which suit shall i buy?
jon_1uk
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i need to replace my suit soon ..so my next one needs to be in the style of DC ...will be used for any interviews and other occasions that require one.
Will be looking at 2 piece .. dark blue ..but not sure what "scene" suit to get .. i am an odd shape so will need to be made to measure properly so we are talking UK high street .. and dont want it to be too "Fitted" if that makes sense..
any suggestions on what "DC look to try for?
Will be looking at 2 piece .. dark blue ..but not sure what "scene" suit to get .. i am an odd shape so will need to be made to measure properly so we are talking UK high street .. and dont want it to be too "Fitted" if that makes sense..
any suggestions on what "DC look to try for?
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The suit from Spectre when Bond and Blofeld meet in the desert lair is the most versatile from Craig's last two films. Solids (or a semi-solid in this case) can be most easily worn for most occasions. Craig's suit is actually lighter in person than it looks in the film, but the colour you see in the film would be okay. You can go with a darker, true navy for a little more versatility. Brighter blues aren't appropriate for interviewing in certain industries. You'll definitely want a proper fit, especially if you're using it for interviews. You don't want it to look sloppy like Craig's suits look. The blue is perfect for fancy occasions.
I wrote about the suit in detail on my blog if you want to find out more about it: http://www.bondsuits.com/the-navy-blue-sharkskin-suit-in-spectre/
For another choice, the dark navy herringbone suit briefly seen in the final scene of Spectre could also be a good choice.
I was going to add if you want a made to measure and your in the north try Desmond Merrion in Leeds his work is wonderful.
ok so that looks like the kinda suite i want ..dont really want to shove a pic of DC in the face of the sales person as he will die laughing ..so what am i asking for style wise that he can relate to ?
The subtle track stripes of that suit shouldn't draw any undue attention for an interview, though striped three-piece suits have a very "boardroom" or "banker" look that aren't the best to wear socially. Apart from the suit at the end of CR, Bond only wears his striped three-piece suits for business in London (with the exception of DAF). You're best off with a solid or semi-solid, especially if this will be your only suit.
Have a look at the article I linked to above. All of the suit's details are mentioned there, so ask for that in a suit. A button two will be easier to find that a button three roll two in the UK since the rolled style is more American and Italian. You want a suit with structure in the shoulders and roped sleeve heads (the bump at the top of the sleeve). As for fit, unlike Daniel Craig's suits you want it to follow the shape of your body and also have enough room to move around and sit down comfortably. Suits can be taken in more easily than they can be let out.
If you did want to bring a photo of Daniel Craig in his suit with you, I don't think anyone will laugh at you. It's actually very common for people to do this. But be sure to mention you want the suit to fit better than Craig's if you bring a photo from SF or SP.
The gun is obviously optional
Window pane check?
I'm not sure Sharkskin is a goer
The Quantum of Solace suit has the best fit and most timeless look of them all. I think the Quantum of Solace suits have the best style of all the suits Craig has worn as Bond.
I'd go with the QOS cut/style in a solid or sharkskin navy.
In terms of where to get it from. If you are on a strict high street budget, a friend of mine recently had a made to measure done at Moss Bros for around £300 for his wedding. It was full canvas and he got to pick all the finer details like the material, buttons and lining. Didn't look bad on his big day
It does - but it's not that good
I ve never been to the Ellesmere Port one, my local one at York is good but is missing all saints and barbour, which I think they have at Ashford,
I agree that it's not the best for an interview because it looks a little flashy. Truly the most versatile would be slightly lighter versions of the deep navy herringbone suit from the end of SF or the midnight blue Greene party suit from QOS (just not in mohair tonik).
Dapper as always Mr Z. That suit looks great, and looks as though you feel great in it too.
Thanks David .. this is the one at the beginning of QOS?
Like everyone has said, for me the navy sharkskin is the most versatile suit I have had from TF, I have worn it to meetings, interviews, weddings, and awards ceremonies and it works at every single occasion.
I was recently at Harrods and spoke to one of the tailors, the fabric for the navy suit I got (as pictured above) is a staple fabric, it is one of their darkest blues and apparently they made several versions of this suit for QOS and Spectre - however they were not used.
For Your Reference the fabric code is OR0027
Hope this helps
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Very nice suits 006 and David! 006, is that a sharkskin? David appears to have the midnight blue suit from QoS, which has to be the darkest blue there is. One shade lighter than that would be the most versatile, IMHO.
Yes it is a sharkskin, I hope the close up photo below helps:
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