Help me please! [+16 REP!]

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26-04-2007, 04:08 PM
Ostinato

Help me please! [+16 REP!]

Hey guys.

My prom is in about 5 weeks time and I'm in desperate need of getting a suit! Lol. I've had a look on some websites and only really seen one or two I've considered buying.

Basically, I have exams all through next month then my mum's baby is due 2 days before my prom - so my schedule is pretty hectic and I don't have loads of time to go shopping to find one and stuff.

Therefore - please suggest some suits you think would be nice for a prom! :)

The dearest I have considered so far is £160 in total, but I'd maybe pay a wee bit more than that.

I'm looking for some serious suggestions here, and I will give +16 rep to all helpful posts.

I'm not looking for white or anything - quite dark colours and I also quite like pinstripes but it's not necessary.

Thanksss! :)

Also - comments on this one please:

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/3...208x39wsu1.jpg
26-04-2007, 04:15 PM
asher_

i don't suggest splashing out a lot of money for a prom suit if you're only going to wear it once. have you thought about hiring one out? that's probably the most logical and practical option.

*edit: with regards to the picture, i'd say it looks more suitable to be worn as a business suit, rather than a prom suit.
26-04-2007, 04:18 PM
Fonejacker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ostinato

Hey guys.

My prom is in about 5 weeks time and I'm in desperate need of getting a suit! Lol. I've had a look on some websites and only really seen one or two I've considered buying.

Basically, I have exams all through next month then my mum's baby is due 2 days before my prom - so my schedule is pretty hectic and I don't have loads of time to go shopping to find one and stuff.

Therefore - please suggest some suits you think would be nice for a prom! :)

The dearest I have considered so far is £160 in total, but I'd maybe pay a wee bit more than that.

I'm looking for some serious suggestions here, and I will give +16 rep to all helpful posts.

I'm not looking for white or anything - quite dark colours and I also quite like pinstripes but it's not necessary.

Thanksss! :)

Also - comments on this one please:

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/3...208x39wsu1.jpg

Very classy suite, Im suprised to see u asking for help :D

Why don't you just hire a suite if your only going to use it for the prom?
http://www.clermontdirect.com/images...sers%20422.jpg
Me likes this it's a tuxedo :D
26-04-2007, 04:22 PM
Ostinato

Well, I considered hiring out, but like I say my mum is due her baby so then I'll need one for it's christening and I also have a wedding coming up - so if I were to keep hiring it would end up just costing as much...
26-04-2007, 04:22 PM
Frodo13.

I wouldnt buy one, not worth the money, especially if your gonna only wear it for your prom. And with your pic, its not really a prom suit, but you if you want originality, go with something like that.

With regards of places to hire suits, Im sure there will be places in your local shopping centers. I know for sure Burtons Menswear hire out suits.
26-04-2007, 04:25 PM
Fonejacker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ostinato

Well, I considered hiring out, but like I say my mum is due her baby so then I'll need one for it's christening and I also have a wedding coming up - so if I were to keep hiring it would end up just costing as much...

well a suite That you might wear to a christening is different from a tuxedo that u wear at a prom...
26-04-2007, 04:37 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryHill

well a suite That you might wear to a christening is different from a tuxedo that u wear at a prom...

Lol exactly - thats why i was thinking the first suit could maybe cover all bases...

Also I just had a look at Burtons formal rental price list - and it's gonna cost about £60 - £70, which when done twice will work out to be about the same price as buying a suit.
26-04-2007, 04:39 PM
asher_

or don't wear a suit. heh

i wore a plain white shirt, skinny black tie, black braces, pin striped pants and converse.

saved me a lot of money anyway.
26-04-2007, 04:40 PM
Fonejacker

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ostinato

Lol exactly - thats why i was thinking the first suit could maybe cover all bases...

