Formal Wear Question For My 94-95 Friends

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Adam95GT

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#1
Since i dont want to bless anyone but you guys with my ugly mug i have some questions. Im trying to build a professional wardrobe for work/interviews and stuff... So basically ive been on the look out and shopping for dress shirts and stuff at marshalls, ross, etc. When i find cheap stuff in my size i normally buy it... its hard to find 17 34/35 slim fits. I have a big neck but im not extra huge body wise.. I have also been picking up ties when i see ones i like under $10 . So i was out tonight looking around and i came across a suit jacket size 44s and i was like sweet i know this is my size... $50... and on the clearance rack matching pants $15... the pants are a little long but i figured i could have them hemmed is $65 for a suit a decent deal???

Ive also picked up a few ben sherman ties for $3-$5

But i know i will need to wear button ups at what ever job i get most likely so i figured id slowly pick stuff up rather then have to go to a chain store and drop like $600 on work clothes...

I have a presentation tomorrow of my research in front of the entire chemistry program and im considering suiting up and looking legit... Which tie goes best... and white or black shirt??? the suit is like a charcoal black..

Should i keep the suit or return the damn thing?
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If not im going dress shirt and tie... i call this one the Mc Donalds look.:
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Most of my ties are informal non suit type ties... Paid $10 for the black one which i really like and $3 for each of the others... Ive also picked up a few shirts... mostly CK, DKNY, Kenneth Cole, for $10-$15 I figured this wasnt a bad start... i also have been paying $10-$20 for perry ellis and CK dress pants they seem to fit me best... Are these good prices?
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#2
Haha sorry this is a hilarious thread. Anyway, $65 is a bangin deal for what looks like a decent suit. I paid like $200 for mine a year or so back at Macy's because it's so hard to find my size (36 jacket, 31x32 pants). As for shirts, there are always good deals at Macy's when things are on sale. I recently got 2 shirts for $40 total on a half off sale. As for ties, there's a store at the Bergen Mall called Century 21 that my mom raved about, and I went in and got like 4 Izod and Chaps ties and 3 Polo button downs for like $75. Not sure how far you are from there, but that place has some sick deals.

I will be doing the same as you pretty soon and getting some more nicer clothes. I have a ton, but as a designer you don't really wear many dressy button downs and dress pants. It's more dark jeans, loafers, and casual button downs or Polos.
 
#3
most of my work clothes are from mens warehouse. They have fitted shirts in my size(36/37) for about $50. My suits were about $350 each. Price doesn't matter as long as it looks good and fits you properly. I usually buy bigger sizes and have everything tailored to fit. For an interview, I would say white shirt and solid color tie. For a presentation, other color shirts/ties should be fine. I personally wouldn't wear a black shirt(too pdiddy for me lol)

Also if you want your clothes to last, dry clean them. Its pretty cheap and you dont have to iron! I have a dry cleaning service that picks up everything at my house and drops its off the next day. Can't beat that.
 
#4
stprorolla49 said:
Haha sorry this is a hilarious thread. Anyway, $65 is a bangin deal for what looks like a decent suit. I paid like $200 for mine a year or so back at Macy's because it's so hard to find my size (36 jacket, 31x32 pants). As for shirts, there are always good deals at Macy's when things are on sale. I recently got 2 shirts for $40 total on a half off sale. As for ties, there's a store at the Bergen Mall called Century 21 that my mom raved about, and I went in and got like 4 Izod and Chaps ties and 3 Polo button downs for like $75. Not sure how far you are from there, but that place has some sick deals.

I will be doing the same as you pretty soon and getting some more nicer clothes. I have a ton, but as a designer you don't really wear many dressy button downs and dress pants. It's more dark jeans, loafers, and casual button downs or Polos.
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Haha yea i know,:rlaugh: but i dont know anything about this stuff other then faded band tee's and ripped up jeans...

