Suit for $150?

[jeeva86]

I'm looking for a good suit preferrably black with white stripes spaced closely apart. I'm 5'5 and the smallest size at Internationals was 36 and the blazer looked more like a trenchcoat on me. I didn't want it to be tailored since the suit would look unproportional. I haven't had a chance to check out The Bay or anything else really. Main concern is budjet. I would like the blazer and pants for $150 Tax in. Thank you for any suggestions.

[Cruel_Angel]

good luck with that one. Generally 36 is the smallest size out for men, I find I can find more tailored jackets in a 36, i can imagine the international suits are generously cut.

I'd try looking at vintage shops, that would be your best bet for trying to find a tailored jacket for that price.. You really otta re consider your budget.

[caliente]

Yes, you are probably going to have to get it tailored. I'm assuming you are a guy, and there isn't really a male equivalent of ladies' petite.

Mexx had pretty good suits a few years back. But I think it cost more than your budget.

[Supra_KL]

oops nvm

[sonick]

Mexx - got a suit + pants + dress shirt for ~ $150 and yes they do have size 36 and under. im about 5'6 and got one that fits perfectly
I think 36 is their smallest size.

[Supra_KL]

I think 36 is their smallest size.

oops, sry... just checked my suit its 46, not 36, my bad. it doesnt look to bad on me, like 3-4' longer a but meh.

[caliente]

Mexx - got a suit + pants + dress shirt for ~ $150

That's a great deal for all that. Was it on sale? Did you get it recently? (My brother is looking for a new suit too)

[trusoulja2g]

This eBay seller has size 34S suits that are around your price range:
http://search.stores.ebay.com/search/search.dll?query=&srchdesc=y&sasel=6685350&sasel=6685350&sasel=6685350&fsop=1&pfmode=1&pfmode=1&fsoo=1&gcs=27&gcs=27&catref=C12&su=thewizardofaahs&pfid=28&pfid=28&from=R10&fcl=4&pf=Show+Items&pf=Show+Items&fcd=2&submit=Search&a53=2391&a58=2394&a26054=-24&a26053=-24&a54=-24&a94=-24&gcs=27&pfid=28&reqtype=1&pfmode=1&alist=a53%2Ca58%2Ca26054%2Ca26053%2Ca54%2Ca94%2Ca3 801&sasel=6685350&pf_query=firado

I bought a suit from this guy before...service was very good. The suit itself had nice fabric but was a generous cut...not slim fit.

Most mainstream stores like the Bay will not have anything smaller than 36. And most mainstream RTW suits are cut pretty wide around the waist. If you don't want to use eBay, keep looking for the right size. Don't buy something that's slightly too big around the shoulders - it'll make you look even shorter and smaller.

[Cruel_Angel]

oops, sry... just checked my suit its 46, not 36, my bad. it doesnt look to bad on me, like 3-4' longer a but meh.

46 is 36.

46 is euro sizing, and 36 is north american sizing~

[jeeva86]

thanks for the replies guys..i can't use ebay, i need this suit tommorow!!!..hahhaha..i mean i bought a suit before i think at coliseum but the one at eaton centre closed down..does stc still have it..cuz they sell for the younger ones...hahaah..

[jeeva86]

I'm gonna check out Tristan & America Outlet and Tip Top Tailors at ETC. Anybody had business at any of these locations?

[Audiogenic]

Browns has shorter men's apparel that fits better if you are under 5'8".

[trusoulja2g]

Oh, right. Brown's will almost certainly have your size. Maybe not in the $150 price range though.

[Fabulaz]

I've been to browns when I was looking for a suit for a business competition. From what I remember, there wasn't anything that really fit well (I'm 5'7ish). I chanced on a suit at Le Chateau (a bit long, but still many times better than anything I've found so far in Canada). It didn't cost much either, if not under $150 then slightly over. My other suit is from HK, and if you get a chance, the selection there should be great since USUALLY chinese people are slimmer and shorter.