https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 01:05:36 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151656 Tue, 04 May 2010 03:06:14 +0000 Dashrashi 151656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My suit from BR was $300 full price (jacket and pants) but I got it for 30% off during Friends &amp; Family. I think the skirts are a bit cheaper, but I could be wrong. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151649 Tue, 04 May 2010 02:47:51 +0000 Kristine 151649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had good luck at Macy's, they have good sales and I like that they have so many different brands to try on. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151572 Tue, 04 May 2010 00:16:27 +0000 Susan 151572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only own one "proper" suit, and it's quite boxy and conservative, but I am glad that I have this particular one (from Banana Republic 2007) because it is so classic, won't "date" quickly, and is made of 100% wool. If you think that you'll wear quite a few suits and regularly, I think going for trendier styles (like mandarin collars on jackets, ruched sleevs, non-traditional colors) is awesome and fun. In addition, buying suits with polyester, rayon, and viscose materials is a good way to cut down on costs. But in terms of a value, a three season wool will end up looking fresher longer. My suit is a conservative grey pinstripe with cute contrast lining, so I've unbuttoned it and rolled up the sleeves to wear as my "faux boyfriend" blazer.<br /> Good luck! Try on lots of suits. I have a skirt suit because it flatters my longer torso. Get what makes you feel comfy and confident! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151568 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:53:05 +0000 Jill 151568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore a suit I bought from the Banana Republic outlet. Since it was the outlet I was able to keep it under $200. Not sure how much the regular store runs. Good luck with your search! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151561 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:25:15 +0000 Laura 151561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I second the suggestion of BR, it would be right in your price range, too. In my opinion, AT had better woven shirts for suits, and better jewelry. </p> <p>Angie, I've noticed that Classiques is looking better and better these days. Do you think so too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151559 Mon, 03 May 2010 23:20:14 +0000 fathenry 151559@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks gals, I'd like to invest no more than $200 but I really want to find something that gives me confidence and looks nice and modern. Thanks for the suggestions. I'll be checking out JCrew, Banana, Ann Taylor, and Nordstrom. I'm also going to be trolling the Rack regularly, I've seen some suits there that would fall into my price range.</p> <p>Dashrashi, thanks for the suggestion - I think we also have Benneton in the area so I'll give that a try. I never would have thought of that. I agree that this isn't a quick purchase, unfortunately I know this from experience also! </p> <p>Angie, I'm 5'6 - I'll be making a beeline directly for Classiques and Semantics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151242 Mon, 03 May 2010 06:13:40 +0000 Angie 151242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmmm. How tall are you Fathenry? I vote Semantics at Nordies - their cheaper line. Or Classiques Entier - their more expensive line. </p> <p>AT, BR and J Crew are all great places to look too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151211 Mon, 03 May 2010 03:27:31 +0000 Dashrashi 151211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This so depends on your body type. J Crew and Ann Taylor suits both look terrible on me (LOFT, too); the vast majority of my suits (5 of 7, I think?) are from Benetton and 2 are from Banana Republic (one older, though, acquired via ebay). I would devote a rather large chunk of time at the mall to this--before I found out that Benetton was my go-to, I had to do multiple 6-or-so-hour trips to multiple malls--going to each store, trying on their suiting in a variety of sizes, and assessing what worked and didn't work about each. I found that the J Crew jackets were too short, and that neither AT nor JC nipped in enough at the waist. The only thing I can say with certainty is that your mileage will vary. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151178 Mon, 03 May 2010 02:45:22 +0000 taylor 151178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann Taylor gets my vote. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151176 Mon, 03 May 2010 02:43:48 +0000 Maya 151176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What's your budget like? I'm no expert on this at all, but when I think of suiting, J Crew and Ann Taylor come to mind first. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/where-to-buy-a-suit#post-151171 Mon, 03 May 2010 02:39:00 +0000 fathenry 151171@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Ladies, Anyone have a good recommendation of where to start looking for a suit? Mine is 8 years old and I'm afraid it's outdated. </p>