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Originally Posted by xmisstrinh
Brooks Brothers on Alberni
they created the ready to wear suit  |
There's no such thing as a ready to wear suit unless its a custom made suit. (in which case it would already be tailored to you)
Suits are made as 'off-the-rack' pieces with longer sleeves and slouchy all around on purpose, so that you can get it tailored to your perfect fit. Unless you have an arm length of an ogre and packing some extra pounds in odd places...
I'd say just get the suit you have to a tailor and don't bother buying a new one. You'll save money and look better than wearing a new suit that hasn't been tailored.
I found that sometimes you really have to tell the tailor what YOU want, otherwise, you'll always come out looking decent, but not as sharp as you potentially could look. Look at your tailor. Does he dress as well as you want to look? Or is he giving you a huge fatty break on your pants when in your head you wanted to come out with absolutely no break at all?
If you want to buy a new pair of leather shoes, invest in a quality one. Don't be afraid to spend a few extra bucks, because if you take good care of them, they'll serve you for decades to come.