<p>Last weekend DS and I went to Men’s Wearhouse to get him suits. He has an internship this summer and will be wearing suits. Men’s Wearhouse was great - they had a two for one sale. The salesman helped DS pick out appropriate suits, ties, shirts and socks and even spent time explaining to DS how to care for his suits & gave him a booklet on how to tie a tie. I couldn’t have been happier with the service & DS was pleased to have his suits purchased. The salesman said alterations would be between $50-$100. Men’s Wearhouse also has a loyalty card - spend $500 and receive a $50 gift card which DS will be using to get the suits altered.</p>
<p>Another vote for Syms…if one available. Large selection of all types of sizes and good prices. Alterations done there.</p>
<p>My 22 year old grad student son is “almost” 5’6" and 130, maybe, wet. He has really good luck in the Boys Department! He can wear some Syms suits (his tuxedo was from the boys department at Syms for less than $100). He can also wear a 36 short and bought a suit from Mens Wearhouse. We have an outlet mall about 45 minutes away with an “Off 5th” where he bought a beautiful Burberry suit for about $270.</p>
<p>Suit update:</p>
<p>Turns out he’s a 36R, and there’s not a lot in stock. But he and dh are narrowing in on two at Macy’s right now for less than $200 (good coupon!), plus I had a store credit there.</p>
<p>Turns out we do have a K&G, but they’re so enamored of the two at Macy’s right now and are happy with the price and quality so they may not venture out.</p>
<p>Let me just add that this is the second night in a row that they’ve been suit shopping and they both still sound like they’re in good moods. It’s a miracle.</p>
<p>Buying a 17 y/o son any clothing (with the exception of *any-size-fits-all * socks) is an exercise in futility. At that age they grow like weeds over night.</p>
<p>Oh, if buying a suit ensured this kid would grow a few more inches, we would have started buying in fifth grade! I have some really short men in my family. He’s already taller then my brother and 2/3 of the uncles.</p>
<p>They are home, and ds is totally psyched about the suit. Said he looks “particularly handsome” in it. Said he had fun with his dad. Good male bonding time. And the alterations will be ready in time for Sunday’s ceremony.</p>
<p>S is 5"9 and 120 lbs. Just got his first suit at the Men’s Wearhouse and they were quite helpful. Major alterations and they did charge for them. They have a special deal where I will get a $50 certificate in a month and I will buy DH some casual pants. The service is great and I thought the prices were fine. $199 for the suit and we added another pair of pants and two shirts and ties. S needed the “male” input and would never have listened to me. He wore it to a function last night and I could tell he felt mature. I hope there are a few occasions in college where he will wear it. The salesmen talked about wearing the jacket with jeans and such–giving S some lessons on male fashion. First clothes he has had that are not skateboarding clothes in the last 5 years! And the future alterations that they provide is great. Gee I sound like and ad for them. Just to say good luck as these thin guys are hard to fit.</p>
<p>Another vote for Brooks Brothers, if you’ve got one of their outlets nearby. My sons are now 2 for 2 in buying their interview outfits at a BB outlet and then getting multiple job offers on the spot! Yes, of course I think they’re both bright young men and qualified for the job, but… it certainly doesn’t hurt to look the part. Nothing like good quality fabric that hangs just right and a tie with a pattern that would be appropriate in any work setting. If you sign up for their corporate discount, you automatically get a 15% discount on everything and can combine that with the outlet coupons for a bottom line that’s competitive with Macy’s and the like.</p>