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ForeverYours · 10-08-2012, 10:48 PM

I'm assuming you're going to be using your suit for photos/prom.

I always found that off-the-rack suits never seemed to fit and they always required alterations (notably the waist area and sleeve length). If you're paying for a suit that's less than $500, chances are it's probably a poly-cotton blend that's shit quality and looks like it's about to rip after a couple wears.

If time allows, I'd recommend that you get your body measurements and ordering a suit online. I remember ordering my suit off ModernTailor for my prom (turned out AMAZING, quality was really good, and the fit was spot on the way I wanted it), and I've heard pretty good reviews about Indochino. The suits that you can order online will end up being around the same price as you would pay for an off-the-rack.

If you're on a time constraint you can always check out The Bay/Moores as skiiipi mentioned above.
If you're on a budget you can also check out Value Village and other discount stores for suits
If you can, look for quality suits that are made from wool, they're really comfortable/soft/keep you warm.

I think the most important part about the suit is fit, it doesn't really matter what brand it's labelled under.

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ForeverYours I bringith the lowerballerith Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,162 Thanked 1,267 Times in 291 Posts Failed 90 Times in 20 Posts Member's Picture Albums	I'm assuming you're going to be using your suit for photos/prom. I always found that off-the-rack suits never seemed to fit and they always required alterations (notably the waist area and sleeve length). If you're paying for a suit that's less than $500, chances are it's probably a poly-cotton blend that's shit quality and looks like it's about to rip after a couple wears. If time allows, I'd recommend that you get your body measurements and ordering a suit online. I remember ordering my suit off ModernTailor for my prom (turned out AMAZING, quality was really good, and the fit was spot on the way I wanted it), and I've heard pretty good reviews about Indochino. The suits that you can order online will end up being around the same price as you would pay for an off-the-rack. If you're on a time constraint you can always check out The Bay/Moores as skiiipi mentioned above. If you're on a budget you can also check out Value Village and other discount stores for suits If you can, look for quality suits that are made from wool, they're really comfortable/soft/keep you warm. I think the most important part about the suit is fit, it doesn't really matter what brand it's labelled under. Last edited by ForeverYours; 10-08-2012 at 10:53 PM.