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DAL 88 Driver
Word of advice: The quality of Abbott's uniforms is considerably better than the quality of Crew Outfitters. I think Abbott's price is a little higher, but the coat will last a lot longer and in the long run be a better value. I also think Abbott's is pretty good at fitting and doing the alterations. Not too impressed with Abbott's pants. (I'm guessing Crew Outfitters would be even worse.) The pants won't last all that long. When it comes time to replace, I'd take the coat into a Men's Warehouse or one of the big department stores and buy a quality pair of pants that match. If you can find them on sale, they will cost you less AND you'll have a better quality pair of pants that will last longer.
This.
Abbott's quality is far superior, but don't expect wonderful customer service. I just retired the last of my 3 initial sets of pants I got in a package deal from them back in early 2007- the seat of all 3 eventually wore out, but after 6.5 years of use. The jacket still looks new.
They've been replaced by pants I got at Kohls for 20 dollars. Way better deal for the pants there! My tie has held up fine, and I got a hat from bancroft which has held up as well.
FWIW- I just snagged the Hush Puppies loafers from the DTW stop-over-store. By far my favorite uniform shoes I've ever owned. I'd recommend those to anyone.