That's what tailors are for.POTUS2044 wrote: Since you're thin it should look a hell of a lot better than a brooks bros suit, who's slimmest cut is still cut for fats
Also yes, plain navy is totally fine. No need to return.
That's what tailors are for.POTUS2044 wrote: Since you're thin it should look a hell of a lot better than a brooks bros suit, who's slimmest cut is still cut for fats
Thanks for your thoughts, good sir.POTUS2044 wrote:nice looking suit bro, I'd wear that for sure if it fits you willEmperor of Ice-Cream wrote:I just purchased a navy Z Zegna Trim Fit suit, but now I have buyer's regret. The suit looks great and feels good, and I'll be wearing AE Park Aves and a white, spread-collar Boss shirt, but is it conservative enough for OCIs?
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/z-zegna-tri ... it/3640855
I'm 6' 165 lbs.
Since you're thin it should look a hell of a lot better than a brooks bros suit, who's slimmest cut is still cut for fats
I wouldn't wear a navy tie with a navy suit personally, but some people think it is fine. Usually the suggested tie for an interview is conservative with regards to pattern, so plain, a basic stripe or pindot. Suggested colors are usually blue, or a darker red, though Gray is also suggested.Emperor of Ice-Cream wrote:PHEW - thanks for working through this with me, my man. Any suggestions about a tie? There was a Z Zegna tie in more or less the same navy, but with a subtle pattern. With a somewhat fashion-forward suit, is a more conservative tie credited, or should I add some color?
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sprezz wrote:oxblood is more versatile, plays nicer with dark grays. i'd go not-loafer
100% wool is a better move, gonna hold up better and usually look better than a blend.
navy blazer is tcr with charcoal pants but not navy pants. solid gray/charcoal SC's aren't versatile, don't do that. tweed and herringbone come in a lot of different styles, so though your hesitation is generally well founded there are exceptions. you're more likely to find a herringbone that plays right with the rest of your business casual staples than a tweed, so if you see one in e.g. a conservative blue/ blue-gray don't be scared off of it. otherwise your only real option to cover both navy and charcoal is probly a pretty muted plaid with a little of both colors, and plaids are easy to cop and then regret a year later. (real easy answer: don't get navy odd pants. do grays browns and tans, and get a navy blazer that goes with all of them)
You dry clean every day you wear your suit? Wtf?KM2016 wrote:So I have a Navy suit that I will obviously be wearing as much as I can throughout OCI, but I have a bit of a dilemma.
Monday and Tuesday I have interviews from 9AM to 4PM, so will not be able to pick up at the dry cleaners early enough Tuesday to wear Navy again on Tuesday. So I'm wondering what my second suit should be.
I have black, thin pinstripe, and a light gray.
I'm obviously not going to be a douche and wear pinstripe, but I am split between the black and light gray. There's the old rule that black is too formal, but is light gray too bold? Any suggestions?
Lol yea you should dry clean your suit like twice a year.ymmv wrote:You dry clean every day you wear your suit? Wtf?KM2016 wrote:So I have a Navy suit that I will obviously be wearing as much as I can throughout OCI, but I have a bit of a dilemma.
Monday and Tuesday I have interviews from 9AM to 4PM, so will not be able to pick up at the dry cleaners early enough Tuesday to wear Navy again on Tuesday. So I'm wondering what my second suit should be.
I have black, thin pinstripe, and a light gray.
I'm obviously not going to be a douche and wear pinstripe, but I am split between the black and light gray. There's the old rule that black is too formal, but is light gray too bold? Any suggestions?
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Dry cleaning more than 1-2x per year and you'll be buying a new suit every 8-12 months.lawhopeful10 wrote:Lol yea you should dry clean your suit like twice a year.ymmv wrote:You dry clean every day you wear your suit? Wtf?KM2016 wrote:So I have a Navy suit that I will obviously be wearing as much as I can throughout OCI, but I have a bit of a dilemma.
Monday and Tuesday I have interviews from 9AM to 4PM, so will not be able to pick up at the dry cleaners early enough Tuesday to wear Navy again on Tuesday. So I'm wondering what my second suit should be.
I have black, thin pinstripe, and a light gray.
