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HERE IS SOMETHING more guys should know: Great-looking suits do not have to be expensive. In fact, you don’t have to go to Savile Row to get a jacket that fits great and feels even better. The best affordable suits for men are formalwear made easy. Just take it to a tailor for a perfect fit, then combine it with a dress shirt and oxford shoes, and you’ll be ready for wedding season or that big job interview.
These days, the best affordable suits come in every fabric and fit imaginable. Want an on-trend boxy jacket and relaxed pants in a breezy chino? You got it. Need a do-it-all navy wool two piece that can handle all four seasons! Done. Looking to expand your collection with a snazzy glen plaid number that can break up into a blazer or dress pant? It’s right here. Best of all, every suit on this list comes in at $800 or less. If you didn't think you needed a new suit before, you probably do now.
Matching Pant: Crosby Suit Pant
J.Crew helped put suits back on the map a decade ago with the slim fit Ludlow Suit. Recently, the Crosby fit—with a fuller, squared off shoulder and straight fit leg—has become the standard look. The Italian wool version is a workhorse that looks just as good done up to the nines, as it does chilled out with white sneakers and a polo shirt.
Read more: Best Slim-Fit Blazers
Best for the Office
Charles Tyrwhitt Sharkskin Ultimate Performance Suit
Best for the Office
Charles Tyrwhitt Sharkskin Ultimate Performance Suit
Rest assured, no sharks were harmed here. Sharkskin is a type of fabric that weaves one color on top of another, typically gray or blue over white. It adds a vibrance to the suit that looks especially good over a white dress shirt.
Best Casual Suit
Ralph Lauren Polo Modern Stretch Chino Suit Jacket
Best Casual Suit
Ralph Lauren Polo Modern Stretch Chino Suit Jacket
Matching Pant: Stretch Chino Suit Trouser
This chino suit is so much more than the sum of its parts. Dress it up with a tie and derby shoes. Tone it down with a t-shirt and sandals. Or break it up into a blazer and dress pants.
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Best Traditional Wedding Suit
Banana Republic Signature Italian Hopsack Suit Jacket
Best Traditional Wedding Suit
Banana Republic Signature Italian Hopsack Suit Jacket
Matching Pant: Signature Italian Hopsack Suit Pant
Strictly speaking, hopsack is a type of weave. It is loose and flexible, making for a breathable and lightweight suit that plays just as well in summer as it does in the winter. In navy or black, it makes for a truly year-round option.
Best Retro Inspired Suit
Buck Mason Italian Three-Season Wool Graduate Blazer
Best Retro Inspired Suit
Buck Mason Italian Three-Season Wool Graduate Blazer
Matching Pant: Italian Wool Graduate Pant
Buck Mason just got into the suiting game last year, but the Los Angeles based brand came out swinging. The wide, angular lapel and three patch pockets are a '70s call-back, cut in a slightly-slim modern fit.
Best For Traveling
Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer
Best For Traveling
Relwen Flyweight Flex Blazer
Matching Pant: Flyweight Flex Chino
Part formalwear, part activewear; the Flyweight blazer and chino from Relwen come together to make an ultra functional suit. Stretchy fabric and ample cargo space make it ideal for travel.
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Best British-Style Suit
Hawes & Curtis Navy Cotton Linen Italian Suit
Best British-Style Suit
Hawes & Curtis Navy Cotton Linen Italian Suit
Classic British tailoring at an affordable price. A wide lapel, rounded shoulder, and trim will have you office-ready. The 50/50 cotton-linen blend is more breathable than chino, without the rumpled look of solid linen.
Best Made-to-Measure Suit
Indochino Harrogate Prince of Wales Suit
Best Made-to-Measure Suit
Indochino Harrogate Prince of Wales Suit
Every Indochino suit is custom built to your body measurements. The black and white Prince of Wales plaid is a subtle texture that is a perfect second or third suit to build a collection with.
Best Double-breasted Suit
Mango Double-breasted Suit Blazer
Best Double-breasted Suit
Mango Double-breasted Suit Blazer
Matching Pant: Slim-fit Suit Pants
The trick to pulling off a double breasted suit jacket is to keep the fabric simple, like a solid black. It is a great way to stand out without sticking out.
