Suit Shopping Pick

Not all fashion has to come and go with the seasons; some can endure the test of time and be
perennially relevant regardless of the latest fad. Regardless of however old fashioned you may
find it, the suit will always find its place into a mans wardrobe at some point in their life!
Equally, buying a good suit doesnt have to mean taking out a second mortgage either; whilst
shopping for a made to measure suits on Saville Row will set you back many thousands, you
dont need to spend this sort of money to guarantee a stylish and attractive garment.
With a bit of know how and common-sense, you can easily find a ready-to-wear suit that will fit
you perfectly and rival any made-to-measure splendor. So heres our choice to get you on your
way:

Low Budget
Skinny fit suit in charcoal fleck by ASOS. $237. This avoids looking cheap through their use of
material; with 27% wool, it has a more authentic look, which in combination with the flecked
color pattern, creates an attractive suit.
Navy skinny fit suit by Topman. $250. The downfall is that its made from 70% polyester and
only 30% viscose making it less comfortable to wear, yet more resilient. However, for such a
low price, you get a suit with good fitting, thin lapels, and a relatively short jacket which makes
it a very current design.
Fleming Slim Fit 2-button mid grey tonic suit by T.M Lewin. $321. Made from a two tone
merino wool; this suit avoids the plethora of dull single tone suits out there. With a resilient halfcanvas chest and double vent, this is a resilient and durable suit.
Shackelton Slim Fit 2-button metallic blue suit by T.M Lewin. $163. Fantastic fitting and a
metallic blue that will stand out in the crowd. And unlike most metallic blues which shine,
showing off just how tacky they are, this has been done just right!
Ludlow Suit with double vent in Italian chino by J.Crew. $393. Made from a new chino fabric,
this is a light summer suit that can be dressed up or dressed down. With this rich blue and horn
buttons, this is a very versatile suit.

Mid-Range
The Foundation Navy Blue by Bonobos. $450. Made from 100% cotton twill which is perfect for
a lightweight summer suit. Its a versatile garment suitable for business and social occasions
alike. The jacket features modern thin lapels and a double-vent for extra comfort and durability.
Madison blue plain by Suit Supply. $475. This suit is cut from pure wool and features wide
peaked lapel and cuffed flat front trousers. The speckled blue wool gives it an authentic look,
whilst the sharp fitting helps render this classic double breast suit distinctly modern.
Napoli Blue Plain by Suit Supply. $434. Sharp fitting and lightly padded shoulders create a very
attractive silhouette. Made from pure wool, the texture is also second to none, and along with the
interesting color which is relatively rare, this will fit nicely into every winter wardrobe.
Charcoal Clarendon twill slim fit business suit by Charles Tyrwhitt. Was $900 now only $399.
Made of 100% wool, offering you an extremely comfortable suit, which in combination with its
twin back vents, provides the perfect option for a business suit; both comfortable and durable,
day in day out.

High-End
La Salla Navy Plain by Suit Supply. $954. Hand-stitched detailing, narrow shoulders, and a full
canvas 2-button jacket on wool-cashmere. But what makes this suit really stand out, is without a
doubt the trousers; they are cut to be worn high which gives it a touch of old-school glamour.
Wool and mohair blend suit by Canali. $1652. Step away from the boring blues and grays and
shake things up with this rich luminous red. It is both original without being eccentric, and is
perfect for any occasion, be it social or professional. Lets not forget the perfect fitting as well,
which comes hand in hand with a Canali suit.
Slim fit printed-cotton blend suit jacket and trousers by Paul Smith. $1126. Paul Smith offers us
this geometric-print cotton-blend suit for a trim silhouette and only lightly structured for an
effortless feel. Men can still have fun with their suits!
Slim fit Glen-check wool jacket and trousers by Gant Rugger. $1126, this attractive Glen check
allows you to brighten up your grey suit creating a rather dandy look when combining the jacket
with the matching trouser. This light color gives you the freedom to experiment with accessories,
yet with no shoulder padding, you need to be careful!
Pin point suit in 230 gram wool by Boggi. $880, made of 100% lana wool. With double vents, a
fitted jacket and understated color, this suit will take you to the top of your professional life.

Make my Dreams
Wool and Silk blend suit by Brioni. $5297. The blend of silk and wool gives you a suit which is
supremely soft, and with this radiant dark blue, you are bound to get noticed wherever you go.
Created in 1952, Brioni suits have become a mark of excellence, being featured regularly in
James bond and costing between $6500-47500. Yet, at this extortionate cost, there is no point
buying a ready-to-wear suit when you can go to Saville Row or Naples and buy a made-tomeasure suit for the same cost!
Tattoo pattern jacquard three button sport coat and gingham and anchor jacquard trousers by
Thom Browne. $1890 and $1370. The combination of the cold color, unique print, and the
extremly short and fitted cut, creates a truly striking ensemble. With very tight trousers stopping
well above the ankles (yes, youll need to invest in socks as well) and the short jacket, this is an
iconic Thom Browne design, creating a very strong silhouette.
Navy/Bordeaux Giant Tartan suit by Vivienne Westwood. $1854 now only $737. Certainly not
for the faint hearted. This rich red and blue suit is both sophisticated whilst simultaneously
psychedelic. You also have to have a certain panache to be able to carry this off. And after
dressing numerous celebrities, these suits are for the man that you wish you were!