SEERSUCKER ALERT!!

[Flitcraft]

If anyone is currently looking for a seersucker suit, Jos. A. Banks is having a sale......
www.josbank.com

Might find something you like!

 

[griffer]

This might be hijacking a bit, but I continue to be on the fence about Jos A Banks.

I have had some of their shirts in the past, a blazer, shoes, a tie or two, and various accessories, but I don't like their suits as separates. I believe one suit should be cut from the same bolt- JaB can't deliver that. And the fit is so modern American casual.

Does anyone remember a time when JaB was more up market? Is my memory flawed or did they drift down market as they expanded?

Bottom line- is $180 for a seersucker really a good deal, or does the JaB quality negate that?

 

[Orgetorix]

This might be hijacking a bit, but I continue to be on the fence about Jos A Banks.

I have had some of their shirts in the past, a blazer, shoes, a tie or two, and various accessories, but I don't like their suits as separates. I believe one suit should be cut from the same bolt- JaB can't deliver that. And the fit is so modern American casual.

Does anyone remember a time when JaB was more up market? Is my memory flawed or did they drift down market as they expanded?

Bottom line- is $180 for a seersucker really a good deal, or does the JaB quality negate that?

Once or twice a year, JAB has their seersucker and poplin suits for $99. Given that, I'd be hesitant to pay $180. That said, I paid about that much for mine a few years ago, and I've been happy enough with it. There are styling details I'd rather do without (i.e., uber-padded shoulders), but for the money it's fine.

 

[Flitcraft]

I think they used to be more like Brooks Brothers years ago- that is when Brooks Brothers was like Brooks Brothers- but they're a pretty good value when you can find something on sale that fits you. I don't think there's much they sell that I'd pay full price for, but some of their sale items are pretty reasonable.

And yes, I could do without the uber-padded shoulders myself. I don't know why anyone thinks that's a good look[huh] !

 

[griffer]

Thank you, gents.

I may swing by and try one on tomorrow.

 

[Jerekson]

Jos. A. Bank has some very nice looking suits.
A while back I was contemplating buying one of their Business express DB jackets for $50 (yes, $50...uber sale), but I was discouraged when I found out that they didn't carry it in my size.

Personally, I think Bank is useless at full price. Far too epensive for suits that are nothing special, and just like alot of other suits.

However, Bank has been known to have pretty much a different sale every day, so sometimes you can luck out.

 

[Mike K.]

Everyone on the planet seems to be offering seersucker suits this summer.
Besides Jos. A. Bank, I have found many others at several local and online retailers.
Good to know we have lots of options for seersucker.
Personally, however, I prefer cord over seersucker. It's the same striped look but a much softer textile.