Also I just had a look at Burtons formal rental price list - and it's gonna cost about £60 - £70, which when done twice will work out to be about the same price as buying a suit.

and who knows you might need it for another occasion? I'd buy it on that bases
26-04-2007, 04:41 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by HarryHill

and who knows you might need it for another occasion? I'd buy it on that bases

Exactly... lol

SO GET SUGGESTING SOME NICE ONES! :p haha xD
26-04-2007, 04:43 PM
asher_

how about a tux with a red shirt and black tie?
26-04-2007, 04:50 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by asher_

how about a tux with a red shirt and black tie?

hehe bit extravagant for a prom & christening :P
26-04-2007, 04:55 PM
Agent 47

I quite like the suit in the first pic, If you really think you should, buy it! :)
26-04-2007, 05:33 PM
Ostinato

Cheers for the input lee! :)
27-04-2007, 04:59 PM
madmike666

I had this situation ages ago. I bought a suit and i dident need it again :(
27-04-2007, 05:39 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmike666

I had this situation ages ago. I bought a suit and i dident need it again :(

Well I definitely will for at least one occasion, and I guess I could use it for interviews and stuff...
27-04-2007, 05:40 PM
roflKYLE

woah, nice suite, but dont buy it if your not going to use it, also rep Z please
27-04-2007, 05:42 PM
Hxf Santa

yeah, use it for special occasions, also, prom's are important
27-04-2007, 06:27 PM
Ashhizzle

The first one is fine, Go for that one :P
27-04-2007, 06:41 PM
PaintYourTarget

Yeah. I bought a suit for Prom as I've worn it for Funeral's, Interviews and the like - it's worth getting a general one which just suits you.

I got mine from Suits Plus, where the majority of the stock is max price £160 and they usually do have quite a large selection.

Cinderella, you shall go to the ball.
27-04-2007, 06:54 PM
cocaine

that one you posted looks cool :]
27-04-2007, 07:08 PM
3d

ost i swear you made a thread like this not long ago :P
27-04-2007, 08:09 PM
Dan2nd

I quite like this one

http://content.next.co.uk/items/G32/...3-341-G32w.jpg

http://www.next.co.uk/page.asp?b=G32&p=262&o=1#

or

http://www.next.co.uk/shot.asp?b=G32...Mode=undefined
27-04-2007, 08:16 PM
Kieeran

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ostinato

Well, I considered hiring out, but like I say my mum is due her baby so then I'll need one for it's christening and I also have a wedding coming up - so if I were to keep hiring it would end up just costing as much...

The best one is the options in first two posts. however, if you are buying one and will use it briefly within a while. buy one of those cheap ones from asda. some of them look good although personally i wouldnt but thats just me.
27-04-2007, 08:20 PM
Ed.

Yeah - Hire a black suit with a bow tie - Not too expensive and they look very sharp!
27-04-2007, 08:22 PM
Blue

i quite like the first one posted. Or you should wear a kilt! That would be original
27-04-2007, 08:57 PM
danny.p12345

its my ROA the 16th may n my suit has cost nearley £300 !!!!! but my mom has paid for it so i boverd lmao
27-04-2007, 10:45 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaintYourTarget

Yeah. I bought a suit for Prom as I've worn it for Funeral's, Interviews and the like - it's worth getting a general one which just suits you.

I got mine from Suits Plus, where the majority of the stock is max price £160 and they usually do have quite a large selection.

Cinderella, you shall go to the ball.

Exactly - great post so thanks a lot. :) I'm thinking it would be useful for all stuff, liek funerals weddings, interviews etc. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry Proudfoot

ost i swear you made a thread like this not long ago :P

Lol, I did back in like January but there wern't really any serious posts - it was all liek 50 cent bling white suits... haha so I never really got much from it and I'm really running out of time now haha.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kieeran

The best one is the options in first two posts. however, if you are buying one and will use it briefly within a while. buy one of those cheap ones from asda. some of them look good although personally i wouldnt but thats just me.

Lmao don't be silly... an ASDA suit... this is my prom for goodness sake haha

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue

i quite like the first one posted. Or you should wear a kilt! That would be original

Lol trust me - a kilt is Scotland is not original... :P
27-04-2007, 10:46 PM
:alexxTURNER

Whats your budget?
Edit - ohh, £160.

Get a nice pinstripe suit, they look cool.
27-04-2007, 10:49 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by :alexxTURNER

Whats your budget?
Edit - ohh, £160.

Get a nice pinstripe suit, they look cool.

