Want to buy some suits

[Ksyder]

You can buy slightly used suits on ebay for less than $100 if you don't mind possibly getting something second hand. The only thing about it is you have to know your size. At this point you can figure out any style you want, such as color or # buttons, material, pattern, etc. This assumes you are somewhat knowledgeable about suits, though. Also, you may need slight alterations that could be done through a dry cleaner or someone who can sew.

This is all based on the idea that people are getting suits somehow (thriftstores or some other method of obtaining things cheaply) and then listing them on ebay to make a profit. Since a suit is only useful to a person if it is their size, a buyer needs to be found and ebay works well in this regard. Many of these guys also have return policies so you can return/exchange them if you don't like them.

 

[richardycc]

jos a bank has buy 1 suit get 2 suits sale this week..check it out, I've never bought anything from them thou.

 

[Brainonska511]

I'd probably just go to Macy's. Nothing wrong with the suit I already have from them.

 

[Mo0o]

For all the people suggesting he go to HK. Where do you go once you land? Just any dept store? Or is there like a street/region where there are a lot of tailors?

 

[Strk]

Originally posted by: Brainonska511
I'd probably just go to Macy's. Nothing wrong with the suit I already have from them.

Yeah, and it's easy enough to get a suit tailored. Personally, I'd just get a nice suit or two and then just get a decent amount of dress shirts, ties and pants from somewhere like Kohls.

 

[jiggahertz]

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Doodoo
Maybe my company is more casual. Only the executives where suits. Managers and supervision usually wear shirts and ties. I don't want to be in a meeting with my manager and VP and only have myself and VP in a suit.

My company is casual as well, but I consider myself outgoing and do not mind being dressed up.

What kind of job/industry is this in? The whole dress for the job you want thing plays out nice in chick flicks but you run the risk of looking like a tool if you are way overdressing for the job you have and/or how your peers dress.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

Originally posted by: ballmode
Fly to Vietnam

Yeah, if you get out alive you can get high quality stuff for 1/4 the price of Hong Kong.

 

[LS21]

http://gohongkong.about.com/od.../Hong-Kong-Tailors.htm

 

[ggnl]

What industry are you going in to? Why do you think you need to wear $1,000-$2000 suits to advance?

Sounds a little misguided to me. Clothes don't make the man.

 

[robphelan]

I have been wearing suits 4days/week for the last 8 years or so....

I buy all my dress shirts non-iron and from Brooks Bros or Paul Fredrick.

check out paulfredrick.com - they normally have a good selection of non-iron shirts in their clearance section (you can even get 7% cashback at FW ) Their shirts go on sale a few times per year (buy 3 get 1 free etc..)

I now buy my suits at Dillards (not sure if you have them where you live). The suit-guy calls me every 4-6 months to let me know when suits are going to be marked for clearance. I come in a few days early to pick out which ones I want & he holds them for me until the sale begins.

I have some nice Ralph Lauren suits I picked up for <300.

EDIT: I would also stay away from Jos Banks unless you're buying one of their top of the line suits. I have a couple from there and am very disappointed.

I would say it's OK to start off with a couple of 'cheaper' suits until you get the hang of being able to tell a nice-quality inexpensive suit from a low-quality inexpensive suit.

I've bought a few suits online and it doesn't compare with being in the store actually feeling the fabric in your own hands. In Texas, i want a light, silky weighted suit. The cheaper suits will be more coarse and feel less refined.

 

[robphelan]

Originally posted by: ggnl
What industry are you going in to? Why do you think you need to wear $1,000-$2000 suits to advance?

Sounds a little misguided to me. Clothes don't make the man.

i agree for the most part. I bought a couple of custom-made suits at ~1k each. even my boss pokes fun at me for this.

 

[Bignate603]

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Doodoo
Maybe my company is more casual. Only the executives where suits. Managers and supervision usually wear shirts and ties. I don't want to be in a meeting with my manager and VP and only have myself and VP in a suit.

My company is casual as well, but I consider myself outgoing and do not mind being dressed up.

