Quick Off-the-Rack suit? Where?

[SchlongConery]

I have to take an out-of-town relative shopping tomorrow for a suit for a funeral.

Simple black suit. He will probably never wear it again. I think he is about 6'0' 190.

Any suggestions where I might take him in the GTA? Somewhere that might be able to quickie minor alterations in a day or so?

Thanks in advance

 

[Mr Bret]

Moores.
There's one very close to almost everywhere.
For the situation you described, they will almost certainly have a couple of options.

 

[happydog]

Sears sells Haggar Brand, you can buy a suit or mix and match separates.(should beable to find close enough size without alterations)
or Tiptop Tailors they may still have some of the 75% off boxing week sale stuff left or cheap to start with anyways.
example http://www.tiptoptailors.ca/en/bellissimo-tonal-suit-regular-fit-p112/

 

[Frisky_biz]

Moores.
There's one very close to almost everywhere.
For the situation you described, they will almost certainly have a couple of options.

Moores for sure. They have a full range of price points on suits and quick turnaround for alterations.

 

[Brill]

Value Village

 

[SchlongConery]

or Tiptop Tailors they may still have some of the 75% off boxing week sale stuff left or cheap to start with anyways.
example http://www.tiptoptailors.ca/en/bellissimo-tonal-suit-regular-fit-p112/

Perfect! Thanks very much happydog!

$99 cheap black funeral suit! Will call around to see which store has an on-site tailor and bring him there.

As I said, it will be a one time use only... or until someone else dies.

 

[GPIDEAL]

Tom's place in Kensington.

Tom's Place has a location on Airport Road south of Derry Rd too I see.

 

[GPIDEAL]

Perfect! Thanks very much happydog!

$99 cheap black funeral suit! Will call around to see which store has an on-site tailor and bring him there.

As I said, it will be a one time use only... or until someone else dies.

Everyone should have a black suit. Mix and match shirt and tie, it can be used in a few occasions. Good luck. Sorry to hear about the funeral. Too many of them even in my own experience recently.

 

[SchlongConery]

Everyone should have a black suit.

Agreed!

 

[SchlongConery]

Thanks for the suggestions on Moores and Toms Place also but Tiptop works perfectly for this situation.

 

[Goodoer]

Unless you work for the Funeral Home, no-one should own a black suit. Your first suit should be charcoal grey. Buy a decent one, stay in that shape and you'll keep it forever.

They only thing 'black' that you should be wearing are a a pair of socks and a nice pair of nice black shoes (Oxfords) and a black belt both made of real leather.

Your alternate is a navy blue blazer and a pair of dress pants. Wear with the sock/shoe/belt combo above.

Buy a tie.

I've never understood buying throwaway clothes that do not fall in the trendy category. If you want quality, you can hit a Harry Rosen's and explain your timeframe. I'm sure they'd work with you.

 

[JackBurton]

Yeah I'd tend to agree with you. Depends on if it's a day or evening function. The added bonus is that a suit is to women what lingerie us to men. After the funeral, tell him to try wearing it to bars and see if his action with ladies picks up.

I confess I had no interest in wearing a suit when I was younger until I discovered this gem in my late 30's. it was like shooting fish in a small barrel after that.

 

[james t kirk]

Unless you work for the Funeral Home, no-one should own a black suit. Your first suit should be charcoal grey. Buy a decent one, stay in that shape and you'll keep it forever.

They only thing 'black' that you should be wearing are a a pair of socks and a nice pair of nice black shoes (Oxfords) and a black belt both made of real leather.

Your alternate is a navy blue blazer and a pair of dress pants. Wear with the sock/shoe/belt combo above.

Buy a tie.

I've never understood buying throwaway clothes that do not fall in the trendy category. If you want quality, you can hit a Harry Rosen's and explain your timeframe. I'm sure they'd work with you.

While I completely agree with everything you said, it doesn't sound like the OPs family member has a lot of dough.

Rosen is very expensive. You aren't getting out there dropping anything less than a grand (and it goes up (way up) from there. Even their outlet store in the Heartland centre is more expensive than most other places.)

And, the one thing I hate about Rosen's is the SECOND you walk in the door, the sales people are on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon. And it's upsell upsell upsell from there. Drives you mental. But they do have very very nice stuff.

 

[Dougal Short]

I've never understood buying throwaway clothes that do not fall in the trendy category. If you want quality, you can hit a Harry Rosen's and explain your timeframe. I'm sure they'd work with you.

