https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 22:32:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63328 Sat, 02 May 2009 18:29:52 +0000 lwc 63328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks so much for your responses, ladies!</p> <p>Indeed, what would our spouses do without us? Walk around looking "tore up from the floor up," in my case. And I'm not having that!!!</p> <p>We'll be hitting the stores early next week. I'm thinking Hugo Boss, Nordstrom, BR, and maybe a couple of other stores. I wanted to make sure that we were focused, and not just running around randomly.</p> <p>Now, I have to psyche myself up to spend a day shopping with someone who hates shopping. LOL. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63318 Sat, 02 May 2009 16:45:41 +0000 Angie 63318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are sweet to be helping hubby out like this. What would our spouses do without us? </p> <p>Such great advice! Lesley, it really depends on how much you are willing to spend. I’d whisk hubby straight off to regular Hugo Boss (not couture Boss). A regular HB suit will cost around $500. Opt for dark navy or charcoal – not black. If he’s funky consider a pinstripe suit. Where possible, boys need to buy better. You might find these posts helpful: </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/26/one-suit-to-rule-them-all/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/.....-them-all/</a></p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/25/boys-need-to-buy-better/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2006/05/.....uy-better/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63305 Sat, 02 May 2009 14:33:43 +0000 Eva 63305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen, thanks for the advice on Men's Wearhouse. I didn't know that they did additional aterations for free. My hubby got his tux (long story) there because they had "$200" tuxes, but in the end the cost was significantly higher due to the alteration he had to have. It is nice to know we can get adjustments for free. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63295 Sat, 02 May 2009 10:45:16 +0000 Kristen 63295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're not looking for super high-end suits, my husband is very fond of Men's Wearhouse. They're great for starter suits, and they're designed to help men who can't put outfits together figure out what shirt, tie and suit combo works. Also, they do alterations, and once you get something altered, any new alterations after that are free. As is any dry cleaning. DH had to rush in and buy a black blazer last month for his father's funeral, and a month later he took it back because he'd gone down another size again and needed it taken in. They took care of all of it quickly and inexpensively. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63281 Sat, 02 May 2009 04:52:44 +0000 Anonymous 63281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Whoops! double post. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63280 Sat, 02 May 2009 04:52:44 +0000 Anonymous 63280@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you're interested in custom or bespoke suits, this link is helpful to understanding what to look for:</p> <p><a href="http://www.omiru.com/index.php/2008/06/04/mens-qa-how-to-buy-a-bespoke-suit/" rel="nofollow">http://www.omiru.com/index.php.....poke-suit/</a></p> <p>Colors and patterns or fabrics will be up to the style and comfort level of your husband! </p> <p>Everyone else has made great comments - Best of luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63275 Sat, 02 May 2009 03:50:15 +0000 Steph 63275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you have an idea of price range? Hugo Boss might be a good brand to try. They tend to be cut broader in the shoulders and chest and narrow through the waist and legs. It's definitely a more European cut, which might work for your husband. The quality is great, so it should wear well as a primary suit over a long period of time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63268 Sat, 02 May 2009 02:25:56 +0000 Eva 63268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My husband has a 28 inch waist as well. He is short with very broad shoulders. (He has over a 10 inch drop so can't buy off the rack.) You mentioned that your hubby is muscular, are his shoulders broad in proportion to his waist? My hubby has a difficult time with sizing because he has to buy for his coat size, then have the pants altered to fit. He used to buy his suits at Norstrom then have them tailored. You might want to check prices on tailoring to consider the full cost of the suit.</p> <p>Since it will be your husband's only suit, you might want to spend the money to get a good one. My hubby now gets "measured to wear" suits . Some people think it is the same as custom suits, but it is different because there are less fittings. The sales person takes many measurements (20 or more) to get the cut right. Then they build the suit based on the measurements. Custom suits are fitted at each stage of building the suit. Measure to wear is slightly less expensive, but you get to pick your cuts, details, fabrics, etc. </p> <p>With regard to color, I think charcoal or navy are good colors. They work for interview, wedding, and more formal occasions and works for winter and summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63261 Sat, 02 May 2009 01:47:21 +0000 Maya 63261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One of my best friends is also a 28 (only much taller, which actually makes life even harder). I can ask him next time I talk to him (which will probably be soon).</p> <p>Banana Republic has the male equivalent of a 00 sold only online, so if you go to a store you won't find it. Unfortunately their suiting seems to start at a 29.</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=43620" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....?cid=43620</a></p> <p>I know my VSF (very skinny friend) is a big fan of H&#38;M. Their men's clothing is cut a lot like their women's: tiny. He also told me he shops in some Japanese store, because their clothes tend to run quite small, but I don't know what it is or if they would have one near you (it isn't Uniqlo but something else, so I'll ask him about it). Basically, if you have any Euro retailers near by (H&#38;M, Zara, Esprit) off the top of my head, try there. I don't think they're necessarily good suit places, though.</p> <p>Does Club Monaco sell men's clothing? I know they run small in women's so it might be worth it to look around there.</p> <p>J Crew has an XS section as well, and they actually have suits, unlike silly BR.</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/MensBrowse/Men_Special_Sizes/extrasmall/suits.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../suits.jsp</a></p> <p>I believe Brooks Brothers can make a custom suit, which while pricey, would be pretty killer to have. Sizing and alteration info is here:</p> <p><a href="http://www.brooksbrothers.com/help/help_shopping.tem#size" rel="nofollow">http://www.brooksbrothers.com/.....g.tem#size</a></p> <p>Wow, I really want to try that digital alteration thingy! </p> <p>I'm sure people with significant others and husbands will probably have more detailed input. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/hubby-needs-a-new-suit#post-63258 Sat, 02 May 2009 01:23:23 +0000 lwc 63258@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Where should we go to find one?</p> <p>What brands should we try?</p> <p>What color should he start with?</p> <p>What other accents do we need to give him a good start and options?</p> <p>He is 5'8", slim, muscular, 28" waist, with skinny legs.</p> <p>Clothes shopping is the bane of his existence, and he lives at the tailor's. I have a feeling that we're gonna have to throw down some serious cash for a decent cut, if not a custom suit. We plan to go shopping for him early next week.</p> <p>Oh, and the suit would be his only one, and the first he's purchased in ages. It's primarily for professional purposes, interviews and such.</p> <p>TIA! </p>