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#113364 15-Jan-2013 10:01

Guys, where do you go for your suits???

Nothing cheap but at the same time no Savile Row.
Week suits with a element of smart and dapperness!

The little things make the biggest difference.

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#744893 15-Jan-2013 10:11

And you are living/working where?.........

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#744894 15-Jan-2013 10:13

Yeah sorry, I should have put that in... Doh!

Auckland area

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#744901 15-Jan-2013 10:17

I got a Barkers merino suit deal in November for $500. Shirt, Pants, Tie, Jacket. Not sure if it was a special or an every day deal to be honest.

Most importantly its got purple lineing so if I feel like having a fresh prince day, the option is there :)

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#744909 15-Jan-2013 10:32

Cambridge outlet store is very good and super cheap. I got a new 100% wool suit for $250 just before Christmas. Not the best suit in the world but still a quality suit from a good manufacturer.

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#744910 15-Jan-2013 10:33

Barkers are nice.
Hallensteins have some nice suits too.
It depends on your size/build. If you are 'average' ie not too tall/wide/round then any off the shelf one should be OK.

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#744931 15-Jan-2013 11:06

wellygary: And you are living/working where?.........

LOL, this crops up heaps. Everyone should just know where an Aucklander is.

Hallensteins I find to be huge around the guts area, like hanging out in a big tent. You have to go big to get the arms/shoulders to fit, but then suffer the flappyness in the middle. Definitely harder to find a tailored look there.

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#744940 15-Jan-2013 11:18

There's an ad in today's herald for a tailor for suits. Can't remember what page sorry.

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#744958 15-Jan-2013 11:32

As has been said:
Barkers - their outlet stores can be good for a deal ~300-600. Hit and miss on size and availability.

Hallensteins - actually have a really good range. Their low end are great for me as I don't treat my suits particularly well. At $150 - $200 on special they are easy to replace and look good.

Again cut is hit and miss, I have trouble getting a jacket that is broad enough for my shoulders but not loose in the middle/front, but that varies from style to style.

Then you've got working style, munns (which can have incredible specials), three wise men, but you are starting to hit the $1200+ mark.

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#744967 15-Jan-2013 11:42

Hallensteins are cheap, but very poorly tailored. Steer well clear unless all you need the suit for is your murder trial or a job interview for a job which does not need you to wear a suit.

I think Barkers are good for a middle of the range, well priced suit.

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#744970 15-Jan-2013 11:49

Hallenstein's have a sale on at the moment

http://www.hallensteins.com/mens-suits?gclid=CMvQu9r26LQCFQE5pgodgw4APA

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#744971 15-Jan-2013 11:51

NonprayingMantis: Hallensteins are cheap, but very poorly tailored. Steer well clear unless all you need the suit for is your murder trial or a job interview for a job which does not need you to wear a suit.

Or if you're well overweight but have unusually skinny arms.