OCI/callbacks/etc Men's Clothing Mega-thread Forum

[SEngland]

What is the consensus on suits with a peak lapel? It is a subtle charcoal suit, great brand, great price, only thing is peak lapels instead of the notch.

Not until you make partner.

This seems extreme to me... But I'd avoid it in interviews at least.

I have an SA this summer at a larger firm. I would rather it be notch but peak is all that is available at the price. The suit is charcoal and otherwise very traditional.

[Pufer]

No. Peak. Lapels. On. Business. Suits.

-Pufer

[FeelTheHeat]

No. Peak. Lapels. On. Business. Suits.

-Pufer

ASDLKJFA;LSKJCJOI;M,CKEJASF PUFER!!!!

[20130312]

No. Peak. Lapels. On. Business. Suits.

-Pufer

IT HATH BEEN DECREED.

[fishy]

Anybody know if $209 is worth it for a JAB signature gold suit? I need a new suit and was thinking about picking one these up with the flat front pants.

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Pr ... 050_357198

Thanks in advance

[20130312]

Anybody know if $209 is worth for a JAB signature gold suit? I need a new suit and was thinking about picking on these up with the flat front pants.

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Pr ... 050_357198

Thanks in advance

Plain* front pants, and yeah that's a good price. The Sig Gold's are half canvassed so a suit like that (even from JAB) is built to last. Don't buy the black one, though.

[LeDique]

Anybody know if $209 is worth for a JAB signature gold suit? I need a new suit and was thinking about picking on these up with the flat front pants.

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Pr ... 050_357198

Thanks in advance

Plain* front pants, and yeah that's a good price. The Sig Gold's are half canvassed so a suit like that (even from JAB) is built to last. Don't buy the black one, though.

I hear flat front a lot more, and they're the same thing unless I'm missing something.

[20130312]

I hear flat front a lot more, and they're the same thing unless I'm missing something.

Oh, I guess you're right according to Google. Never heard flat front before. But yeah, same thing.

[Pufer]

Anybody know if $209 is worth it for a JAB signature gold suit? I need a new suit and was thinking about picking one these up with the flat front pants.

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Pr ... 050_357198

Thanks in advance

It's rare that sig gold gets to that low a price outside of the seventeen-for-one sales. Not only worth it, but a decent bargain.

-Pufer

[chrisbru]

Brooks Brothers 346 (well, the one in West Des Moines at least) has 50% off everything, plus a 15% off coupon. So I opened a charge card (additional 15% on top of that) and made-to-measure suits are $240. I got three, considering a 4th because the deal is amazing.

Not to mention $25 dress shirts.

[SaintsTheMetal]

Brooks Brothers 346 (well, the one in West Des Moines at least) has 50% off everything, plus a 15% off coupon. So I opened a charge card (additional 15% on top of that) and made-to-measure suits are $240. I got three, considering a 4th because the deal is amazing.

Not to mention $25 dress shirts.

any idea if all that could be applied to a regular brooks brothers suit? IIRC 1700 regularly, $650 or so sounds great for a mtm 1818

[Blumpbeef]

Brooks Brothers 346 (well, the one in West Des Moines at least) has 50% off everything, plus a 15% off coupon. So I opened a charge card (additional 15% on top of that) and made-to-measure suits are $240. I got three, considering a 4th because the deal is amazing.

Not to mention $25 dress shirts.

Roadtrip. Where is dat 15% coupon?

Also, what color suits do they have? My Fitzgerald from there was not solid because the guy told me they only do solid colors in the 1818 line.

[chrisbru]

any idea if all that could be applied to a regular brooks brothers suit? IIRC 1700 regularly, $650 or so sounds great for a mtm 1818

I think it's the 346 store only, but I could be wrong.

Roadtrip. Where is dat 15% coupon?

Also, what color suits do they have? My Fitzgerald from there was not solid because the guy told me they only do solid colors in the 1818 line.

