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    Best options for sub-$50 dress shirts for interviews

    Hello everyone, I'm in the process of building my work wardrobe and need some suggestions for one or two decent (ie, not see-through) dress shirts to go with my new charcoal Brooks Brothers Fitzgerald shirt. I am looking for something in white and/or blue in size 14.5 slim fit with 32" sleeves...
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    In-Store Tailors vs. Independent "Old-School" Tailors?

    thanks for all the responses! you were all very helpful! I ended up going with the in-store tailor and will be picking up the suit tomorrow.
  3. Kelped

    In-Store Tailors vs. Independent "Old-School" Tailors?

    IIRC, pants hemmed, thighs let out slightly, jacket taken in on one side, sleeves lengthened, collar lowered slightly, and a shoulder pad added on one side. If the in-store tailor does a poor/mediocre job, will I be able to get it "fixed" by another tailor? Can alterations be reversed, or do...
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    In-Store Tailors vs. Independent "Old-School" Tailors?

    I just bought my very first suit, an 1818 Fitzgerald for $500 from Brooks Brothers. Should I use the in-store tailor or get it altered elsewhere? I've already paid for about $50 in alterations, but I'm having some second thoughts. Do in-store tailors usually do a good job at busy places like...

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