Men's suits are sort of like wine. You could go for the expensive bottle, with no clue as to what you're doing or get seduced by a cool label (and inexpensive price). Unless you really know wine, does the vineyard, country, vintage, or type make a difference? You just want the taste (or buzz) and want it now...you've got women or business associates to impress. In some cases, you're just in need of a friend, so the easier the swig the better. As long as it doesn't taste like Robitussin, you're probably okay. Suits are similar.
Sure there's Armani, Boss, Valentino, Gucci, and Ralph Lauren but with those suits, prepare to spend $1,000 minimum. Then you have to buy pants and a jacket. Just kidding. Actually, those designers make great suits, but if you're shooting up the ladder quickly and require a suit daily, that's just insanity. We know you dress to impress and looking good does not need to cost that much. I mean, unless you get lucky, and she decides to come up for coffee, eventually hanging up or removing your jacket, the only one who will know the label and what you paid for it is you. So, let's bring the ridiculosity down and discover a few excellent, stylish suits from top designers and clothing companies, at prices under $500.
Okay, breathe in breathe out. Perry Ellis has a Navy Pin-Striped 4 Button wool suit for under $120. It features a peak lapel and ticket pocket. This black suit has a sleek look conjuring a younger edge. It's under $150 ...go for it.
Nautica, known for their outdoorsy look, hits the cosmopolitan bulls-eye with their Tan Windowpane suit. Listen up Chicago, Boston, Manhattan. Priced around $170, this suit is a nasty-weather suit goldmine. Built from hardy wool, this suit looks tight and will keep you toasty during bitterly cold breakfast meetings.
Okay, don't trust us? You need a name, pretty boy? We'll break down and give it to you. Check out Tommy Hilfiger's Worsted Wool Suit for under $330. This suit features narrow lapels that Sean Connery may have worn as Bond in the 60's. A very trim fit, you may want to go a size smaller than usual.
Claiborne's 3-Button Athletic Fit Gray Suit is a steal at $205. The grey wool suit features a trim, tailored silhouette, with broad shoulders and a tapered waist. It has a three button closure with notched collar and chest welt pocket. Four button detail at cuff. Double pleat pant with on seam side pockets and button besom pockets at back. You see, that wasn't so bad. With these suggestions, you could buy 3 stylish suits, for the price of one elitist suit, and rotate them all week. And, you have plenty of dough left for beer, games, and chicks.
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