Need advice..looking for a suit (interview)

[pk7]

Hi all,

I'm a new poster here.. so sorry if this question is a common one..

I am looking for my first suit- for a job interview... and one that I can keep in the long run.

I was just wondering where I should start.. i know places like Macys has suits, but would suits there be considered on the low-end, cheap side of suitting? Or should I go to somehwere like Men's Wearhouse?

I'm looking ot spend less than $400-500. WIth this being said, are there specific brands that I should be looking for?

THanks for the help!

 

[Nicesuit]

I just asked this question, it's that time of the year. Navy, greys, or black for the interview. If you're an average sized guy I would take my money and purchase a suit off of ebay and get something nice. You can find Oxxford, Isaia, Zegna, and some Brioni on there for what you'd pay for a decent fused suit anywhere else. Just clean press and away you go. You'll look far better in a good suit and all the better to set yourself apart. This is of course my opinion only but I feel it's sound under our circumstances. Check Jantzen for shirts if you've got time to get one made. I'll definately be using them myself. http://www.jantzentailor.com/price.htm Any other opinions?

 

[oldseed]

macy's suits are fine. you should be able to get a decent suit for $200. just make sure the chest measurement is right, then go from there. if you wanna learn more, then go to saks/neimans and try on the super expensive suits for comparison. you'll discover the shape/cut you like. if you know you like a certain brand name/etc., then go ebay. otherwise just buy what you wear and like.

no black for interview. solid charcoal and navy only. strictly.

seed

 

[j]

Search for 'interview suit' on this forum and you'll find a ton of info. Feel free to post if you still have questions.

 

[weeks]

A cashmere v-neck sweater is always a good bet.

See

http://www.styleforum.net/showthread...ater+interview

 

[pk7]

Thanks for the help, everyone.

Just one more question.. I did a search on this but couldn't really get a solid asnwer for it...


I'm around 5'8, 150 pounds.. and being that this will be my first suit, would a pinstripe navy or charcoal suit be ok? I'm a pretty lean individual and I heard that pinstripes will make me look a little taller but skinnier..

I kinda like the look of pinstripes and sort of want to "stand out" with it during my interviews

Let me knwo what you think! Thanks again

 

[plazdiddy]

if this is your first and only suit, id stick with the charcoal only because it doesnt look so obvious when you wear it again. a smart looking pinstriped suit stands out well, but that kinda works against you on your second/third/final interview. you might want to consider a navy blue single breasted suit also. very professional looking and easy to match.