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So, I decided that I need a fancy suit, a three piece suit, a tie, shirt, and dress coat. So far, I am thinking of all black, mainly because I like black, I really like black. Although my friend thinks I should at least get a red tie. We'll see. I'm going to buy it because I want to, I'll wear it to all appropriate functions, and I plan to have it for a long time.

So, who else has brought three pieces suit? Why did you buy it, where did you wear it to, and do you still have it?

I bought a suit a few years ago to wear to my brothers wedding. Nice dark-dark-blue w/ pinstripes and a silvery-gray tie.

I've worn it twice, to my brothers wedding, and to my cousins wedding...it is now hanging in my closet.

I'm pretty sure the third piece in a three piece suit refers to a vest...ah, yep (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suit_(clothing)#Number_of_pieces).

I believe the last suit I owned was this green number I wore with a green silk shirt and tie, that went with my green goatee. It was a great way to make a splash at a family wedding where I hadn't been seen in years. It set the stage for not having to see them for a reallly long time.


All black suit or all black with red tie is going to make you look like a poser.


And this is coming from a guy who wore a green suit.

No question marks, so I didn't have to leave clues to what I was going to do later...

So far, I am thinking of all black, mainly because I like black, I really like black.

Emo. ..

All black suit or all black with red tie is going to make you look like a poser.


And this is coming from a guy who wore a green suit.

Yea, I just don't like brightly color clothes. Too cheerful Plus, I'm kinda going after a specific look.

Emo. ..

and yet, I don't listen to crappy music, whine and bitch about every small thing that goes wrong in my life, I don't cut myself, and I don't have a crappy hair dye job. Try again. You didn't fail, you just found a new way to not succeed.

Yea, I just don't like brightly color clothes. Too cheerful Plus, I'm kinda going after a specific look.
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Is that look...poser?
http://images.blastro.com/images/artist_images/full/full_david_banner_artist_photo14.jpg
Gonna practice your menace face/cigar smoking, too?

Is that look...poser?
http://images.blastro.com/images/artist_images/full/full_david_banner_artist_photo14.jpg
Gonna practice your menace face/cigar smoking, too?

He looks like he just tasted some bad cigar. I'm going for more of this look.

http://pagesperso-orange.fr/sf-story/images/Matrix2_Woo/24.jpg

and yet, I don't listen to crappy music, whine and bitch about every small thing that goes wrong in my life, I don't cut myself, and I don't have a crappy hair dye job. Try again. You didn't fail, you just found a new way to not succeed.

Way to take a joke mate. :rolleyes:

whine and bitch about every small thing that goes wrong in my life,
Okay, this doesn't seem fair since I'm already picking on your choice of suit, but...dozens of threads about the minutia of your life on this forum beg to differ...
He looks like he just tasted some bad cigar. I'm going for more of this look.

http://pagesperso-orange.fr/sf-story/images/Matrix2_Woo/24.jpg
That's not helping the 'not poser' argument much, I gotta be honest.

Important question you have to ask yourself, are you buying a suit, or a costume? If the latter, then by all means dress yourself up like an over the top bad guy in a hacky movie. If the former, avoid uni-color. Unless of course you're trying to justify not going to family functions for a few years.

Unless of course you're trying to justify not going to family functions for a few years.

Hmm....you know, you're just tempting me to go ahead and do it.

Ok, what would you recommend, and keep in mind, the following colors are out.

Yellow, Pink, White.

A black suit? why? Are you wanting to try out for a part in Reservoir Dogs II?
Or do you enjoy ppl thinking you've just come back from a funeral?
Go for charcoal grey. Can't go wrong with a nice charcoal grey pinstripe.

If you do go for the black suit, get a bowler hat to wear with it. Then at least you salvaging some style.

Hmm....you know, you're just tempting me to go ahead and do it.

Ok, what would you recommend, and keep in mind, the following colors are out.

Yellow, Pink, White.

Dude, I'm color blind and still know that there is more to the spectrum than black, pink, yellow, and white.

I don't think I've ever even seen a yellow suit.

You won't be 'defying' me if you get an all black suit. You'll just look like a poser. I don't care what you look like. You raised the subject, I let you know. What you do with it is up to you. I don't have to show up with you.

