Originally posted by Relaxer:
Everyone thinks having a tailor is bourgeoisie but there's nothing better than having clothes that you "designed" from the feet up, and they fit you perfectly. And there are plenty of reasonable tailors (usually Asian) who do a great job and can bring it in at a price less than retail Banana, JOB or BB.
I get a lot of praise for my suits, and none of them cost more than $500, and most of them were around $300. And you can designate exactly what kind of collars, sleeves, pleats, colors, etc. you want.
Jos A Bank tailors your suits for you! i pick out the style and color and they fit me and then i pick them up a couple weeks later. shirts are a different story but being a tall slender person with semi-broad shoulders and no beer gut, its pretty easy to find dress shirts that fit me fine as is.
i would never by a sports jacket or suit pants without having them tailored to me first.
and furthermore, where i work has a corporate acct with JOB. they have lots of sales. just last month i bought 2 suits and a pair of shoes for $750. (would've been over $1600 if i hadnt hit the sale)