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    What do you guys think of this for a new suit for myself?

    http://www.burton.co.uk/webapp/wcs/s...78&pageSize=20

    Thats pushing my price boundary a bit.. Any other nice 3 piece suggestions?
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    I'd stay away from a polyester suit. Yes, synthetic fabrics are better than they were once, but not really improved for suits. IMHO, you'd be better off searching through second-hand clothing stores at that price range.
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    I prefer wool, feels better, wears better.
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    I'd stay away from a polyester suit. Yes, synthetic fabrics are better than they were once, but not really improved for suits. IMHO, you'd be better off searching through second-hand clothing stores at that price range.


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    My first thought was "That's not a bad price and it looks nice"
    Synthetic? Nope. Not gonna' do it, not at this juncture.
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    I like the way it looks but I know nothing about suits even though I own a few.
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    I would steer away from synthetics too, I am not familiar with Dorset so would suggest a clearance place that you could get a wool based suit from in your price range. It looks nice but the wear will not be very good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob the aged Lurcher View Post
    I would steer away from synthetics too, I am not familiar with Dorset so would suggest a clearance place that you could get a wool based suit from in your price range. It looks nice but the wear will not be very good.
    Wear and comfort.
    Perhaps in a cooler climate it might be acceptable, but personally, the only times I have any BO issues are when I wear synthetics that are not an open weave like a Polo shirt.
    The worst are the tightly woven rayon shirts and jacket linings.
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