Looking for suit advice
I'm interesting in buying a new suit. I have a couple suits already, but all are hand-me-downs or purchased a very long time ago, none ever fit particularly well. The only one I still wear is a black with subtle pinstripes.
For this new suit, I want it to fit me very well, and be a little more interesting / fun without being really attention drawing. I'm not trying to peacock, but I'm interested in something that would stand out a bit as unique or sophisticated under closer inspection. I plan to wear this to a bunch of (not my) weddings over the next few years, and I hope it'll also be a long serving and reasonably flexible piece of my wardrobe. If it matters, this wouldn't be something I wear often; most of my life is lived in very casual clothing.
I have a few specific questions, but please add any and all advice you think I could benefit from. I have very little experience in this domain, but would like to sponge up as much relevant information as possible. I've read https://malefashionadvice.substack.com/p/guide-the-first-suit.
About me: Blond hair, short beard with a hint of red, blue eyes, very white, 5'8", 145lb, athletic build, mid-30s.
Budget: Not strict, but I'd hope to keep it under $1200. If I can get what I want for half that, even better!
Location: Southern California
1. Color - from what I've read, some shade of blue seems like it would be appropriate for me. Should I just be going for a standard navy blue, or would some type of mid-blue work? Any other suggestions relating to color?
2. Should I be looking mainly at custom suits, or would something like off-the-rack with alternations likely work for me? A good fit is very important to me, but I'm wondering if my proportions may lend itself well to premade. Apart from being a bit short, I think I have a fairly ideal men's body structure.
3. If I end up going custom, do either of these places seem promising?
https://cuttingroombespoke.com/
https://www.trutailorcocustomsuits.com/
For this new suit, I want it to fit me very well, and be a little more interesting / fun without being really attention drawing. I'm not trying to peacock, but I'm interested in something that would stand out a bit as unique or sophisticated under closer inspection. I plan to wear this to a bunch of (not my) weddings over the next few years, and I hope it'll also be a long serving and reasonably flexible piece of my wardrobe. If it matters, this wouldn't be something I wear often; most of my life is lived in very casual clothing.
I have a few specific questions, but please add any and all advice you think I could benefit from. I have very little experience in this domain, but would like to sponge up as much relevant information as possible. I've read https://malefashionadvice.substack.com/p/guide-the-first-suit.
About me: Blond hair, short beard with a hint of red, blue eyes, very white, 5'8", 145lb, athletic build, mid-30s.
Budget: Not strict, but I'd hope to keep it under $1200. If I can get what I want for half that, even better!
Location: Southern California
1. Color - from what I've read, some shade of blue seems like it would be appropriate for me. Should I just be going for a standard navy blue, or would some type of mid-blue work? Any other suggestions relating to color?
2. Should I be looking mainly at custom suits, or would something like off-the-rack with alternations likely work for me? A good fit is very important to me, but I'm wondering if my proportions may lend itself well to premade. Apart from being a bit short, I think I have a fairly ideal men's body structure.
3. If I end up going custom, do either of these places seem promising?
https://cuttingroombespoke.com/
https://www.trutailorcocustomsuits.com/
