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reddit.com › r/malefashionadvice › brooks brothers 1818 vs suit supply tuxedo

r/malefashionadvice on Reddit: Brooks Brothers 1818 vs Suit Supply Tuxedo

November 21, 2024 -

I am looking to get some advice on Suit Supply vs Brooks Brothers 1818 for a made to measure tuxedo. A lot of the previous posts I’ve read on this are prior to the Brooks Brothers bankruptcy and subsequent decline in quality and relate to suits so I am looking for some current opinions on tuxedos. Does the decline in quality apply to the 1818 line? How does suit supply compare? Anywhere else I should look in the $800-$1500 range?

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I have a suit supply suit but prefer BB… Brooks brothers 1818 is solid. The other lines are hit and miss sometimes but the 1818 line is good and will last.

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Check out Kent Wang for MTM. Their styleoforum thread is a good place for info and pics. I have a MTM hopsack blazer that’s been a staple.

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r/brooksbrothers on Reddit: Tuxedo

November 7, 2024 -

Looking to buy a tuxedo for my upcoming wedding. I have loved my brooks brothers suits in the past, but I wanted to see if anyone has had success with buying a tuxedo from Brooks Brothers or if I should look elsewhere. Thanks.

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I was thinking to do what you are thinking, but I went fully custom instead and man, it was the right call. I love BB, but the custom experience was special.

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Made to Measure is the way to go at BB, even for a tuxedo. It should take about 4 weeks to receive the tux once it’s fitted.

reddit.com › r/brooksbrothers › no more tuxedos in brooks brothers?

r/brooksbrothers on Reddit: No more tuxedos in Brooks Brothers?

November 24, 2023 -

Guys, sorry if it sounds stupid or "where have you been for the last 2 years" but I see that a BB's Tuxedo Shop is gone and all tuxes and associated products are gone and I couldn't google anything about it, it all looks like it's died and nobody cares. Could anyone please confirm if it's all gone forever?

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https://www.brooksbrothers.com/mens/tuxedo-shop

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They have changed- new owners, and nearly everything is now inferior quality. But they kept the old prices- hahah

reddit.com › r/frugalmalefashion › brooks brothers 1818 tuxedo for $316.08

r/frugalmalefashion on Reddit: Brooks Brothers 1818 Tuxedo for $316.08

November 7, 2020 - Brooks Brothers, Harris Tweed.

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r/brooksbrothers on Reddit: Help: Which Vintage BB Tux For Wedding

August 4, 2024 -

Good day, everyone—first-time poster here! I’m seeking advice on which Brooks Brothers tuxedo jacket to buy. I’ve found three options in good condition, all in my size, and I’m having trouble deciding. (I will post picture of the tag followed by a picture of that jacket)

I’m getting married in South Carolina this August, and since weddings are expensive, I’ve decided to invest in a high-quality, used Brooks Brothers tuxedo (made in the USA/Canada) and have it tailored, rather than renting. I’ve always wanted to do Black Tie, so this feels like the perfect opportunity.

I came across a forum that explains how to identify the era of a tuxedo based on its tags, but unfortunately, many of the tag images are no longer available. As a long-time Brooks Brothers fan (since high school, and I’m 24 now), I’d really appreciate any input or guidance you can offer!

Thank you in advance for your help!

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A dinner jacket should never have notched lapels or flap pockets - only peak/shawl lapels and jetted pockets. I believe that eliminates one of your options.

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You have time. I see you asked over at AAAC , and that was to be one of my suggestions. Really think you should look for a complete dinner suit with peak lapels. Someone should be able to locate either NOS or lightly worn that can be altered to your measurements. Have you also tried Styleforum?

reddit.com › r/brooksbrothers › 1818 tuxedo materials and origin

1818 Tuxedo Materials and Origin : r/brooksbrothers

January 16, 2025 - Apparently there's a B by Brooks Brothers line that's carried at Macy's that has a poly tux for about $350, but that should not be in a Brooks Brothers store.

reddit.com › r/malefashionadvice › what's the quality of the brooks brothers red fleece suit line and any experience with their tuxedos?

r/malefashionadvice on Reddit: What's the quality of the Brooks Brothers Red Fleece suit line and any experience with their tuxedos?

