| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
themagicbean
Joined: 04 Feb 2009
|
 Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 2:31 pm Post subject: Buying a Shiny Suit |
 |
|
Hi
I want to get one of those blinding silver suits. I don't want to pay too much but want it to last. Friends home need to see it ... a lot. ^^
Any advice on quality/where to shop? I found some on clearance at Lotte for 16man that were actually lined (so many aren't). The K-friend I was with said Lotte was probably best for quality. Thing is, 16man is the starting price at Dongdaemun. But are those crap?
Previously when checking out Itaewon tailors I haven't seen (at least on display) many/any shiny fabrics that's why I'm generally leaving them out of this.
Thanks |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
air76
Joined: 13 Nov 2007
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 3:18 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I can offer you no advice...but I applaud the fact that you're going to buy a silver suit...you must, simply must complete the ensemble with a white shirt and pink tie. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 3:34 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I bought a suit off gmarket for 100,000w. Quality was pretty good. The size was a little smaller than I expected though. If you go that route, order the suit slightly bigger than your size and then go to a dry cleaner and have them alter it to fit you. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Underwaterbob
Joined: 08 Jan 2005
Location: In Cognito
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 4:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| The shiny suits are mostly pre-fab deals that come from places like TNG Suit Gallery and the like. If you're Korean sized, go for it. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ticktocktocktick
Joined: 31 Mar 2009
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 4:29 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| I bought one for W50,000 at one of the fashion outlets at Gasan Digital Complex stn (lines 1/7). There's a few guys outside the first fashion building you come to. The suit is reasonable quality. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
rickpidero
Joined: 03 Sep 2009
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 5:15 pm Post subject: make that |
|
|
| air76 wrote: |
| I can offer you no advice...but I applaud the fact that you're going to buy a silver suit...you must, simply must complete the ensemble with a white shirt and pink tie. |
Make that a slip on pink with small bedazzled jewels. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Xuanzang
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 5:39 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| You must also make sure the sleeves and pants are slightly too long and then wear them with black slippers. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ThingsComeAround
Joined: 07 Nov 2008
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 5:48 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I saw a jean suit at Namdaemun Market
Perfect for wearing to the next wedding out here  |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
AsiaESLbound
Joined: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Truck Stop Missouri
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 5:54 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Wow, in America it would be labeled as looking very gay where people would actually think you are a gay pretty boy. Korean fashion wouldn't work in a Western work place if trying to put on a professional image. You might get away with it for formal dinner attire.
It appears the silver suit fashion says, "I'm a lean, fit, and highly polished business machine."
Last edited by AsiaESLbound on Thu May 27, 2010 6:14 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Welsh Canadian
Joined: 03 Mar 2010
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 6:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| AsiaESLbound wrote: |
Wow, in America it would be labeled as looking very gay where people would actually think you are a gay pretty boy. Korean fashion wouldn't work in a Western work place if trying to put on a professional image.
It appears the silver suit fashion says, "I'm a lean, fit, and highly polished business machine." |
WOW. You seems to be the expert on all things gay.
Does that make you also gay? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
AsiaESLbound
Joined: 07 Jan 2010
Location: Truck Stop Missouri
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 6:16 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Welsh Canadian wrote: |
| AsiaESLbound wrote: |
Wow, in America it would be labeled as looking very gay where people would actually think you are a gay pretty boy. Korean fashion wouldn't work in a Western work place if trying to put on a professional image.
It appears the silver suit fashion says, "I'm a lean, fit, and highly polished business machine." |
WOW. You seems to be the expert on all things gay.
Does that make you also gay? |
Not gay, but while growing up, all the boys would talk about what was thought of as being gay. I got these ideas in a conservative cultured small American town. I wouldn't wear this fashion, but if want to, more power to you. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Chucky
Joined: 21 Apr 2010
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 6:21 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Besides the ironic joke factor and sheer comedy of it. Would a non-Korean seriously where a suit like that with a straight face?
If I saw a white guy wearing a suit liek that I would probably laugh out loud.
But being unique is cool, go for it. Be a clown. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Xuanzang
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 6:38 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Chucky wrote: |
Besides the ironic joke factor and sheer comedy of it. Would a non-Korean seriously where a suit like that with a straight face?
If I saw a white guy wearing a suit like that I would probably laugh out loud.
But being unique is cool, go for it. Be a clown. |
It happens. I hope he didn't pay too much or nothing at all. Atrocious. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jvalmer
Joined: 06 Jun 2003
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
mj roach
Joined: 16 Mar 2003
|
| Posted: Thu May 27, 2010 7:12 pm Post subject: |
|
|
60's retro...
'shark-skin' suits |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
