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FYI, you can also go to Nordstrom's rack, etc. and they carry Armani, Gucci, etc. for under $800 if you're looking for a nice suit on the cheaper side.
They also have Calvin Klein and Burberry for under $400, which is a great price for starter suits. I particularly like the CK shirts for some reason. They're really comfy.
I primarily wear more eclectic looking suits from Penguin, Juicy, Ted Baker, etc. But, where I work it's good to have a different, non-corporate style of your own.
They also have Calvin Klein and Burberry for under $400, which is a great price for starter suits. I particularly like the CK shirts for some reason. They're really comfy.
I primarily wear more eclectic looking suits from Penguin, Juicy, Ted Baker, etc. But, where I work it's good to have a different, non-corporate style of your own.
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Originally Posted by GPMike,Feb 18 2009, 07:42 PM
Just so peeps know most BB suits fall into the 4-800 dollar range depending on material, style, and their tailors will fit the suit to you accordingly. Its not that expensive in the grand scheme of things for a high quality product.
Look at this way...if you are going for a job that pays 60k.....700 bucks is drop in the bucket. Look sharp....dress to impress and have nice shoes and always knot your tie in a Windsor. Not a half...but the Full Windsor. A fat, well done Windsor knot says I have power and style. Always!
Look at this way...if you are going for a job that pays 60k.....700 bucks is drop in the bucket. Look sharp....dress to impress and have nice shoes and always knot your tie in a Windsor. Not a half...but the Full Windsor. A fat, well done Windsor knot says I have power and style. Always!
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I disagree with using a price-point as the barometer for a good suit. A good suit is one that is tailored to your body and fits appropriately. I've seen Brioni and Zegna that looked like crap and Jos A. Bank that looked like a million dollars.
If your buying your first suit or establishing your initial wardrobe, you should look at a navy blue, charcoal grey or pinstripes in those colors. 2-button, not 3. Single breast, not double. Buy a mid-weight that you can wear year-round. Initially, don't purchase grey flannel because it very seasonal. Like-wise, browns, greens (olive) or blacks can be added later, if you want.
Shirts (white), shoes (black) and ties all will add to the polished look your after. Get your shoes shined once a week, preferably by a bootblack. As mentioned earlier, learn how to tie a proper knot. Any decent store will show you how.
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I am not sure why all the slams at Mens warehouse? I have about 9 suits with about 5 coming from mens warehouse and they seem nice enough to me. Depends on the brand, I bought a few house brand suits (one that is my favorite), but also have bought a Donna Karen, a Jones New York, and oh I forget the other label. It depends on what you pay for. I like three buttons, they look good on me and have some two buttons as well. Double breasted look horrible on me, maybe because I am short. Try on all kinds and find what looks good on you.
I prefer a wider lapel than is currently the style because the skinny lapel comes around every 20 years and is in style with the skinny tie for about a year, then it will look like you are stuck in the eighties.
If you are thin and workout, ask to always look at "athletic cut" suits. Not all suits come in that cut but they give more room in the shoulders and the pants start with a much slimmer waist. If you get a regular suit and you are in good shape they will have to take so much material out of the pants you generally get a messed up look and probable repeat tailorings. Athletic cut jackets will probably fit you far better right off the rack and require less alteration and give you a better final product.
While I like their quality and selection of suits, their ties and shoes are overpriced. Nordstroms or even Macy's will have current styles generally cheaper and better quality.
I am waiting to pick up a suit I just bought two weeks ago and is getting tailored and I think I spent about $550 for just the suit. Thats not super expensive, but its not the $200 suit either. They have cheaper suits, but they also have very nice ones at decent prices. And generally far more styles to choose from than a department store.
I prefer a wider lapel than is currently the style because the skinny lapel comes around every 20 years and is in style with the skinny tie for about a year, then it will look like you are stuck in the eighties.
If you are thin and workout, ask to always look at "athletic cut" suits. Not all suits come in that cut but they give more room in the shoulders and the pants start with a much slimmer waist. If you get a regular suit and you are in good shape they will have to take so much material out of the pants you generally get a messed up look and probable repeat tailorings. Athletic cut jackets will probably fit you far better right off the rack and require less alteration and give you a better final product.
While I like their quality and selection of suits, their ties and shoes are overpriced. Nordstroms or even Macy's will have current styles generally cheaper and better quality.
I am waiting to pick up a suit I just bought two weeks ago and is getting tailored and I think I spent about $550 for just the suit. Thats not super expensive, but its not the $200 suit either. They have cheaper suits, but they also have very nice ones at decent prices. And generally far more styles to choose from than a department store.
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