paying3tuitions

SRW, these days, doesn't a suit bought off-the-rack need tailoring anyway? If so, then I recommend my H's solution:

1. Buy very expensive suits (I'm talking in the thousands per suit!) second-hand off of Ebay in his size, or possibly a size larger than he wears from the store if unsure.

2. Take it to a tailor.

For the same $50 the tailor puts into a $300 suit, he charges the same to adjust a $3,000 suit. Then your son will look unbelievably good when it's all done!

It's easier to find a beautiful sportscoat than a whole suit on Ebay, but he couples that with a pair of pants that works well enough. He's bought sportscoats worth $2K and $3K for $50 and they are almost new, in superb condition. Beautiful fabrics and detailing. ALso, someone who pays $2K for a sportscoat doesn't just throw it crumpled in a heap on the living room floor; they get hung up and "babied" in their first home.

That's a market where people are buying and ridding themselves of top quality suits quickly, like the latest automobile. Weight change also plays a role, I'm sure. Anyway look under Ebay for Mens Clothing, and organize your search by price. H can order from the "left side of the menu," so to speak.

His tailor is from the Middle East, and learned his trade from his father who was trained by the British. Tailoring doesn't get any better than that. Only thing is, when he goes to visit the tailor it's a 3-hour event, complete with tea and hospitality.