Opinion on an interview suit.

[rkell87]

The two I have coming:

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Product_11001_10050_100822

Got it in the Charcoal/Black stripe.

and this one in Charcoal:

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Product_11001_10050_100506

The first one was considerably less expensive than the current listed price. I caught it on one of their "deals of the day" when they only had a few colors and sizes. I went to check it out at a retail location here in town, and the pin striped black looks sharp. I asked the guy helping me out if it would be acceptable for a funeral and he recommended going away from anything pin striped, and it was more a business suit. They didn't have my size here, so we ended up ordering it online.

i like the solid one better jmo though. i just got my suits from the Tailor today, i am very happy with them. the lady gave a lesson on folding pants though lol i was a little embarrassed:

 

[SaltwaterServr]

i like the solid one better jmo though. i just got my suits from the Tailor today, i am very happy with them. the lady gave a lesson on folding pants though lol i was a little embarrassed:

I'm not sure why they're calling it black. In person, there are black suits and charcoal, and this one seemed to be a dark charcoal, but not black.

 

[rkell87]

I'm not sure why they're calling it black. In person, there are black suits and charcoal, and this one seemed to be a dark charcoal, but not black.

the stock picture is charcoal, if you click black it changes

 

[SaltwaterServr]

the stock picture is charcoal, if you click black it changes

No, on the pinstripe one where the stock picture is the blue patterned suit. That one in person looks more dark charcoal/light charcoal pin stripe than black/pinstripe.

 

[rkell87]

No, on the pinstripe one where the stock picture is the blue patterned suit. That one in person looks more dark charcoal/light charcoal pin stripe than black/pinstripe.

yeah the pic looks black with charcoal pinstripe

 

[Cowboyslife]

The type of suit you wear doesn't really make or break the impact of the occasion, it's the colors and style that you should be aware of. Simple, bold colored suits should fit just about any important occasion. You should be fine with what you have linked there.

 

[rkell87]

The two I have coming:

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Product_11001_10050_100822

Got it in the Charcoal/Black stripe.

and this one in Charcoal:

http://www.josbank.com/menswear/shop/Product_11001_10050_100506

The first one was considerably less expensive than the current listed price. I caught it on one of their "deals of the day" when they only had a few colors and sizes. I went to check it out at a retail location here in town, and the pin striped black looks sharp. I asked the guy helping me out if it would be acceptable for a funeral and he recommended going away from anything pin striped, and it was more a business suit. They didn't have my size here, so we ended up ordering it online.

by the way, what are you going to pair with your suits? i think on my first interview im going to wear the navy suit with a white shirt and red tie

 

[SaltwaterServr]

by the way, what are you going to pair with your suits? i think on my first interview im going to wear the navy suit with a white shirt and red tie

I've got dress shirts and ties out the wazzoo. What I don't have are pocket squares.

I was thinking of asking Theo's advice on that, going with the power tie or not for a first interview.

 

[rkell87]

I've got dress shirts and ties out the wazzoo. What I don't have are pocket squares.

I was thinking of asking Theo's advice on that, going with the power tie or not for a first interview.

he is in the opposite sex thread if you want to lol.

 

[Cowboyslife]

he is in the opposite sex thread if you want to lol.

But with 5 naked guys without ties.

 

[SaltwaterServr]

But with 5 naked guys without ties.

Is that supposed to be funny?

 

[Cowboyslife]

Is that supposed to be funny?

Not exactly, I was aiming for cutting.

 

[rkell87]

Is that supposed to be funny?

yeah but you would have to read the other thread. right now theo is talking about his wife in a room with 5 naked men

 

[SaltwaterServr]

yeah but you would have to read the other thread. right now theo is talking about his wife in a room with 5 naked men

 

[Dallas]

But with 5 naked guys without ties.

Oh they got ties. They all got power ties and brown shoes, but thats all.


Boringly awkward...I know!


But you have to ask yourself....are any of them "attractive"?

 

[Cowboyslife]

Oh they got ties. They all got power ties and brown shoes, but thats all.


Boringly awkward...I know!


But you have to ask yourself....are any of them "attractive"?

My mind says yes, but my body says maybe.

 

[SaltwaterServr]

My mind says yes, but my body says maybe.

NTTAWWT??

 

[Cowboyslife]

NTTAWWT??

I hope not. I don't feel like being stoned in the streets.

 

[theogt]

I've got dress shirts and ties out the wazzoo. What I don't have are pocket squares.

I was thinking of asking Theo's advice on that, going with the power tie or not for a first interview.

I wouldn't go with a power tie. But I wouldn't go with some crazy pattern either like something from Vineyard Vines or some whacked out paisleys on acid. It has to be subtle. Make sure the tie has no sheen whatsoever.

With a charcoal suit, I'd go with a white shirt and a blue or green tie. Maybe something like this:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCat...=Navy-red&sort_by=&sectioncolor=&sectionsize=

Or this:

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...er_id=282574491979089&bmUID=iRvVNr3&ev19=1:17

Or green:

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...er_id=282574491979257&bmUID=iRvAwh3&ev19=4:15

Or the green one here:

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/c...000cat000470cat21150736cat14560760cat14850749

The key is get the perfect dimple like the one in the Brooks Brothers link.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I've read through this thread and all I can say is that I've never hired anybody because of their suit. The things I look for are very different. The best advice I could give is to know and understand your audience as best you can. Don't wear your jeans hanging off your arse unless your inteviewing for the local GAP. Be prepared to give a good interview, pay attention to the substance of that process and be less concerned with what you are wearing. You'll do fine.