Bart
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Registered: 19th Aug 02
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I'm off into town later to look at a suit for someones birthday. They're having like a James bond casino theme with smart dress (mainly tux/suits).
I haven't bought anything like that in years and really want to get something slightly different yet something that looks really smart.
Anyone got any suggestions?
Btw, I don't want to pay through the teeth for something I'll wear once a year!
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MarkM
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Registered: 11th Apr 01
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Rent a tuxedo if you don't plan on wearing the suit again. If not buy a plain black one from somewhere like Next, buy a nice crisp white shirt and a proper bow tie but don't tie it up just have it round your neck. 007/Frank Sinatra style.
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Bart
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quote:
Originally posted by MarkM
buy a nice crisp white shirt and a proper bow tie but don't tie it up just have it round your neck. 007/Frank Sinatra style.
A photo of the said bow tie?
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Mad Moe
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I'd recommend Marks & Spencers Autograph range of suits, always seem to have a nice cut and aren't ridiculously expensive
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AndyKent
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M&S is where I've always gotten my suits, good value, look decent and fit well.
As said though, I'd probably just rent something.
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belton
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Topman do really nicely fitted suits. Slim fitted ones anyway
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BarnshaW
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quote:
Originally posted by Mad Moe
I'd recommend Marks & Spencers Autograph range of suits, always seem to have a nice cut and aren't ridiculously expensive
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Cavey
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Registered: 11th Nov 02
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If you want a proper cheap one, Asda do them I think? £50 or so? sure I remember hearing that
Got mine from Burton for £120ish a few years back though, they had a good range
[Edited on 07-08-2010 by Cavey]
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Bart
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£100 wouldn't be the end of the world.... I'll look at m&s online now 
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Dom
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If you want a dinner suit (or tuxedo if you're american) i would rent if it's a one off occasion as you can spend a fortune very easily. I ended up buying mine on impulse and spent £600 on a Ted Baker dinner suit and then another £150 on a pair of Barkers, it does look really good but i rarely wear it if i'm being honest.
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Reecemac
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Registered: 7th Jun 06
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Burtons got an offer at the min, full suit, shirt, tie and shoes starting at £99. Quite a few to choose from for £99 too and look good too.
http://www.burton.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?beginIndex=0&catalogId=33052&storeId=12551&categoryId=221130&parent_category_rn=208978&langId=-1&top=Y&cmpid=724
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