Linen Suits

[CK83]

Tis the time of year when all of the Spring/Summer linen suit options start appearing from various retailers. Every year, I obsess about purchasing one (particularly a light grey version). Every year I talk myself out of pulling the trigger.

On one hand: They are such a cool, laid back look. In theory, they keep you cool during the hot summer months, and set you apart from the crowd.
On the other hand: They're not particularly...

[Icarus]

BR has a 40% off your purchase, gents, and it looks like suits and blazers are finally in the game. Just put a BR Pick in my cart and applied the code, BRFOREVER, and it worked. This sale is only on until 5/11.

[phsiao08]

Hey all -

Up for your consideration is a SuitSupply Sienna in 38R - never worn out. Pants have been altered to a 32 inseam but besides that no alterations. Suitbag included.


Stock photo (similar, not the same):
http://statics.suitsupply.com/images...ne_Store_1.jpg

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/19087582046...

[DocDave]

I'm selling one of my Hugo Boss suits.
The suit shows some wear on the butt and elbows, but nothing too crazy.
Hate to admit it, but I'm getting rid of the suit because I don't have room in my closet anymore for it.

Jacket: 42R
Pants waist: 32~34
Pants length: 32 no cuff
Asking $150. Free shipping within the Great White North. I'll have to figure out shipping for elsewhere.



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[Chris Mahanna]

Just picked up one of these in navy, with matching slim trousers for 196 on black friday. Will post about fit upon receipt; but in the meantime does anyone have any comments about their experience with the thompson? I'm 5'9 175, athletic build, and I like my shirts cut extra slim. Waist billowing is a major personal pet peeve of mine.

[tairby]

Perhaps I am just uninformed, or my choice in tailor is that terrible...

I cannot seem to get a balance between jacket & shirt sleeve lengths so that just a bit of my shirt cuff peeks, without the shirt sleeve creeping out too far as I move around--a la Mexico's coach during the World Cup



It's probably a pipe-dream, but Daniel Craig's suiting in the Bond films is the ideal set-up.

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[Cooper Wetherbee]

Hey all,

Just discovered the Dappered community and I'm so glad to have found a group of like-minded gentlemen when it comes to personal style! I have a question that's been bugging me for a while now. I have several older suits and blazers handed down to me by my dad or acquired at the local thrift shop, as well as one suit of my own (Egara) and a navy blazer (Calvin Klein). The older stuff from dad and the thrift shop is regular...

[phsiao08]

Hi all -

Moving to a job that does not require suits and warmer weather so please take these pieces of my hands. they have been in a pet, smoke free home and cared for as well as I can.

Prices including shipping


Ben Sherman Flannel Suit 38r | Trousers 32 x 33 - $150

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http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/73...7100febd9c.jpg

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[phsiao08]

Hi all -

Selling some staples...


Ben Sherman Light Flannel Blue Suit $150
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/14330360560/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/14537128093/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/14330423869/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/14537128093/

Frank and Oak Tweed Jacket $60
https://www.flickr.com/pho...

[Chris Mahanna]

Banana republic has 40% off no exclusions today. I've been considering this monogram wool/mohair: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse...&pid=932367002 or a J crew wool navy ludlow. 40% off drops this (with pants to make a full suit) to 388$ (plus I have 50$ in rewards) so that makes it substantially cheaper than Jcrew. Thoughts? Pics?

Thanks!
Chris

[SinfonianPoke]

Hello Everyone,

First time posting here on Threads but a long time reader of the site. I recently returned from a business trip from Chicago and brought back a suit I picked up while I was up there. Needs a bit of tailoring and I don't have one that I trust with a suit jacket. I have a person that I have taken pants too but I don't have the trust yet to take a jacket to have the sleeves taken in.


Any of...

[Jeffersonian]

This is a great barely worn (x2) Banana Republic 38R Modern Fit Suit.

I was given this suit as a gift and have since gained weight so the suit doesn't fit.

It has NOT been tailored or altered so great chance to get it custom fit.

The tag on inside is: Lanificio F.lli Cerruti Italy

Jacket: 38R Modern Fit (Notch Lapel, 2-button, single vent, 3 exterior & 3 interior pockets, 100% wool...

[@andrew]

Just got an email from BR Factory this morning: 50% off all suiting until the 21st.

Not a bad deal. Does anyone have experience with their suits? There's a store within reasonable distance of me, and I want to see if it's worth making the trip out there.

[tootrueblueman]

Hi all,

Long time reader/first time poster.

One of my groomsmen is a 48L and the Ludlow suit only goes up to 46L. A very reputable tailor here in Chicago said it shouldn't be a problem to size it up if there's enough fabric. Does anyone know if there's enough fabric? Anyone tried this? Figured I'd ask first before buying the suit.

Thanks for everyone's help!

-G

[cjl1978]

I sprung for the Club Monaco "Grant" fit suit with the 20% off that Joe flagged, and it seems pretty decent in person. My only catch is that I already own four grey suits. (I'm a lawyer, what can I say?) Frankly two of them probably have less than a year left before they're going to be unwearable, one is a new J Crew Ludlow, and one is a high-quality bespoke I was married in and still wear all the time.

Has anyone had...