The Victors

Somehow made it to 44 without ever buying a nice suit. Had to finally pull the trigger with a family funeral coming up. $1600 (which I realize just gets me into "decent" territory, you can spend a lot more) for a jacket and a pair of trousers is still wild to me.*

Posted on August 6, 2026 at 01:48:13 PM by doctor_klopek

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• Somehow made it to 44 without ever buying a nice suit. Had to finally pull the trigger with a family funeral coming up. $1600 (which I realize just gets me into "decent" territory, you can spend a lot more) for a jacket and a pair of trousers is still wild to me.* - By doctor_klopek August 6, 2026 at 01:48:13 PM
  • Seems like a waste - sorry for your loss though* - By WOK August 6, 2026 at 02:22:57 PM
    • Entering the phase of life where I expect more funerals to follow, sadly. Figured I may as well get something that I'll like wearing and will last some years.* - By doctor_klopek August 6, 2026 at 02:40:35 PM
  • the last suits I bought were buy 1 get 3 free from Jos. A. Bank* - By ajs August 6, 2026 at 02:19:59 PM
    • They were an option, but when I called they were super iffy about the turnaround on tailoring. "Uh, if it looks like we won't have it ready by the funeral date we'll be sure to call you." Yeah, that doesn't work.* - By doctor_klopek August 6, 2026 at 02:41:25 PM
      • I didn’t get my suits tailored there, had a separate tailor * - By ajs August 6, 2026 at 03:00:53 PM
  • $1,600 for a funeral suit? Just get one from Macy's for like $500* - By MaizeInTx August 6, 2026 at 02:15:35 PM
    • Yeah, I am fine with suits from 350-600. I never feel underdressed. The key is - By Rich August 6, 2026 at 02:29:02 PM

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