I'm obviously not going to be a douche and wear pinstripe, but I am split between the black and light gray. There's the old rule that black is too formal, but is light gray too bold? Any suggestions?
Is your suit shinier than your shoes? For 3 seasons suits I only dry clean once before they get put away. Get a suit brush and brush your clothes after every wear, and spot clean any marks or food stains. Only dry clean when it's beyond spot cleaning repair (like when that god damn bird shit on my pants last week).KM2016 wrote:So I have a Navy suit that I will obviously be wearing as much as I can throughout OCI, but I have a bit of a dilemma.
Monday and Tuesday I have interviews from 9AM to 4PM, so will not be able to pick up at the dry cleaners early enough Tuesday to wear Navy again on Tuesday. So I'm wondering what my second suit should be.
I have black, thin pinstripe, and a light gray.
I'm obviously not going to be a douche and wear pinstripe, but I am split between the black and light gray. There's the old rule that black is too formal, but is light gray too bold? Any suggestions?
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The second link is just a page with a bunch of ties. The first tie is cool, but I personally am not a fan of navy ties + navy suit + white shirt combo, but that is a personal preferencesergiokun16 wrote:Plan on wearing this navy suit with white dress shirt and black belt/shoes to OCI:
http://www.menswearhouse.com/mens-suits ... 345G346G01
Should I wear this navy tie:
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/dona ... lotId%3D16
Or this striped tie:
http://www1.macys.com/shop/mens-clothin ... 0?id=53239
Or do I need to go tie shopping?
Thanks, I actually have a dark gray suit that the first blue tie might go well with, as well. Might do that combo instead. Navy tie with dark gray suit acceptable?Pikappraider wrote:The second link is just a page with a bunch of ties. The first tie is cool, but I personally am not a fan of navy ties + navy suit + white shirt combo, but that is a personal preferencesergiokun16 wrote:Plan on wearing this navy suit with white dress shirt and black belt/shoes to OCI:
http://www.menswearhouse.com/mens-suits ... 345G346G01
Should I wear this navy tie:
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/dona ... lotId%3D16
Or this striped tie:
http://www1.macys.com/shop/mens-clothin ... 0?id=53239
Or do I need to go tie shopping?
I've had good luck at Azzurro and Montague Laundry. If you want to save a little $$, Mr. Rafael's isn't bad either, which is closest to BLS (I'm assuming you go there, seeing as you asked for BK Heights).Anonymous User wrote:Could someone refer me a good tailor in Brooklyn Heights or Lower Manhattan? (Or direct me to the appropriate the appropriate thread?)
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a non charcoal gray is fine but as discussed earlier, some suits are too light of a gray. keep it medium gray if you don't like navy.shock259 wrote:Question: can I have my second suit be something other than navy? First one is a nice charcoal Hugo Boss one that fits great (had it tailored). I realistically need at least 2 suits (starting at firm in the fall). But I just don't really like how navy looks on me. And I don't think I have a lot of shirts that go well with it.
Can I get a light grey as my second suit? Any good shirt/tie tips for a navy suit? Also, does anyone know when the BB 1818 will go on sale again..?
Thanks!
C/W is that navy suits are the most versatile after Charcoal, and light gray is more of a S/S color. That said, looking good in a suit is largely about feeling confident in it, so if you don't think you look good in Navy, don't wear navy.shock259 wrote:Question: can I have my second suit be something other than navy? First one is a nice charcoal Hugo Boss one that fits great (had it tailored). I realistically need at least 2 suits (starting at firm in the fall). But I just don't really like how navy looks on me. And I don't think I have a lot of shirts that go well with it.
Can I get a light grey as my second suit? Any good shirt/tie tips for a navy suit? Also, does anyone know when the BB 1818 will go on sale again..?
Thanks!
Navy suit with white shirt is very sharp. It's pretty much all Obama wears. Also, it's hard to find a tie that doesn't work with the navy suit/white shirt combo. Blues, reds, browns all look great.shock259 wrote:But I just don't really like how navy looks on me. And I don't think I have a lot of shirts that go well with it...Any good shirt/tie tips for a navy suit?
Thanks!
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