I got the coupon from a buddy who works there. So I'm guessing you could ask the person in the store? The MTM "Suiting Essentials" line came out to be like $238 including tax per suit.


Here is the suit line:
http://www.brooksbrothers.com/mens/suit ... vy%7cBlack

They had several more colors in store than they do on the site though.

[romothesavior]

That's a hell of a steal. Really wish I could take a road trip right now.

[chrisbru]

That's a hell of a steal. Really wish I could take a road trip right now.

I think the 50% is only through today, but I'm not positive. They did say that they'll probably have 40% off from 12/26-1/1

[SaintsTheMetal]

BB Semi-annual sale.. 30% off suits from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3

[Anonymous User]

Anybody know a reputable-but-cheap tailor in Cambridge?

I've been coasting with a cheap, tailored suit from JC Penny's but I have a feeling I need to upgrade for my summer SA.

[Lasers]

how many suits do you guys think i should have for the summer (setting will be a law firm)?

i currently own one navy suit (my go-to suit for everything basically) and a black suit which i avoid wearing except for appropriate events. i imagine i need at least one to two more suits?

[2014]

I'd say 2 would be plenty if it's an SA (not counting the black as one), sounds like most SAs are largely business casual. I'm personally going to shoot for a 3rd though just in case.

[chrisbru]

how many suits do you guys think i should have for the summer (setting will be a law firm)?

i currently own one navy suit (my go-to suit for everything basically) and a black suit which i avoid wearing except for appropriate events. i imagine i need at least one to two more suits?

I've got 4 that fit well, but if it's anything like the firm I worked at last summer (after 1L year) then you won't wear a suit unless you're going to court or meeting with a big-time client that would expect suits for the meeting (which was never, in my case lol). So, I'd guess it would depend on the firm. I don't think it would hurt to ask your contact at the firm what daily dress code is like and how often you'll be wearing a suit so you can better gauge what you need.

[Lasers]

I'd say 2 would be plenty if it's an SA (not counting the black as one), sounds like most SAs are largely business casual. I'm personally going to shoot for a 3rd though just in case.

what colors should i go for? i imagine a dark gray should be next to pair with my navy as fairly conservative options, but would a light gray be ok? i always wanted a light gray suit to be worn with brown shoes...

[Lasers]

how many suits do you guys think i should have for the summer (setting will be a law firm)?

i currently own one navy suit (my go-to suit for everything basically) and a black suit which i avoid wearing except for appropriate events. i imagine i need at least one to two more suits?

I've got 4 that fit well, but if it's anything like the firm I worked at last summer (after 1L year) then you won't wear a suit unless you're going to court or meeting with a big-time client that would expect suits for the meeting (which was never, in my case lol). So, I'd guess it would depend on the firm. I don't think it would hurt to ask your contact at the firm what daily dress code is like and how often you'll be wearing a suit so you can better gauge what you need.

thanks! great idea; i will contact the recruiter about it.

[chrisbru]

I'd say 2 would be plenty if it's an SA (not counting the black as one), sounds like most SAs are largely business casual. I'm personally going to shoot for a 3rd though just in case.

what colors should i go for? i imagine a dark gray should be next to pair with my navy as fairly conservative options, but would a light gray be ok? i always wanted a light gray suit to be worn with brown shoes...

IMO, you should definitely have a charcoal and dark navy suit. After that, then you can mix it up with lighter greys, pinstripe, etc.

[romothesavior]

BB Semi-annual sale.. 30% off suits from Dec. 26 to Jan. 3

Been waiting to hear the dates, I figured it was the two weeks after Christmas. Thank you.

[shock259]

30% off Brooks Brothers suits. I went to the store today and they said 30% off everything in store and 30% off some stuff online. 1818 Milano in Solid Navy for $600? Y YASE, YASE PLZ

To BB aficionados, what time of year is the other semi-annual sale?