Need help finding a suit by friday!

[Polyal]

Well a mate from high school who I don't get to see much anymore just called and said he is getting married this Friday! I knew it was this year, but not so soon!

Anyway, my suit doesn't fit so well anymore, so its probably about time I get a new one.

Can anyone recommend somewhere in Melbourne or Geelong that has half decent stuff and a reasonable price. I dont wear them everyday, just now and then. Although its getting to the point where I think alot of my close friends will be doing the same over the next few years.

Peter Jackson pops into my head, only because of their ad's..LOL

Im hoping to get a bargain as its should be end of financial year sales perhaps? I pay cash..LOL

[EA2BA]

just go hit the shoping centres, nearly any menswear store will have a suit at a sale price this weekend.

[rag top]

Try Vinnies or any S/H clothing shops, and get it dry cleaned.

[DTFRMONT]

Why not try Myer's or DJ's with the sales at the moment, mind you Peter Jackson's aren't too bad, some nicer looking suits than you'll get at Myers.

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by rag top

Try Vinnies or any S/H clothing shops, and get it dry cleaned.

Dude its not a uni residential party

No offense to those who shop at such outlets though. What about DFO? Worth a look?

[EA2BA]

I have never been to DFO, but my wife bought me a few nice jumpers from there, it was to offset the 4 bags of clothes she bought and the handbag ............ LOL.

[GK]

Sires in Coburg are great. A small shop that also does the fitting for Calton Football club.

Paul / Peter I think the guy's name is.

I got two suits a few years ago when my Dad passed away.

Paul / Peter was really helpful with fitting and had lots of advice on what type to get.

They did the alterations at the site and I picked up the suits (at least the black one) a few days later. I picked up the very dark grey (almost black) a week later.

I'm a short and stocky bloke though, and if you're a more average size, your suit probably won't need any alterations.

I feel a million bucks in either suit, great cut, great service, great price, great store!

No I don't work for them, and none of my relos work there! LOL!

Here's the contact details anyway.

Sires Suits & Menswear
Menswear-Retail
48 Albert Street Brunswick East VIC 3057
Tel: (03) 93882276

All the best with it.

GK

[Polyal]

Im pretty sure thats were I got my grad suit from a while back now. Yeah good prices and service. Problem is I cant take a day off work before then, and the wedding is at 4PM this friday, so I have to do it in the morning..LOL..should be right. Im a "normal" size.

[MickyB]

I bought another suit for work from Peter Jacksons the other day for $299, down from $599. It's pure Italian wool, put together in NZ. They have a big sale on ATM so well worth having a look as they have a pretty good range in store.

[DoreSlamR]

what about renting one? plenty of formalware hire places around, a good thing about that is A. no dry cleaning bills and B. you can get yourself a much nicer suit and maybe even a pirate shirt! woooo

[Kenster]

hmm brought a suit once from casual guys and rogar david that would help otherwise if you want to spend alot of money go down to Chapel street there enough suit for you anyday

[pHaT`eL]

Id go Casual Guy, they have suits for $100, mines about 4 years old and looks brand new still.

[dannyxm]

Go to the shopping centres and have a look.

I get my cheaper suits for work at man to man, they are very cheap and an easy way out.

(dam i hate that name of that store!!!)

http://www.mantoman.com.au/

[xdc351]

My work suit cost me $140 from squires and looks fine. My good suits I got from PJ's for around the $500 mark each and although they look slightly better you'd be hard pressed to really tell the difference!

I'd reccomend a black pinstripe suit at the moment.... good for all events even the races.

[4.9 EF Futura]

Suit or a tux?

Most of the suit joints in SA are hving sales at the moment ($1100 pure woollies for $499.... nice), suspect other states may be the same... so id just ring around some of the quirky local suit shops...

Good call re: black pin. I wouldnt wear anything like that to work (makes you look like an auditor lol) but for non-black tie formal its perfect.

[[Tonko]]

Originally Posted by pHaT`eL

Id go Casual Guy, they have suits for $100, mines about 4 years old and looks brand new still.

I got a white suit from there, all the buttons fell off :(
But it was white, so still looked awesome!

[holmsy]

if you want to hire one. there is a place in pako in geelong. they do most graduations etc.

[MYVYSS]

If you are out Knox, Camberwell or CBD way there is a place called Woodstock they do great suits at reasonable prices, I used to buy all my suits there, and also brought 3 before I left for the US. Ask the sales assistant to get hold of Geoff the owner for you, and tell him you know Craig that moved to California, he should hook you up heaps, god knows I always got a great deal there and spent probably 3k a year in there.

[Mark351]

CBD is the go, tonnes of shops selling suits and lots of bargains, I'm seeing a lot of sales on at the moment.

Not many options at Geelong, and therefore more exxy.

[Polyal]

Well as lame as it sounds I got my mum to go hunting for me..LOL..by the time I finish work most things are shut and Im covered in dirt/dust (work 7-4.30).

Apparently found one, a very dark blue/black with pin stripes for $179, down from $450 or something. So Ill have a look at that first.

Id still like to check out PJ's as I always hear good stuff about them.

Cheers guys!

[mark180227]

theres a guy on the corner on little cllins ans elizabeth street...little shop, some top quality and nice looking suits there...

[DTFRMONT]

Originally Posted by GK

Sires in Coburg are great.

I'll second that, very reasonable prices & good quality suits.

[schmidty]

Originally Posted by Polyal

Well as lame as it sounds I got my mum to go hunting for me..LOL..by the time I finish work most things are shut and Im covered in dirt/dust (work 7-4.30).

Apparently found one, a very dark blue/black with pin stripes for $179, down from $450 or something. So Ill have a look at that first.

Id still like to check out PJ's as I always hear good stuff about them.

Cheers guys!

If you want a cheap suit, go to Man to Man in market square, opposite athletes foot. Can get a full suit for $99! ha

[gtfpv]

i hear theres a shop down there called " For The Fag " Specialises in special unique suits . good for people who like to stand out from the crowd .

[nommic]

The Squire Shoppe on Ryrie St can be quite good... just uh... let the dude there know you don't have much of a budget :P