[The Louche]

So I might order another MTM suit from English American in a month or so. I shouldn't be spending more money on suits, but I need to wear one everyday now, and I'm deathly afraid of wearing-out the ones I currently own (some are on their way already) and being left with zero suits. It's more expensive to replace a whole closet full than to add one new one, right?

My question is about what sort of fabric to get a new suit MTM in. Durability and resistance to shine are of paramount concern, but the fabric still needs to be a three-season weight for business wear in DC. English American has a wide selection of fabrics - what do I look for in general terms?

FYI, this suit will need to be a standard business grey so any form of heavy tweed is a non-option. My friend recently had one done in a nice 120s herringbone - any thoughts on the durability of herringbones or am I being to general?

Many thanks,

Louche

 

[paul winston]

The most durable fabrics will be hard finished. The conundrum is that hard finished clothes will shine more quickly. There are some frescos that have enough depth of weace so they won't quickly shine. Frescos are duable and hold their shape. ( Navy clothes shine more quickly than other colors.)

 

[Tonyp]

I think a 9-10 oz. 130's shadowstripe in dark or medium to darkish gray would be a nice suit to have. I think that 10 wool even in the winter will be nice. You may add a vest to it for warmth in the colder days of winter. pick a nice linining and maybe a ticket pocket with side vents and cuffs of at least 1.75". Either a flat front or single pleat trouser. I prefer flat front.

 

[The Louche]

The most durable fabrics will be hard finished. The conundrum is that hard finished clothes will shine more quickly. There are some frescos that have enough depth of weace so they won't quickly shine. Frescos are duable and hold their shape. ( Navy clothes shine more quickly than other colors.)

What exactly constitutes a fresco?