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mfad10mo ago
Breaker

Second Suitsupply Suit. Is Tropical Wool okay for a business suit?

Hi all, I'm buying my second suitsupply MTM suit. My first suit was charcoal, my next one will be navy and replace one of the worse-fitting off the rack options I currently still have in rotation. The Charcoal one was with the "cheap" Reda fabric and I really like it. Now given I want to go for a similar style (single breasted, peak lapels, structured unpadded shoulder) I worry that if I go with the navy Reda again they look too similar. The VBC Twill and Sharkskin versions are €120 more, but the VBC "Navy Pure S120's Tropical Wool" is at the entry price point as well. Is a "tropical wool" fine for a business suit or would you go with the more expensive fabric? I was at SS today, but can't yet imagine a suit just from seeing a fabric sample. Thanks everyone!!
6 Replies
kstocks
kstocks10mo ago
Tropical wool should be fine for work - its more referring to the weight of the wool so it will wear better in hotter months.
Mcdill the Pig
Mcdill the Pig10mo ago
I find tropical wool to be the most flexible for a suit. Works great for most months of the year. If you find it not warm enough in winter, then either wear a cardigan underneath the jacket and/or pop an overcoat on top. Tropical wool is also relatively hard-wearing and doens't crease easily....
Breaker
Breaker9mo ago
How does it look in terms of formality? Is it alright for a formal business meeting or does tropical wool automatically relegate the suit to the "casual suit" category?
Bigelow
Bigelow9mo ago
tropical wool is fine for a business suit
kstocks
kstocks9mo ago
It depends ultimately on the color and pattern but if you're just going classic navy in tropical wool like you mentioned you'll have no problems
Breaker
Breaker9mo ago
Perfect, thanks!
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