Low-to-mid range men's suits

Submitted by masenkablst t3_1251igv in rva

I have a teenager with an upcoming spring concert and he's asked me for help getting him a suit. In the past, he's gotten suits from Walmart since he grew too quickly to spend good money. Now, he wants something a little better.

I love suits from 707, but that's way outside of the price range we're trying to hit. Is Men's Wearhouse or Jos A. Bank any good now? Are there other affordable options in Richmond?

Local shops would take priority in my mind. I searched before posting, and most posts seem to be adults getting suits for themslves and spending more money. I'm trying to stay within the <300 range but can go up if that's not feasible at all.

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verbalddos t1_je20ftk wrote

Burlington coat factory and then getting it tailored. Honestly anything plus tailoring will look better than expensive suits off the rack. Especially if your teenage is weird shaped

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WhiskyCokeNoIce t1_je1zt78 wrote

Macy's in Short Pump has a decent selection right around that price. Better than Men's Wearhouse or Jos. A. Bank in my opinion.

Franco's most inexpensive suits come in right around $400 mark but are a better value for the quality you are getting.

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KenKaneki94 t1_je2ocmz wrote

Agreed. I bought a suit a few years ago for a presentation from there and with vest and all, it came in around $275-$290ish

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guiltyofnothing t1_je6foq4 wrote

Seconded Franco’s. Their low end stuff is still amazing and they’ve managed to turn over a rush job for me in a pinch before. Recommended highly.

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WhiskyCokeNoIce t1_je6j4ok wrote

They literally turned a rush tailoring job for me in 3 hours. Incredible customer service.

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DaSpurdOfStonkStreet t1_je25l2z wrote

Buy a suit of clearance and get it tailored. Will look twice as good for half the price

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masenkablst OP t1_je270cl wrote

I may need to do this. In typical teenager fashion, he’s told me with two week notice so I will need to find a good tailor with quick turnaround.

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DaSpurdOfStonkStreet t1_je27r5j wrote

Another option if you need a quick one-off is get a 2 piece from H&M. Put you back less than $150 and quick in a pinch. I think they only have black though. Plus H&M has a “cooler” brand than Wally World so he might not even know the difference 😆

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ITMORON t1_je24dv6 wrote

You could take him to Off Sak's if you dnt mind heading up to PM. They will have very nice suits for very little $$. Lots of good tailors in the RVA area as well. My neighbor is one as a matter of fact.

If you want to go crazy, grab a ticket to NYC and hit Century 21. Its the place everyone always talks about where you can pick up designer suits/fashion in general that would retail for thousands of dollars for a few hundred. (prob more of a future thought for his adulting suits.) I loved shopping there when we'd visit. Always came away with Versace, Dolce Gabanna, Armani..

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masenkablst OP t1_je24l2o wrote

Is that like Nordstrom Rack? I loved the rack when I visited it in multiple cities.

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mtrva t1_je2iv49 wrote

Spier & Mackay. Great suits for the price. They have the basics which start at $300. Avoid black.

I always recommend them for people on a budget and have a number of items myself.

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gribisi t1_je1ybn1 wrote

Kohls has some decent suits or did.. Haven't bought one from there in a while but...

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masenkablst OP t1_je1ylbe wrote

I've been to Kohl's but, I haven't checked out their suits. I'll see what they have listed online. Thanks!

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RulerOfTheRest t1_je201kv wrote

I'm not sure how it is now that they were sold to another company, but the Brooks Brothers outlet in Williamsburg always did me right with suits that look good and won't break the bank...

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masenkablst OP t1_je24mj7 wrote

I’ve seen multiple suggestions to visit the outlets.

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johntwit t1_je255ye wrote

Honestly the best way I've found to get a nice suit on the cheap is to get one on eBay and then have it tailored. I used to have to wear suits for work, and being the cheap sort, this is what I did.

You can get cool vintage designer suits this way.

I would get ones roughly my size (not smaller) on eBay and take them to Hong Kong Tailors on Broad st.

I got Armani suits, Hugo Boss etc for under $100 a piece this way, including the tailoring.

A suit has to be tailored to look good anyway, so why not get 'em used?

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Gothmom85 t1_je39wiw wrote

We've done this on the real real and ebay for my husband's suits.

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Woodsman1993 t1_je25dva wrote

Francos in lakeside may be able to help you. I got my wedding suit there for 700 dollars. And it wasn’t the lowest end. And they will tailor it for free.

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stabka t1_je2bfiu wrote

What’s your budget and timeline? Indochino makes great budget friendly custom suits. They don’t have a local brick and mortar but you can order a fully custom suit online if you know or can get your teens measurements. I believe the closest physical store is in Nova.

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sleevieb t1_je2m2zp wrote

This or suit supply were my first thought

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skeevy-stevie t1_je2i1h4 wrote

For a teen, who will rarely wear it? I’d hit men’s warehouse or jos a bank, get a twofer or somethin.

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LoanOfficerTom t1_je2n6zq wrote

I was at men’s warehouse the other day and they had full suits on clearance for like $120. Get that, and then get it tailored. They’ll make it look great. Good luck!

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DimitriVogelvich t1_je3fvvm wrote

Jos a bank can sometimes have 60-200 dollar suits. Brooks brother’s brooksgate line are often 300 on sale, but I would NOT go to the one in Stony Point.

Men’s warehouse and JABank are all in the same company.

It all depends on if your version of quality tailoring, body type etc

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designerzcentral t1_je40k31 wrote

Men's Wearhouse, Andre Emilio and Jos A. Bank are both popular options for low-to-mid range men's suits. They offer a wide selection of suits and have locations across the country, including in Richmond. While the quality may not be as high as some more expensive brands, they are a good option for a teenager who may still be growing and needs an affordable suit.

Another option to consider in Richmond is Dillard's. They offer a variety of suit brands at affordable prices, and they have a location in the Short Pump Town Center.

If you're open to shopping online, there are also several affordable suit options, such as J.Crew Factory, H&M, and ASOS. These retailers offer a range of suits at lower prices, but it's important to note that the quality may not be as high as more expensive brands.

Regardless of where you shop, it's important to make sure the suit fits well and is appropriate for the occasion. Consider taking your teenager to a store to get measured and try on suits to find the best fit and style for him.

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masenkablst OP t1_je274c7 wrote

Thanks everyone! This is a lot of leads to work with.

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semihat t1_je3eso8 wrote

J crew has good suits with good fabric and you can be around the same price as macys when there is a sale

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