What is the best time to get a Jos A Bank suit?

When is the best time to get deals there, or anywhere else?

I know they ALWAYS have a deal going on... but when does the best one happen? I need 1 or 2 new suits for a relatively low price, but it's not urgent so I can wait for the deal.

 

I'm not a big fan of Jos Banks, the fit is just always off in some wierd way. It sucks because they always have the best deals (ie-3 for 1)

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IlliniProgrammer:
Jos. A Bank is always having a sale. Wait until they have a three for one sale. Or just shop at Men's Wearhouse.

Meanwhile, Jos. Abboud & Hart-Schaffner-Marx @ Macy's= $350/suit and last 50% longer than Joseph A Bank. Probably because they are made by adults in the US. Done.

IP,

Is the Hart-Marx in store only?

 

I bought a few suits from Jos. A Bank. Their cut fits me well, but they are not great suits past the "entry" level. The biggest problem I've had with them was not the suit, but the "master tailor" (their words, not mine) at their stores suck. I bought 3 suits during their 3-1 sale, had them tailored at the same time. The result was 3 suits with each with a different arm length. I was more than a little ticked. The suits that I have from them will get me by for another year or 2 tops. By then I should be able to afford something nicer.

 

I don't know, don't look at price and equate lasting. I have a black label RL that got elbow holes from the wear. Luckily I know a good tailor.

More expensive = more delicate. If you are a monkey working the keys every day, get something cheap and durable.

 
happypantsmcgee:
They give away more shit than the Salvation Army which, coincidentally, is where all of their clothing belongs.

So true. There are no "deals" to be had at Jos. A Banks. Shorttheworld? More like short JOSB. The company was actually sued in NY court for misleading advertising that things were "on sale."

http://www.fool.com/investing/small-cap/2004/09/16/jos-a-banks-law-suit…

Joseph A. Bank is, however, acceptable if you are a commercial banker.

 

lol, you pretentious fucks.

You're born, you take shit. You get out in the world, you take more shit. You climb a little higher, you take less shit. Till one day you're up in the rarefied atmosphere and you've forgotten what shit even looks like. Welcome to the layer cake, son.
 

One of my shirts from Jos. A Bank already has these small holes on the collar. I only had the shirt for a little longer than 3.5 years. I mean, you'd think they'd be pretty decent, but the reality is that I'm considering writing them off completely and focusing on Brooks Brothers, Macy's etc. and if I really want to get a good quality shirt, tie, suit, etc. go to Saks Fifth Avenue.

 
TraderDaily:
One of my shirts from Jos. A Bank already has these small holes on the collar. I only had the shirt for a little longer than 3.5 years. I mean, you'd think they'd be pretty decent, but the reality is that I'm considering writing them off completely and focusing on Brooks Brothers, Macy's etc. and if I really want to get a good quality shirt, tie, suit, etc. go to Saks Fifth Avenue.
You paid like 30 bucks for a dress shirt and you're pissed it only lasted 3 and a half years? What the fuck did you expect?
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happypantsmcgee:
TraderDaily:
One of my shirts from Jos. A Bank already has these small holes on the collar. I only had the shirt for a little longer than 3.5 years. I mean, you'd think they'd be pretty decent, but the reality is that I'm considering writing them off completely and focusing on Brooks Brothers, Macy's etc. and if I really want to get a good quality shirt, tie, suit, etc. go to Saks Fifth Avenue.
You paid like 30 bucks for a dress shirt and you're pissed it only lasted 3 and a half years? What the fuck did you expect?

lol. Not much, but Jos A Bank pushes themselves as Brooks Brothers lite. Where do you prefer to get your shirts/ties/suits? Thoughts on Brooks Brothers?

 
happypantsmcgee:
TraderDaily:
One of my shirts from Jos. A Bank already has these small holes on the collar. I only had the shirt for a little longer than 3.5 years. I mean, you'd think they'd be pretty decent, but the reality is that I'm considering writing them off completely and focusing on Brooks Brothers, Macy's etc. and if I really want to get a good quality shirt, tie, suit, etc. go to Saks Fifth Avenue.
You paid like 30 bucks for a dress shirt and you're pissed it only lasted 3 and a half years? What the fuck did you expect?
I'm glad someone else was the asshole loud enough to say it. Honestly, how hard is it to get Brooks Brothers? They're the staple. You should build from there, my friend.
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My Jos A Bank suit got totally destroyed (the shoulder pads got loosen) after dry cleaning for three times. I would really stay away from them. Also the Men Warehouse. I am sticking to only Brooks Brothers and Charles Tyrwhitt, and I am not willing to pay more than suits from those stores.

