where to get a suit

**jsmith86** · 07-07-2011, 08:03 PM

Tailored suits are pretty much the best thing ever. Add a tailored shirt, good shoes, and a windsor knotted tie to that and you will feel amazing.

**StPaulCyclone** · 07-07-2011, 09:19 PM

Jo. A. Bank is a good place to start and they have frequent sales.

**RustyClone** · 07-07-2011, 09:27 PM

Guys the dude said he was broke.

**akellar** · 07-07-2011, 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by RustyClone

Guys the dude said he was broke.

Goodwill it is then!

**jbindm** · 07-07-2011, 10:42 PM

The Back Room in Beaverdale. Talk to Carroll. The Back Room is essentially an outlet for Mr. B's and a couple of the other high end clothing stores in Des Moines. I've bought two perfectly good suits there (each for less than $200) and they tailored both for me.

**isu_oak** · 07-07-2011, 11:10 PM

Depending on your major and the position for which you're being hired, a shirt and tie may suffice. That's all I've ever worn for interviews, but I'm a lab rat that doesn't need to look professional on a daily basis. A business type position would probably be different.

Edit: When I hire people to work with/for me, it's based on their past work experience, potential, attitude/people skills, and what their references have to say...not the clothes that they wear.

**zwclones51** · 07-07-2011, 11:24 PM

Kohls

**IcSyU** · 07-07-2011, 11:35 PM

Originally Posted by zwclones51

Kohls

I was just about to offer this. I have a suit from Kohls and a suit from Men's Warehouse. The Kohls suit was worth every penny for $125. I'm less than impressed with Men's Warehouse.

**ISUENGR** · 07-08-2011, 05:33 AM

Suit up! Couldn't resist... from one of my favorite tv shows.

**purify** · 07-08-2011, 07:00 PM

Thanks for the input guys, it helps a lot.

I'm not broke, but probably don't have enough to get a tailored suit as I have to buy shirt, shoes, & tie with it.

I'm majoring in EE, so I doubt very highly that I'll have to wear a suit to work, but still think it's probably a good idea to get one to interview.

isu_oak, are you saying that attire is of no importance? I would think at the very least it shows a candidate that is interested as presenting their best. What I'm thinking is that no candidate gets hired because of their attire, but I'm sure several have been denied because of it. Is my thought process incorrect?

**purify** · 07-08-2011, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by ISUENGR

Suit up! Couldn't resist... from one of my favorite tv shows.

legen...wait for it......dary. legendary!

**MLawrence** · 07-08-2011, 09:17 PM

Originally Posted by ISUENGR

Suit up! Couldn't resist... from one of my favorite tv shows.

Originally Posted by purify

legen...wait for it......dary. legendary!

Think of me like Yoda, but instead of being little and green, I wear suits and I'm awesome. I'm you bro—I'm Broda!

**Gonzo** · 07-08-2011, 11:39 PM

Wherever you buy your suit, get it tailored, avoid cuffed slacks (unless you're pretty tall), and avoid pleats.

**CyFan61** · 07-08-2011, 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Wherever you buy your suit, get it tailored, avoid cuffed slacks (unless you're pretty tall), and avoid pleats.

Pleats are old school. If you're going to an interview, likely to impress someone fairly older than you, pleats aren't a bad idea at all.

They're on their way out, but there are still members of the "pleats generation" so to speak in the workforce, and they might be hiring you.

Tailoring is a 100% absolute MUST. No questions asked. Figure it in with the cost of the suit to see if you can afford it. A cheap suit that's well-tailored beats an expensive off-the-rack suit 10 times out of 10.

**kilgore_trout** · 07-09-2011, 12:36 AM

get one at sears, kohl's or goodwill.

MARKETING is why college seniors spend hundreds of bones on "interview clothes". It's so easy to prey on the insecurities of the almost grown-up.

do you really think a change of clothes is going to get you a job?

Originally Posted by purify

So I'm going to be graduating ISU in the spring, and I plan to start looking for employment in the fall, so I'll need a suit. I know of the tuxedo place at the mall, but are there any other places in town? I've never bought a suit before so I don't know my size or anything. So I think I need a place that can walk me through the process a bit. Any places you recommend, or places to avoid?

Also, how much do you guys suggest I spend on a suit that I expect to use for several interviews. I'm a broke college student, but feel it is important to look good for an interview.