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timark_uk
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:11 pm Posts: 12143 Location: Belfast
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I was discussing this the other evening with someone. I came to the realisation that it's not the suit I don't like, it's the formality of a shirt and tie. Suits, it turns out, I actually don't mind. Mark
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 2:56 pm |
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jonbwfc
What's a life?
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:26 pm Posts: 17040
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Suit + shirt but no tie can work very well under certain circumstances  .
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:07 pm |
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paulzolo
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:27 pm Posts: 12251
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I’d agree with the formality of shirt and tie. Last time I wore one was for my first round of job interviews after leaving school. Never worn one since. I’ve usually found things that dodge the “rules”. Never, ever been invited to or been to anything that has dress codes like “black tie” etc..
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:17 pm |
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brataccas
I haven't seen my friends in so long
Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:14 pm Posts: 5664 Location: Scotland
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timark in a suit would aslo be disturbing  he may end up looking like agent 47 
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 3:39 pm |
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ProfessorF
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 7:56 pm Posts: 12030
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+1 to that as well - one of my first suits came from Slaters in Glasgow. Didn't quite fit, so they adjusted the sleeves for free.
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 4:26 pm |
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AlunD
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 5:54 pm |
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finlay666
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 9:40 pm Posts: 4876 Location: Newcastle
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Did the trousers for free on mine as the didnt quite sit right
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 6:19 pm |
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JJW009
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Joined: Thu Apr 23, 2009 6:58 pm Posts: 8767 Location: behind the sofa
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My suit came from Tesco. Only worn it twice. I think it was about £30 - yes, they do a "value" range 
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 7:13 pm |
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belchingmatt
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Joined: Fri May 15, 2009 3:16 am Posts: 6146 Location: Middle Earth
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Next do machine washables that last a long time.
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 8:17 pm |
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cloaked_wolf
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If the man wearing the suit is a "normal" size and shaped person, then an off-the-Rack suit will be fine. Otherwise look for places that have a wide variety of styles and shapes and also does alterations so you can get one that fits right.
+1 for slaters
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 9:30 pm |
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Amnesia10
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 2:02 am Posts: 29240 Location: Guantanamo Bay (thanks bobbdobbs)
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Also look at places that allow mix and match jackets with trousers.
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Mon Jun 06, 2011 11:15 pm |
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l3v1ck
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 10:21 am Posts: 12700 Location: The Right Side of the Pennines (metaphorically & geographically)
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Asda for the really cheap (but still okay). M&S for reasonably priced.
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Tue Jun 07, 2011 6:59 am |
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ChurchCat
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Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:57 am Posts: 1652
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Yup, if it is a funeral suit. ADSA. If it is going to get some wear, M&S. M&S do several ranges all pretty good. 
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Tue Jun 07, 2011 8:59 am |
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hifidelity2
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:03 pm Posts: 5041 Location: London
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+1 - they last and customer service is good
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Tue Jun 07, 2011 11:16 am |
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tombolt
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Joined: Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:38 am Posts: 2967 Location: Dorchester, Dorset
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I actually got my suit from my local men's outfitters. Fairly traditional and boring, but decent quality. As I only ever wear it for funerals and the odd wedding that doesn't require a morning suit it's perfect.
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Tue Jun 07, 2011 1:32 pm |
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