Got mine at Men's Warehouse. It's gray with a tinge of olive green. I have a blue dress shirt and a gold tie.

I've worn it at four events, if my memory serves:
My graduation
Homecoming
Halloween (as a lawyer costume)
My cousin's wedding

Anyway, my limited fashion advice is to pick a shirt color that complements your jacket. If you have a black jacket, get a white shirt. And don't pick a plain-colored tie - make sure it has some kind of pattern.

I do love suits though I only have two now after my favourite was torn. That one was kind of grey/brown with.... a bright orange and black lining. It was the best suit and then some idiot tore it...

I specifically buy suits to stand out but in a classy kind of way. I have the tastes of a prince, the pockets of a pauper.

Have you considered a purple crushed velvet suit and a large fedora?

Have you considered a purple crushed velvet suit and a large fedora?
Dude! Just the other day I saw an honest, bona fide pimp! Bowler, overcoat on the shoulders, cane, the works! It was awesome! He was ho less, which would have made the whole thing just about the greatest thing ever.

So, who else has brought three pieces suit? Why did you buy it, where did you wear it to, and do you still have it?

Me. Grey, wool. I bought it because a man is supposed to have a decent suit, usable in formal occasions (but not excessively so). Wore it sometimes, of course cold seasons only, mostly mornings and afternoons (I tend to prefer blue or black for evenings, but I used it once at New Year's Eve). Usually with a white shirt, black shoes and matching belt, and a blue or bordeaux tie. Very simple.

black suits are fine I have two myself, but don't go for a black shirt with it. Also, waistcoats? Really out of fashion.

Mr 47 only wears the best suits, just copy his style:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/4all4down/hitman2_large.jpg

Dude! Just the other day I saw an honest, bona fide pimp! Bowler, overcoat on the shoulders, cane, the works! It was awesome! He was ho less, which would have made the whole thing just about the greatest thing ever.

I would absolutely love to have a pimp suit. I would wear at every opportunity.
Mr 47 only wears the best suits, just copy his style:

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd175/4all4down/hitman2_large.jpg

One problem, his suits cost $5000

One problem, his suits cost $5000

Totally worth it.

Get a double breasted suit, they look nice. Also don't forget to go to the tailor and get the cuffs on the jacket and pants adjusted.

Totally worth it.

Maybe if the suits make you as much of a badass as 47

So, I decided that I need a fancy suit, a three piece suit, a tie, shirt, and dress coat. So far, I am thinking of all black, mainly because I like black, I really like black. Although my friend thinks I should at least get a red tie. We'll see. I'm going to buy it because I want to, I'll wear it to all appropriate functions, and I plan to have it for a long time.
Make sure you get a decent shirt, not much point having the bit that'll be touching you rough and all that.

For extra awesomeness, procure a pocket watch and a bowler hat.

Maybe if the suits make you as much of a badass as 47
I think they do pretty much upon wearing them.

Obviously another cool idea would be wearing a Persian-style suit, which you wear without a tie.

http://img.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2007/04_03/ebaysuitMS0505_228x514.jpg

Get it in charcoal grey for the win.

So, I decided that I need a fancy suit, a three piece suit, a tie, shirt, and dress coat. So far, I am thinking of all black, mainly because I like black, I really like black. Although my friend thinks I should at least get a red tie. We'll see. I'm going to buy it because I want to, I'll wear it to all appropriate functions, and I plan to have it for a long time.

So, who else has brought three pieces suit? Why did you buy it, where did you wear it to, and do you still have it?
Gah, don't remind me! I was best man at my friend's wedding last Saturday. Didn't get home until late Friday night so I could only test-dress my suit on Saturday.

Turns out that I put on about 15 pounds during the time I wrote my exam paper and I wouldn't fit into the frigging suit anymore. (Luckily my dad could help me out).

Anyway, looking around at the wedding I noticed that the best-looking suits were indeed the three piece suits. So the next one I'll get will definitely have a vest.

But before I'll go shopping, I'll reduce my waistline again.

Get it tailored. Off the peg look like shit.

Dude, I'm color blind and still know that there is more to the spectrum than black, pink, yellow, and white.
Exactly, there's a wide range of pastels, each one capable of making you look fruitier than the last.
I don't think I've ever even seen a yellow suit.
And now you have:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/Fiddlebottoms/Yellow_Dutch_band.jpg
I have no idea what it is these men do, but I know I'm dead set against it.