January 8, 2017 -

Their suits fit nicely. As do suitsupply's and JCrew, which are similarly priced.
They also have a tux but come with notched lapels...it's not going to be a formal wedding so I'm OK with it. Any reviews on these or if they're put together better (canvassing) than the regular red fleece line? Is it better than SS or JC? For a better suit should I just go for the main BB line?
Thanks.

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Red Fleece suits are decent, expect to pay 348 for the jacket and 140 for trousers (they are sold as separates). Sleeves and pants come finished, unlike the 1818 suits which will need some tailoring in the sleeves and hem, (and probably other places). Good for starter suit, if you need something quick. I can personally say the jackets run a full size small (I am a 40R but have to size up to a 42R in Red Fleece). They are slim, noticeably in the shoulders and chest, so bare that in mind. Fabric is not bad, most are constructed of Marzotto Tessuti wool. Overall I'd recommend if it's a first suit, and you enjoy very slim suits, if you got a few in rotation already I'd say there's better options elsewhere. Current Brooks employee of 2 years

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Suit supply is going to be better quality than BB for a similar price.

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r/NavyBlazer on Reddit: Brooks Brothers Suit Collections

May 19, 2021 -

Hi all. I was directed here from r/brooksbrothers and am hoping to get some input from the experts.

I’ve been looking for a new suit and a tuxedo and am trying to understand the current Brooks Brothers suit collections. Many post I’ve found seem to be a few years old and mention suit collections which aren’t sold anymore (Golden Fleece). It seems Brooks Brothers currently sells three suit collections 1818, Brookscool, and Brooksgate. It looks like 1818 is higher quality collection. Does anybody have recent experiences with the 1818 suits and/or tuxedo?

I have shirts and some casual pants from Brooks Brothers and like the fit which is why I’m looking for suits there too.

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1818 is their signature suiting line. In the past, these were high quality classic cuts, often woven of Italian fabric in their United States factory, or made in Italy, or in another country. This was the core of BB’s suiting lineup. Golden Fleece is no longer being manufactured, although they are still selling several Golden Fleece suits online, often at a reduced price. Golden Fleece was considered to be a tad more premium than 1818, meaning maybe a different type of yarn was used, less fusing, et cetera, and it was always made in this country as far as I know, at Southwick in Massachusetts. You could probably also find unique designs and styles with Golden Fleece. Brooksgate is considered their entry-level line. It is intended for prep school and college students, and young professionals who are just beginning. This is their suit separates line, and is only available in the slimmer Regent and Milano cuts. These are still being made as far as I know. It is intended as a “gateway” line into the rest of brooks brothers, as you may start with Brooksgate as a young man and eventually invest in the higher tiers of suiting. In the past it was good quality though I’m not entirely sure of its current state. Brookscool and Brookscloud are variations of the other suit lines, for example you could see an 1818 Brookscool Suit or a Golden Fleece Brookscloud suit. The former is a type of lightweight, breathable construction that is used, while the latter emphasizes minimal construction elements within the garment, very little padding and structure. Bottom line is that at one time all of them were good options. I have had 1818, Brooksgate, and Golden Fleece Suits before and have liked all of them. The problem now is that given the current state of BB it could be a gamble to buy something like this. However, I think that the Golden fleece suits would be good if you could find one, and the 1818 most likely should be good. It would help if you could go to a BB store and take a look there.

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What's your size? Under their sales page, you can still find some Golden Fleece suits ( https://www.brooksbrothers.com/APPAREL/Mens_Apparel_sale,default,sc.html?prefn1=itemType&prefv1=Suits&srule=price-high-to-low&_omna=sort-by )

reddit.com › r/malefashionadvice › brooks brothers suits/dress shirt discussion

r/malefashionadvice on Reddit: Brooks Brothers suits/dress shirt discussion

January 1, 2024 -

I am making this thread as a discussion and resource to other people interested in updated Brooks brothers. I regularly read older threads but felt an updated one was needed.

