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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   22 Oct 2008, 23:38
Oxxford's are probably the finest suits made in the United States. If money was absolutely no object, I would pick up either a bespoke Oxxford or an H. Huntsman from Savile Row (they dressed Winston Churchill and Ronald Reagan, among others). It'll be only be 10-12 years before you make MD, right jb?
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   23 Oct 2008, 06:22
Probably 10-12 years, but I may have to go with a closet full of Brioni's instead. Brioni's, Oxxford's, Canali's, and H. Huntsman's, plus custom made shirts from Turnbull & Asner, Hermes ties, and John Lobb shoes. Grand total $5,000-$10,000 per outfit. I can dream right? :wink:
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   28 Oct 2008, 18:29
Winter Approaching!

Whats the recommendation for over coats while wearing suits?
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   29 Oct 2008, 06:48
Can't help you there - I live in SoCal. :)
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   30 Oct 2008, 07:40
Terp06, or anyone else, any suits from from Macys that you recommend?

https://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ogn ... =EverGreen
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   30 Oct 2008, 08:15
terp26 wrote:
Terp06, or anyone else, any suits from from Macys that you recommend?

https://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ogn ... =EverGreen


I'd take a Jos A. Bank or a Brooks Brothers from the outlet over those any day. If you hunt around, you can find some great deals on suits that have higher sticker prices.

If I absolutely had to choose a suit from that list on Macy's, I would take the Ralph Lauren. If they carry a blue label Ralph Lauren - those are actually good suits (I think some of them are made by Corneliani?).
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   30 Oct 2008, 08:39
thanks for your suggestions but what I am wondering, what makes a suit a good suit besides its name?

Obviously 100% wool is a prerequisite, but other than that? What things should I be looking for?
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   30 Oct 2008, 09:15
I'm a novice at this myself but perhaps the thread count? The quality of the wool?
My "Super Fine 120s" suit from Macy's didn't prove very durable at all.

terp26 wrote:
thanks for your suggestions but what I am wondering, what makes a suit a good suit besides its name?

Obviously 100% wool is a prerequisite, but other than that? What things should I be looking for?
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   30 Oct 2008, 18:39
Check out https://www.syms.com for suits..They are big outlet stores

You can get a branded suit at steep discount
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 05 Nov 2008, 17:35
Guys, Hermes ties and shoes (they acquired John Lobb) do go on sale once a year in NY for the sample sale- the prices are typically 50% off and they have quite a few classic designs.

And also please stay away from the critter ties for interviews, etc. You're not a banker....yet.

Originally posted by k88 on 04 Nov 2008, 17:08.
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 08:27
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And also please stay away from the critter ties for interviews, etc. You're not a banker....yet. I used to work there and steered many men away from such fashion choices...


You mean the little penguins and other 'critters' they put on ties? Why can't we wear those now?
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 08:39
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And also please stay away from the critter ties for interviews, etc. You're not a banker....yet. I used to work there and steered many men away from such fashion choices...


You mean the little penguins and other 'critters' they put on ties? Why can't we wear those now?


They're generally a staple of the Managing Director wardrobe. They look a little bit too "flashy" for junior level people.

There's an old banking urban legend: analyst walks into an MD's office wearing a Hermes tie. MD says "come over here," takes out a scissor from his desk drawer and proceeds to cut the tie in half while it's still around the neck of the analyst. MD takes out a $100 bill from his wallet and says, "now go buy 5 analyst ties."

Save the critter print ties for when you make VP, or for cocktail parties/after work events.
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 09:45
Ok, quick question. If critters are out, which tie should I get for Christmas?

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Also any other suggestions would be great. This is going with a navy blue suit, white shirt combo.
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 09:48
The links don't work anymore.
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 09:52
Try it now, I goofed the url thing.
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 10:08
Any of these are excellent choices. I like the red and yellow ones.
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 11:04
Honestly, they all look the same to me, man. Anything will go with a blue suit and a white shirt. You really can't go wrong. $170 for a tie, though...man.
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 11:32
It's a gift from my girlfriend. Something she can't really screw up like she did last year, total disaster that I'm not getting in to. Let's just say things caught on fire.
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 11:45
jb32 wrote:
It's a gift from my girlfriend. Something she can't really screw up like she did last year, total disaster that I'm not getting in to. Let's just say things caught on fire.


lol...if it's a gift, then more power to you, my friend.
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Re: 2 button suit vs. 3 button suit [#permalink] New post   05 Nov 2008, 11:47
Yes, I think the "pandas dancing" ties are a little too flashy...if you have impeccable style and are the son of some European tycoon that wears ascots paired with cashmere jackets daily it would work, but otherwise go with understatement...you can still go for quality though :) Terp's MD story is right on.

I like ties #1 and #3, they are classic Hermes and will look fab with a navy suit. Somewhere that would have very similar designs would be Ferragamo...both classic.

If you want a more "young" tie design I would try Charvet although I think they're overpriced.
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