Who has purchased a .......

[Alan]

Baroni suit or jacket since Andy's review? Are you happy with it? I'm considering a sports coat.

[Sir Walter]

I have not, but some of my co workers have. From examining theirs, I think the suits are similar in quality to Arnold Brant and Burrbery. They do not have the heavy canvassing that is offten used in better brands and the material although soft and lustrious seems fragil. I think at $300.00 they represent a fair deal depending on how long they hold up under continuous use. As stated in Andy's review, I would not purchase that line if you are accustomed to higher end garments. I certainly would rate them on even par with JAB Sig Gold.

[Alan]

So nobody has purchased a suit or jacket since Andy's review?

[lpwb32]

i have... i purchased a charcoal 2-button baroni suit. i'm no expert and bought it as a newbie to these forums. so i can only say its definitely higher quality than the br and dept store suits sitting in my closet at the same price point.

the wool is very soft although as mentioned earlier, a bit fragile feeling. it sounds like the perfect example of super 150s pushed to the limit but the higher # not necessarily equating to better quality.

my only real beef with the suit is the size of the armholes. i actually sized down and even then the armholes were so large and low that my tailor said there was only so much waist suppression he could do. also had to get the arms slimmed up as well. its not a slim fitting suit by any means. $250 for the full suit shipped and after tailoring i spent around $350. no real complaints about that. i could have probably found a real gem on sifting through an outlet or on ebay for less, or i could have wasted a lot more money for a much worse suit so at the end of the day i'm a satisifed customer.

there has to be more that have made a purchase but maybe just not admitting it? jeff (wizard) said his sales volume definitely increased after andy's review (the real wizard?)

[satorstyle]

I purchased one for a pastor friend needing a decent black suit and didn't want to pay a ton. The material was beautiful, well constructed. I thought it was a terrific value.

[Francisco D'Anconia]

i have... i purchased a charcoal 2-button baroni suit. i'm no expert and bought it as a newbie to these forums. so i can only say its definitely higher quality than the br and dept store suits sitting in my closet at the same price point.

the wool is very soft although as mentioned earlier, a bit fragile feeling. it sounds like the perfect example of super 150s pushed to the limit but the higher # not necessarily equating to better quality.

my only real beef with the suit is the size of the armholes. i actually sized down and even then the armholes were so large and low that my tailor said there was only so much waist suppression he could do. also had to get the arms slimmed up as well. its not a slim fitting suit by any means. $250 for the full suit shipped and after tailoring i spent around $350. no real complaints about that. i could have probably found a real gem on sifting through an outlet or on ebay for less, or i could have wasted a lot more money for a much worse suit so at the end of the day i'm a satisifed customer.

there has to be more that have made a purchase but maybe just not admitting it? jeff (wizard) said his sales volume definitely increased after andy's review (the real wizard?)

I've purchased three Baroni suits from Jeff after Andy's article/post

• I did not notice the arm holes being as big as lpwb32 mentiones, but they are not small.
• The fit of the jacket is rather large around the torso; my tailor surpressed the waist. However, he did not have the problem lpwb32 with the size and low placement or the arm holes limiting the amount of supression he could perform.
• The collar seems a little large and may need to be shortened. I've only worn one of the suits twice and I am still looking in mirrors to see how the jacket collar is sitting against my shirt collar and whether he former is pulling away from the latter. Is it the jacket or just my imagination?
• I would not call the hand of the fabric "robust", but the Baroni suits say that they are made from Super 150s wool. It's not going to feel like flanel or harris tweed.
• Among other details that Andy mentioned, the jackets on my suits have side vents. A more flattering detail rarely found on other suits in the Baroni price range.

Not specific to the fit of the jacket, but, IMHO, worthy of mention regarding Jeff's service:

• Jeff is extremely prompt and curteous in responding to questions and special requests.
• My drop is not as dramatic as I'd like, I usually wear a 44R jacket with a 42 waist. At no charge, Jeff switched out the 38 trousers that usually come with the 44R jacket for a pair of 42s on the two solid suits I purchased.
• Becuase I contacted Jeff directly, two of the suits were $250, including 2 day shipping. The other was at his hardly much higher eBay Buy It Now Price of $287, including shipping. A total acquisition price of a suit of the quality and detail of Baroni for $250 is, IMHO, a great value.
• Last time I checked, Jeff affords AAAC members more permissive return and refund terms than those for the general public.