In recent years, there have been fashion changes, bankruptcy’s, and change in general feel of BB suits. That being said, I recently bought 2 1818s and love them. I have a couple explorers and they are pretty nice but not holding up too well. I have to wear a suit to work everyday and currently have 7 I regularly wear.

I just can’t seem to find an alternative that is consistently comparable. I love the customer support and in shop tailors, but I get frustrated with quality brand prices and unless you’re buying their top of the line clothes, it’s not that well made. The fits are always changing, always ask what country they’re made in. They also just changed the names from Milano, regent, Madison to new names and the fits are totally different. 4 years ago I bought 4 recent shirts (36x16) regent shirts and they were the best I’ve ever owned. Since then, I cannot find the same shirts. I’ve even brought the old ones into the store and the sales people tell me they’ve never carried that shirt even thought I bought it in the same store. Another example, when I got the my new suits, I got new shirts too and hate how baggy they are.

Also, nothing in BB is worth more than 60% of retail value. They regularly run 40% off sales and you can stack a new credit card discount (20-25%) on top of that. Ends up being about 55% off. As I write this, the whole site is 50% off.

After writing all that, it sounds like I hate BB- I don’t. I pretty much exclusively wear it but just want to see how I can continue to improve. If anyone can offer their experiences or some advice, I’d be glad to hear it.

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As a BB customer for over 30 years, I've gotten to see them roll with the changes in American workwear, and clearly they've taken their punches over that time. But I think their quality has consistently put them near the top of RTW. No, never as trendy and young as J Crew, but their classic clientele (IMO) are guys more familiar with c-suite than gyms and happy hours, which again, has been a challenge for them. Like or not their casual style, but they've seemed to define the "Hamptons weekend" look for a few generations; classic, stylish, not too outrageous. For me I've long worn their business clothing, for years their shirts were my staple. Maybe a broader commentary, but with the radical shift away from traditional business dress (suit and tie), my suits and shirting from BB has dropped to essentially nothing; I literally can't remember the last time I had to wear a suit for work, much less a tie. But... if the tides should turn and there's a requirement for traditional, solid quality, American business dress, there are few competitors for BB.

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If you have 7 suits from Brooks Brothers which you interchange regularly / daily and they’re not “holding up too well” you must be really battering them because they’re pretty robust, they’re not made in superfine fabric. Are you dry cleaning them weekly or something if so, stop that because that destroys the fabric and causes suits to deteriorate quickly I’m familiar with BB but have never shopped there myself so I’ve just familiarised my self with its product offering and price point. Here in the UK they have a 30% Sale and from what I can see a basic full price suit there starts at £470 $597 and they go up to £1130 $1437 in my opinion, if you can afford to spend that kind of money you can definitely afford to replace brooks brothers with Canali or Zegna if you can find it in the sale and I would advise and suggest you do that. Both Zegna and Canali are made in Italy and for the money you’re spending you’ll get a really good suit that will last with the correct / good care

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r/Lawyertalk on Reddit: I’m Gonna Say It… Brooks Brothers Is Great

September 20, 2024 -

Lots of Reddit talk about suits, quality/price, etc., and in each of these threads - people bash my beloved Brooks Brothers.

I am a newish attorney (2yrs), and an Attorney needs suits. BUT suits are expensive baby! As an attorney, the good ole “spend the money for one good suit, it’ll last your life” doesn’t apply here. I need 5-10 suits, I need them now, and I’ll have plenty of opportunities later in my career to buy the fancy suits I want.

I’ve been to the bespoke suit stores, the department stores, etc., and nobody, HANDS DOWN, beats Brooks Brothers for young attorneys. I’ve heard “well they don’t last for 5/10 years like my Italian wool” - well I don’t need them to.

