This is simply an excellent value in a man's suit. I first checked out Nordstrom and found good quality suits start around $600. The one's I liked were generally North of $900 and even on sale would cost around $500. Then went to the Men's Warehouse. They had a special going buy the first suit at full price and receive the second one free. This means I could buy a $500 suit and get two for that price. The only problem was when my wife asked to borrow a tape measure and she started measuring the shoulder seam. She only did this on two suits I was considering because she thought something didn't look quite right. Turns out one suit was 3/8ths and the other 1/2 inch difference in the shoulder seam. I cannot speak for other suits in the store, but we walked out without buying anything. I use Amazon to purchase all the time and still was a bit leery of ordering a man's suit without first trying it on. Based on the reviews I took a chance and ordered two suits. One Nicoletti and one Valentino based on the sizing I got from trying out suits elsewhere.
Suits arrived in good order and fit well. Except for the shortening of sleeves I could have worn them out the door.
Here's what I ran across and you may also. If you need your arms shortened, like on most suits they make them on the long side to make sure the suit fits just about everyone, you will need to find an actual men's tailor to shorten the sleeves and not someone who claims they can do the job over the phone.
I must have called 10 seamstress and tailor shops asking how much they charged to shorten the sleeves on two men's suits. 8 of the 10 I found over the phone couldn't do a good job of it and 1 was $100 per suit and the other $65 per. I choose the lady seamstress from Russia who used to make men's suits back in her homeland.
She did a great job and both suits fit very well.
Here's the challenge. If these suits had normal suit sleeve buttons it would be easy for just about anyone with sewing experience to shorten the sleeves. These suite, at least the two models I got, both have a four button sleeve with BUTTONHOLES and a sleeve vent.
This means if you try to shorten the sleeve from the bottom up, the sleeve will never look right. First there is not enough space between the buttons to be able to cut the sleeve between the buttons and fold under to sew. Then there is the problem of the sleeve vent. That also will never look right.
You need to find someone who can shorten the sleeve from the shoulder instead. This takes a lot of work and someone who knows what they are doing.
Remember; don't just accept anyone who tells you they can do it. You've got one chance to make it right. If you are around Seattle, I used Express Alterations by Crossroads. She did an excellent job.
If the suit fits - wear it!
Product Description
VALENTINO MADE IN ITALY SIGNATURE COLLECTION DESIGNER SUIT WOOL / SILK TOP OF THE LINE SUIT. This suit is a very rare Gino VALENTINO design featuring superfine, super 150S wool / silk that give is a look and feel like butter! with a beautiful, chic and comfortable cut in a tropical weight suitable for year round use. This suit features a modern business cut and design similar to Zegna with a super soft, high sheen wool /silk blend. The suit is a true Italian cut with broad shoulders and a slimmer fitted waist. The jacket has dual side vents, one of the most impressive aspects of this suit to me is the lining. It features a custom bespoke matching classic design which is normally only found on custom made bespoke suits. JACKET: CANVAS FRONT JACKET, Top Workmanship, 2 pockets with flaps, 2-button, dual side vents, single breasted closure and flap hip pockets. Notched / Fully lined, 4 Sleeves Buttons with working sleeve buttonholes SLACKS: Flat Front Pants and lined to the knee with white viscose lining, 100% cotton inside waistband for reinforcement, 2 besom side pockets and 2 besom back pockets with buttons, 6 belt loops, trousers come unhemmed in a 6 inch drop. The waist can be altered up to 2 inches in or out. VALENTINO MADE IN ITALY suits are Handmade, fully canvassed with fine horsehair for shape, comfort and durability. The shoulders are specifically formed to give extra softness while supporting the overall shape of the jacket. The fabrics are hand laid and cut to ensure perfect matching and skilled tailors finish the suits to give a traditional tailored look. Just check it out super high quality suit! Just check it out super high quality suit! This suit has it all, rivals Giorgio Armani and Hugo Boss in design and cut. You will love it
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