On: Suits are back (cf. pg's submarine essay)

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I'm curious about one thing -- the suits that are making a comeback, how similar exactly are they?

I think from afar they look great and very close to clothes from the past, but how is the fitting -- comfortable? Or has there been zero innovation in clothe-making and clothes back then were just as comfortable to wear and fit just as well?

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This is a startup that's trying to apply new materials (think high-tech athletic wear) to dress clothes: http://ministryofsupply.com/

So far they have some dress shirts.

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This will probably sound obvious, but well made suits and properly fitted shirts and suits aren't really uncomfortable a all. Of course most people don't factor in the costs of tailoring into their suit purchases, and buy inferior suits like the Jos. A Bank sales, which hey great if you're on the road all the time, but otherwise 2-3 basic suits, 2 pairs of shoes, some ties, and a few white and blue shirts will go a long, long way.