Help Need a Suit, School Formal Friday Emergency

Wystri Warrick on 18/09/2017 - 10:49
Last edited 21/09/2017 - 20:21

Update 2:

Skipped the shoes, as appon inspectin them the quality was low, I'll pull it off with a pair of dark brown shoes.
Bought silver cufflinks and tie pin.
Cheaped out and bought lynx dark temptations, I'm back to being frugal well sorry of :P.

I'm all ready :D, thanks fellow Ozbargainer's :P

Update:

Hey everyone I got a great wool charcoal suit, shirt and a tie all for $259! It's a really beautiful suit for a bargain much less than I though I'd have to pay for a wool suit :D.

Got it at Oxford Harbour Town, it's where they clear out stock at reduced price, so actual price is cheaper than there other stores and website.

Jacket

Shirt

Trousers

Tie

I'd just like to thank you all for all the help in finding a suit on such short notice, you've all been incredibly helpful and awesome :D.

Now I just need to get some cufflinks, tie pin and cologne :).

Will gold cufflinks and tie pin go with my suit or is silver better suited?

Was thinking of the ones from Tarocash.

Rose gold tie pin

Rose gold cufflinks

Silver tie pin

Silver cufflinks

I find the tie pins and cufflinks to be too contemporary, modern for my taste though.
Does anybody have recommendations for tie pins and cufflinks?

I was thinking about these shoes cheapest good pair I could find, or these Rivers shoes are even cheaper but I find rivers shoes sole's collapse in on the inside of the shoe

Shoe 1

Shoe 2

Shoe 3

Does anyone have recommendations on shoes at about $50, and cologne.

Hey all, I have a school formal this Friday and I need a suit and shoe's ASAP, I have absolutely no idea where to get a suit and shoe's at a good price, or hire, and what kind of suit I need?

Any advice is much appreciated.
Thanks fellow Ozbargainer's :)

Budget to buy is about up to $300 for the suit but preferably less as I'm a student :)

Edit:
How about these ones for hire from
Peter shearer Hire 1st choice $89
Peter shearer Hire 2nd choice $59

For purchase.

I really like this one.
Tarocash Ledger 2 Button Suit

Hallensteins Black Stretch Suit $199
Hallensteins Capulet Tux
$199
Hallensteins Black Classic Stretch Suit
$199

Is Peter shearer good quality yup buy, or are they just cheap over priced stuff?

Edit: 2
Black is more my color as it goes good with my black hear, I'm more of a stylish smart dresser but don't like those ultra tight diamond? Suits.

Edit: 3
Do I need a vest?

Edit: 4

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Comments

    • hepc on 21/09/2017 - 11:59
      +1

      For the shoes, all of those places make crap shoes at that price point, so really just get whatever looks good and isn't going to feel terrible. Personally I don't like the detailing of the oxford brand ones. Of the rivers ones, shoe 1 is more of a classic "oxford" style (not to be confused with the brand) and number 3 isn't terrible in terms of style. Not a fan of number 2. You could also consider a monk strap if you want something distinctive - I get a lot of compliments on mine when I wear them to formal events.

      For cologne - I recommend 1 million by paco rabanne. It's a safe bet, heaps of people wear it so it's a bit over done but that doesn't change the fact that girls love the smell of it for the most part. I wouldn't say it's unique or particularly tasteful but it just smells damn good and people will love it. Spray some on both the front and back of your neck, and maybe your wrists. The spray on the back will leave a trail of scent. Also don't be worried if it smells pretty strong when you put it on at first, the low quality colognes sold in Australia (vs heavier stuff in europe) fade pretty quickly.

      • Wystri Warrick on 21/09/2017 - 20:03
        +1

        Thanks for the detailed post hepc😀.

        I went to Rivers, but didn't end up buying the shoes, the quality of the shoes is far more worse this year, all synthetic.
        I'll just wear a pair of dark brown shoes that have.

