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Suit fit critique - okay for interview?

TRA8324

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Sorry about the crappy pics. I need to replace my blackberry.

I think the suit fits pretty well overall. It's a tad shorter than I prefer, but I think it's okay. I plan on having the sleeves lengthened 1/4". I can't tell if it's pulling in the back or if it's just wrinkled due to being packed into a small box for 5 days. Any other recommendations?

2nd question is related to the suit cloth. It's nailhead. Is this appropriate for interviews? I know pinstripe and plaid are frowned upon, but I have never heard anything about nailhead.


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dbc

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Pants seem to need taking in a bit.

Can you increase the sleeve length of the jacket?

A bit of waist suppression as well I reckon. Could be worse.
 

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Sleeves on the short side, need 1/2 inch to perhaps 1 inch extra. 1/2 inch would be safer though.
Rest OK.
 

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Originally Posted by TRA8324
Sorry about the crappy pics. I need to replace my blackberry.

I think the suit fits pretty well overall. It's a tad shorter than I prefer, but I think it's okay. I plan on having the sleeves lengthened 1/4". I can't tell if it's pulling in the back or if it's just wrinkled due to being packed into a small box for 5 days. Any other recommendations?

2nd question is related to the suit cloth. It's nailhead. Is this appropriate for interviews? I know pinstripe and plaid are frowned upon, but I have never heard anything about nailhead.


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Just some career advice. Wear shoes to the interview.
 

TRA8324

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Originally Posted by dbc
Pants seem to need taking in a bit.
taken in?

they obviously need to be finished...trying to decide between uncuffed no break with a slanted hem or 1.75" cuffs
 

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Jacket is objectively too short in the front. Also, the high button stance isn't doing any favors making the jacket look longer.
 

GreenFrog

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I hope you don't wear that green shirt to your interview(s).
 

andrewgreg

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My advice is please pay more attention to the the interview answers and job related stuff.

The suit is not perfect but it's fine. Change to a white shirt and polish your shoe.
 

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Originally Posted by comrade
Just some career advice. Wear shoes to the interview.
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Originally Posted by andrewgreg
My advice is please pay more attention to the the interview answers and job related stuff. The suit is not perfect but it's fine. Change to a white shirt and polish your feet.
FTFY OP, you'll pass in this suit. You look like someone who needs a job. Good strategy.
 

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Originally Posted by Klobber
Sleeves on the short side, need 1/2 inch to perhaps 1 inch extra. 1/2 inch would be safer though.
Rest OK.


x2

I wouldn't want to show much cuff at an interview.
 

TRA8324

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Originally Posted by jrd617
Jacket is objectively too short in the front. Also, the high button stance isn't doing any favors making the jacket look longer.

Grr. Now that you say that I see it a bit too.
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1.5" longer with a lower buttoning point would make me look taller/slimmer
Originally Posted by GreenFrog
I hope you don't wear that green shirt to your interview(s).
Of course not. I just had it on from a casual outfit earlier.

Originally Posted by andrewgreg
My advice is please pay more attention to the the interview answers and job related stuff.

The suit is not perfect but it's fine. Change to a white shirt and polish your shoe.

I got my **** down.

White shirt, blue rep tie, black captoes. I actually need to purchase a pair of captoes...I have way too many wingtips
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Originally Posted by Man Of Lint
OP, you'll pass in this suit. You look like someone who needs a job. Good strategy.
haha. thanks.


Originally Posted by Achilles_
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I wouldn't want to show much cuff at an interview.

The shirt is a tad long. If I keep this suit i'll do 1/2"
 

idfnl

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Shoulder width seems constricted to me.

Looks ok.
 

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as long as you're not wearing that green shirt you'll be able to make it work.
 

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