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Inexpensive suits?

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    xenon
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    #9

    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.

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      Jolly
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      #10

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

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

      “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

      Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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      • CopperC 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

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        Jolly
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        #11

        @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. 😲😲

        “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

        Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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          Jolly
          wrote on last edited by
          #12

          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.

          “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

          Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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          • LuFins DadL Offline
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            LuFins Dad
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            #13

            Kohl’s is fine and convenient.

            The Brad

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              jon-nyc
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              #14

              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.

              They’ll end up, after a lot of drama, with the same formula they use every time they have a trifecta: take away health care and food assistance from low income families and use the money to fund tax cuts for their donors.

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                Axtremus
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                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.

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                • B 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.

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                  taiwan_girl
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                  @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.

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                    LuFins Dad
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                    #17

                    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!

                    The Brad

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                    • LuFins DadL 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!

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                      Doctor Phibes
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                      @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.

                      I was only joking

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                      • JollyJ 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. 😲😲

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                        Copper
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #19

                        @Jolly said in Inexpensive suits?:

                        That's just the pants.

                        That's the important part.

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                        • CopperC Copper

                          @Jolly said in Inexpensive suits?:

                          That's just the pants.

                          That's the important part.

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                          Jolly
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                          @Copper said in Inexpensive suits?:

                          @Jolly said in Inexpensive suits?:

                          That's just the pants.

                          That's the important part.

                          Depends on what he's interviewing for...

                          “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                          Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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                            Klaus
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                            Maybe a 2nd hand suit?

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                            • JollyJ Jolly

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

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

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                              89th
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                              @Jolly said in Inexpensive suits?:

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

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

                              It's WEARhouse!!! Didn't you see what @Horace wrote above?

                              Are you stupid or are you deaf?*

                              *See 1:05:

                              Link to video

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                                The great Brett Gelman, of iBrain fame. That's one of the most hilarious movie scenes in the history of movie scenes. That whole movie is awesome.

                                Education is extremely important.

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                                  Brett Gelman is awesome. Such a great on-screen presence.

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                                    @Jolly said in Inexpensive suits?:

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

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

                                    It's WEARhouse!!! Didn't you see what @Horace wrote above?

                                    Are you stupid or are you deaf?*

                                    *See 1:05:

                                    Link to video

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                                    Jolly
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                                    @89th said in Inexpensive suits?:

                                    @Jolly said in Inexpensive suits?:

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

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

                                    It's WEARhouse!!! Didn't you see what @Horace wrote above?

                                    Are you stupid or are you deaf?*

                                    *See 1:05:

                                    Link to video

                                    I have autocorrect, you neanderthal.😛

                                    “Cry havoc and let slip the DOGE of war!”

                                    Those who cheered as J-6 American prisoners were locked in solitary for 18 months without trial, now suddenly fight tooth and nail for foreign terrorists’ "due process". — Buck Sexton

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