Suits...

Hey guys,

Quick question, does anyone know anything about Jos A Bank? I've never been there but heard they are having great clearances on suits...before I make the drive I'm wondering if anyone knows whether their suits are acceptable quality for analysts. No need for comment from those who spend $2000 on a suit, I'm just looking for acceptable suits, not trying to be flashy. Thanks for any input.

 

If I were you, I'd spend $300 for a mid range suit on sale at Macy's (Calvin Klien, Kenneth Cole), rather than Jos A Bank. I believe they are in that range right?

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Jimbo:
dan, how did you find a tailor to make a suit to fit your massive chest and arms? must get pricey.

thats one of the problems. i went for a 50" dunhill off the rack for a reasonable $600. I then took it to a tailor who just hacked the entire suit far beyond use. when put it on the left lapel would sit a good inch below the right and the pants would also sit at an angle -it was just a mess. so i took a 600$ hit and had my dad buy me a quality suit for a birthday present.

 

JosABank has a signature line that runs from $700-800, but you can often get them on sale for $300-350. Pretty good buy if you can get to the store at the right time.

 

Get your measurements and have a look on ebay. You could get an Oxxford, Cornelliani, Canali, etc for $300. Some will be NWT, NWOT, or gently used, but you will be getting a FAR superior suit.

Don't be so closed minded on the $2500 remark. You don't have to spend a million bucks to look like it.

 

I had a Jos. A Bank suit. I found the material somewhat cheap, but it was my first suit.

I just picked up a Joseph Aboud suit on sale at Macy's for $400. Much better quality. I'm sure they will have some sort of President's day sale coming up.

 

im sure anyone who has met leonard logsdail and spent 5k per suit would most likely remember his name.

As far as Jos A Bank they are geared more towards younger people like us so you can pick up a great plain navy or charcoal suit for a couple hundred bucks and your good to go!

 

10 Shirts 10 Ties 4 Suits

Vary your shirts by cutaway, spread, point collars Ties - colors, patterns Suits - Get one khaki/ivory for Fridays, one navy, one charcoal, one brown

2 black pairs of shoes, 2 brown, 1 merlot/chilli

Thats a great baseline, after that its sporadic.

 

Seriously? 4 suits? I thought dress is pretty much business casual, and suits are only really worn for client meetings? I was thinking 2 would be more than sufficient, at least during year 1.

Also, not to change the subject, but has anyone had custom-made suits made for cheap by oriental tailors, either in NYC or abroad? Any opinions/names to check out?

bnkrtrdr:
10 Shirts 10 Ties 4 Suits

Vary your shirts by cutaway, spread, point collars Ties - colors, patterns Suits - Get one khaki/ivory for Fridays, one navy, one charcoal, one brown

2 black pairs of shoes, 2 brown, 1 merlot/chilli

Thats a great baseline, after that its sporadic.

 
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luke77:
Seriously? 4 suits? I thought dress is pretty much business casual, and suits are only really worn for client meetings? I was thinking 2 would be more than sufficient, at least during year 1.

Also, not to change the subject, but has anyone had custom-made suits made for cheap by oriental tailors, either in NYC or abroad? Any opinions/names to check out?

bnkrtrdr:
10 Shirts 10 Ties 4 Suits

Vary your shirts by cutaway, spread, point collars Ties - colors, patterns Suits - Get one khaki/ivory for Fridays, one navy, one charcoal, one brown

2 black pairs of shoes, 2 brown, 1 merlot/chilli

Thats a great baseline, after that its sporadic.

I have heard from several people that the suits and custom made shirts from Joe Hemrajani at www.mytailor.com are top notch. I was just measured recently and ordered 2 shirts and will get them in approx. 1.5 months. I'm expecting great quality.

 

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