All-in-all, I'm pleased with the jackets on my Baroni suits and even more pleased with the service Jeff has delivered to me. It's a shame there are not so many places to fin the same value.

[UntimelyEpiphany]

I purchased several.... my favorite is the charcoal 3 button.
The hand of the fabric is nice,great weight.

The details are really nice... pick stitching, double vents.

Ive not found any suits for 3 times the price I like as well.

[Alan]

Anybody purchased a suit and what is it like compared to Canali or Zegna? Jeff claims to have similar cuts Canali and Zegna.

[cdavant]

Now if he'd only offer odd sizes 37-39-41-43 I think he'd find sales went even higher. I'd need to order both a 40S and 42S to see how the fit was.

[neyus]

I like these suits. The peak lapels with ticket pockets look great. Dont like the keyhole lapel though

Can Jeff pressure baroni into making them without the keyhole?

[neyus]

Has anyone purchased mantoni suits?

[Francisco D'Anconia]

Now if he'd only offer odd sizes 37-39-41-43 I think he'd find sales went even higher. I'd need to order both a 40S and 42S to see how the fit was.

Contact Jeff and confrim his AAAC member return policy. I will wager that he would accomodate you selling you both a 40S abd 42S and allowing your to return the one you do not prefer by his return deadline for a refund.

[Alan]

Lets see how we go. I have ordered a tan window pane sports coat and a tie.

[trailer36]

I am a relativiely new member here but feel the need to comment on this topic as I am one who bought a Baroni suit recently and just ordered another. I ordered the solid navy 2-button suit with the flat front pants. I must say, I couldnt be happier with the suit. Just for those who need and like maximum waist suppression (i am one of those ), the Baroni will need to be altered. I wear a 42 R jacket and 34 pants so if I want a jacket to fit snug, it needs to be altered. Fortunately, the Baroni was easily made to fit like a glove, even with the double vent to work around. the pants have a slimmer fit, which i like, and adds an overall "streamlined" look to the suit as a whole. The canvassed part of the jacket is soft and lays well and the pick stitching adds a nice touch.

A small anecdote, I was at a rehersal dinner a few nights back and everyone was commenting on how good i looked. the bride even made it a point to tell me i was the best dressed man in the room.

I will finish my review by saying that Jeff is one of the nicest and easiest people to work with and answers all of your questions promptly. He sent me the wrong jacket by accident at first but quickly remedied the situation with issues whatsoever. I like this suit so much that I even ordered another. Once I get it, I will post another review.

In closing, I have been very impressed with the value and quality of the Baroni suits. For their price, I dont think there is a better value out there.

[JeffC]

Can anyone relate the shoulder fit on the jackets? 19.5" Shoulder with a 40" chest seems a little excessive to me.

Jeff

[lpwb32]

hmm maybe i'm the only one with a problem getting the jacket to fit snugly enough because it sounds like everyone else had no problems. i recall an earlier review of the baroni mentioning a more glove-like fit relative to the mantoni. for me i actually had to exchange for one size down and still wasnt able to get as much waist suppression as i would have liked without making too extensive of alterations. i am on the lower end of the normal range on the BMI for what its worth.

but i echo all the sentiments regarding the value and customer service. at the price, paying for even extensive tailoring is not an issue.

[Copper]

I purchased a Baroni largely on the basis of Andy's review and Jeff's feedback on eBay. The suit fabric has a beautiful hand, and although it may well not prove to be the most durable suit material, it is a Super 150's wool and it feels fantastic.

I ended up going with a 50L on Jeff's recommendation though I usually take a 48L. I was not disappointed in doing so; despite preparing for extensive tailoring, my tailor described the jacket fit as 'as close as off-the-rack can get.' I did not discuss with Jeff the possiblity of getting pants with a smaller waist though perhaps I should have; I had four inches taken out and they are still a bit large.

