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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: New suit, keep or return? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 19:11:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Angie on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-368301 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 02:52:56 +0000 Angie 368301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think Theory is the way to go. Also BR's Martin fit might work. Jjsloane on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-368242 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:09:54 +0000 Jjsloane 368242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it looks fine for interviews, but if you don't love it then try to find something you do. Confidence is key in interviews so you want to feel your best. This is basic and with slight alterations would be a nice foil for some funky accessories, shoes, etc.. I do think everyone needs some sort of dark suit (interviews, funerals etc...) but if you can find something you like wearing all the better. annagybe on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-368200 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:15:03 +0000 annagybe 368200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Angie liked this suit collection: <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Rag-Bone-Lookbook/RBLOOKBOOK,default,pg.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.barneys.com/Rag-Bon.....lt,pg.html</a> Kristine on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-368195 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:03:39 +0000 Kristine 368195@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the tips! Price isn't an issue, within reason of course! taylor on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367939 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:53:28 +0000 taylor 367939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Theory has an amazing fit for smaller frames:) I would love to see you post one of those:) Dashrashi on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367928 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:36:36 +0000 Dashrashi 367928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think I would also recommend J Crew suiting for you. The price point is probably higher than at Macy's, but if you're interested in Theory... Kristine on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367831 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:03:50 +0000 Kristine 367831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks everyone! Angie, this is a suit by Anne Klein from Macy's. Thanks to Mary, I saw that someone on Corporette suggested Theory for straight frames. I have some time and there is no return limit on this suit. crazyone on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367766 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 06:20:52 +0000 crazyone 367766@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kristine, I feel like you should go for a sharper and more modern looking jacket style. This one almost feels dated to me. cjh on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367713 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 03:06:38 +0000 cjh 367713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Kristine, You don't look that happy in it, so I think you should keep looking. It is a bit boring, and I don't really know you but I doubt that you are boring! And it does look big I know the standard test on a jacket is to make sure it buttons comfortably in the middle, but I prefer that the shoulders fit first if the jacket can button - and it could possibly be let out in the sides rather than taken in on the shoulders. The span from armseye to armseye across the chest shouldn't be much wider than your body in the same place. Hope this wasn't too brutal! Angie on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367669 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:30:29 +0000 Angie 367669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Where are you looking for suits, Kristine? And who made this suit? san on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367663 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 02:27:23 +0000 san 367663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I thinks it's a nice suit and not boring. It looks great from the front, the back looks like it could use a bit of fitting. Isis on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367596 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:28:41 +0000 Isis 367596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like it! And you can wear the jacket and skirt separately too! Kristine on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367590 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:25:17 +0000 Kristine 367590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks MaryK. I've browsed around Corporette but haven't seen the interview suit guide, I'll check it out. MsMary on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367577 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:15:29 +0000 MsMary 367577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it looks nice. I'd consider seeing if you can have a dart or something put in the back to make it more fitted. Have you looked at Corporette.com's interview suit materials? Kristine on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367575 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:13:30 +0000 Kristine 367575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks everyone! I read in the Lucky style guide that you can't necessarily expect a suit to fit off the rack. As long as the shoulders and arm length fit, you can usually have it tailored. So maybe it's worth taking it in to ask at least. It's basic but it does have contrast stitching and a nice sheen which is hard to capture, it kind of reminds me of a tux jacket. The color definitely works for me and I like each piece on its own too. Dianthus, I'm encouraged to hear you had the same fit issue and it was easy to fix, thanks! Ooh, maybe it is a keeper! rae on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367571 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:11:38 +0000 rae 367571@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Basic is what you want in a suit for interviews - at least that was the advice given me. And I agree with Girl X in that a small bit of tailoring would make it a perfect fit. You don't want a suit for work to be too form fitting, anyway. cheryle (Dianthus) on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367569 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:09:35 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 367569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it is close but just needs a tailors touch. a simple suit with clean lines is very handy to have. You can add some shine and sparkle or color to give it personality. I had a jacket taken in from the waist up a month or so ago. The jacket did the slight poofy thing on the sides much like yours does. A decent tailor can fix it quite easily. If you like the feel of the fabric and the color works in your wardrobe, then I think you should have it altered. Queen Mum on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367568 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:07:49 +0000 Queen Mum 367568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It looks great. It is a great basic suit, and you can break up the pieces and wear them separately as well. Good luck! Girl X on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367567 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:07:02 +0000 Girl X 367567@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Though - if this really is a suit you intend to wear just once or twice, than maybe a statement piece would indeed be better. Girl X on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367566 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:01:52 +0000 Girl X 367566@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Keep! You look fantastic - pic 1 looks a bit big but not so much in the other pics, a bit of tailoring would make it perfect. The style may be basic, but definitely not boring. Basic is great for a suit - you'll be able to broadly adjust the look with accessories, and get a lot more use out of it than you might with a 1 time wear statement suit. Mo on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367565 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 01:00:43 +0000 Mo 367565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hesitate to say because I'm not a suit wearer, but it does seem too big to me. sorry :( EDIT: and there might be something to finding a less basic suit - some subtle pinstriping or interesting piping, etc. Kristine on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367563 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:56:28 +0000 Kristine 367563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Blech, too big, isn't it? Kristine on "New suit, keep or return?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/new-suit-keep-or-return#post-367558 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:43:44 +0000 Kristine 367558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I could use your help on deciding. I might have a big interview coming up (3-6 month range), so I've been trying on suits when I have the chance. I came home with this one but I started having second thoughts. I often have a hard time getting jackets to fit, if they fit in the shoulders they're too big in the torso. This is a pretty nice fit I think, I could probably use a dart in the bust area. So my first question is if the fit looks right. Sometimes it looks good and sometimes I think it's too large (arms lifted). My second concern is the style. Is it too basic and boring? If the interview goes well I'd be in a position to wear suits fairly regularly so I'd like to start building. Or should I look for something with a little more flair? I overexposed it for more detail but it's black with contrast stitching. I have one other suit (dark denim grey) but it doesn't fit quite right. Thanks for the help!