bita help with a suit please!

Jack burton

im looking for a suit to wear to a wedding in july and i want somthing a little different

i would love somthing like this



anyone have an idea of where i might get one? thanks

jdivision

As a general observation, weddings are where you should not make an effort to stand out, it's about the bride and groom. All that the suit above is is a three piece suit with a different waist coat. You'll get them in most men's shops. The shirt is double cuffed. don't know where you'd get the restrictors on either arm.

Jack burton

ah i jsut want somthing a little different, thanks for the info though, i'll get going on it

noby

jdivision wrote: »

As a general observation, weddings are where you should not make an effort to stand out, it's about the bride and groom.

A three piece suit shouldn't overshadow the bride and groom, unless they're really dressed down.
Little touches like the dickey bow or pocket watch can add individuality, and still not be too brash. But skip the restrictors.

OldGoat

noby wrote: »

A three piece suit shouldn't overshadow the bride and groom, unless they're really dressed down.
Little touches like the dickey bow or pocket watch can add individuality, and still not be too brash. But skip the restrictors.

The restrictors are essential to keep the french cuffs outta your soup when you nosh down.:)
Is that what they are called, restrictors? Must google that.

Edit: Sleeve 'garters' seems to be the most popular discription but mostly from American websites. Will search further and let ye know at a later date.

noby

OldGoat wrote: »

The restrictors are essential to keep the french cuffs outta your soup when you nosh down.:)

Are you implying that he should remove his jacket before dinner? This is a wedding, my good man, not a hoe-down.


Sleeve garter - that's it. I was having a mental block there.
There is a danger you'll end up looking like the telegram guy in a western movie.

OldGoat

noby wrote: »

Are you implying that he should remove his jacket before dinner? This is a wedding, my good man, not a hoe-down.


Sleeve garter - that's it. I was having a mental block there.
There is a danger you'll end up looking like the telegram guy in a western movie.

Stabbed through the heart on a point of ettiquete. Damn you Sir, you have undone me!
I've been using sleeve garters for a few weeks now and I find them useful. I can now rest my arms on the desk while typing without squishing my cuffs or being impailed on the cufflinks.
And I prefer to think of the image of a 1930's cigar chomping journalist pounding away on a Rimmington typewritter to catch the deadline with the latest scoop rather then that of a mere morsecode clicker.

Jack burton

OldGoat wrote: »

And I prefer to think of the image of a 1930's cigar chomping journalist pounding away on a Rimmington typewritter to catch the deadline with the latest scoop rather then that of a mere morsecode clicker.

Thats exactly what id love, somthing nobody else would have, dont really care about the jacket because thats and easy one to get.

Everybody keeps saying i shouldnt overshadow the bride and groom but i dont really care about that and its not going to happen as per usual in family events i'll be off up in the nosebleeds with a pair of binoculars.

mcauley

jdivision wrote: »

As a general observation, weddings are where you should not make an effort to stand out, it's about the bride and groom.

+1

To the OP - Keep it simple. 3 piece suits are classic and wouldnt really be overdoing it.

Are you planning on wearing a bowtie like in the picture you've supplied?

I would suggest not to. If you do go with the "sleeve garters", it would all smack of "trying too hard" if you ask me. A decent fitting shirt shouldnt really require the garters.

Best of luck with the search.

MagicMarker

Honestly, unless everyone will be wearing bow ties then you'll just look like an idiot.

OldGoat

MagicMarker wrote: »

Honestly, unless everyone will be wearing bow ties then you'll just look like an idiot.

How so?

mcauley

OldGoat wrote: »

How so?

Honestly, Try to make a bow-tie look good (without wearing a dinner-suit)

noby

mcauley wrote: »

Honestly, Try to make a bow-tie look good (without wearing a dinner-suit)

I'm sure I could Google images that better represent the look than the PeeWee look.

Go for darker coloured, patterned bow ties. Not black (or plain dark), as it's not that formal.

Jack burton

mcauley wrote: »

Honestly, Try to make a bow-tie look good (without wearing a dinner-suit)

well for one i dont think i would look like an idiot and secondly i dont care,
im not boasting but im able to cut a good shape in a suit.

and can you really get cooler than this!!!

mcauley

Hi Jack, do you wear suits often or is this wedding more of an "opportunity" for you to wear a suit?

What age are you? If you're genuiely decided on wearing a "look" like that picture to the wedding, I'm sure I could offer a number of places which would stock something similar...

I thought it would be worthwhile adding my 2c, just to try to give you an (unbiased) opinion of what you plan to wear.

noby

mcauley wrote: »

I thought it would be worthwhile adding my 2c, just to try to give you an (unbiased) opinion of what you plan to wear.

Translation: I tried to scare you off with the Pee Wee picture, but you're still determined, so you've passed the initiation test.


Check out this guy. That's how to wear a bow tie when you're under forty.