This may backfire. If everyone else is wearing polos and khakis and you show up in a suit you basically look like you can't make a good decision on the proper clothes to wear. If you want to stand out dress a step or two above what is expected. If everyone wears jeans, wear a set of khakis or less dressy slacks. If they wear khakis and polos, wear slightly nicer pants and a button down but no tie. Etc. Otherwise you're going to stand out as that weird guy in the office that's trying to hard. Look at what your boss wears and wear that level of clothing or slightly better.

You want to stand out for making good decisions and looking professional. You don't want to stand out for being overdressed and making people look at you funny. Also, realize how it will look to your boss and his boss when its time to layoff somebody. If your wardrobe looks that expensive it may make them ask if you're paid more than you're worth.

Business clothes represent that you can make good choices and are presentable. If you over or under dress it reflects poorly on your decision making abilities.

 

[ChaoZ]

On the BrooksBrothers shirts, what's the difference between BrooksCool non-iron and the regular non-iron?

 

[ggnl]

Originally posted by: Bignate603

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Doodoo
Maybe my company is more casual. Only the executives where suits. Managers and supervision usually wear shirts and ties. I don't want to be in a meeting with my manager and VP and only have myself and VP in a suit.

My company is casual as well, but I consider myself outgoing and do not mind being dressed up.

This may backfire. If everyone else is wearing polos and khakis and you show up in a suit you basically look like you can't make a good decision on the proper clothes to wear. If you want to stand out dress a step or two above what is expected. If everyone wears jeans, wear a set of khakis or less dressy slacks. If they wear khakis and polos, wear slightly nicer pants and a button down but no tie. Etc. Otherwise you're going to stand out as that weird guy in the office that's trying to hard. Look at what your boss wears and wear that level of clothing or slightly better.

You want to stand out for making good decisions and looking professional. You don't want to stand out for being overdressed and making people look at you funny. Also, realize how it will look to your boss and his boss when its time to layoff somebody. If your wardrobe looks that expensive it may make them ask if you're paid more than you're worth.

Business clothes represent that you can make good choices and are presentable. If you over or under dress it reflects poorly on your decision making abilities.

You're going to look like a fucking fool if everyone else is wearing khakis and polos and you show up every day in a $1,000 suit.

Just do you job well and you won't need to spend a fortune on your wardrobe to advence.

 

[Stiganator]

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[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: ggnl

Originally posted by: Bignate603

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Doodoo
Maybe my company is more casual. Only the executives where suits. Managers and supervision usually wear shirts and ties. I don't want to be in a meeting with my manager and VP and only have myself and VP in a suit.

My company is casual as well, but I consider myself outgoing and do not mind being dressed up.

This may backfire. If everyone else is wearing polos and khakis and you show up in a suit you basically look like you can't make a good decision on the proper clothes to wear. If you want to stand out dress a step or two above what is expected. If everyone wears jeans, wear a set of khakis or less dressy slacks. If they wear khakis and polos, wear slightly nicer pants and a button down but no tie. Etc. Otherwise you're going to stand out as that weird guy in the office that's trying to hard. Look at what your boss wears and wear that level of clothing or slightly better.

You want to stand out for making good decisions and looking professional. You don't want to stand out for being overdressed and making people look at you funny. Also, realize how it will look to your boss and his boss when its time to layoff somebody. If your wardrobe looks that expensive it may make them ask if you're paid more than you're worth.

Business clothes represent that you can make good choices and are presentable. If you over or under dress it reflects poorly on your decision making abilities.

You're going to look like a fucking fool if everyone else is wearing khakis and polos and you show up every day in a $1,000 suit.

Just do you job well and you won't need to spend a fortune on your wardrobe to advence.

Nowhere did I say that I wanted to spend 1k on a suit. I said I wanted to spend 1-2k on 5 suits.

 

[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: Bignate603

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Doodoo
Maybe my company is more casual. Only the executives where suits. Managers and supervision usually wear shirts and ties. I don't want to be in a meeting with my manager and VP and only have myself and VP in a suit.

