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Attending my first wedding - Need a suit

  • 25-02-2020 12:03pm
    #1
    ancapailldorcha
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    Pretty much as the title suggests, I will be attending my first wedding (as an adult) so I need to purchase a suit and was wondering if anyone here had any advice on what to look for, should I get a tailored one or a cheap M&S one, etc... It's also May, not July as I originally thought which is great.

    Any other advice would be great.

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



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  • #2
    chops018
    Registered Users Posts: 2,458 ✭✭✭chops018


    I find Moss Bros great for suits. They have stores in Dundrum and Liffey Valley. You could also try Savoy Taylor's Guild in Kildare Village. They have various brands at reasonable prices. The places I mentioned have an array of fits (regular, tailored, slim fit, skinny fit) at reasonable prices for good quality in my opinion.


  • #3
    ancapailldorcha
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    chops018 wrote: »
    I find Moss Bros great for suits. They have stores in Dundrum and Liffey Valley. You could also try Savoy Taylor's Guild in Kildare Village. They have various brands at reasonable prices. The places I mentioned have an array of fits (regular, tailored, slim fit, skinny fit) at reasonable prices for good quality in my opinion.

    Should have mentioned that I live in London. Many thanks though!

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



  • #4
    DelBoy Trotter
    Registered Users Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭DelBoy Trotter


    ancapailldorcha wrote: »
    Should have mentioned that I live in London. Many thanks though!

    Try TM Lewin for the suit!


  • #5
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 37,127 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    DelBoy Trotter wrote: »
    Try TM Lewin for the suit!

    Good shout. Do you think they'd be terribly expensive?

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



  • #6
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,657 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    One thing I wish I'd known earlier - it's really easy and really cheap to get trousers altered. It's fairly easy and fairly inexpensive to get jackets altered

    If you find a suit you love and the jacket fits well but the trousers are a little off, buy it and go see a tailors (check there's enough hem if you need them lengthened)

    My last suit I got dirt cheap in TK Maxx. I didn't even need one but I really liked it. It didn't fit well at all but I think it cost me €60 to get it (jacket and trousers) altered to fit and now it fits like a glove, a tailor made glove :p


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  • #7
    DelBoy Trotter
    Registered Users Posts: 1,475 ✭✭✭DelBoy Trotter


    ancapailldorcha wrote: »
    Good shout. Do you think they'd be terribly expensive?

    I have bought a suit from TM Lewin and it wasn't expensive, but it has lasted very well


  • #8
    BigPoppaDump
    Closed Accounts Posts: 48 ✭BigPoppaDump


    The last 4 or 5 weddings Ive gone to Ive not done full suit. Nice shirt and slacks and a blazer, no tie. Ive bought 3 or 4 suits over the last 10 years and if Ive worn them 15 times between them thats doing well and thanks to my expanding midriff none of the pants fit anymore. :rolleyes: A decent pair of slacks and a nice shirt can be worn socially and for work (if you are in a more officey environment) so you will get the use out of them.


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    [Deleted User]
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    So long as it fits well i wouldn't worry too much about getting an expensive one.

    If its only a once off for a wedding why not hire one?


  • #10
    ancapailldorcha
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    So long as it fits well i wouldn't worry too much about getting an expensive one.

    If its only a once off for a wedding why not hire one?

    I've 4 weddings this year. Might be worth buying one.

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



  • #11
    Electric Nitwit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,657 ✭✭✭✭Electric Nitwit


    Someone else posted this in the bargain alerts thread so I can't vouch for them myself, but apparently these are good suits at good prices, if they have your size...

    https://astares.co.uk/product-category/herbie-frogg/

    Thread... https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058047405


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  • #12
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 37,127 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    Hypothetically, if I were to go the tailored route how long would it take? First wedding is mid-May.

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



  • #13
    Biggest lickspittle on boardz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 558 ✭✭✭Biggest lickspittle on boardz


    I know there is one of those very well respected Bangkok tailors that does European tours to take measurements and they will send you the suit then, but I can't for the life of me remember the name of them...maybe someone here might know?

    It could be an option if you want a well fitted suit anyway.


  • #14
    razorblunt
    Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    M&S do a really good suit range too, worth checking out.
    The folk in T.M. Lewin know their stuff on fits too it has to be said, make sure to ask for any discount on the price, they're always running promos but if you're unfortunate enough to catch them at time when they aren't they'll still give something off.


  • #15
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭SmartinMartin


    M&S are just about the best value for decent suits around. Shirts are very good quality too.


  • #16
    razorblunt
    Registered Users Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    The fit of the shirts can be a bit all over the place though but in fairness to them they do tend to have a few open to try on for fit before buying.


