R45
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Hey, first post, need some advice.
I am graduating this month and entering the workforce in May at a large accounting firm. Presently, I have two cheap suits that have served me well through interviews, networking events, and a variety of other functions. I am 5' 11 1/2" with a slim build (160lbs). I'd say I am pretty proportional. The two suits I have are both part Poly, which I know gets bashed here but they worked well for the price and my student budget; hey I got hired so can't complain. The suits are
A Haggar Suit, Navy/Pinstripe, Poly/Cotton 38R (32/30 pants). It fits me pretty well. The sleeves are probably a half inch too short. Spent about $120 for the blazer and pants.
An Indochino suit I picked up on sale, Charcoal grey. Fights me pretty well, but I think it is a bit short. Pants are pretty much perfect.
Anyway, so now that real life is going to start, I want to move to better quality materials. My work is going to be business casual most days and business formal for client engagements. My budget for now is between $200 to $300 (It is an entry level job and I simply can't afford more right now). I don't expect anything I buy to last much longer than 2-3 years; I figure I only need two to four at this time. I have been looking around a lot, but I seem to be struggling to find something that fits. I went to the following two places:
Le Chateau: I tried on these: http://www.lechateau.com/style/brows...04%3Acat390015 . They are a Wool/Rayon blend. The 40 fit me fairly well, the 38 also fit me fairly snug (but I feel a little too snug). The problem however was the shoulders seemed to stick up a little at the corner.
Mexx: Everything at Mexx seems way too wide for me.
Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I am in Winnipeg, which I think limits my options of where to look. I will be flying to Toronto for training in mid-May, which should (hopefully) open up more options for me.
Thanks.
I am graduating this month and entering the workforce in May at a large accounting firm. Presently, I have two cheap suits that have served me well through interviews, networking events, and a variety of other functions. I am 5' 11 1/2" with a slim build (160lbs). I'd say I am pretty proportional. The two suits I have are both part Poly, which I know gets bashed here but they worked well for the price and my student budget; hey I got hired so can't complain. The suits are
A Haggar Suit, Navy/Pinstripe, Poly/Cotton 38R (32/30 pants). It fits me pretty well. The sleeves are probably a half inch too short. Spent about $120 for the blazer and pants.
An Indochino suit I picked up on sale, Charcoal grey. Fights me pretty well, but I think it is a bit short. Pants are pretty much perfect.
Anyway, so now that real life is going to start, I want to move to better quality materials. My work is going to be business casual most days and business formal for client engagements. My budget for now is between $200 to $300 (It is an entry level job and I simply can't afford more right now). I don't expect anything I buy to last much longer than 2-3 years; I figure I only need two to four at this time. I have been looking around a lot, but I seem to be struggling to find something that fits. I went to the following two places:
Le Chateau: I tried on these: http://www.lechateau.com/style/brows...04%3Acat390015 . They are a Wool/Rayon blend. The 40 fit me fairly well, the 38 also fit me fairly snug (but I feel a little too snug). The problem however was the shoulders seemed to stick up a little at the corner.
Mexx: Everything at Mexx seems way too wide for me.
Does anyone have any suggestions for me? I am in Winnipeg, which I think limits my options of where to look. I will be flying to Toronto for training in mid-May, which should (hopefully) open up more options for me.
Thanks.