My company is casual as well, but I consider myself outgoing and do not mind being dressed up.

This may backfire. If everyone else is wearing polos and khakis and you show up in a suit you basically look like you can't make a good decision on the proper clothes to wear. If you want to stand out dress a step or two above what is expected. If everyone wears jeans, wear a set of khakis or less dressy slacks. If they wear khakis and polos, wear slightly nicer pants and a button down but no tie. Etc. Otherwise you're going to stand out as that weird guy in the office that's trying to hard. Look at what your boss wears and wear that level of clothing or slightly better.

You want to stand out for making good decisions and looking professional. You don't want to stand out for being overdressed and making people look at you funny. Also, realize how it will look to your boss and his boss when its time to layoff somebody. If your wardrobe looks that expensive it may make them ask if you're paid more than you're worth.

Business clothes represent that you can make good choices and are presentable. If you over or under dress it reflects poorly on your decision making abilities.

This is good advice, thank you. I certainly don't want to look like I am trying too hard.

 

[robphelan]

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: ggnl

Originally posted by: Bignate603

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Doodoo
Maybe my company is more casual. Only the executives where suits. Managers and supervision usually wear shirts and ties. I don't want to be in a meeting with my manager and VP and only have myself and VP in a suit.

My company is casual as well, but I consider myself outgoing and do not mind being dressed up.

This may backfire. If everyone else is wearing polos and khakis and you show up in a suit you basically look like you can't make a good decision on the proper clothes to wear. If you want to stand out dress a step or two above what is expected. If everyone wears jeans, wear a set of khakis or less dressy slacks. If they wear khakis and polos, wear slightly nicer pants and a button down but no tie. Etc. Otherwise you're going to stand out as that weird guy in the office that's trying to hard. Look at what your boss wears and wear that level of clothing or slightly better.

You want to stand out for making good decisions and looking professional. You don't want to stand out for being overdressed and making people look at you funny. Also, realize how it will look to your boss and his boss when its time to layoff somebody. If your wardrobe looks that expensive it may make them ask if you're paid more than you're worth.

Business clothes represent that you can make good choices and are presentable. If you over or under dress it reflects poorly on your decision making abilities.

You're going to look like a fucking fool if everyone else is wearing khakis and polos and you show up every day in a $1,000 suit.

Just do you job well and you won't need to spend a fortune on your wardrobe to advence.

Nowhere did I say that I wanted to spend 1k on a suit. I said I wanted to spend 1-2k on 5 suits.

from my earlier post - buddy-up to the suit guy at your local dept store. if he's a good salesman & a good employee(not just a short time employee), he'll keep your # & call you when the suits are about to go on sale.

you certainly don't want to show up in a suit when everyone else is dressed business casual.

 

[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: robphelan

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: ggnl

Originally posted by: Bignate603

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Doodoo
Maybe my company is more casual. Only the executives where suits. Managers and supervision usually wear shirts and ties. I don't want to be in a meeting with my manager and VP and only have myself and VP in a suit.

My company is casual as well, but I consider myself outgoing and do not mind being dressed up.

This may backfire. If everyone else is wearing polos and khakis and you show up in a suit you basically look like you can't make a good decision on the proper clothes to wear. If you want to stand out dress a step or two above what is expected. If everyone wears jeans, wear a set of khakis or less dressy slacks. If they wear khakis and polos, wear slightly nicer pants and a button down but no tie. Etc. Otherwise you're going to stand out as that weird guy in the office that's trying to hard. Look at what your boss wears and wear that level of clothing or slightly better.

You want to stand out for making good decisions and looking professional. You don't want to stand out for being overdressed and making people look at you funny. Also, realize how it will look to your boss and his boss when its time to layoff somebody. If your wardrobe looks that expensive it may make them ask if you're paid more than you're worth.

Business clothes represent that you can make good choices and are presentable. If you over or under dress it reflects poorly on your decision making abilities.