My kid is a partner in a high tech business in Australia. Their office is on the beach pretty much. The entire company surfs and they work in board shorts, flip-flops ("thongs") and tee shirts. He has as much use for a suit as I have for a surfboard. On occasion, he comes home for a friend's wedding. He heads off to Moore's and comes home with a suit that cost about $300. I seriously doubt it would survive a dry cleaning, but it serves the purpose. He drops it off at Value Village before he goes home.

He leaves his dress shoes here (they go moldy there due to the humidity)....

 

[The Options Menu]

Moores.
There's one very close to almost everywhere.
For the situation you described, they will almost certainly have a couple of options.

My local Moores was great at doing some quick alterations when I needed a suit for a funeral. After that I switched to them for most of my nicer casual wear and jackets. Reward the good.

 

[happydog]

Haggar from sears is actually very good quality, price and no alterations required.
(don't tell anyone but I put them in the regular wash and dryer)
I am wearing the same suit for the last 10 years.
I bough 2 more suits boxing week.(different colors)

 

[Goodoer]

My kid is a partner in a high tech business in Australia. Their office is on the beach pretty much. The entire company surfs and they work in board shorts, flip-flops ("thongs") and tee shirts. He has as much use for a suit as I have for a surfboard. On occasion, he comes home for a friend's wedding. He heads off to Moore's and comes home with a suit that cost about $300. I seriously doubt it would survive a dry cleaning, but it serves the purpose. He drops it off at Value Village before he goes home.

He leaves his dress shoes here (they go moldy there due to the humidity)....

Different worlds, I guess... Does he show up to a client meeting in board shorts? Regardless of intelligence or success, a suit/jacket worn was a sign that you respected yourself. I still think that applies today.

 

[Goodoer]

While I completely agree with everything you said, it doesn't sound like the OPs family member has a lot of dough.

Rosen is very expensive. You aren't getting out there dropping anything less than a grand (and it goes up (way up) from there. Even their outlet store in the Heartland centre is more expensive than most other places.)

And, the one thing I hate about Rosen's is the SECOND you walk in the door, the sales people are on you like a buzzard on a gut wagon. And it's upsell upsell upsell from there. Drives you mental. But they do have very very nice stuff.

I know what you're saying, but all stores are like that... I just deal with the guys I have history with when I go there (or another shop). It becomes more relaxed over time. They can help quite a bit.

Circumstances and situations aside, I suggested Harry Rosen as they're easy to find if one's budget allows. A local shop, etc. that can suit your needs could be a better choice. Fit is what is important. If Tip Top or Moores is where the OP's budget is at, then that is where they are. Everyone should do their best, no?

For everyone as a discussion item and without getting into what we all do for a living, in a competitive world, do you not find lack of quality clothing to be a detriment? A cheap sport jacket and suit 100% stands out from a "quality garment". Men know and women can tell. Sock a bit a money away and over time, you should have enough to buy a sport jacket - especially when the end of season sales comes... Rinse and repeat those steps and before you know it, you'll have a wardrobe.

This process helped me. I definitely believe it helped in raising my salary.

 

[legmann]

Unless you work for the Funeral Home, no-one should own a black suit.

But this suit is for a funeral, where I believe black is perfectly appropriate for patrons and staff alike (particularly immediate family). This is the one occasion (from experience) where 'black' truly expresses the gravity of the occasion.

Rosen is very expensive. You aren't getting out there dropping anything less than a grand

Yep. Suits start at $998, though sale/clearance items can begin at $698. While some suits are truly deserving of the price they command, my problem with Rosen are the typical cheaply-constructed (i.e 'fused') suits that are fashion-forward but quite over-priced for the quality they provide (Boss, ZZegna, etc).

 

[Caspertheghost]

Goodoer is correct. Charcoal/dark grey suit comes first. It is completely acceptable for funeral and is versatile for anything else ranging from work to parties to weddings. Dark navy comes second. Then depending on how often you wear suits, - lighter grey, then a different blue or a patterned other colour. No suit should be worn more than once per week as the material needs to air out and rest after wear. Creases also naturally disappear on decent cloth. Black suit for someone who works 5 days a week in a suit environment can be the 6th item and with right accessories can also be used for formal occasions but I personally would spring for the tux instead of a black suit. And would go charcoal for funerals (too many of which I seem to now be attending). Black suits just aren't that versatile. Anyway all just my opinion.