Need Help! Suit for Interviews/New Job

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8/19/12 at 10:02pm

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lawstudent2012

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Hi,

I'm in my third year of law school and I'm going to be starting interviews for jobs and potentially starting work at a new law firm.

I really need a new suit, but don't have a very large budget, being a student and all.

I have no idea where to start looking for suits. I looked locally, but couldn't find anything good for a reasonable price. I just saw a place called Charles Tyrwhitt online, and was wondering if you guys had any opinions on the place. Or, if you knew of anything similar.

I live in Canada, but go back and forth to New York City quite often...

My budget for a suit would be around $500.

Thanks!

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post #2 of 6

8/19/12 at 10:16pm

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Granted, you're in Canada, I honestly live by Nordstrom Rack and Saks Off Fifth. I've also heard mention of Neiman Marcus Last Call, and I love me some NM, so Last Call sounds like it'd be fun.

Also, as long as you know how to pick out a suit, I don't see why you can't find something serviceable from (preparing for the possibility of major butthurt,) Jos. A. Banks or Men's Warehouse. For $500, you could come away with a few good looking suits and be on a fast track to building a nice rotation. Worry about the pricier labels later, eh?

Good luck with school, though. Making it to the third year, I doubt you need luck, though. Enjoy!

Edit:

Also, while I'm on the topic of "low-end" suiting, why not look at a TJ Maxx/Marshall's or equivalent store? I've seen plenty of fun-looking Tallia Orange and some (again, prepping for the butthurt) Canadian-made Lauren Ralph Lauren suits (think tan or navy 6x2 DB) that I wouldn't mind picking up for myself.

Hope that helps!

post #3 of 6

8/19/12 at 10:34pm