If you can find an outlet, they run 2 suits for $700, and often run % discounts on top of this price. If not, they run deals on their website where you can get a whole suit for $400. They fit good and they look classic. (For the love of God, tailor tailor tailor)

My only point here, and if a fellow young attorney is researching suits for work, check BB first. Don’t listen to the snobs, these suits will treat you well and treat your wallet well. We’re young, we’re not at the peak of our earning potential, and we likely owe the Federal Government a lot of money (student loans - NOT tax evasion). The label is on the inside of the jacket anyway - nobody will question you if it looks and fits good.

(Also, if anyone else has recommendations I’d love to hear them)

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Psh. Mr. Big Shot over here paying $400 for a suit. Brooks Brothers is definitely a good source. I've gotten one or two there on sale. But my go to is Macy's around holidays when they are having a big sale. Usually can get a decent wool/wool blend set for around $200ish. Then I take it to my tailor, he brings it in or lets it out a little, does sleeves, adjusts length, cuffs, etc. and I usually come out around $300-350 for a suit that fits fantastic. The guy is amazing. He's 91 years old, speaks in the thickest Italian accent you've ever heard, and I will be despondent when he dies. Regardless of where you go, like you said, tailor tailor tailor. A good tailor can turn a $200 suit into one that looks better than the guy wearing a $1000 suit that had only minor alterations.

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I was today years old when I learned Brooks Brothers suits were looked down upon. 2 for $700 baby - they're all I've owned since 2019.

reddit.com › r/navyblazer › ama - worked for brooks brothers, then as manager at a formalwear store

r/NavyBlazer on Reddit: AMA - Worked for Brooks Brothers, then as manager at a Formalwear Store

December 8, 2023 -

Thought it might be fun if anybody has any “inside baseball” questions about BB or the tuxedo world. Worked in the formalwear world while in college/ before law school and LOVED it. Loved working there and learned a lot about how the industry has changed over the years.

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What would you think are the best items to buy from BB? Ie highest quality to value ratio

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bring back BC1818 cowards

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r/mensfashion on Reddit: Brooks Brothers suits

August 6, 2024 -

I’m looking to buy a couple new suits, and right now my top contender is the Brooks Brothers 1818. I’m a history guy and love the brand’s story, it’s the right price point for me (buy two for $1700), and I don’t doubt the quality.

What are your opinions on the BB cuts though? I’ve heard some say they’re the “classic American-cut suit”, and boxy definitely isn’t my style. I’m a regular/athletic build and I like a slimmer cut, but there are some slim cut suits out there that are way too slim for me. I know Brooks has three different cuts to choose from.

Does anyone have any experience/opinions on how these suits look in the real world? Would the regular or slim fit look sharp with a nice tailoring job? Are there other brands I should look at for a more modern style?

Thanks!

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I’ve lost some weight in the last few years and finally got my first slim cut suit a few weeks ago, and I look baller as fuck. Go in, try both cuts on in as close to your size as is on the rack, and it should be pretty clear whether it’s a good look or not. Even if you can’t tell, whoever is selling it to you wants you to look good in it so you buy a couple more suits from them next year, so they’ll tell you.

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Milano-slim Regent-tailored Madison-og (box style) Regent is probably your best bet from your post. I’m more of a Milano style myself, I’m an average/slimmer build and I prefer the closer fit. I’ve never preferred the boxy style myself.

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r/frugalmalefashion on Reddit: Brooks Brothers $599 x2 ($1199 total)1818 suits

April 26, 2024 -

2 for 1699 Deal + 100 off per 300 you spend. Automatically takes off in cart

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Wish I had an excuse to wear suits more often

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Stacks with the 15% welcome code too!

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r/malefashionadvice on Reddit: Where is the best place to buy a suit?

October 22, 2025 -

Hello, I have a weddig to go to and I need to find a suit. The dress code is black suit, tie optional. It has been a while since I’ve worn a suit. In my early 20s I would go to the mall to either express or H&M to get a jacket, pants and even dress shirt. How do I find out what size I am? Should I measure myself or go to a store that does measurements? Any suggestions for a good priced suit. Not looking to spend a lot. Any help would be appreciated.

