Buying a suit

kirkmuller · Jan 22, 2008

Alright so I have to buy a suit for interviews, and I'd like to get one that lasts me for many years so I'm ready to put down a good chunk for something decent ($700 about).

any advice on how to shop for it? :dancefool

djmatt · Jan 22, 2008

yeah.. give Viejo your measurements and have him pick you up a few silk suits when he's in Thailand.. There like 80 90 bucks I hear

wannabewhale · Jan 22, 2008

Hickey Freeman

ChalksR4Kids · Jan 22, 2008

Get a solid, dark blue suit...nothing else.

JakeT. · Jan 22, 2008

ensign_lee · Jan 22, 2008

You don't really need to spend over $200 for a suit. Go to a store that sells nothing but, and make sure the staff is helpful, then get it.

Heck, one of my best italian suits I got for about $100. It's amazing, and I always get compliments on it.

You should be paying extra for SERVICE (fitting, styling advice, etc.), and not for a brand name.

Timetopay · Jan 22, 2008

Seriously everyone wears the dark blue crap.

You need to stand out today. Go with a dark maroon shark skin.

Betallsports · Jan 22, 2008

Not too sure what prices are in Canada, But like a few said...
No Way you need to spend $700 for a Suit !

I would check out to see if you have a Century 21 Department Store
in Canada. There you can get a $700 suit for about $300

They have just about Everything, All Designer Suits,Shoes,Shirts, Etc.

thegambler711 · Jan 22, 2008

Brooks Brothers

MIMS · Jan 22, 2008

ensign_lee said:
You don't really need to spend over $200 for a suit. Go to a store that sells nothing but, and make sure the staff is helpful, then get it.

Heck, one of my best italian suits I got for about $100. It's amazing, and I always get compliments on it.

You should be paying extra for SERVICE (fitting, styling advice, etc.), and not for a brand name.

Up that number to 400 and I agree. 200 just isn't enough these days

MIMS · Jan 22, 2008

thegambler711 said:
Brooks Brothers

Good shirts, but their suits are overpriced and cut for 300 lb men (not sure if anyone fits into this category)

Betallsports · Jan 22, 2008

Check out this place.....www.ahfashion.com

It's some how with Syms Department stores

Doug · Jan 22, 2008

quantumleap · Jan 22, 2008

djmatt said:
yeah.. give Viejo your measurements and have him pick you up a few silk suits when he's in Thailand.. There like 80 90 bucks I hear

I picked up 2 suits in Thailand for $97 each. They weren't silk but they were regular business suits. Custom fitted. The guy threw in 2 silk ties.

punter · Jan 22, 2008

Thrift Shop,

Dont laugh. Some good stuff at great prices, have seen Brook's Bros. for $36.

Seymour · Jan 22, 2008

Timetopay said:
Seriously everyone wears the dark blue crap.

You need to stand out today. Go with a dark maroon shark skin.

Not necessarily maroon - but yes, you want to stand out - something that says I'm not another one of the monkeys in line - maybe a light green limish color.

VIEJODINOSAUR · Jan 22, 2008

My guy in Thailand sends stuff to the states..suits, shirts, pants...anything...all you need are your measurements and he will make you anything you want, male or female!

quantumleap · Jan 22, 2008

VIEJO DINOSAUR said:
My guy in Thailand sends stuff to the states..suits, shirts, pants...anything...all you need are your measurements and he will make you anything you want, male or female!

Did you get any custom-fitted shirts when you were there last? I got 5 shirts for $85. I wear a different one to work each day.

VIEJODINOSAUR · Jan 22, 2008

All my short sleeve shirts are from Thailand...also all my golf shirts, 5 bucks for every golf shirt...

Seymour · Jan 22, 2008

Viejo, these are nice shirts? Nice suits?

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