Lol yeh I'm thinking pinestripe... :P

(BTW - +REP COMING TO ALL BENEFICIAL POSTS SOON!)
27-04-2007, 11:21 PM
lAdmire

In my opinion, a guy can get away with wearing a suit 2 days in a row because they all look the same to me. But I suggest don't go over board on your suit. Set a budget && look for a suit online && at different stores for something within your budget. If you find something out of your budget but is just what your looking for, buy it ONLY if it's not overboard && two if it's really what you want. Also, that suit is very nice && to me would be great for prom.
28-04-2007, 01:26 AM
Shawnstra

I suggest you rent 3 different suits for the 3 different events, unless the suit you chose suits them all.

And that suit, similarly mentioned by another Hxf Member, is too "meeting a client" style.
28-04-2007, 10:17 AM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doomsboy

I suggest you rent 3 different suits for the 3 different events, unless the suit you chose suits them all.

And that suit, similarly mentioned by another Hxf Member, is too "meeting a client" style.

There's no point renting 3 different suits and that would cost just as much - if not more than it would to buy one and therefore completely defeats the purpose...

I'm going to look for some today. :)
28-04-2007, 06:19 PM
paws

About 300 dollars it is.
Which is about, what you're looking to spend.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Turist-1550-...QQcmdZViewItem

But it's silver and looks massive.
28-04-2007, 06:22 PM
--ss--

Tbh i say wear a white shiny tux and wow everyone :D
Also rent it , it'll cost way less and as if your gunna wear it again :p

Also Christina agularia looks hawt in your sig but her hair is wierd lol :(
28-04-2007, 06:27 PM
Papershop

Quote:

Originally Posted by --ss--2

Tbh i say wear a white shiny tux and wow everyone :D
Also rent it , it'll cost way less and as if your gunna wear it again :p

Also Christina agularia looks hawt in your sig but her hair is wierd lol :(

if you red the posts ud realise its not only for the prom

Id suggest looking at the greenwoods site. they have some nice choices there.
http://www.1860.com/
28-04-2007, 06:40 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by pacific

About 300 dollars it is.
Which is about, what you're looking to spend.

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Turist-1550-...QQcmdZViewItem

But it's silver and looks massive.

Lol I wouldn't wear something like that. It needs to be something which is sensible for a few occasions - I could hardly wear that to an interview or funeral... lmao.

Quote:

Originally Posted by --ss--2

Tbh i say wear a white shiny tux and wow everyone :D
Also rent it , it'll cost way less and as if your gunna wear it again :p

Also Christina agularia looks hawt in your sig but her hair is wierd lol :(

Haha I've changed my sig now, but she's hot full stop! ;) And like said below - I mentioned before I'd wear it again! :P

Quote:

Originally Posted by Papershop

if you red the posts ud realise its not only for the prom

Id suggest looking at the greenwoods site. they have some nice choices there.
http://www.1860.com/

Thanks a lot for the link! I'll have a wee look on there just now! :)

(BTW - I can't giving any more rep until tomorrow! :))
28-04-2007, 07:02 PM
Mitch4?

I like this suit, and its avaiable in 3 colours, black, navy and grey. :]

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/9...2005013ls8.jpg

Key Features:
Classic Single Breasted 3 button jacket.
Single central vent.
Excellent crease recovery.
60% wool, 38% polyester, 2% lycra.
280gram for a solid feel.
Teflon coating to give invisible protection against stains.

Trousers
2 Slant side and 1 Hip pocket trousers.
Single pleat for sleek lines.
Lined to knee.

Optional Waistcoat

Classic style with two front pockets.
5 button for superb shape and fit
28-04-2007, 10:27 PM
Ostinato

Quote:

Originally Posted by yesum

I like this suit, and its avaiable in 3 colours, black, navy and grey. :]

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/9...2005013ls8.jpg

Key Features:
Classic Single Breasted 3 button jacket.
Single central vent.
Excellent crease recovery.
60% wool, 38% polyester, 2% lycra.
280gram for a solid feel.
Teflon coating to give invisible protection against stains.

Trousers
2 Slant side and 1 Hip pocket trousers.
Single pleat for sleek lines.
Lined to knee.

Optional Waistcoat

Classic style with two front pockets.
5 button for superb shape and fit

Great post - thanks a lot. :)