[JoeF2k2]

Ive got a wedding to goto in August and have to be all suited and booted, does anyone know where i can get a cheap suit if there is such a thing? only going to wear it the once and not any other time soon that i can think of.

[ROBIN50N]

asda george do them.

[Billo]

Primark, a linen blend suit cost me about £40, or M&S who have some for around £59, though they all seam to be in stone/light brown.

[Crocodile]

If it's a one off, look at hiring.

[JoeF2k2]

do most ppl have the suit and then the waistcoat underneath etc? ive just had a quick look at a hiring place in bolton, its an option. My only issue with hiring is possible damage or something like that? dont want to be paying top wack back incase of this

[spudtator]

Slaters in Bolton. If it's like the one in Glasgow, they'll measure you up and adjust an off the peg suit to your size. Not a proper 'made to measure', but good quality and prices.

[kBm]

Asda
Tesco
Matalan

All do suits for around £40. Washable too, so you can wear them again if the needs arises. Oh, there are not the best quality so prepare for static all day.... When i first started working, i bought one, it did the job and i learnt to touch all metal objects with the back of my hand!

[PoochJD]

Hi,

I'd certainly agree with most - hire or buy a cheap suit/jacket, and just wear a half-decent pair of plain black trousers, and black shoes.

To be honest, unless you are likely to wear a suit regularly, it isn't worth spending a huge amount of money on them.

You may also want to see if anyone locally to you has secondhand (or something similar) available: dry-cleaners may have stock that's not been collected, and some larger charity shops may also have some stuff in stock. Check local wedding dress places too, who may have contacts who can help you out.


Pooch

[Marky1973]

I had to do black tie recently and was torn between renting and buying......but in the end bought a £50 suit from M&S having taken out a new credit card through Quidco - which came with £20 cash back - which came through - hence the suit for £30.....on an interest free credit card, which wasn't used for anything else until it bit the dust

Just a though if you can trust yourslef with a credit card! Cost me the same (if not less) than a rental and i got to keep it - I am sure I'll get to wear it at least once more before I die, so will get my money's worth!

[tolu]

i think u can try cheap mens suits.... its quite cheap there and affordable,

[FZR400RRSP]

Originally Posted by crocodile

If it's a one off, look at hiring.

Definitely better to hire an expensive suit, than buy a cheap one.
I'm no Gaultier, but I can spot a cheap suit a mile off.

[IronGiant]

Originally Posted by tolu

i think u can try ********.... its quite cheap there and affordable,

or you could go straight to Amazon.co.uk which is where that site links to...

Here's an amazon search without any referrers links in it:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/suits-Two-Pi...Cn%3A116204031

[MikeTV]

Originally Posted by JoeF2k2

do most ppl have the suit and then the waistcoat underneath etc?

Very few people ever wear waistcoats, and most suits in shops are only 2-piece. And especially not in the summer.

[Sonic67]

Outstanding Value*:* Suits*:* Menswear*:* Marks & Spencer

[Bill Hicks]

I bought a rather nice but very cheap suit in Matalan around 4 years ago for a wedding and I still occasionally wear it cos it's quality!
Especially as it cost me around £50!

[Urien Rheged]

I'm thinking about using these for my wedding suit. Probably The Prince Edward. I think its £89 for hire of everthing apart from the shoes, i.e. suit, waiscoat, tie, cufflinks, hankerchief.

Prince Edward Suit - 1860 Suit Hire & Wedding Suit Hire