How much does a suit cost?

[Thumper]

what do you guys believe are considered business suit colors? When I was in business school we were told Blue and Gray suits where the 2 everyone had to have. My girl saying black suit but I remember my professor said stay away from black... I can't remember why

also what do you think of power ties, in regards to solid colors an primary colors... I'm sure you want to keep a tie more solid for an interview an such but maybe stripes would be fine

Corporate attire

Suits - Navy Blue or Charcoal Grey

Stay with Solid colors for interviews, you can use a striped suit after you get the job.

Stay away from Light colored suits, Dark Brown or Black. Black can come across as very formal or intimidating! Not the right color when you are looking for a job!

Ties - Dark or Light Blue, Dark or Light Grey

For interviews,stay away from Yellow, Red, Orange or Black ties.

 

[MC Brasil]

Corporate attire

Suits - Navy Blue or Charcoal Grey

Stay with Solid colors for interviews, you can use a striped suit after you get the job.

Stay away from Light colored suits, Dark Brown or Black. Black can come across as very formal or intimidating! Not the right color when you are looking for a job!

Ties - Dark or Light Blue, Dark or Light Grey

For interviews,stay away from Yellow, Red, Orange or Black ties.

what color tie would you use ?

 

[Thumper]

what color tie would you use ?

Ties - Dark or Light Blue, Dark or Light Grey

 

[Ryokurin]

what do you guys believe are considered business suit colors? When I was in business school we were told Blue and Gray suits where the 2 everyone had to have. My girl saying black suit but I remember my professor said stay away from black... I can't remember why

also what do you think of power ties, in regards to solid colors an primary colors... I'm sure you want to keep a tie more solid for an interview an such but maybe stripes would be fine

Black is for funerals, or for the help. Even in black tie events people tend to not wear black.

As far as a tie, it should be darker than your shirt and the width should match your lapel. There also shouldn't be a gap between your collar and the lapel. Those are places you always see people mess up.

 

[jagu]

Black is for funerals, or for the help. Even in black tie events people tend to not wear black.

As far as a tie, it should be darker than your shirt and the width should match your lapel. There also shouldn't be a gap between your collar and the lapel. Those are places you always see people mess up.

Well said. This guy knows his stuff.

 

[Big Tex]

Black is for funerals, or for the help. Even in black tie events people tend to not wear black.



As far as a tie, it should be darker than your shirt and the width should match your lapel. There also shouldn't be a gap between your collar and the lapel. Those are places you always see people mess up.

Also, the tip of your tie should touch right at the top of your trousers. If wearing a tie pin, it should be at an angle, not straight across. If wearing a waistcoat (vest) the bottom button should always be unfastened.

 

[dbrizzz]

Black is for funerals, or for the help. Even in black tie events people tend to not wear black.

As far as a tie, it should be darker than your shirt and the width should match your lapel. There also shouldn't be a gap between your collar and the lapel. Those are places you always see people mess up.

Brother I disagree wholeheartedly on the black suit point. As long as you are not dressing like Will Smith in "Men in Black", you can rock a black suit. The key is to spruce up your shirt and tie game. I have different shades of purple, pink, lime-green, and various multi-stripe shirt and ties that go brilliantly with a black suit.

Plus a black suit and a shirt with no tie is a good look when going out to an after work set where jeans are not appropriate. As long as the collar is not all disheveled looking, it's a real nice look which I have pulled off many times. There are so many ways that you can pull it off without looking like a butler.

I wear my blac tux at black tie events as well. But I wear my black velvet blazer instead of the tux jacket. Instead of a white tux shirt, you can wear a cream shirt or a gray one. Once again you can play with the style and look sharp.

 

[cincitystudios]

Thanks for the feedback Thumper, you pretty much said what I thought... I just needed to see if that was still the case. I haven't had a job where I had to wear a suit, just back in college. Wanted to make sure that was still the rule.

Black is for funerals, or for the help. Even in black tie events people tend to not wear black.

As far as a tie, it should be darker than your shirt and the width should match your lapel. There also shouldn't be a gap between your collar and the lapel. Those are places you always see people mess up.

Your tie would always be darker than your shirt right? I mean I've only seen people go to work with white, off-white or blue shirts... so are you saying people wear white ties or dark colored shirts? I guess the latter wouldn't be in a Business formal environment.

a gap between your shirt collar an lapel

 

[tanks1]

Any K&G reviews? They are having a sale , 3 for $199.00

 

[Thumper]

Also, the tip of your tie should touch right at the top of your trousers. If wearing a tie pin, it should be at an angle, not straight across. If wearing a waistcoat (vest) the bottom button should always be unfastened.

At an angle?

Do you have a picture so I can see what you mean?

 

[Big Tex]

At an angle?

Do you have a picture so I can see what you mean?

I meant to say tie bar. And it's a very slight angle like this.

A lot of people still like to wear them straight across, but my tailor and a couple older gents hipped me to this. Lends a little more style.

 

[Thumper]

I meant to say tie bar. And it's a very slight angle like this.

A lot of people still like to wear them straight across, but my tailor and a couple older gents hipped me to this. Lends a little more style.

Like the tie pin, not a big fan of button down collars on dress shirts though.

 

[Big Tex]

Like the tie pin, not a big fan of button down collars on dress shirts though.

Me either.

I get my shirts custom made so I don't do pockets on them either.

 

[SWAP]

These suits were the bomb in the Seventies.

http://www.voicesofeastanglia.com/2012/01/eleganza-extravaganza-superfly-70s-fashion.html

http://www.voicesofeastanglia.com/2011/05/super-fly-flagg-bros-fashion.html

 

[dHustla]

What's the best suit material for summer?

Going to a graduation and I need a new suit.

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[Big Tex]

What's the best suit material for summer?

Going to a graduation and I need a new suit.

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Wool fam. Pretty much always wool. Just get a light weight wool.

 

[dHustla]

Wool fam. Pretty much always wool. Just get a light weight wool.

So never a cotton suit? What about linen?

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[Big Tex]

So never a cotton suit? What about linen?

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I would never do cotton. A linen suit can look really nice, but It's basically a suit you can only wear 4 months a year.

 

[SWAP]

http://1sale.com/fashion/men-s-apparel-accessories/stylish-suit-collection-mens/

 

[prose00]

a gap between your shirt collar an lapel

Yeah I want him to explain this too. An image of what he means would be even better

 

[Amajorfucup]

So never a cotton suit? What about linen?

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Cotton or linen suits aren't a bad option for summer weddings and graduations. They are prone to wrinkle like hell though.

 

[dHustla]

I would never do cotton. A linen suit can look really nice, but It's basically a suit you can only wear 4 months a year.

I live in Atlanta. We wear summer clothes 8-9 months a year

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[HeathCliff]

I used to work for a Tailor when I was younger. I'd get my suits through him for $400 and up.

When I got older, I travelled to Thailand and got my suits custom made with mid grade to highest quality fabric from the equivalent of $220 - $330

I will never buy another suit off the rack for as long as I live

 

[dHustla]

I used to work for a Tailor when I was younger. I'd get my suits through him for $400 and up.

When I got older, I travelled to Thailand and got my suits custom made with mid grade to highest quality fabric from the equivalent of $220 - $330

I will never buy another suit off the rack for as long as I live

But where we gon get a custom made suit for $300?

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[dHustla]

I love Joseph Abboud shirts. I can actually find them at K&G for about $50. The material has a nice weight and texture.

About to buy this Joseph Abboud 100% linen suit with a Joseph Abboud shirt, and a Ralph Lauren seersucker...

First time buying Joseph Abboud, wanted to search to see if its a good brand.