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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.
Six Superlative Sub-$1,000 Suits We Love
- The Office Stalwart Pick: Todd Snyder Tropical Wool Sutton Suit, $886
- The Personality Hire Pick: A Kind of Guise Shinji Suit, $975
- The Spring Wedding Pick: J.Crew Italian Pincord Cotton Kenmare Suit, $650
- The Retro-Elegant Pick: Banana Republic Signature Italian Twill Suit, $670
- The “Barnyard Rustic” Pick: Portuguese Flannel Labura Corduroy Suit, $350
- The Repentant Banker Pick: Mfpen Pinstriped Wool Suit, $750
The Office Stalwart Pick
Not every suit is meant for the office. That puckered seersucker joint? Best reserved for your richest friend’s seaside I do’s. That garment-washed, chore coat-adjacent number? Probably fine if you work in a “creative” industry, but not so fine if you’re closing deals or defending clients in court. In anticipation of those cases, avoid wandering mindlessly into the type of big-box store where the salespeople don't know a damn thing about suits: try this down-the-middle masterpiece by Todd Snyder, who cut his teeth at J.Crew and has been outfitting fellas in impeccable tailoring ever since. It's crafted from lightweight merino wool sourced from Italy, but embedded with just the right amount of elastane, which means it isn’t sacrilegiously stretchy but is comfortable enough to stay seated in for long periods at time. For less than a grand, it's a hell of a deal.
The Repentant Banker Pick
Mfpen wants you to experience the rush of the trading floor without the tech neck. Its ‘80s-inspired pinstriped wool suit pays sly tribute to on-screen (and IRL) finance villains like Jordan Belfort without putting its wearer in proximity to any white-collar crimes. What distinguishes it, though, from the power suits of the “Greed is good'' era is its new-age edge: a tailored shape with structured shoulders and wide notch lapels, augmented by a sealed, straight-hemmed vent. The result is typical to the red-hot Scandi brand—a blending of semi-bygone styles with modern flair.
The Spring-Ready Pick
J.Crew sells other, longer-tenured suits (including the era-defining Ludlow) but the Kenmare fits the way suits used to—and feels all the more contemporary for it. It’s relaxed through the torso, structured at the shoulders, and comfortable through the hips and thighs. Plus, it's available in more interesting finishes than its slimmer counterparts, like this sublime blue-and-white pincord, which looks like seersucker but feels like crisp cotton. Like all J.Crew suits, it's suspiciously well made, easily tailored, and will last you long after you're sick of wearing it. Buy it before we do or regret it all spring.
The Retro-Elegant Pick
Ignore the pessimists (or forum-roving purists) who claim a mall brand suit will look any less put-together than its department store counterparts. There are worthwhile, elegant options at every price point—just maybe not $50 (or even $500). If your suit costs less than dinner for two, you’re probably in trouble in the long run, since that flies in the face of exactly what a good suit should promise: longevity. That’s especially true if you buy Banana Republic’s silky-smooth Italian twill version, which bends (balloons?) to the relaxed, wider cut of Armani's '80s-era heyday without veering into cosplay. It’s flowy, comfortable, and, not a little paradoxically, totally timeless—guaranteed moodboard fodder today, tomorrow, and a decade from now.
The Menswear Nerd Pick
Really want to stand out in a sea of navy? Go with this military-inspired set from Engineered Garments, a perennial GQ favorite. Real heads love Daiki Suzuki’s gently-freaked riff on Americana so much that they see buying into his vision as a rite of passage for budding menswear fans, and there’s few better ways to jump-start your own journey. Like Portuguese Flannel’s labor-friendly set, the matching pieces look killer on their own and even better as a quasi-suit alternative. Pair it with a lived-in oxford shirt for maximum M*A*S*H* swagger or run the whole shebang with a bucket hat, neckerchief, and beefed-up boat shoes.
The Ivy-Cool Pick
Buck Mason took its sweet time developing the ideal entry-level suit, but its patience paid off. First, the brand launched several travel-friendly, wrinkle-resistant options, designed to work well together and even better as separates. Then it applied the same idea to its Graduate suit, an Ivy-inspired silhouette rendered in luxe, multi-season Italian wool. That flexibility might be its calling card—the trousers play nice with a sweater; the blazer looks incredible with jeans—but as a whole, it’s one of the best suits you can buy for under $750 all-in. It’s equal parts retro Milanese trad and American ad man, but equipped with details that yank it firmly into the here and now: patch pockets on the jacket, a tab-front finish on the pants, all done up in a rich, deep-ocean-blue hue.
The Slim-But-Not-Skinny Pick
Consider yourself an avowed student of the slimmer-is-better school of thought, no matter which way the trend tailwinds blow? Let Reiss's tony-sounding Boxhill suit school you on the art of pulling one off in 2024. The British brand's two-piece nails the slim-but-not-skinny sweet spot, helped along by an old-world Prince of Wales check so subtle the suit barely look patterned from afar. Factor in the texture-heavy linen-blend fabric, and it'll look just at home at family brunch or on a fancy, very-much-rented boat. (Hey, you’re the one looking for affordable suits.) No matter your build, you’ll look lean, mean, and remarkably clean, especially since its finished waist line means you can forego the belt.
