Stores for Intern to buy suit
There have been some threads thrown around about what interns should wear and price ranges but everyone had a different idea. I only have a black suit and that clearly isn't what I should wear so I want to buy a navy and charcoal suit. Do you guys have any stores you suggest for interns who can't break the bank on a suit? Nordstrom, Banana have been mentioned. What's a honest price level where I can look not the greatest, but still not look cheap? Nordstrom suits seem to hover around $700-600 and Banana on the other end of the spectrum. Any advice is appreciated.
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Men's Warehouse?
Men's Warehouse?
Jos Bank
Jos A Banks is where I got mine. The ones that are $500ish in store are always on sale online if you know your size (right now they are $200).
http://www.josbank.com/IWCatSectionView.process?IWAction=Load&Merchant_I...
From what I've always seen/been told, Brooks Brothers > Jos Bank >= Men's Wearhouse in terms of price/quality but all are pretty acceptable/look nice/etc.
Dress for Success
http://dress-for-success.com/
Takes about a month or so, but if you have the time check it out. I am not sure what they charge for a suit I would guess $300ish for a custom suit. I just got 5 shirts from them for $30 a shirt and $40 for shipping. Fill out the form and ask for some samples, also go to a tailor and get your measurements.
Brioni, 52nd/Park or 57th
Brioni, 52nd/Park or 57th street/Park -you choose; or, Brioni made for Bergdorf Goodman.
I would avoid Banana
I would avoid Banana Republic, stuff looks fine but it never seems to last very long; very poor quality.
I would avoid Banana
I would avoid Banana Republic, stuff looks fine but it never seems to last very long; very poor quality.
In my experience, Men's
In my experience, Men's Warehouse's stuff does not last long. Brooks Brothers has a couple of sales each year in which you can get a suit for ~$600. That is the one of the safer routes IMO, because the style will be what's needed and the quality is about as good as you can get for the price range.
Got it. Thanks for the
Got it. Thanks for the advice guys.
Think BB has one going on
Think BB has one going on now actually
http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/p/s
http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/p/share/default.aspx?progrpcode=share&cm_mmc=L...
Charles Tyrwhitt has 2 shirts for $99 sale. I plan to buy a pair.
Pfft. And you call
Pfft. And you call yourselves bankers?
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"Look a couple of
"Look a couple of consultants, probably got one suit and he bought it at mens warehouse" - Levereged Sellout
Wow ... dont be the guy who shops at Mens Warehouse
Boss, Zara, Club Monaco, DKNY, Thomas Pink
They all have sales "sometimes" where suits will run 500 - 700, shirts around 80 - 100
Go quality over quantity
Brooks Bros
Go there. Get an italian tailor to fix it up. Buy slim-fit shirts. No cuff-links for you. If you have a doubt if you can wear a color, the answer is NO.
Brooks Brothers is always a
Brooks Brothers is always a safe bet!