Paulscoconutass Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Wondering if anyone here has some tips for buying a good suit jacket. Biggest problem is finding a place to go, tempted by Slaters as it's alsways good quality but don't know if any of the offerings from Topman, RI, TK Maxx or anywhere else would be a better purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 asda, tesco, primark, matalan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I bought a suit from Matalan for like 70 quid and it's a fucking great suit, good quality and it looks the absolute shit, it could easy pass off as a dear suit. Don't buy their shoes though, fucking useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hog Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Slaters are the best IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jf9tp2wd40 Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 yup, slaters are amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Got my last suit from Slaters and the service was superb. They took their time to make sure I got something I liked and within my budget (this was pre-weight loss so it was a struggle to get something good) and were generally ace. Not many places will spend a couple of hours with you for the sake of a 100 sale and alter it for free on the same afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Aye, Slaters is the place to go. They'll cater to your budget, and alter the suit to fit as well. Helpful service and all. I got dragged along last time my Old man was in the country and he needed a bunch of suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Gold Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Aye, Slaters is the place to go. They'll cater to your budget, and alter the suit to fit as well. Helpful service and all. I got dragged along last time my Old man was in the country and he needed a bunch of suits.I'll cater for your budget 8-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I'll cater for your budget 8-)Dirty mare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I bought myself a new suit by Duffer of St George from Debenhams last month. The cut is superb and I even got 25% discount.I think Debenham's range of suits (price-wise) is good. The guy who manages that particular section knows his stuff and he's quite happy to show you a suit that matches your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 My only fault that I could give slaters is that some of the assistants speak some incredible shit - one assistant kept implying my other half was the size up from what he was. They are just trying to be helpful though. Generally I hear good things and if you want help the staff will happily give you the time of day (plus the alterations). The prices are also pretty good. The selection of "ladies" suits are absolutely crap though. I'm curious to see if I can find a decent brown suit - with a fairly bold pin-stripe - that doesn't look like it fell out a washing machine and it seems to be impossible unless I spend a small fortune at one of the designer shops. I'd happily settle for a black one under the same description but there's nothing to be found.probably a bit pricey but try Kafka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 yup, slaters are amazing Unless you are a short-ass like me, in which case they aren't amazing and will happily sell you a suit that's too big for you.Speaking of suits - does anyone know of any proper tailors in the Aberdeen area? And I'm talking about proper tailors here - people that can make tailor-made suits. Not people who just do adjustments, repairs etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreskin Ninja Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Unless you are a short-ass like me, in which case they aren't amazing and will happily sell you a suit that's too big for you.Speaking of suits - does anyone know of any proper tailors in the Aberdeen area? And I'm talking about proper tailors here - people that can make tailor-made suits. Not people who just do adjustments, repairs etc.I'd also be interested in this, bought my last suit at Slaters and I was happy enough with the product and the service but the overall package wasn't enough to really hold my custom for the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.Pel Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 I don't know fuck all about Aberdeen, but whenever my Dad goes away to like China/Indonesia/Middle East you can get fully tailored suits in the finest stuff for no joke, less than 40 quid. Grab a bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 No love for good old Markies? Never let me down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittyCat Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Yeah I've seen some very nice suits in Markies and the staff there are very helpful. There also some nice women's suits that aren't overly expensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted April 23, 2007 Report Share Posted April 23, 2007 Markies frightens me. Middle aged woman are practically ready to throw down, if you dont get out of there way fast enough... Not cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 M & S is always good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DustyDeviada Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 But S & M is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 Markies frightens me. Middle aged woman are practically ready to throw down, if you dont get out of there way fast enough... Not cool.True. It's like an upmarket jumble sale. Those women terrify me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betamax Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 If you've got a bit of cash to splash then Pure or Kafka do really nice suits. Pimp, Rat Pack or Classic. They should have something.Serious cash like but a suit is for life. Maybe.Bad suits are just bad and make people look like double glazing salesmen. Total waste of money.Less cash to invest? Then a trip to Zara in Inverness or Glasgow will result in a much nicer than average lovely stylish suit. Nice shirts and ties too.Zara for work. Pure/Kafka for posh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I got my last suit from John Lewis, guy serving there was very helpful and still works there. Wasn't all that cheap, but not horrifically expensive either, but a suit is one of the items of clothing I think it's worth splashing a bit extra on to get decent quality. Unless you just want to pose about in it in Exodus or something, then it's probably best to go cheap so that getting toxic cider spilled on it won't matter so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveCrisis Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 No love for good old Markies? Never let me down.My first suit was from there. It was a really stylish navy blue with a feint pin-stripe. It cost about 130.00 back in 1993 and it served me well for about 3 years.I only possess 3 suits at the mo:Charcoal pin-stripe from Next (getting worn and needs to be replaced)Slate coloured Kurt Geiger I bought from E & M's a few years ago.Brown pin-sripe by Duffer from Debenhams.I'll be buying a new one for September - I've a Keith FC testimonial dinner in September so a new suit must be purchased. Saw a cracking one in Kafka the other week and a real classy Hugo Boss one in the HB Boutique in Glasgow. Either one will cost a small fortune but will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bluesxman Posted April 24, 2007 Report Share Posted April 24, 2007 I still feel horrible about spilling cider and black on you (brutal) and your jacket.At least tunnels sells pear cider now so if I see you you'll probably be safe - I managed to cover myself in the stuff at a work night out with a free bar (bad combo) and it didn't even stain my cream jumper!Ha, I wasn't actually referring to that incident! But my jacket was only very slightly stained to the point of being practically unnoticeable and I wasn't going to bother getting it dry cleaned (never noticed when bought it was dry clean only, nightmare...), however it had to be done the other week after my darling son baby vommed on it....I shall keep a safe distance if I see you at 65days... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam the Eagle Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 If you want a good suit paul get it tailored, it's as simple as that, otherwise you'll risk looking like a boy in his dad's suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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