Suit Fabrics

usher1890

Hi Guys

I am considering getting my wedding suits made abroad rather than renting. I do not want the normal wedding attire and want smart and stylish 3-piece suits.

I am looking to know about fabrics. I understand a suit made of 100% wool in excess of super 120s is a well made suit but there is a big difference on price across different sellers. Given its only for the one day I do not particularly care what a suit is made of as long as I like it.

Can someone with knowledge in the area give me a run down on suit fabrics?

Thanks

amdublin

Do you wear a suit regularly?

If yes then your wedding suit should not be for just one day, you should be able to use it for work afterwards.

If you never wear suits and this will genuinely be just for one day I'd suggest you just hire one. Or check out the autograph range in m&s if you really want to buy one.

usher1890

amdublin wrote: »

Do you wear a suit regularly?

If yes then your wedding suit should not be for just one day, you should be able to use it for work afterwards.

If you never wear suits and this will genuinely be just for one day I'd suggest you just hire one. Or check out the autograph range in m&s if you really want to buy one.

At the cost of getting them made abroad it would be the same as renting. I do not wear suits often but would use it again for different events etc...

PhoenixParker

I think you're probably better asking this question in Gentlemen's Club or in one of the fashion forums. It's more of a fashion/clothes question than a wedding question.

dRNk SAnTA

Hi OP, which websites have you been looking to order from?

If you want to be safe in terms of final quality, then I'd recommend using one of the more well known places - Suit Supply, Black Lapel, Indochino. You'll find tons of reviews of their suits online. (note I've never used any of them).

However you won't necessarily save that much money over going into a quality place in Dublin. OK It won't be "made to measure" but by trying a few different suits on and with some good tailoring, you'll at least have more control over what the final result will look like.

usher1890

dRNk SAnTA wrote: »

Hi OP, which websites have you been looking to order from?

If you want to be safe in terms of final quality, then I'd recommend using one of the more well known places - Suit Supply, Black Lapel, Indochino. You'll find tons of reviews of their suits online. (note I've never used any of them).

However you won't necessarily save that much money over going into a quality place in Dublin. OK It won't be "made to measure" but by trying a few different suits on and with some good tailoring, you'll at least have more control over what the final result will look like.

I've bought from tailor4less before and got a great 3-piece suit from them. I have tried whatever I have seen in google and dare I say it I am looking at dhgate / aliexpress and checking reviews to see if there are any trusted suppliers.

Toots

OP if you'd prefer me to move this to another forum, just let me know.

Ludikrus

amdublin wrote: »

Do you wear a suit regularly?

If yes then your wedding suit should not be for just one day, you should be able to use it for work afterwards.

If you never wear suits and this will genuinely be just for one day I'd suggest you just hire one. Or check out the autograph range in m&s if you really want to buy one.

Terrible advice. OP - you've a lot of options, but this isn't the right place. You're better off asking in the Fashion & Appearance forum.

amdublin

Ludikrus wrote: »

Terrible advice. OP - you've a lot of options...

Can you give some advice?

Can you outline the "lots of options" for the op?

TracyWills

if you know you will use that suit again then buy a well made suit. its your wedding day you should wear a special one.

annoyedgal

my oh bought a really gorgeous dark blue tweed three piece suit in magee. just the jacket with jeans and a t shirt looks so stylish and he'll get loads of wear out of it. cost 500 and a good investment in my opinion if your going to wear it again. It's one time in your life you can really justify buying yourself a special suit!

usher1890

Toots wrote: »

OP if you'd prefer me to move this to another forum, just let me know.

Hi

Yes if you don't mind

Toots

Moved from Weddings, Marriage & Civil Partnership.

Posters please note that the charter for The Gentlemen's Club forum now applies to the thread.

Pawwed Rig

My preferred fabric is a cashmere wool blend (60:40). It looks smart and give a bit of durability. That said I wear suits everyday so maybe if you just want a one off you could go for a wool polyester mix.
If you really want to splash out go for a silk based fabric. I did that for my wedding suit and I looked fabulous