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is the dress code “black tie optional” or “black suit, tie optional”? because “black tie optional” means you should wear a tuxedo unless you can’t get your hands on one, in which case you should wear a dark suit and a tie

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If you don't want to spend a lot of money - a place like Men's Wearhouse will probably be perfectly fine; as will a department store like Macy's, JCrew Outlet, Nordstrom Rack. I wouldn't go fully black, but like charcoal or some other dark grey. It will be easier to repurpose later. You can find your size a variety of ways. Measuring is ideal, but a little tricky by yourself. You can also lay out a shirt you own and measure that to get you in the ballpark. Your pant size can also get you there; your waist +6 is sort of the average, but because of how averages work it may not be perfect for you. So try it on before you buy it. The shoulder seams of the jacket should sit around your shoulder bone, the sleeves should end at your wrist bone. The neck of the jacket should fit reasonably close to the collar of your dress shirt. You don't want a big collar gap, but off the rack you will probably have a little bit. Just aim for a minimal amount. When you button the top button on the jacket it shouldn't pull and create an X shape - it should fit your torso comfortably, not overly tight, not baggy and loose.

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The Brooks Brothers Tuxedo, An Amazing Budget Option – A Deep Dive

A tuxedo is a pretty hard pill ... had one despite black tie being my favorite look. Then Brooks Brothers ran a sale, a tux jacket and pants for $300, usually they retail together for $600....

reddit.com › r/navyblazer › where have all the classic tuxedos gone?

r/NavyBlazer on Reddit: Where have all the classic tuxedos gone?

May 15, 2024 -

I'm in the market for a classically styled tuxedo for my wedding, but I can't seem to find an OTW or MTM option the checks all the boxes. Where are you guys getting your tuxedos?

I think most could agree on the following as staples of a more classic/traditional tuxedo:

100% wool
Single breasted (non-darted)
Single button closure
Peak (or shawl) lapel
Grosgrain or satin facings
Jetted pockets
No vent

Many of the go-to shops for Ivy and classic styling all seem to lack in this area. For instance, consider the following:

J. Press Tuxedo Suit - Peak Lapel: center vent, flap pockets
O'Connell's Classic Notch Lapel Tuxedo: notch lapel, flap pockets, center vent
Brooks Brothers Classic Fit Wool 1818 Tuxedo: not lapel, flap pockets, center vent
The Andover Shop Peak Lapel Tuxedo: side vents, flap pockets
The Armoury Wool Model 4 Tuxedo: darted
Suitsupply Black Three-Piece Tailored Fit Lazio Tuxedo: side vents (not explicitly stated, hard to tell from photos online), darted
Spier and Mackay Black Tuxedo: side vents, darted

I'll admit to going down a rabbit whole with this, as any on looker will probably never know the difference or remotely care what kind of xyz your tuxedo has. Made in the USA is also always preferred whenever possible.

At this point, I'm considering going with a MTM option from Junior's in Philly. It looks like I can check most of the boxes here, and I'm local to the shop, which is a bonus. Would you do similar, or should I just relax my standards?

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I don’t know the last time I’ve see one with no vents…I had to get one custom through suit supply. I’d just relax your standard. This is the US. Absolutely no one will care. The only place I can think of that would have this stringent of traditional rules would be UK high society (and even this is just a guess).

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The reason you can’t find it is the same reason it’s hard to find suits with high waisted, double pleated pants - they’re details that most people either don’t care about, or actively don’t prefer. The point of reference for most people is a suit, which is typically both darted and vented. Vents generally improve mobility and comfort, so it makes sense that you’re generally going to get jackets that are vented because customers feel better in them. With respect to darts, i’m actually not sure that a tux isn’t supposed to have darts. Generally cutting garment that is shaped to emphasize your natural waist involves darts. Take this $8,000 Richard Anderson Tuxedo as an example.

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Brooks Brothers vs. Hugo Boss Tuxedo. Need advice!!! | Styleforum

December 9, 2008 - I would go with the BB. I believe it is made by Southwick. You actually read his post? It's called Peak Lapel, cogitoergosum81. By all means, please go into Brooks Brothers and ask for that "Wing tip ****" tux.

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