Allthemen Men’s 2 Piece Suit Review: a cheap, decent-looking option when you just need something that fits

I ordered this Allthemen 2-piece suit in black mainly because I needed something fast and cheap for a work event and a couple of weddings coming up. I wasn’t expecting anything fancy, I just wanted a suit that didn’t look like a costume on photos and that I wouldn’t cry over if it got ruined. On paper it’s a slim-fit, 1-button, all-occasion suit, and that’s pretty much how it behaves in real life.

When it arrived, my first reaction was that it looks better than the price suggests, but you can still tell it’s budget if you look closely. The cut is fairly modern, the jacket is not huge or boxy, and the trousers don’t look like a tent. For someone who doesn’t wear suits every day, it’s the kind of thing you can throw on and look reasonably put together without overthinking it.

I used it mainly for office-type days and one more formal dinner. I also tried it on at home with different shirts and shoes just to see how versatile it is. From a distance, it passes as a normal business suit. Up close, the differences with a higher-end suit show: buttons, stitching, and the feel of the fabric. Nothing shocking, but you notice it.

Overall, my first impression after a few wears is that it’s a practical, low-stress suit: you don’t baby it, you don’t brag about it, you just wear it when you need something decent and move on. It’s not perfect, and there’s definitely better out there if you’re ready to pay more, but for quick events or occasional use, it gets the job done.

For me, the value of this Allthemen suit is pretty straightforward: it’s a low-cost way to have a black suit that looks decent enough for most formal situations. You’re not paying for brand, wool, or precision tailoring. You’re paying for something that fits roughly right, doesn’t look like a Halloween costume, and survives a few events without drama. In that sense, it delivers.

Where you feel the price is in the details: buttons that feel cheap, fabric that’s clearly synthetic, and a fit that isn’t super precise if your body type is not standard. Some users were "pleasantly surprised" because they expected it to be worse, and I get that. If you compare it to renting a suit a few times, owning this one can actually be more economical, especially if you’re fine with a basic black option.

Compared to mid-range suits from well-known brands, you obviously lose in comfort, fabric quality, and long-term durability. But you’re also paying a fraction of the price. For someone who wears a suit maybe a few times a year, this makes more sense than dropping a lot of money on something that will spend most of its life in the closet. It’s also a decent backup suit to keep at home or the office for unexpected events.

So in terms of value, I’d rate it as good for tight budgets or occasional use, but not ideal if you want a long-term wardrobe piece. If you buy it with realistic expectations – cheap, functional, and visually acceptable – you’ll probably be satisfied. If you expect it to compete with much pricier suits, you’ll be disappointed.

The design is pretty straightforward: single-breasted, 1-button jacket with notch lapels and slightly slim lines. On the body, it looks more modern than those old wide suits, but it’s not super razor-slim like a high-fashion piece either. On me (average build), the shoulders sat correctly thanks to the thin shoulder pads, which I liked because it doesn’t give that stiff, boxy look some cheap suits have.

One thing to know: the fit seems to vary a bit depending on your chest and waist. Some users mention the jacket being a bit loose in the chest if you’re very slim, while others say the jacket won’t close comfortably even if the shoulders and trousers fit. I had a similar feeling: when worn open, it looks good, but buttoned up it felt slightly tight in the midsection even though the rest was fine. So if you’re between sizes or have a bigger chest/waist, you might prefer to size up and wear it open.

The trousers are cut straight with a light slim vibe, not super skinny. What makes them more forgiving is the elastic waistband, which helps if you have thicker thighs or your weight fluctuates a bit. They don’t look like joggers; the elastic is discreet, but you can feel the extra give when you move or sit. Pocket placement is standard, and the leg length on my M was okay, not dragging on the floor, not weirdly short.

Visually, the suit is pretty neutral: plain black, standard lapel width, no flashy details. It works for office, funerals, weddings, and dinners, which is basically what this kind of suit is for. If you want something original or very fitted, this won’t blow you away. But if you need a simple, decent-looking black suit that you can wear to almost any formal or semi-formal event, the design does the job without drawing attention.

On comfort, this suit is better than I expected. The elastic waistband on the trousers is really the hero here. I have a bit of a mismatch between my thighs and waist, and usually suit trousers either squeeze my legs or fall off my waist. With this pair, the elastic gives just enough so you don’t feel like you’re being cut in half when you sit. I wore it through a full day of meetings and a dinner after, and I never had that “I need to unbutton my pants in the car” moment.

The jacket is light to moderate in thickness, which makes it usable in most seasons. In winter, you’ll need a coat on top outdoors, but indoors it’s fine. In warmer months, it’s bearable as long as you’re not standing in direct sun for hours. The thin shoulder pads help a lot with comfort: the shoulders feel structured but not rigid, and you can move your arms without feeling locked in a box.

Inside, the lining doesn’t feel scratchy on the skin, even with a basic shirt. No weird rubbing points around the neck or wrists on my side. The back vent also helps with sitting and getting in and out of cars without the jacket pulling awkwardly. If you’re very sensitive to synthetic fabrics, you might find it a bit warm, but for average use, it’s perfectly wearable for a full day.

I wouldn’t call it lounge-wear level comfortable, but for a cheap formal suit, I was honestly fine wearing it for long stretches. Compared to rental suits I’ve worn in the past, this is at least as comfortable, if not better, mainly because of that waistband and the more modern, lighter construction.

