Suit you!

[lukemillar]

Okay, it's that time again where I have a wedding to go to a need a suit. I have never owned one and all previous attempts to hire have ended in MC hammer territory. :lol:

My problem is, apart from the odd wedding/funeral, I have absolutely no use for a suit whatsoever. I don't have to wear a suit to work, and if I did wear a suit to an interview, it would probably go against me as just being a bit odd!

Other problem is that I believe it is possible to spot a cheap suit a mile off, so if I buy then I'm going to spend a few quid - namely a few quid that I would much prefer (and would get more use) to spend on say, a 1pc leather suit. :D

So as the poll says (and advice/recommendations please), buy or hire? :?:

[Anonymous]

cant you just wear nice shirt and tie. especially if its a summer wedding.

[tigersaw]

With you there mate - used to borrow a suit for weddings and funerals off a pilot mate who had some top clobber - but now he's moved on, so I'd be in the same boat as you, loathed to buy one for just for a few hours use a year.

[Cronos]

Bit the bullet and buy your own suit. You don't have to spend a fortune to get a decent suit and one that suits is always going to look better than an ill-fitting borrowed one.

Just make sure that if you do buy one, go for a classic design as then it'll not look dated in a year or so.

[the_runt69]

Have three suits all donated by the brother-in-law when he became a bit fatter. Have bought 3 suits myself in the last 10 years and have only worn them to weddings, funerals and interviews so have a grand total of about 15 wears between them. I know they take up space but it is worth having one classic style suit in the wardrobe just in case.
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[Warren]

who cares, the jacket and tie comes straight off anyway.

take it just shirt and tie wont do ?

ive got a suit, its been worn about 3 times in the past 2 years (i hate suits)

[Spiderman]

Ok, ive had to wear suits all my working life (sadly) so i can advise a bit here.

Ted Baker do a suit range called Endurance. Stoopid name but they claim the mix of wools means you can throw it in the boot of you car, hang it up a bit and it'll be good to wear.

modern but classic cut and in most classic colours like grey, blue, charcoal. Lightweight and usualy has a bit of a groovy lining colur too so you dont look like a dull git. Cost about £150-200 depending on where you find it. Ive had mine for over 3yrs now and you wouldnt know it.

I also had to help choose all the suits for my mates wedding last year as i was best man and guess what we ended up with from Moss Bross..... Yup Ted Baker endurance all round. And for the prices they charge to hire the thing you'd be better off to buy one and just keep the moths away from it in the wardrobe if you aint gonna wear it much. (one of those rubbish cheap suit bags from the dry cleaners is good for that)

This is it. (http://www.greatessentials.co.uk/rf/navigation/imagePopUp.do?image=/images/products/viewmore/bf/bf205v36a.jpg)

[Jabba]

Tesco is selling suits for about 330-35 each. Not checked 'em out properly but look OK from a distance.

I have a M&S machine-washable suit. Looks fine to my eye and was only about £70.

Hate wearing suits - got out of the habit since going to work by bike :D

[lukemillar]

cant you just wear nice shirt and tie. especially if its a summer wedding.

and

who cares, the jacket and tie comes straight off anyway.

take it just shirt and tie wont do ?

ive got a suit, its been worn about 3 times in the past 2 years (i hate suits)

Shirt + tie is a nice idea only I don't have a tie or any kind of smart trousers!

[Quiff Wichard]

george at ASDA !

suits are ace.. about £60.!

go for a nice plain grey- . charcoal or a lighter grey.. then get a smart contrasting tie and crisp white shirt..!

cant go wrong £100 all in..!! -

serious I have had posh suits and george at asda suits and there aint mush odds.. especsh in your circumstances.

plus- George do mix n match so u can get yer jacket and trs seperate to fit nicely.. and not stuck with the six inches off the chest for waist measurement..... trs should just touch the heel and break on the shoe.. .... dont waste loads of money !.. but spideys idea of ted baker sounds grrovy- espesh with a nice bright lining..


I have about 15 suits from my nobby corporate days- dont wear them at all.!!

what a shame .! if u were fat liek me u cudda borrowed one !




then undo a seam and take it back !!

[Warren]

cant you just wear nice shirt and tie. especially if its a summer wedding.

and

who cares, the jacket and tie comes straight off anyway.

take it just shirt and tie wont do ?

ive got a suit, its been worn about 3 times in the past 2 years (i hate suits)

Shirt + tie is a nice idea only I don't have a tie or any kind of smart trousers!

smart trousers - 10 quid, tie 5 quid.

try tesco's, burtons, ASDA ect ect ect

[Stingo]

cant you just wear nice shirt and tie. especially if its a summer wedding.

and

who cares, the jacket and tie comes straight off anyway.

take it just shirt and tie wont do ?

ive got a suit, its been worn about 3 times in the past 2 years (i hate suits)

Shirt + tie is a nice idea only I don't have a tie or any kind of smart trousers!

smart trousers - 10 quid, tie 5 quid.





Go naked.....Priceless!! :lol: :lol: (Sorry - couldn't resist! There's always one...and I'm all five of them!)

[BILLY]

Don't be tight and buy a suit get one in black and you can wear it for funerals as well :D

[Tara]

just buy a shirt and trousers its too hot for a suit

[fizzwheel]

Go and buy a suit. Shop around some of the others have already mentioned the things I was going to.

I hate going to weddings in a suit, but its better than going in a shirt and tie and feeling under dressed.

Once you have the suit you never need worry on these occasions again. You can always Jazz it up a bit with a decent shirt and tie. Remember if you buy a good shirt you'll need some cufflinks as well.

[lukemillar]

Remember if you buy a good shirt you'll need some cufflinks as well.

ARRGGGHH!! - not cufflinks as well!

Have decided to go suit shopping at the weekend. As most of you say (and providing i don't turn to into a fat b***tard) the suit should be good for many years!

Thanks for all the responses!

Luke

[Moo]

Go for a George special from ASDA. :lol:

[Viney]

I have 6 suits!! 2 Next and 4 M&S. All good.

Id love a ted baker suit, but they dont mix n match the jackets.trousers which annoys me. Im a 44 chest with 34 waist. very annoying.

Id loose the Rabbit head. Probably why a suit looks slightly odd in an interview!