Brooks Brothers vs. Suit Supply MTM for Wedding
Looking for thoughts comparing MTM suiting options for these two stores. I'm looking for a classic navy suit for my wedding (~13 weeks away) that I can rewear professionally on occasion, and to other weddings, etc. I've been having difficulty finding OTR suits because of my build (5'11", 200lbs, very broad shoulders and hips/seat). Namely, everything being "slim fit" by default really doesn't work well for me.
Here's what I know about BB:
I'm open to other ~1$k suiting options as well. Based in Washington DC area and prefer to visit stores in person for measurements.
Here's what I know about BB:
- MTM is $998 but there is a 15% discount I can use to bring it to $848.
- The suit is half canvas, super-110 230g. Unsure if full canvas is possible or what it would cost.
- The fabric is from Italy and would be constructed in China. Sales associates said same factory that Suit Supply uses.
- The BB ready to wear suits (regent fit, "1818 suiting line") are $1.3k and after talking to the sales associate the markup is primarily because they're made in Italy.
- Not much other information online about customization options, but sales associate said process includes choosing lapels, buttons, lining, tabs/belt loops
- MTM is $758 for navy super-110 230g suit.
- The suit is half canvas, +$100 for full canvas.
- Fabric is from Italy, suit constructed in China.
- SS has a great online MTM tool that allows me to explore all customization options ahead of time.
- I did have one appointment at SS and when discussing custom suiting, the sales associates assigned to me said he wouldn't really measure me but would use "his eye and experience," which seemed concerning.
- I generally have not had much luck trying on OTR suits at SS because of their slim cuts, particularly the trousers.
I'm open to other ~1$k suiting options as well. Based in Washington DC area and prefer to visit stores in person for measurements.
