Mens Wearhouse is not that impressive.

Try custom fit suit from Ermenegildo Zegna:

http://ermenegildozegna.neimanmarcus.co ... x=0&tid=C6

An overcoat will not be really required, but if you want one, you can get one from

And get a relatively cheap (yet good) overcoat from Banana Republic. I have this and I love it.

$2,000 suit?

That's a car right there.

I have my $300 suit I got from Men's Wearhouse. Good enough for me.

So just a suit is fine in Chicago?

It's -6 degree F outside right now! And not to forget it is the 'windy city'. You will surely need an overcoat or something.

These days I need to wear at least a fleece and a down jacket before getting out of the house..

According to GQ, its alright to wear a parka over your suit. Just make sure its a neutral color. Also, pinstripes are on their way out. Get a solid gray or black suit and it'll last you longer.

MBA interviewee at Chicago needs help dressing self.

sheesh.

Parka? Lord no.

Buy a nice overcoat, most any decent one will do. Mens warehouse tends to look like mens warehouse, but for an overcoat, itll probably do. Personally I like the loden style, but its very hard to describe and i cant find a darn thing online - so dont go searching for loden unless you know what it is and what I mean.

In short, yes, its very cold in chicago right now - my car read -4 last night, and windchills are hitting -20 today. It wont stay this way - this is beyond normal - but it will be cold when you visit. A suit will not keep you warm.

I suggest a full length coat, at least to the knees, not something that stops at the waist. For instance:

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/Pro ... 0640414391

Beyond that - No zippers, wool or cashmere, but not Stay classic look. It should look something like this on top of suit:

http://www.eshopone.com/images/overcoat ... detail.jpg

or like this:

http://www.indrafashion.com/images/men/ ... ercoat.jpg

(but i dont like brown personally)

or

http://www.mycustomclothing.com/images/shop/7817.jpg

(this is a shorter one, I think longer ones look much much better).

This is a terrible picture, but this is a good look:

http://www.customclothiers.cc/images/shop/339.jpg

Generally speaking, single breasted four button is safest best in my mind.

Beyond that, its very simple to deal with. When you get to the interview, they will likely offer to hang your coat up. If they dont, you simply take it off, drape it over your LEFT arm (if you stay standing up), and wait for your interviewer. When he/she shoes up, shake hands (this is why you drape over the left, not the right arm), and then place it on the back of your chair.

Easy as pie.

But for hte love of god.... no parka.

I was thinking of getting this coat...

http://www.menswearhouse.com/menswear/d ... 0644655558


Why no wool or cashmere?

Not if you take care of it. I have a cashmere one that I've worn in the snow, you just need to take good care of it tis all, but yea wool is a more durable choice.

LOL