New Suit: Sears or JC Penny?

[MrDaniels]

So, I have a really big presentation coming up and I need to really shine. So it's time for an upgrade:


What do you gents think? Sears or JC Penny? There is no way I am going to go to Mens Wearhouse, too snooty and there is no way I am spending more than $100 for a suit.

Sears has that great "Measure Yourself" program, but JC Penny suits can be washed in the kitchen sink with just a touch of Dawn detergent.


Here are some of the looks I am going for...trying to choose between Powder Blue and Dusty Tan:

Also: Is it kosher to wear a tie with a turtleneck? I am guessing a Full Windsor would be the best choice with the scale of the large collar.

 

[reidrothchild]

A) Those jumpsuits are amazing. B) These ads have to be at least 35 years old, and the prices seem higher than you'd pay today. I don't shop at Sears, but I gotta assume you can get a suit cheaper than $115 (gets on Sears website). Ok, so $125. Still, barely a difference; plus, in all fairness to today's suit, it's linen versus the polyester in the 70's catalog. The marvels of a global economy....

http://www.sears.com/affazy-natural-linen-suit/p-3ZZVA66518612P?prdNo=41&blockNo=41&blockType=G41

 

[Viral]

Larry Dallas in the house!

 

[MrDaniels]



A) Those jumpsuits are amazing. B) These ads have to be at least 35 years old, and the prices seem higher than you'd pay today. I don't shop at Sears, but I gotta assume you can get a suit cheaper than $115 (gets on Sears website). Ok, so $125. Still, barely a difference; plus, in all fairness to today's suit, it's linen versus the polyester in the 70's catalog. The marvels of a global economy....

http://www.sears.com/affazy-natural-linen-suit/p-3ZZVA66518612P?prdNo=41&blockNo=41&blockType=G41

Yes, but do TODAY'S suits have a reversible vest?!?!?!? It's like getting two suits for the price of one!

 

[reidrothchild]

True.

 

[MrDaniels]

One drawback to both stores is that they have so many matching tie and pocket square combos. It is so hard to select with the variety available.

Also: Tie bar, tie tack or both? And should my suspenders match the belt?

 

[Millerp]

Great April Fool post.

 

[coldsalmon]

I wonder if the collars on those "Man Mates" shirts are stitched to the suit lapels. I usually have a hard time keeping my collar outside of the suit jacket, so I use adhesive velcro strips (also available at JC Penny).

Sears is one of the few retailers still selling "traditional jumpsuits." The jumpsuits at Mens Warehouse are too "fashion forward" for my tastes.

 

[MrDaniels]



I wonder if the collars on those "Man Mates" shirts are stitched to the suit lapels. I usually have a hard time keeping my collar outside of the suit jacket, so I use adhesive velcro strips (also available at JC Penny).

I tired a hot glue gun, but it caused the polyester to give off a noxious odor.

 

[jssdc]

Great April Fool post.

Wait....you mean Sears doesn't have a measure-yourself program for $115?????

****. My hopes were dashed even more than in the 70% off of EG thread.

 

[fancyd]

A) Those jumpsuits are amazing. B) These ads have to be at least 35 years old, and the prices seem higher than you'd pay today. I don't shop at Sears, but I gotta assume you can get a suit cheaper than $115 (gets on Sears website). Ok, so $125. Still, barely a difference; plus, in all fairness to today's suit, it's linen versus the polyester in the 70's catalog. The marvels of a global economy....

http://www.sears.com/affazy-natural-linen-suit/p-3ZZVA66518612P?prdNo=41&blockNo=41&blockType=G41

100% agree, those suits are really great.