Buying a decent suit..

[Dandyman]

If this means much to you, it's 'black tie' dress code.

Does this change what others have been saying or not?

Black tie means evening dress rather than a suit. So hire and save some money. You should also be able to hire shoes if you want. Patent leather is most appropriate but a decent pair of Oxfords should see you alright.

 

[TWOCHOICEStom]

RENT IT! if you're not going to keep it!

 

[Badger]

RENT IT! if you're not going to keep it!

This, or look for one in a charity shop you'd be amazed at what you can pick up for next to nothing

 

[H2O]

Thanks for comments so far. For those that have said £120, £100, £200 etc, what does that include?

Will I have to get shoes for examples seperately?

If your in Saints get on the train to Pompey and go to Gunwharf I got a £200 suit there for £80!! And there are plenty of shops there to give you a choice

 

[HseagullsH]

Ok I am still undecided. I kind of want to keep it as I don't have a suit even if it's not a really good one..

Any idea how much less it would be to rent one?

 

[Dandyman]

Ok I am still undecided. I kind of want to keep it as I don't have a suit even if it's not a really good one..

Any idea how much less it would be to rent one?

Moss Suit Hire: Evening Wear

 

[les dynam]

zara suits are great value. decent material, nice modern cuts, for around the £150 mark. that's great value in my book.

do yourself a favour... don't go anywhere near burtons

 

[gullshark]

Black tie means a dinner jacket, not a suit.

Black tie - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

* A jacket with ribbed silk facings (usually grosgrain) on a shawl collar or peaked lapel (while a notched lapel is a popular modern choice, it is not traditionally considered correct)[4]
* Trousers with a single silk or satin braid covering the outer seams
* A low-cut waistcoat or cummerbund
* A white dress shirt with a turn-down or wing collar collar, shirt studs (optional), and cufflinks (a marcella front is traditional, but other styles are also accepted. A black ribbed silk bow tie matching the lapel facings (self-tie bow ties are preferred but not necessary)
* Black dress socks, usually silk or fine wool
* Black shoes, highly polished or patent leather Oxfords, or patent leather court shoes

Hire one!

 

[The Great Cornholio]

If you can get to an Outlet centre then there are bargains to be had. I got my suit from Austin Reed in the Swindon Outlet Centre and all suits were £150 -mine was marked up at £400. Obviously jiggerypokery in those figures but they are cheaper than the main stores. More expensive shops also have bargains in the Outlet centres.

 

[Barrow Boy]

Buy one.

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[LeicesterGull]

Hire a dinner suit!!! you will look a right plonker turning up in a suit if it says black tie on the invite. Buy yourself a nice bow tie that should see you through the three years - don't go for black, something a bit different that will help pull the ladies, but that doesn't light up!

 

[Freddie Goodwin.]

Bearing in mind you may ruin said suit or, if you've bought it to last, you'll probably grow out of it, then I'd go for the cheap option.

I've got a Christening to go to and Mrs wanted me to buy a suit but it's pre payday so I was worried about funding. We were on our way to matalan but were shopping in Asda and I was able to buy jacket, trousers, shirt, tie & belt for a grand total of £39.00!

At that price, it may only look good once but that's all I need.

BTW, friend of mine has a daughter who has just gone to Solent, hails from Eastbourne.

 

[sir albion]

For quality at a good price its def marks and sparks

 

[desprateseagull]

Primark - Menswear products

last time i ventured into primark, they had a v basic suit going for £20.. not like the one in link tho.

 

[bristolseagull]

Thanks for comments so far. For those that have said £120, £100, £200 etc, what does that include?

Will I have to get shoes for examples seperately?

And you say you're at university? Don't tell me- media studies?

 

[HseagullsH]

And you say you're at university? Don't tell me- media studies?

No why?

 

[roumy]

Ace suits google it

 

[getofftheropes]

Matalan £55.00 for a tuxedo....v good value

 

[happypig]

I just paid £175 for my latest suit :

 

[Bring back Bryan wade!!]

I wondered how much it would cost to buy a decent suit? I have never got one before (as I didn't go prom at school!) and need one for a freshers ball at uni.

I obviously don't want a ropey one that i'll be binning as soon I wear it once.

Will need the whole shabang. Suit, trousers, shoes..

I'm out in Southampton by the way, if that makes any difference?!

Marks and Spencers 'Autograph' collection should get a really nice suit for 150 quid, also some decent shoes for 50 quid