Mr. Ned vs. STP for first (interview) suit

[growing]

hello,

I am currently graduating from college in nyc and plan to pick up a suit for interviews (most likely in the financial services/consulting sector). I was wondering if it would be better to pick up a suit from STP or getting an MTM-esque one from Mr. Ned. I'm looking for a 38S in OTR suits, so this may factor into the decision as well. I see the relative advantages as follows:

Mr. Ned
Better fit
Can customize (although I don't think I'm going to depart too much from the house style since I wouldn't know what I'm doing)

STP
likely cheaper
possibly better construction for given price level
won't be difficult to find a charcoal/navy suit

Of course, any other considerations would be greatly appreciated.

 

[SuitingStyle]

acutally STP doesn't have whole lot of 38s

 

[maxnharry]

How much are you looking to spend?

What industry will you be interviewing in?

Any suit style preference (american, italian, english)

 

[growing]

I am looking to spend about $800-$1000, with a preference toward spending at the low end of the scale. I'm currently looking at interviewing at investment banks or consulting firms, so I obviously want something quite conservative.

As for suit style preference, I am biased against the American cut (which is what Nr. Ned does), but I think this bias is based on seeing a lot of sack suits.

 

[pkincy]

Your sizing is likely to be the deciding factor. Do try the Christmas sales but you probably are headed towards a MTM at 38S.

Perry

 

[Tomasso]

Izzy is an option at your price-point.

 

[growing]

I finally decided to go and do some suit-shopping and found that I'm actually a 38R in most brands. I tried a HF (main-line, fully-canvassed), and while it does have good construction, I don't particularly like the cut of the suit. I liked the silo of a canali I tried better, but unfortunately my town (I won't be back in nyc until the MLK weekend) did not have anything in my size.

My question is, will there still be sales (and stuff in my size) by the time I get back to nyc? I'm really not feeling the american cut and I'm not ambitious enough to deviate from Mr. Ned's house style (and risk getting something unwearable), so I guess I'm leaning toward something OTR. Is there anyplace I should look in particular? Wait for the Barney's Warehouse sale? Should I try anything online (although I'd rather spend a bit more money and get my size right in a B&M store first before spending it online)? Any other advice?

 

[mack11211]

Winter sales continue through January.

 

[Concordia]

Irrespective of the best value for money on this suit, a relationship with Mr. Ned or someone like him (St Laurie?) may be a good long-term investment.

Speaking as someone who doesn't easily fit into a standard OTR suit, the best part about having a pattern with a tailor is being able to pick up the phone and know that I will have a suit I like at some point in the future.

Getting lucky with a department store (or thrift shop) may net a fine suit now, but that's not always a repeatable strategy. When time gets tight on your fabulous investment banking job, you'll appreciate not having to shop.