Suit UP!

"So you got a job interview. Armed with your resume, taking points, and confidence, you know this economy has no mercy for the unprepared. But if clothes help make the man, what does that make you? Picking out one's first suit is a rite of passage for most all young men, and we're here to help.

Whether you're coming off four years of college of four seasons of Mad Men, chances are, you've seen your share of suits-dapper and dashing, empty and ill-fitting alike."

Solid Navy
For your first suit. Why? "It's business appropriate, flattering on just about any skin tone, works with most shirt and tie combinations, can be styled as separates, and can be worn three days a week without any coworkers taking note."

Single Breasted
Leaves no exceptions.
A longer jacket makes you look slimmer, a shorter jacket makes you look taller. In any case, like a good lawyer, a jacket should cover your ass."

The Cut
Even if it fits like a glove off the rack, have an expert tailor take a look at it.

The jacket should hug the shoulders without any pulling across the back.

Vents
"Double over single, because it can be cut slimmer in the hips and you don't have to sit on your jacket tail."

Within Arm's Reach
Have the sleeve length tailored to show 1/2" of shirt cuff.


I hope this helps any guys out there with a job interview, or to maybe just to freshen up your suit wardrobe. It is important to looking fresh men!

Enjoy!

-S