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What chain store generally offers the best quality/style suits for the lowest price?
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
I would really shop around, with sales, you can often get a great suit for not much money at a nice department store. Also check out places like the Men's Wearhouse, or Burlington Coat Factory. Spend the money though and get something decent - the suit will last you for a long time if you buy something fairly conservative (so the style won't change) and take good care of it.Dr Trek 1 said:What chain store generally offers the best quality/style suits for the lowest price?
Any suggestions?
BerkeleyMD said:MACYs
No questions asked!
So many people buy cheap suits and they look like dorks during the interview, spend some money and you'll be happy. I'd rather have a really nice suit than two cheap suits.
My suit was from Macy's and it goes $500+. But they had some Labor Day presale and got it for about half with tailoring.
psipsina said:I have a love of J.Crew, the suits are really high quality and they have petites and tall sizes. Not that pricey either compared to some really high end suits.
Flopotomist said:I got mine at a Macy's sale too - $800 suit 50% off - and it looks great. It really does stand out as a better suit at interviews when you stand next to some guy in a cheap suit - I agree spend the money.
OH.. and one more personal pet peeve - wear decent POLISHED shoes. Wearing some $15 payless shoe-source black shoes that waiters wear are NOT appropriate. If you don't know how to shine your own shoes, find somebody that can, because there are a few of us old schoolers (maybe your interviewer?) that always look at how well a man's shoes are polished.
I would tend to stay away from J.Crew and BR for buying a suit. These suits tend to be very "stylish" aka - in 3 years, they will look dated. Also, the quality often leaves something to be desired. As if that wasn't bad enough - they are pretty expensive also. Plus, you will be tempted while in the store to get some uber-trendy shirt-tie combo that will look silly after you leave the store.Dr Trek 1 said:I never even thought of those stores. Banana Republic- for isntance, has georgeous suits. Pricey though. But many people wouldn't think to buy a suit there.
Flopotomist said:I would tend to stay away from J.Crew and BR for buying a suit. These suits tend to be very "stylish" aka - in 3 years, they will look dated. Also, the quality often leaves something to be desired. As if that wasn't bad enough - they are pretty expensive also. Plus, you will be tempted while in the store to get some uber-trendy shirt-tie combo that will look silly after you leave the store.
jeffsleepy said:What is the difference exactly between a cheap suit and an expensive one? They all look exactly the same to me, thought maybe that's because I have absolutely no interest in clothing. I just went to the Men's Wearhouse and said "I have a medical school interview coming up, what do I need?" and they handled it.
jeffsleepy said:What is the difference exactly between a cheap suit and an expensive one? They all look exactly the same to me, thought maybe that's because I have absolutely no interest in clothing. I just went to the Men's Wearhouse and said "I have a medical school interview coming up, what do I need?" and they handled it.
Cheap suits tend to be made with cheaper fabrics - when in the store, run your fingers over an expensive jacket, and then a cheap one - you will feel a difference. REALLY cheap suits won't even be lined. A nice suit will have buttons that aren't going to fall off. NEVER buy a suit off the rack - make sure you have it tailored to fit you (paying special attention to sleeve length and the fit of the pants).jeffsleepy said:What is the difference exactly between a cheap suit and an expensive one? They all look exactly the same to me, thought maybe that's because I have absolutely no interest in clothing. I just went to the Men's Wearhouse and said "I have a medical school interview coming up, what do I need?" and they handled it.
Flopotomist said:Also, make sure your socks are long enough that NO leg ever shows. Also, practice sitting so that you do NOT put your ankle on your knee... crossing your knees is fine, but the ankle on the knee is a no-no. Good luck!
Dr Trek 1 said:Ok-- now, how about shoes? I want to get shoes that I shine, but I don't want them to have the hard bottom that taps when I walk. 😎
BerkeleyMD said:Are you serious? I was doin' that during the interview![]()
Nah, I just think its feminine for a guy to cross his knees. I think the ankle-on-knee works fine when you are chillin with other interviewees, but during the interview, you probably shouldn't be crossing any legs.
Flopotomist said:I cringe to say it, but there are dress shoes with rubber soles. That being said, I wouldn't get them. Dress shoes are SUPPOSED to have the "hard bottom" for reasons I describe below. The rubber soled shoes are designed for people that are supposed to look dressed up, but actually have to work while dressed up (eg people that stand up all day in their suits - think waiters).
One advantage to the "hard soled" shoes that you dislike is that you can edge dress the outer edge so that they always look nice and new (you do this when polishing your shoes - take them to a shoe shop if you can't polish and edge dress yourself). The problem with the rubber soled shoes is that you can't edge dress, and so the shoes eventually look worn, and less impressive.
Flopotomist said:It is not feminine in the least to sit with the knees crossed, and is actually perfectly professional if you are comfortable doing it (some guys just aren't comfortable that way). The ankle on the knee thing is not only unprofessional, but in some cultures, is considered hostile and rude.
Flopotomist said:I would tend to stay away from J.Crew and BR for buying a suit. These suits tend to be very "stylish" aka - in 3 years, they will look dated. Also, the quality often leaves something to be desired. As if that wasn't bad enough - they are pretty expensive also. Plus, you will be tempted while in the store to get some uber-trendy shirt-tie combo that will look silly after you leave the store.
Flopotomist said:The ankle on the knee thing is not only unprofessional, but in some cultures, is considered hostile and rude.
BerkeleyMD said:I actually don't mind being a little confrontational and hostile in front of the other interviewees.
I was speaking of men's suits, and there are indeed trends for men's suits, they are just a bit more subtle perhaps.isobel said:wrong. i dunno about BR but jcrew's women's suits are very conservative and traditional. very nice. the wool crepe one i have never wrinkles either. my momma approved it and she's a dressmaker's daughter so she knows quality.
in my experience, it's only cheap suits that come in trendy styles. well, men's suits don't really have many trends i guess, but for women.
It is the equivelent in the middle east to flipping somebody off. I have to wonder BerkeleyMD why on Earth you would be hostile to other interviewees??BaylorGuy said:Its not so much confrontational as it is very disrepectful. I also suggest not doing this to interviewers who are from Asia (all over Asia...north, south, east,west).
BaylorGuy said:Its not so much confrontational as it is very disrepectful. I also suggest not doing this to interviewers who are from Asia (all over Asia...north, south, east,west).
Flopotomist said:It is the equivelent in the middle east to flipping somebody off. I have to wonder BerkeleyMD why on Earth you would be hostile to other interviewees??
Flopotomist said:It is the equivelent in the middle east to flipping somebody off. I have to wonder BerkeleyMD why on Earth you would be hostile to other interviewees??
jeffsleepy said:What is the difference exactly between a cheap suit and an expensive one? They all look exactly the same to me, thought maybe that's because I have absolutely no interest in clothing. I just went to the Men's Wearhouse and said "I have a medical school interview coming up, what do I need?" and they handled it.
Nikki2002 said:i'm so glad i'm not a guy
minah86 said:I would actually steer away from that question. That just gives them an opening to rack up sales and tack on extra money to your bill.
Flopotomist said:I would really shop around, with sales, you can often get a great suit for not much money at a nice department store. Also check out places like the Men's Wearhouse, or Burlington Coat Factory. Spend the money though and get something decent - the suit will last you for a long time if you buy something fairly conservative (so the style won't change) and take good care of it.
N1DERL& said:My brother just got a suit from Express for Men and it looks great on him. But I think you gotta be have the lean body type to wear those suits well.
I also think it probably wasn't too expensive because he's a cheap lil bro.![]()