Anyone have any pointers or a site to check out different styles? (possibly someplace to order one online?)

I've got a formal work event coming up, and don't want to be "that guy" who shows up under-dressed.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Darling Wife and I have been tremendously successful on ebay - shark skin mad men suits for half-a-Benjamin kinds of numbers...

If you're in too much of a rush for that stuff - hunt for Armani seconds. Best. Cuts. Ever.

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2000 CLK 430: first modern Benz - sold.
2001 CLK 55: OMG the torque!!! - sold
1972 280SE 4.5: Baby Gustav
1991 300TE 4Matic: Gretel the Snow Bunny - sold
1978 300SD: Katz the Free Man - given away
1980 Redhead: Darling Wife

Or Prada. I buy brand suits for cheap and take them to a tailor for a custom fit, makes you look and feel like a million bucks.

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A proper suit should be fitted and tailored for you.

Agree. Research your local tailors. They will love the business and take great care of you.

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Just tell them what you need it for and what your budget is upfront, they will take care of you. Easier than going to jos bank and then having to negotiate them down from their highest line item.

I was initially cautious to spend $300 on a suit, but...
A fitted suit really really really makes a difference when you're job hunting.

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I do agree there - but I've seen several different styles (like thin ties vs wide ties, colors, button arrangements, etc).

Want to check out the various styles before I walk in, that way, I'm not looking like a complete n00b and I'm not spending half of the day looking at different styles.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

I bought a couple suits at Men's Warehouse and they were tailored to me. They look pretty good but I made the mistake of buying "trendy" styles (3 button). If I had it to do over, I would get more generic styling.

If you go this route, beware that they will try and sell you a host of over priced accessories, shirts, belts, ties, etc...

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Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

What's wrong with that?

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If it's "formal" perhaps you should rent a tux and patent leather shoes???

As long as your clothes 'fit' your body - it's not important where you buy 'em from, or how much you pay. Sears and JC Penney's sell adequate mens dress wear.

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'17 Corvette Stingray Vert

Too formal for this event.

I also don't want to be that guy!

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

If if is truly "formal", you don't want to be that guy with a suit when every other male is dressed in a tux. If the invitation, says "black tie optional", then a nice suit is ok. What's the invitation say?
What's the occasion? If in doubt, ask the host/hostess.
Enjoy yourself.

It's the winter ball. I've been avoiding it for the past few years, but with some of the people I now work with, it would be good to make an appearance.

A tux is way too formal for this - someone went in one last year, and said he stuck out like a sore thumb. I talked with some of the people that go every year, and they all say a nice suit is the way to go.

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-Justin

91 560 SEC AMG - other dogs dd
01 Honda S2000 - dogs dd
07 MB ML320 CDI - dd
16 Lexus IS250 - wifes dd

it's automatic.

Agree. Have fun.

If the work event isn't strictly needed, develop a bad case of flu the day before.