Where to find a really nice 40s or 50s suit in the New York City area?

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

A friend is getting married and asked me where to find a good 50s suit in NYC. I of course thought of my esteemed FL gentlemen friends of the city and those who know it well. His tastes might veer towards the kitschy, so fun is not out. (Ex: he wants my boyfriend to officiate because he has a Boston accent lol.)

Any suggestions? He wants authentic vintage and said suit, not tux, so I assume he meant suit, not tux. What the heck to men usually wear in weddings anyway? Ok, I have verified he wants a suit.

His size: 44s, 34 to 36 waist.

If the locations are too secret feel free to PM me.

 

[resortes805]

If he has money to spare, try Cheap Jack's, which, despite the name, is anything but cheap.

 

[cookie]

Ex: he wants my boyfriend to officiate because he has a Boston accent.

....and you dance around afterwards to the theme from The Departed?

 

[skyvue]

It'll be hit or miss anywhere he goes, I'm afraid, but Family Jewels on 23rd Street (it's not cheap) and Starstruck Vintage on Greenwich Ave. are worth checking.

 

[Fletch]

Having looked into this issue in depth myself, I recommend going to a swing dance event with a blackjack.

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Having looked into this issue in depth myself, I recommend going to a swing dance event with a blackjack.

Interesting, if all else fails I'll be sure to let him know

 

[MrBern]

44S? That could be tricky.
well theres always Starstruck
http://nymag.com/listings/stores/star_struck/

 

[DOUGLAS]

CHERRY also has some mens suits that are quite nice. They are not cheap either. 44S will be a challange,that is my size and it is not easy to find. I was at Starstruck the other day and they have a limited selection. They have more formal wear than suits.

 

[skyvue]

I think the Cherry men's store closed, though I heard they were going to carry some men's stuff in the women's store.