I would say get two expensive long lasting suits that are always going to be in style, classic cuts and colours.

Then each year get ones that may be a bit fancier or with silly trends of the year that can wear themselves out and you don't have to worry about the price too much.

Most people who wear suits everyday (assuming M-F) don't own 7-10 suits...they probably own 3 or 4 and switch up pants/skirts/tops. (assuming we're talking about women)

All I'm saying is that I don't see the value in dropping more than 500 bucks on a 2 pc suit when I wear it once in a blue moon. 500 bucks is a perfectly reasonable amount to spend on a suit that is well made and will last a decent amount of time.

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Originally posted by Skipper All I'm saying is that I don't see the value in dropping more than 500 bucks on a 2 pc suit when I wear it once in a blue moon.

Fair enough.... as usual we have a slightly different view of things. This makes me wonder whether you and I would agree on anything.

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down

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Originally posted by AdReNaLiNa I say it's not so much about where the suit came from but how it fits and how the woman wears it. You can work it if it's properly tailored and you accesorize it appropriately. That way, you can make it work for many different occasions and also bring out your personal style. So far, my favourite suits have come from Jacob and I like them but I'm kinda glad that my office is fairly casual so I don't have to wear one everyday

very very valid point

something like - it's not the clothes that makes the person look good, it's the person who makes the clothes look good

IMO, even a suit from Suzy can look awesome, given the girl wears it well, with a nice shirt and shoes

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Originally posted by Tordan carrying a change of clothes seems like such a hassle. most guys don't do it so why should women?

personally I kind of like going out after work dressed in a suit....

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Originally posted by Skipper All I'm saying is that I don't see the value in dropping more than 500 bucks on a 2 pc suit when I wear it once in a blue moon. 500 bucks is a perfectly reasonable amount to spend on a suit that is well made and will last a decent amount of time.

unless it's like a chanel one that will still be in style in like 10 years. the question is, will it fit in ten year? lol.

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Originally posted by Moral Hazard "Decent" is highly subjective.

how would you know? it's ladies' store, and do you check the tags when you see the girl wearing a suit?

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Originally posted by Skipper For a last minute suit, you can get away with it...perferably if you dont have to wear the jacket for very long and if you're in favorable lighting. I haven't yet had the chance to fork over more than $500 for a suit yet...I'm working up to that. I don't wear a suit enough to make it worthwhile.

I would take your word for it I bought a suit jacket and a plain white 3/4 sleave shirt from there for a last minute recruiting session.. but i think for a suit that i'd wear on a regular basis I'd go somewhere like Mexx or Banana Republic

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew how would you know? it's ladies' store, and do you check the tags when you see the girl wearing a suite?

I shop with and for my wife quite frequently thus I have some understanding of women's clothing. Regardless of the aforementioned, the term decent is inheirently subjective as it is based on individual standards. What you find to be decent would likely be considered intolerably poor quality to someone used to wearing custom tailored suits.

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down

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Originally posted by StereoPrincess unless it's like a chanel one that will still be in style in like 10 years. the question is, will it fit in ten year? lol.

If I had the money to buy a chanel suit, I'd buy one...but I have too many other more important things to spend my money on.

And no, it probably wouldn't fit...though it might provide some good motivation to keep going to the gym!

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Originally posted by Moral Hazard Fair enough.... as usual we have a slightly different view of things. This makes me wonder whether you and I would agree on anything.

because you assume that the number of suits one needs is the only factor in determining whether one should buy an expensive suit.

I'm saying that there are many other factors which cause me to place a different value on having an expensive suit.

cost/opportunity analysis ftw

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Originally posted by Moral Hazard I shop with and for my wife quite frequently thus I have some understanding of women's clothing. Regardless of the aforementioned, the term decent is inheirently subjective as it is based on individual standards. What you find to be decent would likely be considered intolerably poor quality to someone used to wearing custom tailored suits.

i don't think everyone can afford "custom tailored suits" especially if they r just starting a career in the corporate sector or have an average wage job with a formal attire in their office

this is not about who wears the most exclusively made suit, as we said - given that the person has good taste, even a relatively cheap suit combo can look decent... even a Chanel suit can look poor on someone who cannot color coordinate, iron or chose the right size for themselves

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Originally posted by FunkyCrew i don't think everyone can afford "custom tailored suits" especially if they r just starting a career in the corporate sector or have an average wage job with a formal attire in their office

I agree, however, you totally missed the point. What one deems to be decent is dependant on what one is used to, therefore, what qualifies as decent is subject to one's tastes, demands, and experience. TO PUT IT SIMPLY, THE DEFINITION OF DECENT CHANGES DEPENDING ON WHO JUDGES IT.

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Originally posted by RickyM you're just a shit version of Moral Hazard. At least he knows what he's talking about.

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Originally posted by pkcRAISTLIN lol, i love it when moral feels the need to lay the smack down