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Wedding suit

Hi all,

My stepson is getting married soon. I have not owned a suit for over 30 years now so looking for some advice please.

Should I buy off the peg and get it altered or would it be best to have a bespoke suit tailored for me. I have a budget of approx £400 for this suit.

Can anyone recommend a tailor around Nn10 postcode area please?

Comments

  • What kind of wedding is this? Does your suit have to be tailor made or can it be off the peg. What role are you playing at the wedding - just a guest albeit stepfather of the groom. Are they having a "wedding party" where members of the family are dressed similarly?

    I'd pop to Next or M&S and pick one up there, they have a variety of sizes to suit everyone's shape (usually) though this depends on what shape you are.
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  • Hi,

    Thanks for your reply. I am just a guest. The family will be dressed similarly (waistcoat in pink or Cream unfortunately). I don't believe it has to be tailored but I am a slim build. Want to get a suit I actually look good in and just hanging off me and that's why I thought a tailored suit would be better.
  • McKneff
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    Why not just hire one
    make the most of it, we are only here for the weekend.
    and we will never, ever return.
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