Suit shopping question
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Chucky1234
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Hi all,
I have recently accepted a new job which I start in around 4 weeks. For this job I have to wear a suit and tie.
To be perfectly honest I am clueless when it comes to suit shopping. I want a decent quality suit without paying through the roof - less than £80.
I can probably only afford to buy one suit before I start work, potentially two. What colour suit is best to buy that would look okay with a number of different shirt/tie/shoe combinations?
Currently in my wardrobe I have 2 white shirts, a couple of other casual shirts which probably aren't suitable for use with a suit so may need a couple more shirts. I also have a pair each of black, grey and navy trousers, however the black and navy trousers are looking worn so again may need a new pair.
I have one pair of black shoes in good condition and a pair of brown shoes in worn condition.
My question is this - I have a budget of £150, what combinations of clothing do people suggest I buy in order to look as fresh as possible within that budget?
Thanks for all your help in advance
I have recently accepted a new job which I start in around 4 weeks. For this job I have to wear a suit and tie.
To be perfectly honest I am clueless when it comes to suit shopping. I want a decent quality suit without paying through the roof - less than £80.
I can probably only afford to buy one suit before I start work, potentially two. What colour suit is best to buy that would look okay with a number of different shirt/tie/shoe combinations?
Currently in my wardrobe I have 2 white shirts, a couple of other casual shirts which probably aren't suitable for use with a suit so may need a couple more shirts. I also have a pair each of black, grey and navy trousers, however the black and navy trousers are looking worn so again may need a new pair.
I have one pair of black shoes in good condition and a pair of brown shoes in worn condition.
My question is this - I have a budget of £150, what combinations of clothing do people suggest I buy in order to look as fresh as possible within that budget?
Thanks for all your help in advance
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For your budget go for the next sale!
Black/Blue/Grey tend to be the business combo suits.0 -
Depends on the job what standard of suit is required. Adequate ones can be obtained from supermarkets (if polyester will pass muster) or even Primark (if you're a young slim fit).
Primark are quite good for shirts.
If you have an M&S Outlet near you that can be good value.A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.0 -
If possible buy 2 pairs of suit trousers.
I personally think grey is best, black would show marks, fluff etc.
I second m&s outlet but could also buy online ? Sales also.
If you buy a polyester one its probably less comfortable to wear and would tend to look cheap. Look in sales for better quality.
good luck!0 -
Definitely get two pairs of suit trousers - it will make the suit last twice as long for a relatively small extra outlay.The comments I post are my personal opinion. While I try to check everything is correct before posting, I can and do make mistakes, so always try to check official information sources before relying on my posts.0
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Have the look in the charity shops near you, might find a suit that's cheap.0
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