iNow Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) Hmm... I think we must be talking about different suits. Mine cost about a thousand less than that, generally about $7-800, and I usually get them on sale (which means I pay even less). My thinking was: Lower range: $200-400 Mid range: $500-900 Upper mid range: $1,000-1,300 High range: $1,400-$3,000 Opulent: >$3,000 I've never had more than a mid-range suit. Also, the most expensive Boss suit I can see at the link I provided is about $900. Not sure where the 1700 is coming from. Edited April 29, 2012 by iNow
Xittenn Posted April 29, 2012 Posted April 29, 2012 ...$1,700 is LOWER TO MID RANGE?????? Shoes go for that: http://www.neimanmarcus.com/product.jsp?isEditorial=false&index=2&masterId=cat000550&itemId=prod58340020&cmCat=cat000000cat000470cat000550cat9250740&parentId=cat9250740 In 2008 I almost bought these $1400 Gucci Boots in purple: http://mynextshoes.net/2008/11/03/the-classy-gucci-fringed/ I held myself back though . . . . something to do in my 40's.
ewmon Posted May 1, 2012 Author Posted May 1, 2012 ...$1,700 is LOWER TO MID RANGE?????? ... for a car. I should have mentioned that I can't afford a champagne appetite on a beer budget. Considering everyone's advice, I think I need to stick with a traditional [and inexpensive] suit.
Joatmon Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 ... for a car. I should have mentioned that I can't afford a champagne appetite on a beer budget. Considering everyone's advice, I think I need to stick with a traditional [and inexpensive] suit. I think you are wise - it would probably not be a good idea to be wearing more expensive clothes than your interviewer(s)!
iNow Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 You can find lots of really solid online deals... Often 70-80% off. Go get measured, order your size, and use the money you saved for the tailoring. Could still probably pull a good look off in the $200-300 range (maybe with Jos.A.Bank and a quick scan of the dealnews type sites).
zapatos Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 ... for a car. I should have mentioned that I can't afford a champagne appetite on a beer budget. Considering everyone's advice, I think I need to stick with a traditional [and inexpensive] suit. My experience has been that most anything that is brand new looks good. It is only after wear and tear that the differences in quality show up. I think you'll be just as successful with an inexpensive suit as an expensive one.
iNow Posted May 1, 2012 Posted May 1, 2012 Not sure why I didn't think of this before. You can also try Banana Republic or Express Mens. They have nice stuff within a reasonable price range. Even Men's Warehouse is pretty solid.
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