soupcxan
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I'll be starting a new job shortly at a conservative office where suit & tie everyday is expected. I don't think a sport coat or blazer with slacks, even if it was well put together, would cut it. However, I've noticed that they only wear their suit jackets from the parking lot to their offices, then hang them behind the door. We don't meet with clients (nor do we go out to eat) so there's no need to have a coat available. At the end of the day, they put their coat on and walk back to the parking lot.
I don't mind wearing a suit, but it seems like a waste for me to spend +$500/each for several suits when 95% of the time I'm only wearing the jacket for a few minutes a day. Eventually the pants wear out and you're left with a useless jacket. Meanwhile, I can get nice slacks for ~$100. Has anyone else had to deal with a similar situation? Any tips on how to look good (and not attract negative attention) without breaking the bank? I wouldn't mind paying for suits if we were actually going to wear them...
I don't mind wearing a suit, but it seems like a waste for me to spend +$500/each for several suits when 95% of the time I'm only wearing the jacket for a few minutes a day. Eventually the pants wear out and you're left with a useless jacket. Meanwhile, I can get nice slacks for ~$100. Has anyone else had to deal with a similar situation? Any tips on how to look good (and not attract negative attention) without breaking the bank? I wouldn't mind paying for suits if we were actually going to wear them...