Hi everyone,
I'm looking to apply for some grad marketing roles and I was wondering where I could get some decent suit's for <$500. I've heard that MJ Bale, TM Lewis and MYER is the way to go. Can anyone recommend me specific ones? More "appropriate" to the roles that I'm applying for? Thanks a lot in advance.
Sorry, was half asleep when I posted that. Hahaha.
That's ok. In your favour is that you follow up. Tha's a good trait to have - good luck in your interviews.
I can't add much more than Toristo who has given you good advice.
Agree with Rocky - choose your words more carefully before buying a job ;)
But for your suit, go for something simple that fits well rather than a brand name for the sake of it. If you're skinny, an MJ Bale won't work very well for you - try Jack London. If you're a normal Australian "man" build, you'll be good with MJ Bale and some adjustments.
Leave $150-200 for having the suit properly tailored in your budget. A $500 suit that doesn't fit is a horrible investment. You'll look slick if it fits, or like a Grade 12 kid going to a formal in a borrowed suit if it doesn't.
Good luck with the interviews!
Thank you!
Sires are around $300-400 for their Modotti suits, there cheaper ones I would not recommend.
Last time I bought one of their shirts, it started getting fuzzy after 1-2 washes, try rivers for shirts.
Peter Jackson can get down to $400 on sale and they have nice suits as well, however they are $600 normally!
Ive got a few tmlewin suits and they are great for day to day use.
I interview a few people most months. For interviews I recommend a dark grey or navy. If it's marketing you could probably stretch to something a bit more vibrant but you could do that with your shirt selection
I'd leave some money for tailoring as mentioned as its all in the fit
Nothing worse than a suit that doesn't fit (or bad shoes!)
Ted Baker 'Endurance' will look good and last for a while. You'll have to hunt for specials to get the price in your range, but it can be done.
Remember though; you judge a man by his shoes' don't skip in that area. "Oxford not brogues"!
I have a wardrobe full of suits, some cheap, others expensive. i have bought uber cheap on OzB specials and i have had a couple bespoke suits made as well. My recommendation is that the material used and the fit will mean much more than the brand name. You probably wont be getting a bespoke suit for $500 so my advice would be:
Get a wool suit, probably Super 120's. A blend with some lycra might be OK for mobility but dont get a cheap polyester suit from one of the many discount Westfield shops.
Know the best size that suits 'close' to your size/shape. Mine is a 107 short.
look online at places like the Van Heusen online shop or ozsale for wool suits close to your size. You should be able to find something close to your size for around 1/2 your budget. Even have a look at somewhere like 'Oxford' they always seem to have suits on a bargain rack.
spend $100 - $150 of your remaining budget getting a decent tailor to make the average 'off the rack' fit from the internet fit you as close to perfect as can be achieved. There is nearly always a local tailor in every suburb. I know that they might not all be experts in making suits but this is a job interview, not the Oscars after party! Pretty much any professional tailor will probably know more about fitting suits than you will (or else you probably wouldn't be asking us).
spend a little more of your remaining budget buying a decent set of shoes. Amazing how many people have a decent suit then let it all down with some worn out or dirty shoes.
if there's anything left have a look at Charles Tyrwhit or TM Leeuwin for a nice shirt. I'm not much of a fashonista myself, I normally just copy a look I've seen or take the shop's recommendation. Get a shirt that can take cufflinks.
Spend the last $20 of your budget on some cheap cufflinks. Even look on eBay. Nobody is going to check if they are real silver etc. Dont get novelty 'snake eyes' cufflinks either, something conservative for the interview at least.
Finally check which watch you wear with it all. Nobody would expect a student to turn up wearing a JLC or an A Lange & Soehne watch but don't wear a chunky G Shock or fluoro pink Swatch either. Go watchless if you don't have a conservative option available, when you start reeling in the big commission cheques you can slip down to the Omega Boutique one lunchtime and pickup a nice 'Planet Ocean' to finish off your wrist.
Thanks everyone for your ideas and advice. Thoughts on this particular suit?
http://www.tmlewin.com.au/Shaw-Plain-Navy-2-Button-Slim-Fit-…
First tip
Before going for a job in marketing be clear in your communication.
A very simple
Marketing is perception and getting a clear meassage across.
Initial reaction was hell, you want a role for $500…
:)