Those are both really really nice suits, especially with the knit tie. I would rock a point and not a spread collar though. And what do you mean by vintage? As in used? Or as in older looking? Because those don't look older looking. They're baller.

 

Nice suits, but it all depends on the occassion. These are very stylish suits for business occassions but if you are a confident person who likes to have a bespoke style, you should be fine. If you feel uncomfortable in it or are worried your clients will think its too much, it might show through your body language. Try a simple two button suit and instead of the waistcoat, wear a deep v-neck sweater as a modern twist. Sorry for the word vomit lol, I love suits. lol just my two cents! Hope that helps

 

Just don't.
Not a good look, unless in a social setting.
Which watch are you gonna wear with that? Thats more impressive to clients than the suit itself.

 

vintage as in older style


panerai 162 44mm

 

We have a seriously different opinion of vintage.

What you have posted, are modern cuts. They are not "vintage" by any measure (especially as the term usually refers to the age of the garment itself). The only reason they're marketed as such is because they're three-piece suits, which were originally "trendy" at the turn of the century (two real reasons: one, warmth, and second, the shirt was considered an extension of one's underwear, thus as little should have been showed as possible while in proper company -- the vest helped considerably with both).

That said, they're timeless classics. They weave in and out of popularity with the poorly-dressed masses, but for those with a sartorial eye (not metrosexual, Pmac ), they have a place in their closets.

As an aside, the nice thing is, they're perfect for wearing braces (i.e. suspenders) as they're hidden under the vest. So you can wear pants that hang properly, in comparison to a belt that cinches 'em on up there, to boot. Actually, to be perfectly honest, it's the only acceptable way to wear a three-piece suit (braces or nothing).

To get to what you're looking for: a three-piece suit is not only acceptable, it's something to be enjoyed. Most consider it a bit more formal, but again, perfectly alright. However, if you're this worried about it, I'd recommend you hesitate: people will pick up on your comfort in your clothes, or in this case, lack thereof.

Anyhow, I'd strongly suggest visiting a local shop instead of trying to pick something up off an internet retail store. A "38r" can be radically different from company to company, and even suit-to-suit or model-to-model. To be honest, nothing matters more than the suit's fit; while Barrister might have a thing for Kiton, if it isn't fitted properly, it looks no better than the garbage they peddle at Men's Warehouse. That's one reason I can't help but laugh at ridiculously priced off-the-rack suits. It just makes no sense in comparison to a proper bespoke fitting, but that's getting off the mark.

 

Unless you are Thomas Crown, no.

No idea what industry you are in, but depending on that also, it could look horribly out of place.

Can't they also be horrendously uncomfortable if you have to sit down for long periods?

A nice, crisp 2 button is all you need.

 

If it draws attention in a negative way, ie looking Sherlock holmes or a vampire, save it for the weekend.

 

I don't know what you guys wear, but a three piece is on point in any situation. You just have to know how to rock it. And the light grey one is much nicer than the darker one IMO. But that suit with brown wingtips or clarks desert boots would be sick.

 

You don't want to look like a hipster doofus.

 

I just imagined you saying that with an Kiwi accent.