Perhaps you’ve heard: men’s suits are back—definitively, radically, triumphantly. The best suits under $1000 reflect that mood wholeheartedly. Wearing a suit is downright fun again: It means you have a reason to be dressed, to be out in the world, to celebrate.
Whether you’re in need of something big and brash to cause a stir at an upcoming wedding, or a sharp, versatile two-piece to nail your next presentation, there’s a top-notch suit out there for you that won’t break the bank. We know, because we found them all. From workday corduroys to classic navy flannels, here are the 15 absolute best suits for men under $1000.
The Best Men’s Suits Under $1,000, According to GQ
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Best Affordable Suit Overall: Buck Mason Graduate Suit
If you’re shopping for your first proper suit, or just looking for a great navy blue or slate gray addition to your weekday rotation, the Graduate hits all the right notes at a price that’s tough to beat. Its soft-shouldered silhouette and patch pockets are an homage to the Ivy-style sack suits of the 1960s, but that doesn’t mean you have to wear it with a repp tie and penny loafers (although you definitely can.) The three-roll-two jacket features notch lapels and a Goldilocks-worthy cut that’s neither too wide nor too slim, making it an easy way to lend sartorial clout to a wide range of looks, either on its own or with the matching trousers.
As with every good suit, however, the things that make it great are often hidden, like the Graduate’s fully-canvassed jacket that will mold to your body over time. “I wore this suit to a wedding and felt like a million bucks,” GQ style commerce writer Gerald Ortiz says. “I’m not sure why it took so long for a suit like this to exist for under a grand, but I plan on recommending it to anyone and everyone—especially folks trying out their first.”
Best Affordable Suit for Fall: J.Crew Kenmare Relaxed-Fit Double-Breasted Suit
In any conversation about stylish yet affordable suiting, it’s only a matter of time before J.Crew enters the chat. A dominant player in the entry-level suit game since the advent of the era-defining Ludlow in the aughts, J.Crew has helped countless dudes to up their tailoring game without blowing next month’s rent money. What the Ludlow was to the #menswear era, the Kenmare is to right now, with a wider cut, broader lapels, and more drapiness than the slim-fitting Ludlow.
The fabric, a fuzzy brown merino wool with a subtle green check, is both breathable and insulating, and the rakish cut evokes Italian suiting of the 1970s when combined with the single-pleated trousers. “The Kenmare might be the most fun off-the-rack suit for the price,” Ortiz says. “And the slate of premium fabrics it’s available in really sets it apart from the competition.” Not sure if you’re a double-breasted suit guy? Consider this a great excuse to find out.
Best Affordable Double-Breasted Suit: Todd Snyder Italian Tropical Wool Wythe Suit
Ever since founding his namesake brand more than a decade ago, NYC-based designer Todd Snyder has staked a claim on affordable suits that punch way above their price. That’s definitely the case with the Wythe, from its virgin wool fabric made by a century-old Italian mill to its swishy double-breasted silhouette to the billowy double-pleated trousers. Evoking Giorgio Armani in his prime and the sexiness of early 1980s soft tailoring, the Wythe packs a whole lot of style for under a grand. It’s a big mood, as the kids say, but you don’t have to go full American Gigolo to make it work for you. Try subbing in a camp shirt for your typical button-down in full suit mode, or try wearing the jacket as you would a cardigan, unbuttoned over a tee and jeans.
