_bau_bgtal_male&utm_id=19620068332&utm_content=149164090481-men-s-big-tall&utm_term=MK01241_____NAVY_32___30__&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tin_bb_shp_ggl_cvr_dr_b_pla_usa_bau_bgtal_male&utm_id=19620068332&utm_content=149164090481-men-s-big-tall&utm_term=MK01241_____NAVY_32___30__&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLNBFY780uLUfzKxo6DFwlbzwyrh29IvaOG6Q7kBFgtim0hyqHEZD6MaAtb4EALw_wcB

Horace

I go to Men's Wearhouse.

Always chuckle when I go there because it sounds exactly like "warehouse" but lol they spell it like "wear" as in wearing clothes, it's really clever.

xenon

If there’s an outlet mall near you stores like Calvin Klein can have decent deals.

If your son is relatively normal shaped (not too tall, not too skinny, not too fat relative to the norm) - suits off the rack will look just fine.

Jolly

I use Men's Warehouse on sale for inexpensive stuff.

https://www.menswearhouse.com/c/mens-clothing-sale/clearance-suits

Jolly

@Copper said in Inexpensive suits?:

Brooks Bros

Go for the label - $248

https://www.brooksbrothers.com/brooks-brothers-explorer-collection-slim-fit-wool-checked-suit-pants/MK01241_____NAVY_32___30__.html?georedirect=false&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tin_bb_shp_ggl_cvr_dr_b_pla_usa_bau_bgtal_male&utm_id=19620068332&utm_content=149164090481-men-s-big-tall&utm_term=MK01241_____NAVY_32___30__&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=tin_bb_shp_ggl_cvr_dr_b_pla_usa_bau_bgtal_male&utm_id=19620068332&utm_content=149164090481-men-s-big-tall&utm_term=MK01241_____NAVY_32___30__&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLNBFY780uLUfzKxo6DFwlbzwyrh29IvaOG6Q7kBFgtim0hyqHEZD6MaAtb4EALw_wcB

That's just the pants.

Jolly

Another possibility, if not buying for the long haul...The Stafford line from Penny's used to be the best inexpensive suit. Notice I said used to be. Haven't bought one in over ten years.

LuFins Dad

Kohl’s is fine and convenient.

jon-nyc

Great. I don’t know if he has an occasion in mind I suspect he just wants to have an all-purpose suit for an interview, wedding, or funeral.

Axtremus

Try Macy’s (or establishments like it). My observation has been that, if one opts for polyester (or blends thereof) rather than wool, one stands a good chance of getting a suit economically.

Yeap, just saw @LuFins-Dad’s reply above, Kohl’s will work too.

taiwan_girl

@blondie said in Inexpensive suits?:

If the kid is an average build, I’d go to a high end consignment store. Then straight to a tailor.

I agree. Someone once told me something like: A good thrift store suit costing USD$100 with $100 of alterations is better than a USD$200 suit direct from off the rack.

LuFins Dad

The best part of Kohls? Buy a “$800” (wink) suit for 80% offs and they will give you $80 in Kohls Cash to purchase “$200” (wink) shoes for free!

Doctor Phibes

@LuFins-Dad said in Inexpensive suits?:

The best part of Kohls? Buy a “$800” (wink) suit for 80% offs and they will give you $80 in Kohls Cash to purchase “$200” (wink) shoes for free!

Yes, it's an entertaining business model. My son worked for them for a while unloading the trucks, so got even more off the "reduced" items. I have to say those guys work bloody hard for not that much money.