Get it tailored. Off the peg look like shit.

Yes that. And all black? You're going to look like a goth. A black suit and vest could be okay, but you should at least get a white shirt and a different color tie. Go to a nicer suit shop and have them put someting together for you.

Yes that. And all black? You're going to look like a goth. A black suit and vest could be okay, but you should at least get a white shirt and a different color tie. Go to a nicer suit shop and have them put someting together for you.

I find a light sky blue works great with a black suit.

I find a light sky blue works great with a black suit.

Get out of my brain! That was the exact color I was thinking!

i'm wearing something of a suit today... no tie though. black leather boots/shoes, brown trousers, black shirt and black jacket. its not uber-smart (nor is it all from one 'suit' really) but i like it http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/2226/smileis1.gif
being a bit of a big bloke, black is good because its slimming ;)

i'd like to get a taylored suit sometime. they're expensive though

Get a pinstripe, they're nicer.

And dress loafers.

my husband has a black suit. it makes him look like an undertaker.

some kind of dark charcoal gray is a better choice.

take someone with you who knows the elements of how a suit is supposed to fit--sleeve length, over-all length, fit across the shoulders--and is willing to speak up if the salesman is lying to you about how good it looks on you. ive had salesman try to sell my husband jackets that were too long, too small around the middle, that bunched up at the back of his neck and they SWORE they looked great.

dont be too cutting edge if you want to wear it for years. fashion changes too quickly.

Suit up!

http://www.eluxury.com/estore/browse/product_detail.jsp?id=11534542

Here you go. And it's a steal at only $2,065 plus tax and shipping.

Of course, it's not black, but then, it's all about the accessories, right?

Have you considered a purple crushed velvet suit and a large fedora?
But then he needs the acrylic platform shoes with live goldfish and a walking stick with a giant cut crystal knob and a zircon stickpin the size of a golf ball to complete the pimp look.

Also, never wear black shoes with a lounge suit.

I see no problem with a black suit.

All black, however, looks...well...stupid. Black 3 piece suit, red or French blue shirt...Jerry Garcia tie always looks nice.

If you are planning on having it for a while, go for a classic look rather than more trendy...two button, well tailored.


I used to have a 3-piece. Very good for pulling off a darker or more formal look, and you can always not wear the vest.

Now I have a black 3-button suit. I don't tend to wear them often, so black covers all needs better. I do more variety in sport coats

Wait, people wear vests with suits? I thought they were only for tuxes..

Sometimes I wear just a tie. Far less expensive and people either take a lot of notice of it or miss the fact that I am wearing it completely. Either way it keeps a nice suit from being ruined.

Best suit evar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

Best suit evar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

That's great if you are going to your own funeral.

Best suit evar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

You know, things like that generally lose their shine after everyone's been hit by it a dozen times. Like Chuck Norris jokes.

You know, things like that generally lose their shine after everyone's been hit by it a dozen times. Like Chuck Norris jokes.
I never understood the point in the first place; it isn't like I can't just close the window immediately after I notice what it is. I mean with goatse (or something similar) the first glance is all it takes to get a reaction, but the first two or three seconds of a music video aren't going to hurt anyone.

At one of my best friend's wedding about ten years ago, I needed a tuxedo so I bought my first tux. I then showed up at the wedding wearing the tux and a liberal coating of swamp mud. Since then, while I haven't worn tuxes, that began a long-held tradition of me showing up to weddings covered in mud. And to this day, I have done so to every wedding except one: My own. My wife made it clear that I would not show up covered in mud.

...But I left covered in mud. :D

Got mine at Men's Warehouse.

A very good place to go. Typically decent clothes at decent prices. They also know their stuff when it comes to fitting and the latest trends. At least from my experience.

As for the all black. Someone suggested Charcoal. I would go that route before black.

now THIS is a suit:
http://www.freewebs.com/earthden/John_Steed.jpg
Failing that, go for one of these:
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_j4ajgI87LtU/RgFKeYRuJZI/AAAAAAAACeg/rV3QbTBqqkc/orange.jpg

At one of my best friend's wedding about ten years ago, I needed a tuxedo so I bought my first tux. I then showed up at the wedding wearing the tux and a liberal coating of swamp mud. Since then, while I haven't worn tuxes, that began a long-held tradition of me showing up to weddings covered in mud. And to this day, I have done so to every wedding except one: My own. My wife made it clear that I would not show up covered in mud.