And just as with mustang stuff im always in search for a deal... I compalin when i pay $17 for a dress shirt and my mom always is like where the hell are you finding CK shirts for $17... but normally i pay $5-$12... The one shirt i got for $5 is too big on me im swimming in it...
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These are also a little long but i mean come on for $10... ill get them hemmed... lol
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#5
chaos254 said:
most of my work clothes are from mens warehouse. They have fitted shirts in my size(36/37) for about $50. My suits were about $350 each. Price doesn't matter as long as it looks good and fits you properly. I usually buy bigger sizes and have everything tailored to fit. For an interview, I would say white shirt and solid color tie. For a presentation, other color shirts/ties should be fine. I personally wouldn't wear a black shirt(too pdiddy for me lol)

Also if you want your clothes to last, dry clean them. Its pretty cheap and you dont have to iron! I have a dry cleaning service that picks up everything at my house and drops its off the next day. Can't beat that.
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Just a heads up... the clearance racks at marshalls and ross are filled with 36/37's because it is an odd ball size. dress shirts are $7-$12 for CK, DKNY, ETC.
 
#6
$65 for a suit is a good deal. In fact, that is beyond good. Keep it. It is sharp.

For the presentation, I would stick to a white shirt unless everyone there already knows you. I would match it with either the silver striped tie or the silver checkerboard patterned one. Personally, the checkerboard one looks better. To me, this color combination is the "most conservative" and as such unlikely to irritate anyone. Everyone will think you look good in the suit, regardless. Some, however, will probably be looking for anything to criticize, and a too-flashy tie is an easy target.

I don't see one in your pics, but a red-striped tie says "I mean business" and you should be able to pull it off given your darker hair color (I can't wear red, it makes me look like a zombie). CEOs wear red ties :)
 
#7
It depends on what you're interviewing for. You have to know your audience. I've been wearing a shirt tie and jacket to work every day since I finished school in 2005. (Providing I'm not on a construction site.) I work in engineering, which is an extremely conservative field. That being said, you can still buy conservative clothes that have a classy flair to them.

So... my advice for the interview is:

1 - Ditch the earing. It's fine for people our age, but the people interviewing you most likely aren't our age. Unless you happen to know the place is "hip."
2 - You have three pieces, suit, shirt, and tie. Stick to patterns on 2 out of 3 pieces. So if your suit is pinstriped, and your tie has a pattern, you want a plain shirt. You can pull off three patterns but be careful with that. Its trendy in the UK right now but hasn't caught on here.
3 - When you get your suit tailored (not if) don't got to a big chain, go to a local mom and pop place. they actually want your business again.
4 - I have a hard time finding clothes, like you. I'm 5'7", but have a 42" chest, 16" neck, and 32" waste. If I can't find fitted shirts I will get my dress shirts darted at the tailor so they're not ballooned out over my belt. As rule of them, clothing manufacturers make clothes for a 4-6" drop. Meaning, your chest to your waste measurement should be 4-6." So if you are athletic, it will be more and you have to find fitted shirts, which are more like 6-8" drop.
5 - Your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pics look alright. When I interview, I wear a charcoal grey suit, white shirt, and a striped tie.
6 - The purple shirt combo looks good but thats something you'd wear to a night on the town. And skip on the loud ties until you're hired.
7 - Again, your hair cut is fine for people our age, but tone it down a little for the interview. Once you get hired I'd go back to normal but for the first impression, I personally would style it down a bit.

Sorry for the novel, but as part of my job I interview people so I know what I look for. Oh, and if you're profile picture on facebook / my space involves beer, a burnout, or something else immature, forget it. Your employer won't be able to view your pics / wall, but they can and will check your profile picture. I know I do. We interviewed a guy a couple years ago. Checked face book, he's doing a keg stand... see ya later.

Adam
 
#8
Listen to this guy right above me ^^^ He knows what he's talking about.

Just remember there's a difference between "night on the town" suit and an "interview" suit.

I buy my suits and stuff from Burlington coat factory. They have the cheapest new clothes. I don't know if there is one near you though
 
#9
keep it simple. all black looks cool but is not professional unless your interviewing for a mortician. keep it subtle and simple for interviews and large presentations.
 
