Where to buy suit?

[fedexboxes]

hello,
I need a suit in a couple of days for an interview. This will be my first suit purchase and wanted to know where i should look, what brand, style and color to look for. What seems to be the concensus on the good quality/value suits? Also, what range should i be looking at? I'd rather not spend 1k, but would spend $500 if the value is much better than say $250. So, far i've tried on a black calvin klein (wrong color for interview?) at nordstrom; price was regular price was $500 but on sale for $260. Also, what is the avg. wait time for alterations? I was told a week at Nordstrom Rack. Any suggestions/tips would help me. thanks in advance.

 

[rjacobs]

What do you look like? (height/weight/pic etc.) - different brands fit different people. Navy and charcoal are probablt the safest colors for a first suit

 

[amplifiedheat]

Clearly, time is a factor. Simpler alterations can often be done in a day or two if needed--ask a tailor.

 

[gladiator]

Originally Posted by rjacobs

What do you look like? (height/weight/pic etc.) - different brands fit different people. Navy and charcoal are probablt the safest colors for a first suit

I'm not sure if I should TC, but I'm in the same situation and don't want to start too many topics.

I'm 5'8", 135lbs "small boned" (I have very tiny wrists). Also in the market for a suit for interviews/ weddings.

 

[Timeless Fashion]

Originally Posted by fedexboxes

hello,
I need a suit in a couple of days for an interview. This will be my first suit purchase and wanted to know where i should look, what brand, style and color to look for. What seems to be the concensus on the good quality/value suits? Also, what range should i be looking at? I'd rather not spend 1k, but would spend $500 if the value is much better than say $250. So, far i've tried on a black calvin klein (wrong color for interview?) at nordstrom; price was regular price was $500 but on sale for $260. Also, what is the avg. wait time for alterations? I was told a week at Nordstrom Rack. Any suggestions/tips would help me. thanks in advance.

A charcoal or dark navy suit would be a good bet. At Nordstrom Rack, you may not have a lot of choices though. If you can find a Hickey Freeman suit at a good price at Nordstrom Rack, that would be a solid suit. Some people have commented that Burberry (Made in USA) suits are also made by Hickey Freeman. Joseph Abboud suits are a few notches lower in price and quality but are also made in the USA and may fit your budget and body type.