How to Buy a Suit?

[GarageBoy]

How do you define a good suit? thanks!

 

[JohnG]

I'm looking for a suit I that I can be reasonably active in - that can handle being hot and sweaty etc. I walk quite a bit so it is important my clothing can keep up.

That's a tough one, Al. Sometimes you'll see a suit with two pairs of pants, but not at the higher end. I like that at a Penneys(granted, NOT a high end product) you can mix and match and buy pants and jackets separately as just that piece wears out.

If you get hot and sweaty a lot, I know that there's recommended ways to clean suits, ways that help extend the lifespan, like steaming or pressing rather than dry cleaning. Anybody know what's best here?

 

[J. MacDonald]

I'm somewhat fat and sweaty. There are lighter weight fabrics, but it's still a suit and you'll still be wearing a noose. Probably dragging a laptop case as well.

You're going to get sweaty in a suit unless you work outdoor events a lot in a place with a mild climate.

Cleaning suits is a must as dried out sweaty suits attract moths even more! Moths and suits are a BAD combination. Trust me on this.

John

 

[Temper]

How do you define a good suit? thanks!

Natural material and usually has a Euro sounding name

 

[Thirteenth Star]

How do you define a good suit? thanks!

I'm not certain about a good suit, but a great suit is one made in Northern Italy.