  • #17
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 37,127 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    TM Lewin seem to have a good reputation. Might pop into one and see what they say. Fingers crossed the bank doesn't get broken. Thanks!

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



  • #18
    spaceHopper
    Registered Users Posts: 3,966 ✭✭✭spaceHopper


    Go into M&S when it's quite and ask for help they will only be to happy to and you'll get lots of time. Wore my first proper suit to the company Christmas party, got a pay rise on the Monday


  • #19
    work
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    Personally I think suits are too formal unless you are in the main wedding party.
    I think a nice jacket and trousers that look well is a much nicer look. With or without a tie whatever suits.
    Saying that look at the couple getting married, are they very formal or not?


  • #20
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 37,127 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    work wrote: »
    Personally I think suits are too formal unless you are in the main wedding party.
    I think a nice jacket and trousers that look well is a much nicer look. With or without a tie whatever suits.
    Saying that look at the couple getting married, are they very formal or not?

    I'm not the best man, groomsman or anything like that.

    No, they wouldn't be that formal at all. Just wondering if I should have a suit for general events and things. Never really needed one.

    Also need to think about a gift come to think of it.

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



  • #21
    Ultrflat
    Registered Users Posts: 1,016 ✭✭✭Ultrflat


    If you have a car head out to trim in meath a shop called Pat O Byrne does very reasonable suits for not a lot of money.


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  • #22
    B_ecke_r
    Registered Users Posts: 491 ✭✭B_ecke_r


    M & S have nice suits


  • #23
    Agent Smith
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    spaceHopper wrote: »
    Go into M&S when it's quite and ask for help they will only be to happy to and you'll get lots of time. Wore my first proper suit to the company Christmas party, got a pay rise on the Monday

    You didnt happen to attend that christmas party in cork by any chance....

    I think anyone not in the papers got a payrise....


  • #24
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 37,127 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    Thanks for the advice everyone.

    Popped by a TM Lewin today. The guys seemed sound and I've been sorted. They might have seen me coming though because I ended up getting a pricey set of shoes as well but it's all done now.

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



  • #25
    Salary Negotiator
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,148 ✭✭✭Salary Negotiator


    ancapailldorcha wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice everyone.

    Popped by a TM Lewin today. The guys seemed sound and I've been sorted. They might have seen me coming though because I ended up getting a pricey set of shoes as well but it's all done now.

    No point having a nice suit and scuffed up shoes.


  • #26
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 37,127 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    Salary Negotiator wrote: »
    No point having a nice suit and scuffed up shoes.

    Yeah. They are nice in fairness. I can wear them to interviews and such at least.

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



  • #27
    Church on Tuesday
    Registered Users Posts: 3,858 ✭✭✭Church on Tuesday


    ancapailldorcha wrote: »
    I'm not the best man, groomsman or anything like that.

    No, they wouldn't be that formal at all. Just wondering if I should have a suit for general events and things. Never really needed one.

    Also need to think about a gift come to think of it.

    Yes you do.

    Every man needs a suit.

    Go with grey or navy maybe pinstripe or gingham style for the future, not black because it's not versatile enough, get something that you like and looks good on you and something you can get multiple wears out of, not just for weddings, that you can dress up or dress down for any occasion.


  • #28
    Marcusm
    Registered Users Posts: 10,183 ✭✭✭✭Marcusm


    ancapailldorcha wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice everyone.

    Popped by a TM Lewin today. The guys seemed sound and I've been sorted. They might have seen me coming though because I ended up getting a pricey set of shoes as well but it's all donTE]

    What sort of suit did you buy? TM Lewin would be well known for shirts so hopefully you bought a pretty versatile (charcoal grey or navy 2 piece) suit and they convinced you to get a few more adventurous shirts to round out the outfit. I would not have bought shoes from them but YMMV.


  • #29
    ancapailldorcha
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 37,127 CMod ✭✭✭✭ancapailldorcha


    Marcusm wrote: »
    ancapailldorcha wrote: »
    Thanks for the advice everyone.

    Popped by a TM Lewin today. The guys seemed sound and I've been sorted. They might have seen me coming though because I ended up getting a pricey set of shoes as well but it's all donTE]

    What sort of suit did you buy? TM Lewin would be well known for shirts so hopefully you bought a pretty versatile (charcoal grey or navy 2 piece) suit and they convinced you to get a few more adventurous shirts to round out the outfit. I would not have bought shoes from them but YMMV.

    Basically this. To be honest, my new problem is whether I'll even be able to fly in for the wedding.

    We sat again for an hour and a half discussing maps and figures and always getting back to that most damnable creation of the perverted ingenuity of man - the County of Tyrone.

    H. H. Asquith



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