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Need advice on buying (men's) suits in Tokyo - 01-05-2011, 01:50 AM

I need to update my wardrobe. I don't wear suits all the time but recently more often. And, the problem is that I think the cut is a bit dated....single-breasted 3-button, single or double pleats on the trousers with cuffs, functional surgeons cuffs on the sleeve. Standard made to measure (MTM) stuff from a Hong Kong tailor. They're supposed to be 'super 150's or 180's' but that's the lie that all Hong Kong tailors tell their clients.

I'm actually thinking that getting a few off the rack (OTR) suits here in Tokyo might be just as good an option -- and probably a bit cheaper. Does anyone have any recommendations?

Or, I also noticed a few made to measure chain stores. One acquaintance recommended a place called "F1" but I thought the cut of his suits were even 'stodgier' than mine.
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