Let me preface this by saying that I have absolutely no clue what to look for when I'm shopping. I have no idea what's quality, I have no clue what looks good on me. This applies to everything. I am the least metrosexual person you'll ever meet. Watching me try to shop is like watching a retard try to fuck a doorknob. In fact, whenever I go shopping I immediately see if they have any Giants apparel. Haha
Having said that, I'm kind of embarrassed to say this, but I have no idea how to tell a good suit from a bad one. What exactly is the distinction? The material? Like would you be able to tell if someone is wearing a Men's Warehouse suit and if someone is wearing like a Michael Kors one?
I was in Century 21 today (I usually have to be dragged to go shopping by either my mom or my friends. It's SOOOOO much easier when they pick out my clothes for me.) and I saw they had a bunch of suits on sale (and I mean HUGE sales), but I had no idea what I was looking at. Which brands and designers are considered the creme de la creme? I've heard by word of mouth that Armani and the Italian designers are considered the best and highest quality, but how do I know what to look for? Are Hickey Freeman, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Brooks Brothers... considered high quality?
I'm an attorney so appearance is obviously very important. I need to look professional. But I also need suits for when I go to events and dates and stuff like that. I need to look chic, suave and debonair.
Unfortunately, no one has really taught me the art of style (in part because I was never interested. Haha), so I guess I'm learning a bit late in life how to dress. Help me, Giants Brethren!
yes, tailoring is no charge.
if you wait for sales, the prices can reduce drastically. they're having a sale right now, actually. you also get 15% off for using their card and they have a rewards program that results in gift cards, plus they send you promotional discounts from time to time, including on your birthday. if you're patient, the prices are not astronomical, but the quality supersedes most.
I'm serious btw...
Brooks Brothers shirts are the worst in my opinion. When I worked on a desk I would constantly blow out the elbows. Total waste of $$.
Also, suits have gotten way more tight fitting over the last 15 years (granted in the early 2000s they looked like parachutes). If you're getting a few you may want to get one that's slightly less tight fitting in case the style boomerangs.
I have some interviews lined up in the coming days (bust out the Barney's suit!), but I'm also looking for suits for dates, events and other non-work-related things.
Try the sub reddit called "frugal male fashion"
You're going to end up almost getting the right suit, and almost getting the right suit is going to make you look like an asshole.
You can buy a Canali suit and look like an idiot.
And unless you are going to a gala don't where a suit on a date. (More on this later).
If you need suits for work get to the Suit Supply in Bloomingdale's. The staff at that location is flawless and will get you in the right suits. You need someone to help you with all of it. It's just not tailoring, you need to known fabric, details, cut, breasts (yes there are great suits that aren't single breasted). It's New York, you're going to need a cotton suit. You might even needed linen suit. You need a classic gray wool, a navy wool and black for semi-formal.
Find the salesman who looks the best in his suit and get him. Even if you have to wait.
For dates you need separates. Get a fantastic blazer, get layers. Get some killer sweaters. Get a great pair of boots. You're not going to prom. Do not wear a suit on a date.
You're also in your late 20s right? Don't get caught dead in Brooks Brothers suit for 15 years.