Time to Suit Up!

[mrmiasma.livejournal.com]

I'm about to go attend a few weddings and realize I haven't gotten a new suit or sportsjacket since my teens. I used to go to some ol' time classic Mens stores where you basically went around with a salesperson who worked with you to pick out a few outfits, then got you fitted right there in the store. Is there anything equivalent to that around the Cambridge/Somerville area?

If not, any recommendation of where to get a nice suit or sportsjacket in the area? 

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[visage.livejournal.com]

I used to go to some ol' time classic Mens stores where you basically went around with a salesperson who worked with you to pick out a few outfits, then got you fitted right there in the store. Is there anything equivalent to that around the Cambridge/Somerville area?

Men's Wearhouse in the Galleria will do that.

[secretlyironic.livejournal.com]

For budget duds, try Keezer's on River St. right in Central Square - gently worn 2nd-hand and factory-closeout stuff.

[makoshark.livejournal.com]

I've actually had that experience at every menswear shop I've been to but have been pretty unimpressed with the quality of the stuff that a lot of shops sell.

Men's Wearhouse is, despite the fact that it's big and chainy, pretty good and often has decent deals as well.

[yttrai.livejournal.com]

You can laugh if you want, but my 6'3" BF with all sorts of weird body proportions just bought two jackets in excellent shape at The Garment District for $30 total. One fit perfectly, and the other needed a $5 tailoring. He has worn both to weddings and awards ceremonies since then.

Of course, that isn't the most guaranteed experience, but if you aren't in a rush it's worth adding to the list.