This article was co-authored by Hannah Park and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Madden. Hannah Park is a professional stylist and personal shopper with experience in e-comm styling, celebrity styling and personal styling. She runs an LA-based styling company, The Styling Agent, where she focuses on understanding each individual she works with, and crafting wardrobes according to their needs.
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Looking for a suit, but aren’t sure where to start? Suits range in price depending on what you’re looking for, but in general, there are 3 main price brackets you can buy from. Whether this is your first time buying a suit or your fiftieth, we’ll tell you everything you need to know about the average cost of a tailored suit. Read on to step out in style!
Things You Should Know
- Basic suits are usually between $400 and $799. They’re perfect for first-time buyers or one-time events.
- Mid-level suits range from $800 to $1,500. They’re usually made of all natural fabrics and will be custom-made to fit you.
- High-end suits are usually $1,500 and up. They’re often bespoke suits, meaning sewn from scratch, and always use all-natural materials.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
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You can expect a suit to last around 10 years. After that, it will likely have gone out of style.[18]Thanks
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Don’t forget about the shoes! When you buy a suit, be sure to grab some nice dress shoes to go along with it. Brown shoes work well with blue suits, and black shoes go well with black or gray suits.Thanks
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