#10
You can get good deals on shirts at Marshalls and TJ Maxx. When it comes to a suit, I just walk into Men's Wearhouse, and say "Dress me, I don't know how." It's going to cost you about $250 for a taylored suit, but how often are you really going to wear it? I feel for you on, the odd measurements. My neck is bigger than my head, so I have to buy shirts with an 18" neckline. I never get my shirts taylored, because they always screw them up. they either pull them in too tight, or they do crappy stitchwork, and all the seems come apart. I finally started hemming my own pants for work, so that they would be done right. I have a 25" inseem. I go out and buy a stack of pants, then spend 2 hours cursing at the sewing machine to get it to work right, jab my fingers with the common pins everytime it goes around. But hey, my pants look good, and they are all black, so the blood doesn't show. I only wear zipper ties to work. They actually last a lot longer than regular ties, and when you get up at 4 am in the morning, the last thing you want to do, is tie a tie. Perfect looking knot everytime. You can pick one up at any crew store for about $15 in plain black, or blue.

Kurt
 
#11
I know a relative of mine gets their suits at the goodwill, thrift shops, and name brand re-sale shops. Sounds crappy but he has some nice suits and is/was a government fiber optic communications guy that worked with other nations officials so he was in a suit and on the road a LOT. He started getting cheap (cost) suits at goodwill after being sent out of the country on a regular basis (was in Panama right after it was secured) and did not want to worry if he lost a suit or all of his suits but still had to look presentable.

Kohles, TJMax, and Marshalls have great deals.

Nice suit for the price man, like said above dont be too flashy or trashy as the line is fine. You dont want the interviewer to remember you only for your clothes.
 
#12
Also, not sure how often your going to have to get dressed up, khakis and a sport jacket always look classy too. It's slightly more casual but still looks nice. I give a ton of presentations in my major due to sponsored projects and even just presenting projects to my class. Unless it's a big presentation (like the one I had in March with Freescale Semiconductor = HUGEE), I wear tan Dockers khakis, a striped shirt, a striped tie, a navy blue sport jacket and either loafers or Top Siders. It's more comfortable for me, and I have SO many more colored and striped shirts and ties that don't match my pinstriped suit. I guess you can say I like colors:

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This was about 2 years ago, I have accumulated a lot more since then.
 
#13
stprorolla49 said:
Also, not sure how often your going to have to get dressed up, khakis and a sport jacket always look classy too. It's slightly more casual but still looks nice. I give a ton of presentations in my major due to sponsored projects and even just presenting projects to my class. Unless it's a big presentation (like the one I had in March with Freescale Semiconductor = HUGEE), I wear tan Dockers khakis, a striped shirt, a striped tie, a navy blue sport jacket and either loafers or Top Siders. It's more comfortable for me, and I have SO many more colored and striped shirts and ties that don't match my pinstriped suit. I guess you can say I like colors:

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This was about 2 years ago, I have accumulated a lot more since then.
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Nice are those razor Elliott's??? :rlaugh:
 
#15
stprorolla49 said:
HAHAHA, nope they are Razors Superflat 2's so you were close. Had them since 8th grade and still ride them and I'm about to graduate college haha. Reign liners, 50/50 frames, Senate wheels, Crap bearings, the works. I just use 'em for roller hockey now, I'm too old to skate like I used to. I hurt myself too much.
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NO ****... dude i had the Original Superflats. They were dark blue lol... i have like 2 pairs of USD's wasting away at my parents house.:shrug:
 
#17
moosetang408w said:
Who asks for fashion advice on a car forum. It is like asking how to get your girlfriend to agree to anal on a feminist forum.
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Alot of people on here are not necessarily mechanics... there is alot of professionals on this forum and their mustang is their weekend toy. I thought it was appropriate.

Presentation went well... I just need to finish 3 labs and a small presentation in a general class and i hopefully will get my degree. :nice:
 
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