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Nice suit for a middle aged man

  • 25-08-2019 12:58am
    #1
    Filmer Paradise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭


    Hi All.

    I've been told my wedding suit (2006) is looking a little dated now & it's been decided that I need to update.

    I've a few events coming up soon & apparently need something that won't shame the Missus.

    I'm 51 years old, chest 40", waist 32", height 5'9".

    Budget would be 150 or so as I hardly ever wear a suit. I'd like something classy, 3-piece & sober coloured.

    Many thanks for any kind of advise on this.


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  • #2
    TheBully
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭TheBully


    Filmer Paradise wrote: »
    Hi All.

    I've been told my wedding suit (2006) is looking a little dated now & it's been decided that I need to update.

    I've a few events coming up soon & apparently need something that won't shame the Missus.
    I'm 51 years old, chest 40", waist 32", height 5'9".

    Budget would be 150 or so as I hardly ever wear a suit. I'd like something classy, 3-piece & sober coloured.

    Many thanks for any kind of advise on this.
    While €150 suits can be nice (Iv a good few) I’d suggest upping your budget if your hoping to knock another 15 years out of this one! Suits at that price range are grand but I find 5 or 6 wears and they start to look tired!
    Double your budget, get a decent branded suit and it will last you


  • #3
    Tamara tamara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 159 ✭✭Tamara tamara


    Would you hire one?


  • #4
    TheBully
    Registered Users Posts: 876 ✭✭✭TheBully


    Tamara tamara wrote: »
    Would you hire one?

    A new missus??


  • #5
    Filmer Paradise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭Filmer Paradise


    TheBully wrote: »
    While €150 suits can be nice (Iv a good few) I’d suggest upping your budget if your hoping to knock another 15 years out of this one! Suits at that price range are grand but I find 5 or 6 wears and they start to look tired!
    Double your budget, get a decent branded suit and it will last you

    The suit I have now was made to measure & I'd be happy to keep on wearing it.

    However SWIMBO has decreed that it is now time for a change.

    5 or 6 wears would do me for at least a couple of years...

    I'd up the budget for something really nice though.


  • #6
    Filmer Paradise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭Filmer Paradise


    Tamara tamara wrote: »
    Would you hire one?

    Nah, prefer to buy something nice.:)


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  • #7
    Tamara tamara
    Closed Accounts Posts: 159 ✭✭Tamara tamara


    TheBully wrote: »
    A new missus??

    A new suit is waaaay cheaper.


  • #8
    Filmer Paradise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭Filmer Paradise


    TheBully wrote: »
    A new missus??

    No, I've gotten sort of used to her over the years.

    A young wan would wear me out in no time.


  • #9
    GarIT
    Registered Users Posts: 8,671 ✭✭✭GarIT


    I like penthouse in Liffey Valley. Good service and suits for the price, probably under €250. At €150 I feel like your only option would be a Dunne's Value suit, maybe something cheaper in M&S or Next. You can actually get some nice suits in Penney's for under €100 but they are more of a wear until they get dirty and bin them situation.


  • #10
    Filmer Paradise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭Filmer Paradise


    GarIT wrote: »
    I like penthouse in Liffey Valley. Good service and suits for the price, probably under €250. At €150 I feel like your only option would be a Dunne's Value suit, maybe something cheaper in M&S or Next. You can actually get some nice suits in Penney's for under €100 but they are more of a wear until they get dirty and bin them situation.

    Cool. I'll have a look at their websites.

    I'm reluctant to spend much, as I wouldn't get much wear out of it.

    Fashion is a bit of a bitch really...


  • #11
    carq
    Registered Users Posts: 854 ✭✭✭carq


    Double your budget and get a decent suit.

    Galvins in tullamore will sort you out.
    Can check online like charles thryyit - cant speak for their suits but the shirts are good.


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  • #12
    mfceiling
    Registered Users Posts: 12,772 ✭✭✭✭mfceiling


    TM Lewins are very good. Not too expensive and they'll alter the suit free of charge.


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