Maybe you should just borrow Crash's suit

You can very easily go the Navy sport coat with khaki look, but you really need to do two things. Even as a big dude, you still can pull off a tapered sport coat. Kind of like below.

http://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/JCPenney/DP0703201913012688M

Make sure the line cuts right below your man #####. Seriously, make sure you do not have a straight line, you want it to fit in the right places.

Then really its all about the pant not flowing over your shoes. You DO NOT want the bottom of your pant touching your shoe laces. For all things holy, do not have your pants touching your shoe laces.

Then, really, I would spend more time somewhere making sure the shoes are right. These fuddy duddys on here with balk at this, but in your profession and what you are wanting to accomplish, you need a dress sneaker. Every brand imaginable has them and you dont have to spend a ton. I got a pair at Belk one time for like $60.

Now go and win that interview!

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Re: All you snazzy hip gents, GITT and help me

Mar 11, 2022, 10:14 AM

It’s a little late notice, but I’ll echo what Rulez suggested. Your first suit should be navy or charcoal gray, both are versatile and look good on everyone. Fit in the shoulder is the most important thing, everything else can be tailored. Material is the second most important thing- I would not buy a suit unless it is 100% wool- polyester suits won’t drape right, don’t hold up well, and look noticeably cheap. Don’t buy a suit with very narrow lapels, especially as a bigger guy you’ll look like a queer. Tie size should match lapel width. Don’t buy a suit with functioning sleeve buttons, they’re far more expensive to tailor and is a detail that only a real ponce would notice anyway. In SC, butterfly or half lining is best, full lining, even in Bemberg, won’t breathe very well.

You don’t need an investment-quality suit, but don’t waste your money on a throw-away either. If you want to or can spend between 500-700 I’d suggest Bonobos or Suit Supply, these are half-canvas construction. If you can’t swing that much, J Crew Factory makes a decent all wool fused suit that will hold up pretty well and looks good after some tailoring.

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All you snazzy hip gents, GITT and help me

Super wide lapels. Makes sure that you get a couple of

They are called hep cats, but I don't know what they

Too bad you don’t have hamerick’s this would guarantee

Re: Too bad you don’t have hamerick’s this would guarantee

Re: Too bad you don’t have hamerick’s this would guarantee

What is Old is New again. Go with the 2003 NBA Draft look

I'm not that tall***

To update it retro style he should pair it with

cu85, you're my boy, and I like you quite a bit

Skip Burlington, you can save a lotta monies by visiting

No need to get creative, just stick with a classic look

Wear the one that doesn’t fit so you’ll look like

Make the quick drive over to Beechum County

beat me to it***

Nothing at Burlington is "hip"

I have seen that suit

I may not have enough time to have it tailored***

Just do it after your event

This may be the single best piece of advice ever given in

This means a lot coming from you***

Kohl’s consultants and tailoring are second to none***

What type of job are you interviewing for?

Assistant bus driver***

Re: Maybe you should just borrow Crash's suit

Let me help you

All of my pants touch my shoe laces

Also, you want to see relaxed, so ineviatbly you will

Re: Let me help you

if he is wanting to become a doctor, $500 wingtips

Re: if he is wanting to become a doctor, $500 wingtips

Re: All you snazzy hip gents, GITT and help me

I'm looking for more Goodwill budget items***

Yall suggesting $500 suits for him to wear twice

Probably shouldn't have said suit.

Re: Probably shouldn't have said suit.

Land's End supimas are top 5 for me,

For some reason I thought bonobos made socks

I thought they were monkeys***

Re: For some reason I thought bonobos made socks

Exactly, poor marketing. I would think that *I* am their

Bonobos----LOL.

If you don't have time to get something tailored... there

That's my plan if I do get the job

Re: That's my plan if I do get the job

I really need a gay person to come shopping with me

Being well dressed, handsome and svelte doesn't make me

Re: I really need a gay person to come shopping with me

I really can’t tell if this is real life or genius comedy.***

My thoughts exactly, are we sure he isn't someone's scok?***

Pin-striped suit, monacle and a snazzy cane

He's more boiled peanut than Mr. Peanut.***

Stop going to Golden Corral.....

No***

Re: No***

I haven't worn a suit in 20 years except one time when

that's why JC Penney exists, my man

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Exactly, poor marketing. I would think that I am their