what color suit for interview?

[Kthanksbye]

Is it okay to wear a yellow tie for interview??

Why on earth would anyone ever wear a yellow tie? I have never seen one that isn't ugly.

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[ladyluck3]

now that i've been to a few interviews i have to say, i've realized that it doesn't really matter what you wear. they say you don't *have* to wear a suit, although everyone i saw wore one (and i did as well). however, i honestly didn't even notice people's shirt/tie colors/shoes/cuff links, or whatever else. and people had on all different colors of suits, one girl even had a dark burgundy one which still looked nice and professional. i honestly think it's all about the confidence--go in there wearing whatever, but be confident in what you're wearing, and you'll be fine.

 

[Womialas]

So I just got back from the tailor. Turns out, my $1 suit (bought at a thrift store summer clearance sale, pretty nice actually) will cost $150 to tailor correctly. Dang.

Anyways, here are my options:

1) wear a suit from my brother's wedding. It's light brown/tan and fits beautifully... but this thread made me cringe about light suits
2) suck it up and pay for the alterations
3) go buy a new suit before my first interview in three weeks

Suggestions?

 

[jr doctor in sd]

So I just got back from the tailor. Turns out, my $1 suit (bought at a thrift store summer clearance sale, pretty nice actually) will cost $150 to tailor correctly. Dang.

Anyways, here are my options:

1) wear a suit from my brother's wedding. It's light brown/tan and fits beautifully... but this thread made me cringe about light suits
2) suck it up and pay for the alterations
3) go buy a new suit before my first interview in three weeks

Suggestions?

Been around the male formal clothing business my entire life...with the options at hand - i dont know what kind of suit you've got from the thrift place - if its 100% wool, etc. (good suit) then itd def. be worth it. If its a cheap polyester/made in china one...you could buy a brand new 1 for 99$ that fits you with little needed alteration (prob 20-30$ more).

If i was you...I'd wear the light brown/tan one. It's a strong color but it's nothing out there (like a white or bright green etc. haha). It's got a very distinguished look and as long as you have a nice shirt/tie with that you'll look great! hope this helps

 

[Foghorn]

Jeebus $400-600 for a suit 😕 Go to the nearest clothing district next time. I spent $200 for an Yves St. Laurent outfit and it included Italian leather shoes.

 

[jr doctor in sd]

Jeebus $400-600 for a suit 😕 Go to the nearest clothing district next time. I spent $200 for an Yves St. Laurent outfit and it included Italian leather shoes.

wtfff. are you sure you spent 200 for a suit and ITALIAN shoes?. By the way Italian shoes =/= made in italy. boxes that say italian shoes are usually made in china. it's not illegal to advertise at "italian" though because they can claim they are italian-styled or designed in italy.

Real italian shoes (even wholesale priced) are ~120. So i highly doubt you got a suit and that for 200 total. How is your suit? polyester? wool? made where? haha sorry for all the Qs.

I think the most cost efficient/nicest thing for people to do for a nice suit for med schools is go with 100% wool made in china/USA. That way it will cost approx. 200$ but it will be made of the soft/better material and it looks better as well - of course the quality isnt anywhere near italian...but for a 30 min interview no one will know if it's italian or made in china.

for shoes - Mezlans are extremely nice and a little cheaper than Italian ones. I own 2-3 pairs and love them. Theyre made in spain and very long lasting, elegant shoes. Only problem is theyll cost over 100 as well.

 

[nick_carraway]

wtfff. are you sure you spent 200 for a suit and ITALIAN shoes?. By the way Italian shoes =/= made in italy. boxes that say italian shoes are usually made in china. it's not illegal to advertise at "italian" though because they can claim they are italian-styled or designed in italy.

Real italian shoes (even wholesale priced) are ~120. So i highly doubt you got a suit and that for 200 total. How is your suit? polyester? wool? made where? haha sorry for all the Qs.

I think the most cost efficient/nicest thing for people to do for a nice suit for med schools is go with 100% wool made in china/USA. That way it will cost approx. 200$ but it will be made of the soft/better material and it looks better as well - of course the quality isnt anywhere near italian...but for a 30 min interview no one will know if it's italian or made in china.

for shoes - Mezlans are extremely nice and a little cheaper than Italian ones. I own 2-3 pairs and love them. Theyre made in spain and very long lasting, elegant shoes. Only problem is theyll cost over 100 as well.

