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The $136 Ships Free Suit

June 12, 2012 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Express Stripe Stretch Wool Suit Jacket & Matching Pant – $135.98 ($346)

Part of the Express End of Season Sale.  Orders over $125 ship free through Wednesday 6/13.  Additional 20% off comes before checkout.  No code needed.

Sometimes, some guys, just need a really inexpensive suit that they can get tailored, wear the hell out of on occasion, and not feel too bad about if someone dumps a glass of red wine on them at a wedding.  This candidate has a lot of potential to fill that need.  Now, they did not have the pinstriped version of this “Producer” suit in store, but they did have a glen plaid.  Here’s how that one looked:
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 Size Shown:  38R.  You’re going to want to size down if you’re in between sizes.  Their “Producer” suiting line runs a little more generous.  Still far from traditional and boxy, but not as slim as their “Photographer” line either.

Observations
  • The wool “Blend” is a 94% wool / 6% spandex.  So the vast majority of it wool.
  • The fabric is good.  Nothing to write home about, but not awful by any stretch either.
  • Fit is decently trim.  Size down though if you’re in between.
  • Button stance is a Ludlow-like lower slung, but it’s not too low either.
  • Drop in the jacket tail seems standard, not chopped (pic above taken from a slightly downward angle)
  • Arm holes aren’t super low.  Not super high either.
  • Shoulder pads could be thinner.  But they’re not awful either.
  • Lapels are slim, but not razor thin.
  • Non functioning buttons at the cuffs, side vents in the rear.  Pants fit well without being too tight.

Again, they didn’t have the exact suit in store for an in-person look, but for $136 and free shipping, it’s hard to ask for more.  Plenty of regular sizes (38, 40, 42, 44) left at post time (UPDATE:  Sizes are going real fast).  Returns free in store.  You are on the hook to ship it back to Express if that’s your only option.  $6.99 for U.S. customers.

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: Express, express suit review, Suit, suits under $150, suits under $200

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Comments

  1. LW says

    June 12, 2012 at 3:23 AM

    Just what I needed. Trigger pulled. Thanks!

  2. Kidronmusic says

    June 12, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    Sold out already on the jacket.

  3. Redford says

    June 12, 2012 at 3:36 AM

    Bad link

     http://www.express.com/stripe-stretch-wool-blend-producer-suit-jacket-48865-80/refine/Type/Suit-Separates/control/page/10/show/3/index.pro

  4. Kidronmusic says

    June 12, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    Well, the linked jacket was sold out, but there were 3 or 4 options left, I went with this jacket and the matching pants for $122

    STRIPE COTTON BLEND PHOTOGRAPHER SUIT JACKET

  5. Joe says

    June 12, 2012 at 5:09 AM

     Yeah, not sure what happened there.  Links were working overnight.  Many thanks Redford… fixed above.

  6. lazydesert says

    June 12, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Thanks Joe

  7. Nick P. says

    June 12, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    How would you say this fits compared to a Hilfiger slim fit?

  8. Trey says

    June 12, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Everytime I try to go with an Express suit I end up absolutely hating how they fit me. Usually way too much fabric around the mid section even in their slim fit stuff and the jackets are always way too long. I think I’m done with Express which is funny because I used to buy almost everything from there 3 years ago. That looks good on you though.

  9. Just A Hunk says

    June 12, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    They had my size still–thanks for the head’s up Dappered!

  10. Joe says

    June 12, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Trimmer.  Less shoulder padding.

  11. Justin Brown says

    June 12, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    I’m in for one. They had my size as well.. Thanks Joe.

  12. Joe says

    June 12, 2012 at 9:15 AM

     Looks good on me though?  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzPsdkTCufs  (Obligatory) No free bowl of soup with the suit purchase…

    That’s the thing about exploring brands.  Some off the rack stuff by certain brands just will not fit certain body types.  I’m a huge fan of the Nordstrom brand Calibrate, but their jackets are always so short on my torso that they look goofy.

  13. Kevin says

    June 12, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    Also as well to make this deal even sweeter, they will take more % off clearance prices. So they may take another 13 or 26 dollars via price match within 14 days!

  14. TT says

    June 12, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    i have a smaller body type so for me, their Photographer suit fits me best off the rack without needing to be tailored (36S). Only the pants do I need to get shortened since 30L still too long lol. Great price though unfortunately no 36S

  15. Hunter Cash says

    June 12, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    went into the store and got it since it was sold out online. ~$140 there

  16. Joe says

    June 12, 2012 at 3:15 PM

     Nice… as stated above, they don’t seem to be in all stores (or on sale in all stores for that matter)

  17. Adam says

    June 12, 2012 at 6:18 PM

    And…… sold out. Joe you really can move some product at this point.

  18. Kevin says

    June 12, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Also their fitted signature polos (no lion logo) are on sale for $15.99 after 20% (the ones future in the polo palozza)

  19. Tbrown5 says

    June 12, 2012 at 11:22 PM

     I bought 3 today. They are really nice with the hint of spandex for a slight stretch.

  20. Redford says

    June 18, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Got mine today.  Not the best feeling fabric like Joe says.  I ordered a 38S to try to see if Short is right for me at just over 5’8″.  The sleeves are the perfect length so I’ll be going with S in the future.  I had read something about short sizes being like an inch to an inch and a half shorter in both the sleeves and overall jacket length and thought I’d give it a try.

    A question: Is the striping subtle enough that this suit could be worn to a job interview or would it be better suited (no pun intended) for something less serious?

  21. SolefulStrut says

    June 19, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I was questioning the opposite, to wit, if the stripes lean a little too “Power Suit” when it would be my only (properly fitting) suit thus far & therefore needing to be very versatile.  Anyone have thoughts?

    Also, the fabric is not what I would expect for mostly wool either.  It reminds me of the Gap cotton tailored striped pants – the fabric feels thin & doesn’t hang well.  30×30 was much too large in the waist, 29×30 was about perfect (31×30 in 501s) – despite the sizing it is definitely a slimmer fit.  Regardless, I will certainly keep the pants as they are great for the price (yet to receive jacket).  Thank you Joe.

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