The Endless Summer Pick
For too many fellas, the only suit appropriate for summer is short and made from nylon. Don’t be one of ‘em. Instead, reach for a grown-man suit that’ll keep you cool even when the temperatures rise—like Polo Ralph Lauren’s linen joint, which looks similar to your typical khaki number but feels a lot lighter. It’s also a little more casual—think al fresco drinks on a weekday evening, or a garden wedding without a dress code. The whole set skews chill but not schlubby, preppy but not, y’know, prep school. As a bonus, the trousers come pre-cuffed and are machine-washable (we’d still save the jacket for the dry cleaner).
The Big Night Out Pick
Here's the downside to filtering your tailoring by affordability—for the most part, you deny yourself the higher-end fixings, like tuxedos, and, with a few notable exceptions, double-breasted suits. When the silhouette first hit the market, it demanded a greater amount of fabric to build, which made it more expensive. Back then, double-breasted suits were mostly the preserve of deep-pocketed banker types, or stodgy tailoring purists with a direct line to a bespoke cutter. In 2024, though, the silhouette isn't just more accessible—it's downright sexy, thanks to a jolt of new-school energy from labels like Copenhagen's Sunflower. The dark, brooding tone this one's done up in is a far cry from the summery flower the brand is named for, but throw it on over a plain white tee or silky button-up and watch your fits bloom.
The “Barnyard Rustic” Pick
If you can’t fathom wearing a suit suit (and can get away with avoiding it), there's a simple, easy way to look just as pulled-together: buy a matching set in an otherwise suit-appropriate material. It's a move we've extolled for years, and one the fabric whizzes at Portuguese Flannel have clearly taken to heart. The label's corduroy two-piece allows you to skip the headache of those “barnyard rustic” dress codes without reverting to a less galaxy-brain blazer-and-jeans combo. Pull this corduroy chore jacket over a sweater, anchor the pants with leather derbies, and you’re set—as dressed up as the guy next to you in a more advanced, 2024 kind of way.
The Capital-W Work Pick
Speaking of “barnyard rustic”, Alex Mill’s hardy, workwear-indebted suit is another great option for those impossibly confounding warm-weather shindigs—especially in this dusty khaki color. Its garment-dyed softness, in feel and silhouette, makes it look lived-in and slightly rumpled in all the ways you want it to be (which means its jacket is just begging to be worn with jeans). See? Versatility, even at a value-oriented price—dress code be damned.
The Very '70s Pick
If you're going to wear a suit of your own volition (please do), why not have a little fun in the process? Long gone are the days of the monotonous, uniform two-piece: suits can and should be a good time, just like the events you’ll wear 'em to. But in the off chance the options already hanging in your closet feel a little dry, you can bring the party with you by investing in Séfr’s ‘70s-inspired power suit, a single-button number with a dramatic drape and ultra-wide, semi-lifted lapels. (Not dual-weld-truck lifted—more like coupe-glass-for-a-toast lifted.) The pants are just as righteous solo, too: perfectly creased, perfectly high-waisted, and perfectly ready to boogie with nothing but a ribbed white tank and gleaming chain.
The Slacker Chic Pick
As you might expect, there’s a certain textural grit to this laid-back riff on the classic navy suit from Nitty Gritty's reliably fantastic in-house label. The heavyweight washed Japanese cotton-twill, which shares chino's dryness but is far starchier, lends it a gently structured, slightly boxy silhouette, wholly in line with the Swedish retailer's genre-spanning assortment of elevated streetwear. Naturally, it'll look swell with a threadbare graphic tee or a rumpled oxford shirt—sloppily half-tucked and constantly threatening to come undone, of course.
The Adventure-Is-Out-There Pick
There might not be another suit that more effectively encapsulates the rollicking state of tailoring right now than Another Aspect's gorp-inflected riff. If you'll forgive the pun, this matching khaki set is anything but another off-the-rack wool option. Cut from a deadstock cotton ripstop fabric, the Danish label's safari-ready two-piece takes its cues from the suits fellas like Hemingway wore way back when, without straying too far from the fundamental template. Ever get the urge to wade into a tropical forest dressed to the nines? Or ignore the weather app before a first date? This guy could—another pun incoming—weather both of those situations with flair, thanks to a duo of bellow pockets and an easygoing elastic waist.
The Personality Hire Pick
This is the “We get it” of suits. We get it, you like menswear; we get it, you’ve been to Japan; we get it, your suit cost…less than a grand?! Okay, now you have our attention. Like the person you’re probably imagining wearing it, A Kind of Guise’s olive-green number is the life of the office, the party, or the office party. Thanks to a kimono-inspired shape and tie-closure front, it stands out in all the right ways without feeling costumey (read: overly appropriative). Wear it with pride, and, inevitably, a touch of humility; that many compliments could go to anyone’s head.
