Tailor suit for interview?

[tyrsa]

Hi all!

I have a suit that I'm planning to wear for interviews. Its my grandfather's but its like new, and fits me well. I know suits will fit even better with custom tailoring. Is it recommended to see a tailor before interviews, or is it not critical?

Thanks!

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[deleted480308]

does it look like you borrowed it? then yes
does it look like it's yours and you know how to wear a suit? then it's fine

 

[genericpremedstudent]

Every suit needs to be tailored. Nothing should fit anyone perfectly off the rack (or off your grandpa for that matter)

 

[doc05]

yes see a tailor immediately

 

[skougess]

Get it tailored if you have the money. If you don't, I wouldn't sweat it. I would assume it's kind of the thought that counts in terms of interviews.

 

[mimelim]

You should look presentable at your interviews. Does it have to be tailored? No. Should it fit properly? Yes. Otherwise, why bother getting dressed up.

Just remember, when you reach residency interviews, the real interview is the night before when you are having drinks with people, not when you are dressed up for them the next day.

 

[mik30102]

I would get it tailored. I paid around 70ish from a local tailor and it looked significantly better after.

 

[MrLogan13]

If it's obvious that you borrowed it, then yes, get it tailored.

 

[NeuResurgens]

If it fits you well it's probably not required, but if you have the money I would personally get it tailored (if it were me). I love wearing a well-fitted suit.

 

[mimelim]

Always like to mention this story as interviews start looming. Many years ago in student waiting room for full of well dressed applicants, all suited up for medical school interviews, walked in two guys in tee shirt, shorts and sandals/sneaker. Room falls dead silent. One guy looks like he is about cry and the other one rushes and says

"our hotel room got robbed!"

Story was they got to city day before, dropped their bags at the hotel and went out on for the evening. Got back and their suitcases, laptops, everything was GONE!

I know one was accepted .

Southwest lost my bag when I was interviewing for residency, interviewed in jeans/t-shirt at UPMC. Didn't end up there, but nobody really seemed to care.

 

[Holmwood]

{edit]:
Just make sure it is snug with your shoulders and there's about half an inch of shirt peeking out of your sleeves.
If it meets both criteria, you're sort of good to go.

And make sure it's not black. That's like a death flag or an omen or something.

 

[Evolver]

Just make sure it is snug with your shoulders and there's about an inch and a half of shirt peeking out of your sleeves.
If it meets both criteria, you're sort of good to go.

And make sure it's not black. That's like a death flag or an omen or something.

An inch and a half peeking out of your sleeves? You'd look ridiculous. Most would recommend a half inch.

OP, take your suit to a tailor. They will be able to steer you in the right direction and recommend alterations you may not think you need, but will make the suit look significantly better.

 

[Holmwood]

An inch and a half peeking out of your sleeves? You'd look ridiculous. Most would recommend a half inch.

OP, take your suit to a tailor. They will be able to steer you in the right direction and recommend alterations you may not think you need, but will make the suit look significantly better.

Oops! I forgot the exact measurement. Thanks for clarifying. It was something with half.
Yeah, inch and half looks ridiculous.

 

[IlyaR]

If you can shell out the money, check out Kent Wang suits. Made to measure, amazing quality and although they aren't cheap, they are worth the investment. Get a charcoal suit and you'll be good to go for almost any formal situation

 

[tyrsa]

Thank you so much for the answers!

If I go to a taylor, I can get a quote, right? If its too expensive, I won't do it, if its in a decent price range I'll go for it.

 

[Dares Dareson]

You should always get any suit tailored. But your grandpa's suit? My grandpa's suits would only have worked if I were interviewing for med school in 1973. Maybe yours is atypically fashionable. If not, I'd go get a $200-300 house brand suit from Macy's and get it tailored for $50-$100. The suit separates may not need much tailoring, depending on your frame. Stuff you definitely want tailored:

- Sleeves brought up so they are at your wrist not down on your hands
- Waist fit appropriately
- "Bubble" in your thoracic region eliminated
- Pant legs debaggy-fied
- Jacket fitting snugly but not tightly

I think you should show us a pic of this suit. And I know that med school interviews are not fashion contests, but I think it helps to look your best in terms of confidence and attitude and all that.

EDIT: and definitely hem pants. derp

 

[NickNaylor]

Thank you so much for the answers!

If I go to a taylor, I can get a quote, right? If its too expensive, I won't do it, if its in a decent price range I'll go for it.

As long as tons of work doesn't need to be done tailoring will not be expensive. Hemming for pants costs no more than $30. If the jacket needs to get done too, I can't imagine it costing more than $100.