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Best Linen Suit
Percival Tailored Linen Blazer
Best Linen Suit
Percival Tailored Linen Blazer
Matching Suit: Tailored Linen Trousers
Linen suits are fun to wear, especially in a unique but versatile color like forest green. It will work with all the same accessories as your navy blue suit, but has a party flair.
Best Starter Suit
Calvin Klein Slim Fit Suit
Best Starter Suit
Calvin Klein Slim Fit Suit
Sometimes, you need a simple suit that does everything you need and nothing more. Calvin Klein makes an incredibly affordable option for just such an occasion. It's a double vented slim fit with narrow lapels in five solid color options.
Best "I Don't Wear Suits" Suit
Wills Stretch Wool Blazer
Best "I Don't Wear Suits" Suit
Wills Stretch Wool Blazer
Matching Pant: Stretch Wool Trouser
Just a little boxy, with a soft shoulder and half-canvas lining, this soft wool suit from Wills holds its shape well, while providing plenty of comfortable flexibility. The heathered texture makes for a great blazer as well.
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Best Stretch Suit
Bonobos Jetsetter Stretch Wool Suit
Best Stretch Suit
Bonobos Jetsetter Stretch Wool Suit
If you've ever traveled in a suit, then you know that flexibility is crucial. That's why Bonobos packed the Jetsetter wool suit with 3% elastane. You never have to fly in sweatpants again.
Best American Style Suit
Boss Huge Blue Plaid Stretch Wool Suit
Spice up the classic navy blue suit with a low-key plaid pattern. It is barely noticeable at a distance, but reveals rich detail up close, punctuated by the faint red windowpane overlay.
Most Affordable Suit
Suitshop Brilliant Blue Suit
Most Affordable Suit
Suitshop Brilliant Blue Suit
A great fitting, all-purpose suit for $200? We swear we're not making this up. Suitshop uses modern fabrics and a direct-to-consumer model to provide excellent suits at mind-blowingly low prices.
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Best Workwear-Inspired Suit
Madewell Cotton-Hemp Unstructured Blazer
Best Workwear-Inspired Suit
Madewell Cotton-Hemp Unstructured Blazer
Matching Pant: Cotton-hemp Pleated Trousers
Suits aren't just for formal occasions. This slouchy, unconstructed chino joint from Madewell is built for summer rooftop parties and casual dinners with friends. The hemp blend fabric is far more durable than traditional suit fabric, so you can really take it for a spin.
Matching Pant: AirSense Pants
Uniqlo designed the AirSense jacket and pants to provide athletic level performance in a formalwear package. It is perfect for modern business casual office attire. Complete the look for an oxford shirt or a simple white t-shirt.
Best Fun Wedding Suit
Bonobos Jetsetter Italian Seersucker Blazer
Best Fun Wedding Suit
Bonobos Jetsetter Italian Seersucker Blazer
Matching Suit Pant: Jetsetter Italian Seersucker Dress Pant
It doesn't have to be a Derby Party to rock a seersucker suit. This green and white striped set from Bonobos is perfect for any summer occasion. Just remember to let the suit be the center of attention by keeping your shirt and accessories simple.
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Best Classic Suit
Brooks Brothers Explorer Collection Classic Fit Wool Suit Jacket
Best Classic Suit
Brooks Brothers Explorer Collection Classic Fit Wool Suit Jacket
Matching Suit Pant: Classic Fit Wool Suit Pants
Brooks Brothers knows how to put the "classic" in classic fit. Every detail of this suit is by the book, and we mean that in the best way possible. If you to wear a suit for work, you can't go wrong with this one.
Best Italian-Style Suit
Saks Fifth Avenue Classic Fit Wool Blend Suit
Best Italian-Style Suit
Saks Fifth Avenue Classic Fit Wool Blend Suit
This Italian-inspired suit features a rope shoulder, pick stitching along the lapel, and a slightly tapered body. By blending silk with wool, the fabric is lighter, softer, and more breathable, making it an excellent warm weather option.
