Topic: Need Suit Advice

[Steve]

I was thinking about this:

http://www.menswearhouse.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay_10051_10558_10601_38916_-1_10558_CHARCOAL%20SOLID_10051_?cm_vc=40159

And just to clarify, I'm only buying the pants and coat correct? I still need the shirt under, tie, and shoes. Already have shoes.

Speaking of tie, i'm assuming clip on is out and i have to learn to tie one.

[Govtcheez]

Yeah that looks good.  The guys at the store can probably help you with shirt and tie selection.  I know you don't want to feel like a penguin, but there's nothing wrong with a plain white shirt and you can use it for lots of other things

Tying a tie is pretty easy.  I'd ask someone you know to show you how, though.  It's easier if you can practice and have them correct you.

[Steve]

I was thinking of a shade or two darker than white, or maybe even a light blue. I really like the look and color of it though.

[Govtcheez]

That's probably ok too.  Just ask the salespeople, they'll tell you what's typically acceptable in an interview

[Steve]

Sweet. We have one on 28th, and one on rivertown in grandville. Going to pass on the 28th st lol

Thanks guys.

[Mike]

Speaking of tie, i'm assuming clip on is out and i have to learn to tie one.

Clip ons have always been out of all but those who's profession requires the safety of the clip on.

Learn to tie a Windsor knot.  It looks clean and is fairly easy to tie once you learn how.  Don't be lazy and tie a Half Windsor knot.

[Steve]

Cool man thanks

[ober]

Speaking of tie, i'm assuming clip on is out and i have to learn to tie one.

Clip ons have always been out of all but those who's profession requires the safety of the clip on.

Learn to tie a Windsor knot.  It looks clean and is fairly easy to tie once you learn how.  Don't be lazy and tie a Half Windsor knot.

I do the half windsor.  The difference in look is trivial IMO and I rarely wear ties so I can't really be bothered to learn a full windsor.

Like the others, I suggest a dark grey.  I personally like colored shirts but I am wearing a white one now (with tie).

[Govtcheez]

Depending on the tie, I'd think a half windsor would even look better

I wear ties maybe 2-3 times a year, so I've never learned a full windsor either

[Mike]

The only tie that it might look better on is a stripped tie and only if the angle on the knot is the same the strips.

I haven't worn a tie in about two years (last time I did was during job interviews) but I could tie a full windsor in my sleep.  It is simple to do.

Edit: Thinking back, I learned to tie the knot in the military.  Outside of boot camp and the combat training school I don't think I wore the tie more than once or twice while in the military.  Damn them and their ingraining of muscle memory.

[Govtcheez]

That's the same way I am with a half.

Being able to tie a tie should be a requirement to graduate high school.

[KnuckleBuckett]

Half-Windsor here.  I wear a tie so rarely these days I have trouble remembering how to tie it. 

Charcoal gray suit.  It works for any suit-occasion. 

Sports jackets can be lighter.  I have a couple and wear them semi-regularly.  Nice way to look classy without wearing a GD tie. 

If it were up to me I would put the boot to both ties and pennies.  Both are useless.  Even the Ferryman doesn't take pennies anymore.

[webwhy]

Thinking back, I learned to tie the knot in the military

in what branch did you serve, Mike?  i thought the "four in hand" was the military knot.  that's what i learned in MCJROTC...maybe they keep it simpler for the high school kids

[Mike]

Thinking back, I learned to tie the knot in the military

in what branch did you serve, Mike?  i thought the "four in hand" was the military knot.  that's what i learned in MCJROTC...maybe they keep it simpler for the high school kids

USMC

Half-Windsor here.  I wear a tie so rarely these days I have trouble remembering how to tie it. 

How can one forget how to tie a half windsor.  Two wraps and a tuck.  The only hard part is remembering the lengths.

[Steve]

You guys have convinced me to do a full windsor cause I'm betting everyone else won't lol