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I have one Jos A Bank suit and one BB suit. I can definitely tell the Jos A Bank suit is worse quality, but I don't mind it too much. If you don't wear a suit multiple times a week I think Jos A Bank is fine. It should be noted that I do have the highest quality that JSB sells too. I prefer my BB suit but until I bought it my JSB was fine for interviews, career fairs, etc.

The bottom line is that fit is king. It's better to get a cheaper suit and spend the money on a good tailor than to get a ballin suit and get a shitty fit.

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MrBroadway:
what if i get a joseph Abboud suit from Mens Wearhouse would it still be low quality?

You have to look through the label to see what it is being made out of (wool, cotton, etc.). And really know the quality of the fabrics. And also try wearing to make sure that the suit fits perfectly.

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I know this is an old thread but I agree with this. I have tailored travelers shirts from Jos A Bank and I may try the slim fit travelers for dress shirts. The cost is great and the shirts are decent.

 

Nice. I got bored one day at the mall with my family and wandered into a Jo Banks, mainly because I'd never been in one and wanted to see what it was about, and somehow walked out with so much goddamn stuff, like 3 suits, lord knows how many shirts and ties, and I think underwear and socks for a thousand bucks or so that it felt comical. They're not the greatest quality but they're not absolutely horrible. I think I bought the higher end line though. They're good travel suits when you're visiting a warehouse or production facility or a company in East Jesus where even the execs are wearing polo's and hardly own suits and you don't want to ruin a good suit by spilling coffee, wine or food when the plane hits turbulence. But I'm pretty sure they'll fall apart after a year of wear and tear and some dry cleaning. And then I'll use them as kitchen rags.

 

^^^ LMAO. The best thing I've read all day. Thanks Marcus.

But no seriously. This is a PSA for all incoming male bankers: Instead of getting 4 crap suits get 2 good ones. Granted I'm a female and now nothing about fit, Hugo Boss, Brooks Brothers and Armani make any guy look good....instantly! I have yet to pay full price for a suit for myself nor for a guy I was "styling". Brooks Brothers doesn't seem to be doing so hot with the recession so you can get some great deals. There is no Nordstrom Rack in Manhattan. Wall Street is not a fashion show but at the same time please don't buy suits at JC Penney, Sears, Old Navy, etc

 
moneyneversleeps2:
There is no Nordstrom Rack in Manhattan.

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure the Nordstrom in Union Square is Nordstrom Rack.

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duffmt6:
moneyneversleeps2:
There is no Nordstrom Rack in Manhattan.

I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure the Nordstrom in Union Square is Nordstrom Rack.

There is absolutely a Nordstrom Rack in Union Square. It's on the southeastern corner of the square, so I think 14th and Park (or whatever Park changes to down there).

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Just buy the suit when it is on sale or go to Banana Republic or something. I own suits from all price ranges and if you get them tailored they will look 10x better than an un-tailored expensive suit. Additionally, realize that really expensive suits tend to be made with better, but also delicate. You are going to be beating the shit out of these suits early on and those 2 grand suits will rip/tear/wear really fast. Get the baller suits when you start meeting clients.

 

Bump! I think I'll be picking one up for the buy one get two free special..

It's running until May 1st if anyone's poor and interested like myself, heh.

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matt:
Never.

Even Brooks Brothers would be a better choice, and they run plenty of specials as well. Even off-the-rack dept stores have some nice Hart Marx suits on sale around this time.

+1 for Hart Marx. They are made by Hickey, mostly in the US, and what I would recommend to someone who has a limited suit budget.

 

@pruf: problem is I am pretty short on cash due to a combination of very illiquid investments and a habit of going to tropical countries whenever I get a chance lol

Also, next Monday (May 26) they are having a sale where the $750 suits will go for about $350, the $500 ones will go for $250, etc... the numbers might not be exact but a buddy of mine just sent me the flyer they gave to employees. Seems like a good deal since I don't need 2 shirts and 2 ties right now and I only need one suit (2 suits, 2 shirts, 2 ties for ~$800 versus 1 suit for $350)

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Listen, they do have some nice lines, AND some crap lines. But your best bet is to wait for the 70% off sale, usually in june, and then again last half of December. This way, you get to buy what you want, in any quantity you want. Now on the other hand, I just, today, bought 4 suits for the price of one, and got 75 bucks off as well. 4 suits for 300 dollars. I bought the lighter summer suits, but idc where you are or what you do, theres no way you can beat that deal, even if they rip and tear after 7-10 wears, I still have either the pants or the coats to carry on and use. Its unfortunate that they have no concept of value added selling. I don't hate this place, coming from a former brand whore that spent a lot of zeros in the past, I'll take 4 suits for 300-700 anyday over a tumbler of scotch and ONE suit for 2900.

Simply put, look good, stay fresh, and invest that money into tailoring and 3 more suits. This way you always look brand new and get to have fun hunting a good deal. Stay thirsty my friend.

 

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