Suits for work?

OnlyWayIsUp

Usually buy my suits in M&S but find the trousers only last about 6-8 weeks as I seem to be very hard wearing on them. Maybe the wool suits just don’t suit.

Any recommendations for suits that are more durable but still look good?

sbs2010

get two trousers with one jacket.
alternate the pants
get all dry cleaned at the same time.

And maybe go for <100% wool.
but not 100% polyester!!!!

Padraig Mor

Maybe you need a different size?

thegolfer

If you want a suit to last, spend money, it's the only way. Marks and Sparks, probably grand for the odd communion.

I've had about 20 suits since 2000, and have always found the the cheap ones fell to bits, or the shape just fell out of them.

Agree with the wool, much better, and breaths better in warm weather.

TheDoc

I wear suits a plenty for work. As the poster above mentions, sure. There is tangible gains from moving up the brackets into more expensive suits, brands and retailers.

At the same time, not everyone is comfortable spending upwards of €500 on a suit.

I've a few "occasion" suits or sharp ones that are from what I think decent brands, but for my day to day, I wear M&S. Find their stuff well priced, good quality and serious durability out of them. I know what you mean in terms of the trousers, but I wouldn't say I'm having to buy new pairs every two months. Either you havn't got the right size, your buying the wrong materials for you or your doing something ridiculous not fit for suits

As someone else mentioned, if you have been just buying M&S pre-ordained suits, look into buying a jacket on its own and then 2-3 pairs of trousers to alternate. I've done that also and it gives me more options and choice and again doesn't break the bank. I know I'm someone that wears suits a lot and needs them, but really doesn't want to be paying €500+ just for a "brand"

listermint

Im trying to understand what you mean by the trousers last a few weeks?

in what way.

bare knees ?

Holes ?

discoloured ?

Worn ?


What specifically is the fault / failure.


have you considered you might have a bad washing routine / temperature etc

v638sg7k1a92bx

OnlyWayIsUp wrote: »

Usually buy my suits in M&S but find the trousers only last about 6-8 weeks as I seem to be very hard wearing on them. Maybe the wool suits just don’t suit.

Any recommendations for suits that are more durable but still look good?

Baumler suits on Dawson Street or try www.suitsupply.com but you will need to know your size and have a few alterations made when it gets delivered. That being said, any suit you buy off the rack will require alterations.

OnlyWayIsUp

Thanks for the responses, I’m looking for a suit l little more hard wearing than the M&S wool ones as they wear very quickly on me and holes start to appear.

the_syco

OnlyWayIsUp wrote: »

Thanks for the responses, I’m looking for a suit l little more hard wearing than the M&S wool ones as they wear very quickly on me and holes start to appear.

What work do you do, and can you wear black jeans? All black, not faded. The place where I work now has a slacks only rule, but I found that if I wear black jeans (not faded), it's okay. They tend to last a lot longer. I do deskside support work, so find that slacks and cheap jeans rip somewhere after a few months (usually whilst going under a desk to connect a port).

OnlyWayIsUp

the_syco wrote: »

What work do you do, and can you wear black jeans? All black, not faded. The place where I work now has a slacks only rule, but I found that if I wear black jeans (not faded), it's okay. They tend to last a lot longer. I do deskside support work, so find that slacks and cheap jeans rip somewhere after a few months (usually whilst going under a desk to connect a port).

Unfortunately have to wear a suit. I suppose I’m looking for something a bit more durable than an M&S suit.

Sgro

Baumler is a good shout, I have also found Zara to do surprisingly well fitting and long lasting suits. Have a suit from Zara that's lasted two years of hard wear now and still going strong.

Remus Uomo are a great suit, have a couple which I've worn literally hundreds of times and still look great. And not too dear either, around 320.

Style wise they're getting a bit conor mcgregor like unfortunately but you'll always get you staples. Think approximately 80% wool too.

mags1962

I think that your problem might be that you are using one suit day after day?
Try two or more and rotating them on a daily basis as this will make them last longer.
When do you get your "suit" cleaned? Having more than one or two will allow you to do this.

v638sg7k1a92bx

I think two suits is enough to get you through the work week. One dark navy and one dark grey are considered wardrope staples.

Having 4 - 5 suits in the wardrobe is too much and your cost per wear is a lot less than having 2 nice suits that you will get good wear out of. You'll also have your favourite suits and end up wearing the same ones anyway.

Be that as it may, some people blow through their suits because they wear them like they're wearing a pair on jeans or a tracksuit. Sitting on walls smoking, wiping their hands in the trousers, dumping their suits on the floor when they go home, don't hang up the jacket and especially now with the suit trousers so tight that the seams will just come apart. You also have people who work in sales and are lifting boxes in and out of cars or warehouse managers that are lifting, climbing ladders, walking around warehouses, getting the suit snagged in things.