boxdiver
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Don't ever go into a store and ask the sales associate what they think you should buy. Chances are, they'll show you some product that they'll receive a commission from OR they'll point out a product that the company is currently trying to push. Either way, the decision will rarely be personalized to you. At your age and in your profession, it doesn't seem that there are many demands on what you wear. I'd say that your best bet is to look around your job and see what types of things pass as acceptable. Also, take into account the way that people who have the job that you want are dressed. From there, you can come up with a basic combination of items to fit the bill. Add in a few pieces that don't necessarily fit in with work but catch you eye as well. No one can come up with your style. You have to do that for youself. Even a lot of the "vets" here wear clothes that I think are butt-ugly. There's a reason for why it's YOUR style.
My issue at work is that I don't exactly work in a field where nice clothing is a pre-req...even the highest people in the company. Let's just say our VP could be mistaken for a bum off the street half the time.
Yes, it's definitely worth it to have things tailored, so long as you're starting with good stuff. Fit is the most important thing, period. But a good alterations tailor can only do so much, so try to get as close as you can. Buying clothing online, (new or used), unless you are very familiar with sizing particulars, can often be a waste of time and money, as you wind up with clothes that cannot be made to fit or look well. Thrifting can be a great source of used items that you can actually try on. Fit is, in my opinion, where the "slippery slope" starts. Once you have a few things that fit you perfectly, you're ruined for straight off the rack (because you know you'll just have to get them altered). If you can get a great fit with OTR, count your blessings. You should know ahead of time the fit you're going for, and pictures are very helpful. It would be worth a two hour drive to get your clothes fixed by a good tailor. Time very well spent.
Understood. Thanks. A few more things: As I mentioned, my job requires anything but fashion. What I wear is essentially going to be weekend things...and things off the job. My shoes: Two pairs of boat shoes One pair of black dress shoes (a few years old, need to be replaced) Gym shoes Desert Boots Would I like a pair of AE's? Absolutely. Sure, I could buy them...but I'd rarely ever wear them...which is one of my other problems. I think with all of these purchases I want "Am I going to wear these once/month? If I can't definitely answer "yes," I don't buy it. Shirts: Some v-necks, T's Some OCBD's Pants: Dark/Light Chinos American Eagle/Gap Jeans Another example: I'd love to buy a Navy blazer, but I wonder if it's even worth it since I would rarely wear it.