Italian suits??

[Heather & Mike]

Hi All;

 

We are booked for a 12 night Mediterranean cruise at the end of September. From what I understand, there are 4 nights in which a suit or jacket is recommended.

Mine is a little outdated (and quite frankly does not fit like it used to).

 

I was wondering about the possibilities of getting a nice suit in Rome prior to the cruise (we have 2 nights there before sailing).

I don't want to spend a lot, as all my money went into the trip.

 

If anyone has information on where to go fora deal, and how much it might run me it would be appreciated.

 

Mike

[cruisemom42]

You are not going to find a nice Italian suit to be any bargain. The equivalent suit in the US (albeit minus the Italian designer name) is probably half the cost -- or less.

 

However, if you want the experience, the via Condotti area at the foot of the Spanish steps (including the other streets in the immediate vicinity) is the place to shop for a designer suit in Rome. There are any number of places to look, including Armani (my ex-DH picked up a jacket here in their less-expensive store, Emporio Armani), Hugo Boss, Brioni (very classic), and Ermenegildo Zegna (a favorite of ex-FIL).

 

Basic tailoring is generally included in the price, but most stores want more than a day to get this completed, so plan accordingly.

[Keith1010]

The suit in Rome will be quite expensive. If you want a bagain I would shop at home before the cruise.

 

Keith

[Heather & Mike]

Thanks for the replies. I guess I will have to haul my suit across the ocean with me.

[Keith1010]

Thanks for the replies. I guess I will have to haul my suit across the ocean with me.

 

Since regardless of what you do you would have to haul the suit home with you I really think this is a wise decision. Your best prices are at home unless you are talking about places in Asia and even then it depends.

 

Keith