...But I left covered in mud. :D

The traditional muxedo.

Wait, people wear vests with suits? I thought they were only for tuxes..

nope. Difference between a tux and a suit is the satin stripe down the pant leg, satin lapels, satin buttons, a cuff link shirt, and heavy wool fabric. Also, usually patent leather shoes

So, I decided that I need a fancy suit, a three piece suit, a tie, shirt, and dress coat. So far, I am thinking of all black, mainly because I like black, I really like black. Although my friend thinks I should at least get a red tie. We'll see. I'm going to buy it because I want to, I'll wear it to all appropriate functions, and I plan to have it for a long time.

So, who else has brought three pieces suit? Why did you buy it, where did you wear it to, and do you still have it?

Black shit, black pants, black blazer you have to go with some sort of colorful tie (red, silver [win], white). What's the purpose of it? Interviews? Business? etc?

nope. Difference between a tux and a suit is the satin stripe down the pant leg, satin lapels, satin buttons, a cuff link shirt, and heavy wool fabric. Also, usually patent leather shoes

Don't they also require cummerbunds? Or am I thinking of something else?

A very good place to go. Typically decent clothes at decent prices. They also know their stuff when it comes to fitting and the latest trends. At least from my experience.

That's where I got mine...they don't bust your wallet, and they have very helpful staff.

And now you have:
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a36/Fiddlebottoms/Yellow_Dutch_band.jpg
I have no idea what it is these men do, but I know I'm dead set against it.

Thanks for that! I laughed out loud for a solid minute. :)

http://api.ning.com/files/FgBFIZHprgfWmwpOl48yi5N4u-Q5MKvvDbMJNfGdT6ew69Cqq86rq4YmQZgQWhZHvDLuNNTuMVWDsWj-ENQvSa3JeQZxT8j-/300pxBluesBrothers.jpg

All-black suits are fine in Illinios.

I actually do have a suit. A nice jacket, several pairs of pants for it, a few ties, and a few nice shirts.

I wore it to a conference in Washington DC my senior year in high school, and to a funeral a year a ago. Its hanging in my closet now.

Don't they also require cummerbunds? Or am I thinking of something else?

Not required, but they are very common. The vest can be swapped out with the bib, the cummerbund can be added or not, the tie is traditionally a bow tie, but with more variation today...
Really, by modern standards, they are very much like a three piece suit with a bit of sheen

Best suit evar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBGIQ7ZuuiU

It generally works better if you hyperlink a word so the url isn't visible.-.-

Classic - Black suit, black tie, black shoes, black socks, white shirt. And he makes this look good.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxyhmx-DT44&feature=related

But then he needs the acrylic platform shoes with live goldfish and a walking stick with a giant cut crystal knob and a zircon stickpin the size of a golf ball to complete the pimp look.

Makes you wonder if there is a chain of special pimp's outfitters where you can get all the accessories.

So, I decided that I need a fancy suit, a three piece suit, a tie, shirt, and dress coat. So far, I am thinking of all black, mainly because I like black, I really like black. Although my friend thinks I should at least get a red tie. We'll see. I'm going to buy it because I want to, I'll wear it to all appropriate functions, and I plan to have it for a long time.

So, who else has brought three pieces suit? Why did you buy it, where did you wear it to, and do you still have it?
I think I've bought one suit with a vest, but I've never worn the vest. It's just not practical or comfortable -- depending on how long you expect to be in the thing. Just a good jacket and trousers are far more useful. And I'd recommend pin-stripes over a solid color. And probably a charcoal gray, or navy over solid black.

Makes you wonder if there is a chain of special pimp's outfitters where you can get all the accessories.
Yes, I think that's the Men's Ho' House Fashions.

Black shit, black pants, black blazer you have to go with some sort of colorful tie (red, silver [win], white). What's the purpose of it? Interviews? Business? etc?

Too much information.

Too much information.

At least it won't show on the black pants. This is the trouble with drinking Guinness...