Where to Buy a Suit NYC

In New York City, without guidance, finding the right suit to buy can be a painful experience. There are just so many options that it's hard even to know where to begin the search. This tab gives an unbiased overview of the vast market for men's suits in NYC. From hand-stitched tailoring to department store mass production--and everything in between--this tab will point you in the right direction so you don't get overwhelmed and can actually enjoy the suit buying experience.

Against Nature Atelier - 212-228-4552 159 Chrystie St. This dandy-ish boutique specializes in bespoke suits and shirts. The shop is filled with antique treasures and looks as though it arrived from another era.
Any Old Iron - 212-254-4404 149 Orchard St.
Beau Bummel - 212-219-2666 347 West Broadway
Blue & Cream - 212-533-3088 1 East 1st St. This boutique is where you can buy creations from designers, such as Shipley & Halmos, Spurr, and 3.1 Phillip Lim.
D.L. Cerney - 212-673-7033 13 E. 7th St.
Hollander & Lexer - 718-797-9117 103 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn This Williamsburg boutique also has an in-house menswear line.
Hotoveli - 212-206-7722 271 W. 4th St. This is where you can buy a suit from designers such as Lanvin and Alexander McQueen.
NY Magazine - "Best of 2011: Best Suits" - Smart-looking suits for every size wallet.

Brioni - 212-486-0500 57 East 57th St.
Calvin Klein - 212-292-9000 654 Madison Ave.
Suits from Canali - 212-842-8700 25 Broad St.
Dolce and Gabbana - 212-226-5694 148 Lafayette St. and 212-750-0055 660 Madison Ave.
Buy a Gucci suit - This is where you will find some of the most expensive suits in the city. 212-826-2600 725 Fifth Ave. and 212-717-2619 840 Madison Ave.
Giorgio Armani - 212-988-9191 760 Madison Ave.
Hermès Man - 212-308-3585 690 Madison Ave.
Hickey Freeman - 212-586-6481 543 Madison Ave.
Hugo Boss - 212-485-1900 10 Columbus Cir.
Mario Caldi - 212-333-5502 169 W. 57th St.
Buy a Paul Stuart classic suit - 212-682-0320 Madison Ave.
Prada - Six locations in Manhattan. Visit the Rem Koolhaas-designed flagship store in SoHo.
Tom Ford - 212-359-0300 845 Madison Ave.
Tommy Hilfiger - 212-223-1824 681 Fifth Ave. There is nowhere else in the world that you can buy a suit at Tommy Hilfiger's "global flagship."
Ermenegildo Zegna - 212-421-4488 663 5th Ave.
Ralph Lauren - 379 West Broadway, 380 Bleecker St., and 878 Madison Ave.
Thomas Pink - Four locations in Manhattan.
Valentino - 212-997-8100 West 42nd St., 26th fl.

Arthritis Foundation Gift Shop - 212-772-8816 1430 Third Ave.
Buffalo Exchange - 718-384-6901 504 Driggs Ave., Brooklyn and 212-260-9340 332 E. 11th St. Like most thrift stores Buffalo Exchange can be hit or miss, but more often than not there are designer gems to be found at both their Williamsburg and East Village locations.
Buy designer vintage - Rue St. Denis is where you just might find that designer suit you're looking for at a discounted price. But, this isn't the salvation army. If you find a nice suit here you will likely end up spending many hundreds of dollars, But, that could still be an enormous cost savings on if you decided to buy a new designer suit. 212-260-3388 170 Ave. B
Tribeca Thrift Shop - 212-732-0584 119 Chambers St. Buy a bargain suit at this lower NYC store full of unique finds. You could save thousands by finding your suit here.
Find a Suit at The Vortex - 718-609-6066 222 Montrose Ave., Brooklyn

A.P.C. - 212-966-0069 131 Mercer St.
Billy Reid - 212-598-9355 54 Bond St., NYC
Black Fleece - 212-929-2763 351 Bleecker St. Thom Browne does Brooks Brothers.
Grahame Fowler - 646-620-6930 138 W. 10th St., NYC
Etiqueta Negra - 212-219-4015 273 Lafayette St.
HUGO Hugo Boss - 212-965-1300 132 Greene St. This downtown shop offers Hugo Boss's trendier line of menswear.
Buy a J. Crew suit - If you're not quite sure where you will be wearing this suit, J. Crew could be a fine option of a sharp looking, reasonably priced suit that you can buy and be assured that you will be comfortably dressed whenever you need a suit. 212-343-1227 484 Broadway
Jaeyoon Jeong - 212-226-2540 29 Spring St., NYC
Groupe Seize sur Vingt - 212-625-1620 78 Greene St. An offshoot of Seize sur Vingt, its retail space is where they also throw parties, art shows, and film screenings.
Loris Diran - 212-420-1141 3 E. 1st St.
John Varvatos - Locations in SoHo and the Bowery. Their Bowery location is the site of the former CBGB club.
Maison Martin Margiela - 212-989-7612 803 Greenwich St., NYC
Paul Smith - Want buy a suit that makes a statement? One of Paul Smith's 3 locations may be right for you. 212-627-9770 108 Fifth Ave., 646-613 3060 142 Greene St., 718-218-0020 280 Grand Street
Marc Jacobs - 212-343-1490 163 Mercer St. and 212-929-0304 298 West 4th St.
Opening Ceremony - 212-219-2688 35 Howard St.
Rag & Bone - Five locations in downtown Manhattan.
Thom Browne - 212-633-1197 100 Hudson St.
Yiga Azrouel - 212-929-7525 408 West 14th St., NYC
Yohji Yamamoto - 212-966-9066 103 Grand St.

Barney's Warehouse Sale - 212-250-8400 255 West 17th St. This annual sale can be overwhelmingly crowded and chaotic, but it definitely offers many terrific deals on designer suits and shoes.
Century 21 - 212-227-9092 22 Cortlandt St.
JCPenney - 212-295-6120 901 Sixth Ave.
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers - 212-370-0600 366 Madison Avenue.
Kenneth Cole - There are four Manhattan locations where you can buy a timeless Kenneth Cole suit.
Loehmann's - 212-352-0856 101 Seventh Ave.
Lord & Taylor - 212-391-3344 424 Fifth Ave.
Men's Wearhouse - Seven locations in NYC.
Misorena - 212-725-5400 260 Fifth Ave.
Nordstrom Rack - 1 Union Square South
Syms - 212-873-8000 2222 & 2228 Broadway and 212-317-8200 400 Park Ave.
Uniqlo - 917-237-8811 546 Broadway This Japanese store, known best for its well-cut denim and must-have basics, also carries a few suits with each season.
Paul Smith Sale Shop - 718-218-0029 280 Grand St., Brooklyn This outlet takes pieces from the three other Paul Smith shops in the U.S. and re-sells them here at sale prices.
Uniqlo + J - 917 237-8811 546 Broadway This line may cause you to question where you are if you're used to Uniqlo's usual clothing. Jil Sander teamed up with Uniqlo for this line that includes well-made, affordable men's suits.