Downtown Shopping - Am I Missing Places ?

[punctus_contra_punctum]

Originally Posted by WhoIsStanwix?

Relative to a traditional custom tailor, it is pretty cheap. Relative to Macy’s or most traditional mall stores, yes it is expensive. Expect casual and dress button down collared shirts in the $120+ range, custom pants similar in cost, but a full suit goes for $700 and up, which for a custom tailored suit is actually really good unless you have a direct connection to a tailor in Asia.

Can anyone provide any first-hand comparisons between Surmesur and Tom James? I'm needing a new suit, and I am strongly considering one of the two. Any suggestions?

[wpipkins2]

Originally Posted by punctus_contra_punctum

Can anyone provide any first-hand comparisons between Surmesur and Tom James? I'm needing a new suit, and I am strongly considering one of the two. Any suggestions?

Tom James was a lot more expensive but the service was top notch. If you can catch them during their sidewalk sale you may find a steel. It is much easier for me because i am tall and slim. 6'3". I can buy suit shirts from target and have them tailored.......you would not know the difference.

[punctus_contra_punctum]

Originally Posted by wpipkins2

Tom James was a lot more expensive but the service was top notch. If you can catch them during their sidewalk sale you may find a steel. It is much easier for me because i am tall and slim. 6'3". I can buy suit shirts from target and have them tailored.......you would not know the difference.

Thanks for the suggestions -- I will have to look for Tom's James' sidewalk sale in the spring.

I have a similar frame similar to yours (6'1" and slim), and I can generally get a decent off-the-rack suit to fit with some tailoring, but I have a bear of a time with shirts. Most off-the-rack shirts (Brooks Brothers slim fit included) fit me like a tent, although I had not thought to try them tailored. I finally found a decent fitting shirt with the slim fit Charles Tyrwhitt, which are actually fairly reasonably priced if you catch one of their seemingly unending sales.

[UKyank]

Originally Posted by punctus_contra_punctum

Thanks for the suggestions -- I will have to look for Tom's James' sidewalk sale in the spring.

I have a similar frame similar to yours (6'1" and slim), and I can generally get a decent off-the-rack suit to fit with some tailoring, but I have a bear of a time with shirts. Most off-the-rack shirts (Brooks Brothers slim fit included) fit me like a tent, although I had not thought to try them tailored. I finally found a decent fitting shirt with the slim fit Charles Tyrwhitt, which are actually fairly reasonably priced if you catch one of their seemingly unending sales.

I get all of my dress shirts from Charles Tyrwhitt; best bang for your buck in my opinion.

[Augie6]

Originally Posted by punctus_contra_punctum

Thanks for the suggestions -- I will have to look for Tom's James' sidewalk sale in the spring.

I have a similar frame similar to yours (6'1" and slim), and I can generally get a decent off-the-rack suit to fit with some tailoring, but I have a bear of a time with shirts. Most off-the-rack shirts (Brooks Brothers slim fit included) fit me like a tent, although I had not thought to try them tailored. I finally found a decent fitting shirt with the slim fit Charles Tyrwhitt, which are actually fairly reasonably priced if you catch one of their seemingly unending sales.

Originally Posted by wpipkins2

Tom James was a lot more expensive but the service was top notch. If you can catch them during their sidewalk sale you may find a steel. It is much easier for me because i am tall and slim. 6'3". I can buy suit shirts from target and have them tailored.......you would not know the difference.

Originally Posted by UKyank

I get all of my dress shirts from Charles Tyrwhitt; best bang for your buck in my opinion.

Thanks for all the Suggestions, as I am very quickly approaching updating my clothing .. Even Macy's suits (real suits) are starting off over $250 add in tailoring costs, custom suits are not as expensive .. I've never actually seen in either Tom James or Sur.. Just by look Tom James seems to be more of a gentlemen's store vs. a more modern suit store.

I'll give Charles Tyrwhitt I try..

[wpipkins2]

Originally Posted by punctus_contra_punctum

Thanks for the suggestions -- I will have to look for Tom's James' sidewalk sale in the spring.

I have a similar frame similar to yours (6'1" and slim), and I can generally get a decent off-the-rack suit to fit with some tailoring, but I have a bear of a time with shirts. Most off-the-rack shirts (Brooks Brothers slim fit included) fit me like a tent, although I had not thought to try them tailored. I finally found a decent fitting shirt with the slim fit Charles Tyrwhitt, which are actually fairly reasonably priced if you catch one of their seemingly unending sales.

You are tall and thin like me. Go to Target in East Liberty(Not all Target's carry the same shirts) and buy a premium slim fit shirt. Take it downtown to the Burlington Coat Factory and have the tailor customize the fit to your body. Report back with the results. The best 50 bucks ever.

[svband76]

Originally Posted by wpipkins2

You are tall and thin like me. Go to Target in East Liberty(Not all Target's carry the same shirts) and buy a premium slim fit shirt. Take it downtown to the Burlington Coat Factory and have the tailor customize the fit to your body. Report back with the results. The best 50 bucks ever.

Banana Republic suits are great and hold up very well over time.

[wpipkins2]

Originally Posted by zalewskimm

Banana Republic suits are great and hold up very well over time.

I agree. I still shop at Banana Republic. The wool slacks last forever.