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Had to do the same. "Remember, we left our >$70K income households to return to school for the next 9 years?"
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Men's Interview Clothing #4! (2017)
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Oh yes, my wife reminds me every day haha
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Jos. A. Banks is having a $179 suit sale right now, I know they will be found only in larger cities or malls. Men’s Wearhouse another affordable site. Both will alter if needed.
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Thank you for the suggestions! I was under the impression that Men's Warehouse is just as expensive as Macy's; is that not true?
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Men's Warehouse is much, much cheaper than Macy's.
Okay, I'll take a closer look at their website. Thanks!
Bar III suit at Macy's (often goes on sale), fits well OTR for most individuals. Stick with navy blue and brown dress shoes, you can't go wrong.
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I am not selling any one brand over another here. I just live in a sea of testosterone 😳 (3 adult sons and a husband who loves clothes).
If you know your size and are not hard to fit, you can get away with buying online too. I think it is really helpful to go somewhere they are used to measuring men for suits and find out what size you are. You might be surprised. You might be one size for the jacket and a different size for the slacks.
This is a catalog that will let you buy jacket/slacks individually by your measurements for a perfect fit, and gives you tips about buying suits online.
We have bought slacks from this place for years but never a suit.
Paul Fredrick, Suits
I am not selling any one brand over another here. I just live in a sea of testosterone 😳 (3 adult sons and a husband who loves clothes).
If you know your size and are not hard to fit, you can get away with buying online too. I think it is really helpful to go somewhere they are used to measuring men for suits and find out what size you are. You might be surprised. You might be one size for the jacket and a different size for the slacks.
This is a catalog that will let you buy jacket/slacks individually by your measurements for a perfect fit, and gives you tips about buying suits online.
We have bought slacks from this place for years but never a suit.
Paul Fredrick, Suits
What's your budget?
I didn't set an official budget but I also didn't expect to see 500+ for just the jacket, lol. I suppose a price around 200 for both jacket and pants would be affordable (poor college student, ya know).
That’s too much for probably a poor fitting suit. Try Topman.com and tmlewin.com. They have great fitting suits for 200 or less. Opt for the slim or skinny fits for a tailored look. You just need to know your jacket & trouser size. A measuring tape will be helpful.
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We spent $300+ at Brooks Brothers outlet (regular price was $500+) for our HS son when he went for BSMD interviews. He dressed very traditional (navy blue suit, black shoes) with winter coat and scarf and was complemented by one of the faculty interviewer at a school in NE. Hopefully I don't have spend again when he applies next year 🙂
Understandable! My two recommendations would be J. Crew Factory Thompson or the Macy's Bar III. Both can be found on sale for the less than $200.00. Stick with either charcoal or navy. And make sure you get it tailored!
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I'm no expert that's for sure but it looks good to me. I would not have guessed that is navy blue. Looks black from the pic. How much did you drop?
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It is def Navy blue. The picture is not the best. And Jos A Bank was having a 50% off thing so...$940.... 😵
Wat?? lol Well, go big or go home, huh? lol
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Righteousness. The pinstripe is fine? And the purple patterned tie?
My secondaries turned out to be about $400 cheaper than anticipated and the suit turned out to be $400 more than anticipated. It all balanced out lol
And nah...tailoring will be about $50
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The suit lady was insisting on windowpane. I wanted a solid color. We found a balance - told me my eyes were pretty. It all worked out lol I will let you know about pinstripes based on my *hopefully many fingers crossed* interviews and their outcomes!
Pinstripes seem to be more for the business environment.
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That is a mint suit, my guy. Not sure how much I'm into the purple tie with the navy, though (personally)
I would think its too flashy from my impression of interview attire discussion at SDN but these nuances in appearance shouldn't play into applicant success...shouldn't lol
170 out the door?! That's more like it! All the Jos A Banks in my city have horrible ratings. Rude staff, apparently, I dunno.
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So if I ever need a favor from you, even if you are reluctant, all I have to do is talk about your pretty eyes. Good to know lol
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Is that only select suits? I went in without price in mind...just bought the one I liked...
But yah, they were fantastic. Great and knowledgeable reps that really helped me out. And if I would have told them my budget, i am almost certain they would have helped me stay within it.
Yah, more conservative and less stand-out-ish is probably a far safer and more defacto route. But if a suit genuinely looks better than the rest you try on...
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My eyes, my cowlick, and my calves are my only body parts I know are fire and yes I will help you if you fuel my ego lol
Its a sharp looking suit, tbh, and I think it'll look great but it'll be your app and performance at interviews that will determine your success. You're going to do well.
Y’all think Express or Zara suits are too casual?
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Scrolling on their website there are many that look fine. Wouldn’t go with a full body red suit...but...yah they look fine to me.
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Lol Those just popped out when I googled “Zara suits”
But overall, they should be fine if they look professional. Someone on a different thread said they can tell and very much disapprove of when someone has a cheaper cotton suit as opposed to wool...but I feel like that reflects the more pretentious side of ADCOMs than the vast majority.
Please don't purchase a red suit. As we have all mentioned, stick with either charcoal or navy.
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Methinks he was being sarcasmic
I hope so! Unfortunately, sarcasm doesn't translate well via text
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Oh boy..I hope so! Unfortunately, sarcasm doesn't translate well via text
The jacket appears to have ...stripes.
Delete the pin.
The lavender tie reads a bit more "fashion" than business, but it's not a deal-breaker.
The shirt is good!
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Planning on getting rid of the pin, TBH lol Is that a no or a meh to the pinstripes? They are def not full on stripes, just mild pinstripe. Glad the shirt is good and the tie isn’t a deal breaker. I didn’t like very many of the solid colored ties or anything...
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There is no need for a solid tie, there's a pin dot.
If you are only going to have one suit, I recommend a gabardine, instead.
If you have already had this tailored, keep it.
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A pin dot?
Yes, it is a tiny dot in cream (or another neutral color).
A couple of these in a dark background (think maroon or navy) and you're set.
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It is currently in the process of being tailored.
The gabardine type stuff felt fairly...bland. I know the intend is to blend in and not be flashy, but this felt like it was “Standing out by blending in just enough but not too much.” Likely not a deal breaker?
