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Terp06, or anyone else, any suits from from Macys that you recommend?

https://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ogn ... =EverGreen
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Terp06, or anyone else, any suits from from Macys that you recommend?

https://www1.macys.com/catalog/index.ogn ... =EverGreen
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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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Definitely avoid Macy's in house Tasso Elba brand. I would second a suggestion made earlier on this thread about checking out Nordstrom Rack. That's where I plan to go shopping assuming I get admitted somewhere this year.

I personally find Brooks Brothers a bit too old-fashioned. If you're comfortable shopping for suits online and don't need them custom fitted, Charles Tyrwhitt has some good deals once in a while in their Clearance section.
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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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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.

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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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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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Quality construction and stitching and a solid fit/cut. These are hard to discern unless you know a lot about suits, so it is better to just go ahead with the higher-end brand names (they will take care of this for you). You are not going to get a half-decent quality suit < $500 sticker price.

Keep in mind that high end suits do not go out of fashion. If you pick up a classic, 2-button Navy Hickey Freeman or something of that sort, you should be able to hang on to it for at least 10 years (assuming you don't gain or lose a lot of weight). If you buy lower quality suits, you will likely want to replace them every 3-4 years.

I would rather purchase 2 high quality suits than 5 low-to-mid quality ones.

One last thing to note - even if you don't end up purchasing a super nice suit, please make sure you have nice shoes. I noticed a few prospective students at Tuck were wearing these big bulky square toed shoes with rubber soles. They looked like Rockports or something. You will look like a clown if you wear these with a suit. Invest in a pair of Johnston & Murphy, Cole Haan or Allen-Edmonds with a cap toe and leather sole. I currently have a J&M Cap Toe Oxford, but plan to purchase a pair of Allen-Edmonds Park Avenues once I get into school. The AE Park Avenue is a timeless style that I should be able to keep for at least a decade.

As solaris mentioned, Nordstrom Rack is a solid place to go. Another entry level suit to check out may be a Joseph Abboud. I have never tried one on, but I have heard good things about them for that price point.
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Or at the very least go to DSW and buy you a pair of Bostonian cap toe leather black shoes for $89. I would ALWAYS tell the novice to buy these shoes for wear with dress pants, suits, etc. They look good and are relatively cheap. I believe the J&M's Terp was referencing are a little more expensive ~$150.

https://bostonian.zappos.com/n/p/dp/29189384/c/72.html
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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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Winter Approaching!

Whats the recommendation for over coats while wearing suits?
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Another plug for Joseph A. Bank. I bought this one last year in the camel color for versatility and have been very pleased:

https://www.josbank.com/IWCatProductPage ... _Id=338711

If you are willing to spend the money, I agree that cashmere would be better. Try this one:

https://www.josbank.com/IWCatProductPage ... _Id=158461
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2 button suit vs. 3 button suit Updated on: 05 Nov 2008, 17:35
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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.
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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...
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You mean the little penguins and other 'critters' they put on ties? Why can't we wear those now?
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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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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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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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The links don't work anymore.
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Try it now, I goofed the url thing.
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Any of these are excellent choices. I like the red and yellow ones.
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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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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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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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lol...if it's a gift, then more power to you, my friend.
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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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