Which suit?
Frank
not. Don't needed for work, only for weddings and funerals. Something basic,
good material and good workmanship, name brand recognition not important.
Going to Macy's this weekend so any advice is appreciated.
http://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ognc?CategoryID=17721&PageID=17721*2*24*-1*-1&CURRENT_PAGE=2
phil scott
go to mens wearhouse,,, get several fittings, get light grey if you
are slim, stay away from the deep browns, maroons,,,or odd ball
greens. dark grey is more common, but can look a bit ordinary...
spring for a killer tie, not the ordinary stripped type Id look at a
lot of high end ties in the hundred dollar range,,, and a very nice
black shirt, in the 50 dollar range.
that will be natty... the tie should pick up your hair and eye
colors ... it should be in briliant colors... get some good advice...
it should be a custom built tie not made of a uniform fabric.
you should wear killer shoes,,,not heavy business shoes but really
good italian loafers, in black..not brown. no tassles,
imo
Phil scott
George Grapman
If you live in the NYC area go to Sym's.
max
George Grapman <sfge...@paccbell.net> wrote:
timeless, classic advice for men with sartorial questions:
<http://www.amazon.com/John-Molloys-New-Dress-Success/dp/0446385522>
I cannot recommend it highly enough.
You can probably find it at your local library, too.
.max
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Don't go to Macy's, go to Men's Wearhouse. However, don't get any needed
alterations performed there, take the suit to a real tailor. Men's Wearhouse
and S&K have some of the worst hacks calling themselves tailors that I've
ever seen. Of course, everything is different everywhere, so YMMV.
max
Shawn Hirn <sr...@comcast.net> wrote:
> In article <CqydncfsFMoJxt7V...@comcast.com>, <Frank>
> If its just for weddings and funerals, why worry about the brand? Shop
> at some thrift stores and see what they have? It makes no sense, at
> least to me, to spend hundreds of dollars on a name brand suit just to
> wear a few times a year, if that, when you can buy a nice pair of
> slacks, shirt, and a jacket at a thrift store for a few dollars.
read Dress For Success. It's a quick read and a rock-solid calibration
for what looks good. And it's germane to thrifting, even.
tmc...@searchmachine.com
> In article <CqydncfsFMoJxt7VnZ2dnUVZ_hGdn...@comcast.com>, <Frank>
> > *-1&CURRENT_PAGE=2
>
> If its just for weddings and funerals, why worry about the brand? Shop
> at some thrift stores and see what they have? It makes no sense, at
> least to me, to spend hundreds of dollars on a name brand suit just to
> wear a few times a year, if that, when you can buy a nice pair of
> slacks, shirt, and a jacket at a thrift store for a few dollars.
I second that. You might be able to find an excellent suit in nearly
new condition at the thrift store as well. When I quit my job to run
my business full time I gave away most of my corporate wardrobe to the
local shelter which ran a job service for older wmen re-entering the
work force. When DH and I gave up carbs a few years later he lost 45
pounds and gave all his suits to the Salvie. Some size 44 guy with a
36 inseam got a great deal.
m...@privacy.net
>you should wear killer shoes,,,not heavy business shoes but really
>good italian loafers, in black..not brown. no tassles,
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> If its just for weddings and funerals, why worry about the brand? Shop
> at some thrift stores and see what they have? It makes no sense, at
> least to me, to spend hundreds of dollars on a name brand suit just to
> wear a few times a year, if that, when you can buy a nice pair of
> slacks, shirt, and a jacket at a thrift store for a few dollars.
my dil just bought my son a 1500.00 suit at the thrift store for 25.00.
perfect fit, even.
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Third that. Thrift stores are loaded with litely-used funeral/weddings
only suits. Stick to black or navy blue, with a bold red or red-blue
tie, plus a more conservative tie for funerals. Spend a few bucks to
have it tailored, if needed. Nothing looks worse than an ill-fitting
suit. Don't forget shoes. (everyone notices your shoes) No need for
high-end, but don't wear cheap-looking shoes.