BanzaiBk

Brandon Flowers GQ Photoshoot
Go here and have a look through the slideshow. Wearing a bow tie will not make you look like an idiot. It will make you look like you made an effort. 3 piece suits are a classic if you have the right build and posture for them. Otherwise you could go with a non-traditional suit colour, etc etc. As another poster said, unless the bride and groom really dress down you will not overshadow them. Making an effort = ok.

JIZZLORD

get a zoot suit

Jack burton

mcauley wrote: »

Hi Jack, do you wear suits often or is this wedding more of an "opportunity" for you to wear a suit?

What age are you? If you're genuiely decided on wearing a "look" like that picture to the wedding, I'm sure I could offer a number of places which would stock something similar...

I thought it would be worthwhile adding my 2c, just to try to give you an (unbiased) opinion of what you plan to wear.

Ah i dont waer suits that much, only really ofr things like this, im 19, any suggestions would be great.

thanks!!!

mcauley

BanzaiBk wrote: »

Go here and have a look through the slideshow. Wearing a bow tie will not make you look like an idiot. . . .Making an effort = ok.

In relation to the Brandon Flowers shoot for GQ, the man is wearing a dinner-suit (or tuxedo for the americans), hence the bow-tie. A bow-tie is generally considered to be evening wear. Given that most suits worn to weddings are "morning suits", wearing evening wear would be considered a mistake.

Making an effort is 110% ok. But only make the effort when you know what you are doing, coming on here to seek advice is a good thing though, there are some people who know formal-wear well and can tell you how to do it right.

At 19, it seems more of a novelty to wear a suit, and believe me, I tried similar "different" looks myself before, trying to make suits look a little "different" as you put it Jack. But there is a reason that the rule of "Keep it Simple" is so popular, mainly because it works well.

3 piece, I agree is a classic and if it's done well, you will be very much "different" and will receive plenty of positive attention and compliments. My suggestion for your 3 piece suit idea is keep it one colour, the picture you've provided looks mismatched and old-fashioned if I'm honest. Keep your colour choice simple, you cant argue with a 3 piece:

noby

The gun is optional.

OldGoat

noby wrote: »

The gun is optional.

Well thats another fun night out ruined then.:mad:

noby

Well, if the wedding is on in <insert rough area here>...

It is possible to wear a bow tie without it being overly evening wear, but I would imagine it's hard to pull off.

figs86

before you commit to the bow-tie borrow one and make sure you can tie one first, they're really difficult to tie!

and clip ons just aint cool, especially if you're the only one wearing a bow-tie

mcauley

Bow-ties are difficult, but not impossible, and tying your own knot is essential. Clip ons are just wrong. My advice would be to practice tying the bow-tie on your thigh, then progress from there.

Plenty of helpful websites like VideoJug can help with that!

Anymore thoughts on what you are going to go with Jack, when is the wedding on by the way?

OldGoat

OT
There was a book published 5 or 6 years ago called "85 was to knot a tie" in which the authors used math to establish all the possible knots that can be created and then likened them to walks to illustrate them for ease of tying.
I can still only manage three of the basic/common knots and have never tried to tie a bow. After reading this thread I think I'll get one just for the fun of it.

Jack burton

mcauley wrote: »

Anymore thoughts on what you are going to go with Jack, when is the wedding on by the way?

Em i think its june or july, i mite go for the james bond type 3 piece suit, looks to be the business!

BanzaiBk

mcauley wrote: »

In relation to the Brandon Flowers shoot for GQ, the man is wearing a dinner-suit (or tuxedo for the americans), hence the bow-tie. A bow-tie is generally considered to be evening wear. Given that most suits worn to weddings are "morning suits", wearing evening wear would be considered a mistake.

Making an effort is 110% ok. But only make the effort when you know what you are doing, coming on here to seek advice is a good thing though, there are some people who know formal-wear well and can tell you how to do it right.

Used GQ photoshoot to give the OP more of an idea of what kind of styles were out there other than the 3 piece option tbh. Sly digs are silly btw

Here's another slideshow with regards to suit buying, and here's another that deals with shaping. It's super important that you buy not only what you like but what suits your body type.

mcauley

Where was the sly dig in my post?

Perhaps you're overly sensitive

Jack - in June/July you can expect (somewhat) warmer weather so wear a 3 piece with caution! Make sure to get a breathable fabric so as to avoid gettin too warm in the suit! In summer you will want a lighter colour:

pbarry

Hi Jack,

Is the groom wearing a morning suit? We are currently tailoring a lot of weddings for the coming summer, and most grooms are going with a 3 piece suit (notched lapels, single breasted 1/2 button, contrasting waistcoat & cravat - usually gold/silver/cream depending on the bridesmaids).

If you stick with a matching waistcoat, or nothing too flamboyant you shouldn't have to worry about 'out-doing' the groom.

If you approach any tailors with an image of a suit you have in mind, you should be able to have it tailored with ease.

Give me a shout if you have any further questions.

Cheers,

Patrick.