I suppose I can add my voice and echo the following statements made by others;

- Great value for the money
- Exceptional service from Jeff

I would have bought at least two more suits from Jeff, but I ended up moving into an work area where khakis and golf shirts are the norm and though I will not go that far, suits every day would stand out.

[labour lawyer]

Has anyone any information on this brand?

[Alan]

Jacket and tie are on their way. Looking forward to seeing, feeling and trying on the jacket. The will be interesting as well.

[queueball]

I, too, own a Baroni suit I purchased about a year ago and am very happy with it in terms of value for price.

Regarding a comparison to Canali and Zegna; I own one Zrgna and 2 Canali suits. Both of them, IMO, are better suits wihtout a doubt. I certainly would expect them to be for what they cost. I think they fit better and I also think they look better. That may just be psychological because I paid more and/or they have more panache to their name/brand. Either way, for the money, the Baroni suit is a great value.

Alex

[wedgehead98]

I'm very,very happy with my Baroni purchases - 5 suits and 2 sportcoats. All are 2-button except for one 3-button and all with flat front pants.

I am a 46R with a 39" waist...they fit me very well. I get the upper back taken slightly to remove any roll at the collar, I get the sides taken in just a touch for moderate waist suppression, and the sleeves shortened. My tailor speaks very highly of the construction - both internal and external. The lapels roll nicely to the correct button with no sharp creases. I routinely wear the 3-button with only the middle button closed and the lapels roll nicely there, as well. He says it is very easy to adjust the sides and the shoulders are sloped nicely and only lightly padded. When he shortens the sleeves, he converts the buttons to working button holes and applies the wigan basting (I don't know, I just like the look of working button holes...no other reason!).

I've only had them for 4-6 months so I can't comment on the fabric ruggedness, but at $250-$350 each, I don't need or want them to last 5-10 years. I love the fact that I can buy 5-10 suits a year with new fabrics.

The cut of the suit is definitely not an American sack suit (some HF or Oxxford), but it's also not super slim Italian cut (David Chu or some Isaia). Some of them are made in Italy (the ~$400 suits) but most are made in China (the $289.95 suits)...I have some of both and like them all.

The customer service is fantastic and Jeff has access to many more things than he lists on EBay. There are monthly shipments from Baroni and Jeff gets a waybill with the complete shipment details.

For $250-$350, I haven't found a better value. I bought a couple ISAIA's off STP for around $700 each, and a David Chu for around $450, and have returned them all because I simply can't tell the difference for the difference in price. I know many of the more learned contributors to this forum could easily point out the differences and I respect their ability to do so.

People frequently compliment me on the fit and finish of the suits. The jackets are light weight and great for summer here in San Diego. I really hope he gets the Grey Sharkskin 2B in with some flat front pants and I'll jump on that one, as well.

[Alan]

Received my jacket and tie today. Great value for the money. I'll be back for my everyday work horse clothes. The tie in my opinion is as good as Tyrwhitt or Lewin for a fraction of the price. Apart from a small shortening of the sleeves the jacket is great.

[spectre]

I just received a charcoal grey and a navy two-button...they are fully canvassed and for the price amazing. I was puzzled when I looked at the measurements on the web site across the back and length and so on and was convinced they would be too broad and long but they are perfect. My elderly Italian tailor, whose boss was trained at Caraceni, says they are like a basic Corneliani.

[TurboTropic]

I'm about to take the plunge with a plain navy blue, 2-button, peak lapel suit by Baroni from Jeff. Up until now my suits have been from Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger and a Hugo Boss.

The Hugo Boss fits perfectly in a 43R but Jeff only offers 44R or 42R. I don't do up the jacket button very often so I'm hoping I can squeeze my frame into the 42R. The size 36 pants that come with the 42R will work better for my 34-35 waist. Any thoughts on the direction I'm going here?

Returning the suit is not really an option as I'm in Canada and the postage becomes a factor given the initial price.

Thanks!

[Alan]

Email jeff, but I would try the 42r. There is a bit of room in these suits/jackets.