Decent but reasonable suit tailor for wedding suits

[sidekickdmr]

Hey!

So we are getting married next year and I want to take me, the best man and three ushers to get matching tailored suits in a lovely light blue or decent tweed.

Considering I will be footing the bill for these and will only see one days use out of them (everyone will get to keep them and I’m sure will use them again, but you get my point) I’m keen to keep the cost down, but the whole point of having tailored suits is that they look good and fit well.

Location wise, I’m completely flexible, I’m happy to book into a hotel and make a weekend of it if its on the isle of Harris for example.

Not interested in online ordering, want the day out and fitting.

This is the style we are after:

[sidekickdmr]

matchmaker said:

sidekickdmr said:

This is the style we are after:

Really?

Yep, were all booked in for the matching tatoos and starting to grow our beards now too ;-)

[sidekickdmr]

Joey Ramone said:

What's your budget per suit, OP?

Im certainly not after £1300 saville row suits.

Id probably say about £250 per suit, considering we will be buying 5 at same time of same style and material.

And when I say "suit" it may just be a blazer and waistcoat or trousers and blazer, it wont be a full 3 piece.

[sidekickdmr]

doogz said:

You're going to struggle to get something made for £250.

When I say struggle, I mean it won't happen.

At that sort of price, you'll probably be safest going to Slaters or somewhere similar, buying some matching off the shelf stuff, and having it altered properly so it fits well.

The issue we have is, im 6'7 and have arms longer than Mr tickle, one of my ushers is about 4 foot 2 and another one is a mini Mr muscle with big shoulders and a tiny waist

So while we can all find suitable clothes, there is about 0% chance they will be from the same company/shop.

[sidekickdmr]

jdw1234 said:

You can't dress like that. Surely your father-in-law to be will kill you!!

http://www.debretts.com/weddings/bridal-and-dress-...

Rent a proper morning suite or you will upset/embarrass someone.

That’s the great thing, its our day and we can do whatever we wish.

We are not having a "traditional" reception in any sense of the word, its more vintage vehicles, cider and hay bales than silver cutlery, fancy suits and forced poses

[sidekickdmr]

Happy to buy "off the shelf" and then get tailored/adjusted, that's an option too!

Re: the cost and people saying im "out of touch" I'm sure that's the case, I've purchased my fair share of good suits before but never tailored, so had no idea of cost.