        Checked out that cologne, cheapest price was at Chemist Warehouse $70 for 100ml and $50 for 50ml is a little too expensive for me, I ended up getting lynx dark temptation.

        • hepc on 21/09/2017 - 22:39
          +2

          LOL lynx brings back memories of the locker bay in year 7

    • gezza90 on 12/10/2017 - 21:57
      +1

      I feel like you have an empty wardrobe lol

      • Wystri Warrick on 12/10/2017 - 22:25

        Formal cloths yeah, casual I'm quite good there.
        I wait for the end of season clearance to snag the bargains, got some amazing deals.

  • tryagain on 21/09/2017 - 12:06
    +2

    Silver cufflinks/tie clip and shoe 3 from my perspective

    • stevie67 on 21/09/2017 - 13:53
      +1

      100%. Silver and shoe 3.

    • Wystri Warrick on 21/09/2017 - 20:03
      +1

      Thanks, I got the silver cufflinks.

  • Savas on 21/09/2017 - 17:23
    +1

    Thanks OP, think there's an oxford outlet in Canberra. I bought you were only in year 11?

    • Wystri Warrick on 21/09/2017 - 19:47
      +1

      Hey Savas, was wondering how long it would take you to post😂.

      Yeah I'm in year 11, strange I know I even double checked and all 11 are invited Yay😀.

      BTW congrats on your job😀.

      • Savas on 21/09/2017 - 21:38
        +1

        Oh wow you're lucky!! Hahaha just to clarify i don't work at IGA, i was referring to the specials.

  • sunnyc on 21/09/2017 - 19:22
    +2

    farfetch is doing a great deal on suits, buy one get one free. And all discounted. You can get 2 YSL suits for 1k or 2 Giorgio armani suits for 1.7k.

    • Wystri Warrick on 21/09/2017 - 19:51
      +1

      Thanks sunnyc, but I've already bought a suit.

      I checked it out, really nice suits, but out of my budget, though 2 really nice suits for 1k does seem like a good deal.

      • sunnyc on 21/09/2017 - 19:55
        +2

        Yeah considering the YSL hoodie alone costs 1.2k and its just a hoodie.

    • Savas on 21/09/2017 - 21:39
      +1

      Got my formal coming up soon, will check them out!

  • John Kimble on 16/10/2017 - 11:35
    +1

    Soooo, how was it?

    • Wystri Warrick on 16/10/2017 - 16:06
      +2

      It was excellent, best time of my life.
      Got some photos taken of me and some friends by a photographer and in a photo booth.
      There was a dance floor with a DJ (or whatever they are called) playing music with lights and everything.

      It was amazing :).

      I'd just like to thank everyone here for helping me get sorted on such short notice :).

      • MathNerd on 22/10/2017 - 00:36
        +2

        I'm a teacher and I love hearing stories like this. Good on you mate for making the most of such an event. Hope you're planning your year 12 formal already!

  • Savas on 17/11/2017 - 09:07
    +1

    Just had my formal, my tip if you're borrowing an old jacket check it doesn't smell like mould. Not sure why, I don't think it raining helped. I should've just bought something at Oxford like you did.

    • Wystri Warrick on 17/11/2017 - 09:11
      +1

      How was it, did you take anyone special?

      • Savas on 17/11/2017 - 09:18
        +1

        The food and location was excellent, we didn't get a DJ or photo booth! It was more of a parents thing, also I went with the Target suggestion.

        • Wystri Warrick on 17/11/2017 - 09:25
          +1

          Sweet.
          A true Ozbargainer, I splurged :/, I'm always so frugal.

          Take anyone special ;)?

        • Savas on 17/11/2017 - 09:29
          +1

          @Wystri Warrick: Nope.

          Where was your formal?

        • Wystri Warrick on 17/11/2017 - 09:47
          +1

          @Savas: me too (I actually like being single), Adelaide CBD.

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