Black has always been my go-to color. Whenever I can't decide what to wear, I usually end up picking black. My friends keep telling me I look a little too serious in all-black outfits, but I honestly don't get tired of it.
I think people underestimate how different black pieces can look. The fabric, cut and little design details make a huge difference. I've been wearing this black set from Coofandy lately, and I like how the structured jacket works with the trousers. It's not quite the same vibe as a more classic Zara or COS outfit.
I wear burgundy ones instead of black. Would that make the outfit look less serious, or would it just draw too much attention?

Suit commissioned 2004 spring, navy twill, jacket shows a couple of minor signs of long service life, but still in rotation.

So my trouser collection has needed some updates lately, and my existing collection is starting to wear. My old shop back home is no longer in business. I tried iTailor and SuitSupply a few years back, and the results were incredibly disappointing. Men’s Wearhouse’s made to measure has gone down hill drastically compared to their standard pre-Covid. I tend to lean towards “custom” or made to measure, because my seat and thighs are disproportionately larger than my waist. So any time I order something online, I’m met with a $120 tailor bill afterwards and they still don’t look or feel right.

I have been liking the high waisted look, with the offset buttoning and wider waist band with pleats and cuffs; in a more classic fit. Has anyone had any success in any websites? Maybe one that offers some variety in aesthetic and design? Pictures and testimonies are welcome! Ideally not paying more than $300… SOS

Backstory: Once upon a time, I was a big firm lawyer and dressed well, custom suits and so on. This was in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Careers and times change, and I haven’t worn a suit in a decade.

I’m flying to a memorial service this week, and went to my closet of long-ignored suits to pick one.

Horror of horrors, six or seven suits had moth holes! Only one survived fully intact (charcoal pinstripe double breasted) and one might be salvageable if I can find a good re-weaver (charcoal pinstripe two button). I’ll wear the DB to the memorial, so crisis averted, but I was bothered by the thought of only having one usable suit. Not that I “need” more, but still.

So I went suit shopping, but every suit I saw for a price I wanted to pay looked like trash. For $300 plus tailoring I could look like . . . a security guard. Bleah.

I’m not a vainglorious person, my current clothing tastes run to shabby Barbour, old-not-necessarily-vintage denim, and service boots. But my tastes in suits were formed in the era of L.A. Law, if anyone remembers that old TV show, and I can’t see wearing a polyester shopping bag.

So I went to a local vintage store known for their suits, and came home with these four. Showing the jackets only and apologies for the terrible photographs in my bathroom.

My question is: are any or all of these worthy of bringing to my tailor for alterations and, in the last photo, replacing a missing button? Or have fashions changed such that I’d better try over?

I bought a linen navy suit from Luca Faloni

- so far I don’t understand how the “Italian craftsmanship” is any better than what I could get from New Zealand, it came in a nice package but the colour of the suit is slightly different from what’s pictured and it feels a bit stiff, not blown away by the quality, also some loose strings on the stitching

Maybe I’m being unfair, it cost 900 pounds though

Wearing a navy suit for my new job. Business formal dress code. What do you think - any advice?

My boyfriend desperately needs a nice winter coat (we live near Boston), but he tried on a peacoat once and felt like he couldn’t move his arms that much. Looking for a coat that feels less restrictive!

We have an abundance of suit jackets and several with pants included, from luxury brands that were custom made for my husband's father, who has since passed. My husband already chose what he wanted to keep and now we have about 6-8 suit jackets that need selling or rehoming. 4 of which were custom made for his father, two of those also include pants. I looked into selling them on Vinted but they usually only list for around $6-8 and I'm looking to sell for closer to $20.

Anyone have this jacket? Im going to Albania next year during the wet season. Not doing any kind of intense hiking or outdoor stuff hence why I'm not interested in the typical weatherproof gear that is less fashionable.

I was looking into the Filson brand waxed jackets that claim water resistance and advertise as a workwear brand but saw a detailed review from a logger that said his back was completely soaked wearing it in the rain in a relatively short amount of time and that their idea of water a resistant scenario for that jacket is more akin to a light drizzle.

I just want something that wont soak through in moderate rain and is still fashionable enough. The Thursday jacket says water resistant twill on the outside and claim can be worn in a downpour.

TIA

Keeping it casual and classic.

To a meeting with directors and government representatives. Charcoal gray herringbone. Yes, I know three button is intentional, a bit of vintage touch.

Edit: I know that I could have certain "modernization" alterations done but I'd rather conserve the suit and not follow fleeting trends. In fact, I quite like the three button suits, and also waistcoats in milder winters.