My boss wore a VERY nice suit to a seminar the other day. I think that it might've been Zegna. Standing next to him, you could tell that a few of the other guys were wearing suits from Macy's. I agree, though, for a small interview like this a simple suit is fine.

 

[jr doctor in sd]

My boss wore a Zegna suit to a seminar the other day. Standing next to him, you could tell that a few of the other guys were wearing suits from Macy's. I agree, though, for a small interview like this a simple suit is fine.

Yeah Zegna suits are pretty nice - but the only thing i hate is that they are so overpriced for what you get.

To be honest, the best suit for your money (high-end) is probably a Zanetti. Made in Italy, peak of comfort, very nice style as well. I have a friend that bought a ralph lauren suit about a month ago...not wool...for >275$. 275+ for made in china ugly suit just because of the name. I know this could be argued for other clothing as well...but for suits its simpler. very few fabrics could make suits - so the prices shouldnt be too varying.

 

[greg1184]

Anyone heard of Michael Kors? His suits fit me absolutely perfect. Bought one suit last year and one this year. Each one costed $169.

 

[jr doctor in sd]

Anyone heard of Michael Kors? His suits fit me absolutely perfect. Bought one suit last year and one this year. Each one costed $169.

Yeah thats a huge clothing company they make stuff for guys/girls and accessories even. Mario Rossi is also a very good affordable lower end suit line.

 

[nick_carraway]

What I want to know is which brand works best for slender guys (think jacket 32S, shirt collar 14.5) that uses 3-buttons.

I already bought my suit but I'm still curious.

 

[jr doctor in sd]

What I want to know is which brand works best for slender guys (think jacket 32S, shirt collar 14.5) that uses 3-buttons.

I already bought my suit but I'm still curious.

32S?! how tall are u?! you must be smalll! im a 42R. and there isnt really a perfect brand for more slender people...just try em on and get one that doesnt have big shoulder padding - since you would look weird if the suit made you look like you had huge shoulders yet your waist and stomach would be very small - so id just make sure those are smaller 🙂

 

[nick_carraway]

32S?! how tall are u?! you must be smalll! im a 42R. and there isnt really a perfect brand for more slender people...just try em on and get one that doesnt have big shoulder padding - since you would look weird if the suit made you look like you had huge shoulders yet your waist and stomach would be very small - so id just make sure those are smaller 🙂

Yeah. Pants work fine. Shoulders were impossible, though. I finally got an okay suit for a fine price.

I'm 5'6'' but like 130 lb. Salespeople said I was right on the border between S/R but no 32R fit me.

 

[jr doctor in sd]

Yeah. Pants work fine. Shoulders were impossible, though. I finally got an okay suit for a fine price.

I'm 5'6'' but like 130 lb. Salespeople said I was right on the border between S/R but no 32R fit me.

Did they measure your arms with the tailor tape thing? if everything on the 32R fits perfect n you almost like the sleeves...they can adjust those a little n cut off an inch or two (say if it fit better than 32S after alterations)

 

[nick_carraway]

Did they measure your arms with the tailor tape thing? if everything on the 32R fits perfect n you almost like the sleeves...they can adjust those a little n cut off an inch or two (say if it fit better than 32S after alterations)

Yeah, sleeves were taken in. I'm between 32/33 inch sleeve.

Ah well, I'm happy with my altered suit.

Not everyone can be 6' tall haha.

Actually, I think I'm 5'8''. I don't know where I got 5'6'' from.

 

[cruz21]

Anyone heard of Michael Kors? His suits fit me absolutely perfect. Bought one suit last year and one this year. Each one costed $169.

that is SO cheap for MK! i just got the cutest peep toe patent leather black stilletos by him

 

[greg1184]

that is SO cheap for MK! i just got the cutest peep toe patent leather black stilletos by him

My mom likes to go to Marshalls. So since she has a gift card there, we went and see. You wouldn't believe the stuff they have marked down so much!