The fabric is a mix of 70% polyester and 30% viscose. That’s a pretty standard blend for budget suits. Don’t expect the feel of wool; this is clearly synthetic when you touch it, but it’s not the worst plastic-feeling fabric I’ve worn either. It has a slightly smooth texture, not scratchy, and it doesn’t shine like crazy under light, which is a common issue with very cheap suits.

The brand claims it’s breathable, skin-friendly, anti-wrinkle, and doesn’t need ironing. In practice, I’d say: it’s moderately breathable, fine for indoor events and office days, but if you run hot or you’re stuck in a crowded room, you will still sweat. The good point is that the fabric doesn’t cling too badly when you get warm, and it doesn’t show wrinkles heavily after sitting for a while. I could wear it through a workday and a dinner without it looking destroyed.

Durability-wise, polyester is usually tough, and it feels like that here. Seams looked solid on my unit, and I didn’t notice any pilling or fraying after a few uses. Buttons are the weak spot: they feel a bit cheap, and one review mentioned a loose jacket button, which matches what I’d expect at this price. If you plan to wear it a lot, I’d honestly consider having the buttons reinforced or even replaced by a tailor; it’s a small cost and fixes the weak point.

Overall, the material is clearly budget but functional. It’s not luxury, but it’s not trash either. It’s the kind of fabric you don’t worry about too much: you wear it, hang it, maybe dry clean it from time to time, and that’s it. If you’re used to wool suits, you’ll feel the downgrade. If this is your first suit or something you wear rarely, it will feel totally acceptable.

Durability-wise, I didn’t torture the suit, but I wore it enough to get a feel. The polyester-heavy fabric is usually pretty resistant, and that seems true here. After several wears and a couple of short trips in a suitcase, the fabric didn’t show obvious damage: no pilling, no tears, and the color stayed uniform. It doesn’t feel like a delicate garment; you can sit on rough chairs or car seats without panicking.

The structure of the jacket – seams, shoulders, and vents – held up well so far. The thin shoulder pads didn’t deform, and the back slit didn’t start to rip even with repeated sitting. Same for the trouser seams: the crotch area, which is often a weak point in cheap suits, looked okay after use. That said, I wouldn’t push it with extreme stretching or cycling in it; it’s still a formal suit, not sportswear.

The main concern is the buttons. On mine, they were sewn on, but you can tell they’re not heavy-duty. Another user mentioned a loose button on arrival, and that doesn’t surprise me. If you plan to wear this regularly, I’d honestly take 10 minutes to reinforce the buttons or have a tailor do it. It’s a cheap and simple fix that will extend the life of the suit a lot, because a popped front button in the middle of an event is annoying.

Given the price and the materials, I’d say the durability is decent for occasional or moderate use. If you wear a suit every single day, I’d invest in something higher quality. But if you just need it for a few events a year or the odd meeting, it should hold up fine with basic care and dry cleaning when needed.

I used this suit in a few different contexts: regular workdays at the office, a more formal dinner, and I’d say it would also fit a funeral or wedding just fine. Visually, it blends in. Nobody is going to point at it and say it looks cheap from across the room. One user even bought it last minute for a funeral and was positively surprised, and that lines up with my experience: from a normal distance, it just looks like a regular black suit.

In terms of movement and day-to-day use, it performs decently. Walking, sitting, getting up, carrying a bag, all of that is fine. The trousers stay in place thanks to the elastic, and the jacket doesn’t ride up in a crazy way. After a day of wear, I checked the knees and seat area: light creasing, but nothing that made it look sloppy. Hanging it overnight was enough to bring it back to a decent state without ironing.

One thing to keep in mind is the fit around the button area of the jacket. Some people, including me, felt that the jacket looks better open, especially if you’re not super slim or you picked a size that’s a bit tight around the midsection. For photos or more formal moments, you might want it closed, but for comfort and looks, open works better. If you know you’ll keep it buttoned most of the time, consider sizing up.

Overall performance: it does what you expect from a budget suit. It won’t behave like a tailored wool suit, but it also doesn’t fall apart after two wears. If you need something reliable for occasional events, it’s good enough to get through the day without stressing about it.

The set is simple: you get a jacket and trousers, nothing else. No vest, no tie, no fancy extras. The version I tried is the classic black, size M. The cut is advertised as slim fit with a single button on the jacket and a notch lapel. The pants come with an elastic waistband, which is probably the most practical feature for people whose waist and thighs don’t match standard sizing perfectly.

The jacket has a chest pocket (mainly decorative unless you add a pocket square), two flap pockets on the sides, and two inside pockets that are actually usable. The back has a center slit, which helps a bit with movement and keeps it from pulling weirdly when you sit down. The trousers have two side pockets and two back pockets that are real, not fake stitching, which is nice at this price range.

Out of the packaging, the suit came folded in a plastic bag, so there were some creases at first. The brand says the fabric is anti-wrinkle and doesn’t need ironing. Realistically, it still came with fold marks from shipping, but they relaxed after hanging it for a bit. I wouldn’t say it’s magically wrinkle-proof, but it does crease less than pure cotton or cheap blends I’ve had before.

The overall presentation screams "online budget suit" more than "tailor shop", but it’s not messy. Seams were straight, no loose threads hanging everywhere, and the color is a proper flat black, not shiny or weirdly greyish. For the price bracket, I’d say the presentation is perfectly acceptable: not impressive, but not sloppy either.