Suit of your choice

[penfold]

Im ready to buy a new suit and have got my eyes set on a dior one i saw in barneys the other day. Im not 100% set on it since i also like a Raf Simmons one which is slightly cheaper.

What suits would you guys go for if you could choose any?

[familyman]

Oxxford. Classic american cut which isn't terribly exciting maybe, but beautiful long lasting suits. I love Oxxford. Love it.

[polishmike]

it always depends how much i can spend on a suit. around $1500 I would look at Zegna, Canali, Etro, Valentino, Prada and few others. it also depens where you'll wear it and how.

[Get Smart]

I only wear suits socially, never for work, so I go for more modern cuts. Personally, I like Paul Smith suits a lot, and see nice ones from Etro, Dolce Gabbana, etc. I also like Thom Browne but not worn with his style (aka the super short trouser hem etc)

[ishboo]

look at hickey freeman. very, very nice tailoring.

[darkanimal]

between Dior and Raf, if Raf looks edgier, I'd pick that one!

[JesseJB]

Brioni. Hands down.

[bart1]

MTM, son! I don't know exactly where you are, but at least look into a made to measure. I got mine for less than a Dior. It's more "formal", but I still opted for a very slim cut. Dior or Simons either one should be good, though.

[djrajio]

Comparing a Brioni to a Dior is like comparing apples and oranges. If you're into more fashiony suits, then Raf Simons/Jil Sander/Dior are very good recommendations. I have a Dior one button suit and love it. It's my social-occasion suit.

[xcoldricex]

my input:

raf > dior

raf did skinny way before dior - and dior quality (i hear) isn't very good these days. plus raf is cheaper.

[DEPHT]

I think savile row bespoke tailors like Kilgour are doing made to order suits. Some of them are in the 1500-2000 price range, and the quality will be much better than prada or dior.

[high_contrast]

What do you guys think of Martin Margiela? I'm not that knowledged about suits but from what I see, Margiela has nice takes on the traditional slim cut suit.

[dizzhizz]

Just saw the fall line for Paul Smith and loved it!

But you really need to try on the suit first, because a 50 Paul Smith fits me like a glove but a 50 Dior was way too small. You should also determine what this suit will be used primarily for - work, play, pimp, etc.

I personally like the fit on Paul and the outrageous lining.

[thelion1856]

lets see some pics of these,

[Get Smart]

Just saw the fall line for Paul Smith and loved it!

But you really need to try on the suit first, because a 50 Paul Smith fits me like a glove but a 50 Dior was way too small. You should also determine what this suit will be used primarily for - work, play, pimp, etc.

I personally like the fit on Paul and the outrageous lining.

I agree, Paul Smith fall line has some amazing suits from his mainline. I'm looking to get one of his super thin lapel one buttons this season. Paul fits a tad slimmer than most other labels at the same size so it's def a good idea to try on if possible. And Dior's sizing def needs one to try on first.

[Get Smart]

lets see some pics of these,

http://men.style.com/fashion/collections/F2006MEN/runwayshows

pick a collection and feast.

[ayn]

saville row bespoke for sure, if you can afford it. you can also try the MTM service at places like Zegna... check styleforum...

[familyman]

If I was going to go bespoke I'd find a neopolitan tailor. I much prefer the soft shoulders and relaxed fit of that style. Saville row turns out some good looking stuff but there's quite a difference in silouhettes depending on what shop and what tailor you use. I'd go soft and Italian if I could afford it.

[familyman]

If I was going to go bespoke I'd find a neopolitan tailor. I much prefer the soft shoulders and relaxed fit of that style. Saville row turns out some good looking stuff but there's quite a difference in silouhettes depending on what shop and what tailor you use. I'd go soft and Italian if I could afford it.

[BubblyMasquerade]

I like cloak and thom browne alot.

[BubblyMasquerade]

I like cloak and thom browne alot.

[rocker4life]

the best suit i have so far is a paul smith slim suit..its in black and i wore to an event here..as for others i also have zara and some hugo boss from years back

[rocker4life]

the best suit i have so far is a paul smith slim suit..its in black and i wore to an event here..as for others i also have zara and some hugo boss from years back