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So a friend of mine is looking for an androgynous suit in all black. They said they want something in between men's and women's suits. Something like this, but darker/black:
Anyone here know of anything that might work for this? Also they're looking for something reasonably priced and not like several hundred dollars.
Honestly suits are very expensive to buy new, idk where you are gonna buy a suit for less than several hundred dollars. My advice would be to get a cloth measuring tape, know all your measurments, and start checking ebay. Thrift stores might work too, though that's pretty location dependent (last month I scored a very high quality suit in almost new condition that fit me exactly, no need to even take it to a tailor, for $15 at a thrift store). I've had good success buying very nice suits and blazers off of ebay for reasonable prices.
I will say, that suit in all black would look extremely formal: as a shawl lapel and single button are features typical of a dinner jacked worn for black tie. Idk what your friend wants this suit for, so maybe that will be okay. But just know that it'll be way more formal than the suit in the pic.
One thing that will help androgynify a more masc suit will be the other things you are wearing with it. Wearing a blouse (or other more fem shirt) under it instead of a "men's" dress shirt, jewelry, etc. "women's" pumps vs. "men's" dress shoes will make a difference too. Or if starting from a more fem suit, wear a "men's" dress shirt, a tie, etc.