You're going to look like a fucking fool if everyone else is wearing khakis and polos and you show up every day in a $1,000 suit.

Just do you job well and you won't need to spend a fortune on your wardrobe to advence.

Nowhere did I say that I wanted to spend 1k on a suit. I said I wanted to spend 1-2k on 5 suits.

from my earlier post - buddy-up to the suit guy at your local dept store. if he's a good salesman & a good employee(not just a short time employee), he'll keep your # & call you when the suits are about to go on sale.

you certainly don't want to show up in a suit when everyone else is dressed business casual.

That's great info, thanks. Do you tip the guy or anything to keep him calling?

 

[Capt Caveman]

Is this your first job? What kind of position are you taking?

 

[LegendKiller]

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Ns1
don't buy any dress shirts

in 6 months, go to brookbrothers semi annual sale, and pick up 6 shirts @3 for 150 (i mean you could theoretically do it right now, semi annual and all, but you know, time value of money)

you can thank me later


As far as the suit goes...how much are you willing to spend?

I'm thinking $1000-2000 as necessary (to start), but the less the better. I am trying to save for a house so I want to do this with some kind of reason, but also realizing that I am investing in myself.

You don't want anything close to 1000-2000. That's way too much. Shit, I don't even have a 1k suit.

 

[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Ns1
don't buy any dress shirts

in 6 months, go to brookbrothers semi annual sale, and pick up 6 shirts @3 for 150 (i mean you could theoretically do it right now, semi annual and all, but you know, time value of money)

you can thank me later


As far as the suit goes...how much are you willing to spend?

I'm thinking $1000-2000 as necessary (to start), but the less the better. I am trying to save for a house so I want to do this with some kind of reason, but also realizing that I am investing in myself.

You don't want anything close to 1000-2000. That's way too much. Shit, I don't even have a 1k suit.

1000-2000 TOTAL. For multiple suits. Like 5.

 

[LegendKiller]

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Ns1
don't buy any dress shirts

in 6 months, go to brookbrothers semi annual sale, and pick up 6 shirts @3 for 150 (i mean you could theoretically do it right now, semi annual and all, but you know, time value of money)

you can thank me later


As far as the suit goes...how much are you willing to spend?

I'm thinking $1000-2000 as necessary (to start), but the less the better. I am trying to save for a house so I want to do this with some kind of reason, but also realizing that I am investing in myself.

You don't want anything close to 1000-2000. That's way too much. Shit, I don't even have a 1k suit.

1000-2000 TOTAL. For multiple suits. Like 5.

Go get 4 suits from BBs, 598 right now. With 4 they'd probably give them to you for 2k flat.

Madison 1818. Charcoal grey, grey pinstrips, blue, and another of your choice.

 

[finite automaton]

Originally posted by: Capt Caveman
Is this your first job? What kind of position are you taking?

I am currently interning at this company and am accepting a full time job offer from them. In June I will have been with the company for 2 years. The job is one step above an entry level IT position with lots of opportunity to move up quickly, which I plan to do.

 

[Capt Caveman]

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: LegendKiller

Originally posted by: finite automaton

Originally posted by: Ns1
don't buy any dress shirts

in 6 months, go to brookbrothers semi annual sale, and pick up 6 shirts @3 for 150 (i mean you could theoretically do it right now, semi annual and all, but you know, time value of money)

you can thank me later


As far as the suit goes...how much are you willing to spend?

I'm thinking $1000-2000 as necessary (to start), but the less the better. I am trying to save for a house so I want to do this with some kind of reason, but also realizing that I am investing in myself.

You don't want anything close to 1000-2000. That's way too much. Shit, I don't even have a 1k suit.

1000-2000 TOTAL. For multiple suits. Like 5.

Go get 4 suits from BBs, 598 right now. With 4 they'd probably give them to you for 2k flat.

Madison 1818. Charcoal grey, grey pinstrips, blue, and another of your choice.

Of course, if no one in his company wears suits, he shouldn't buy any.