need work clothes--where to buy??

MJDaisy · Jul 15th, 2008, 10:53 PM

banana republic, j crew.

ColdSteel · Jul 15th, 2008, 11:48 PM

I have a lot of stuff from Banana Republic, J.Crew, and Theory (mom's stuff). I hit it lucky with her Theory suit. Express also makes some nice pants. H&M is also good but the sizing is hit or miss. And you can always try thrift or consignment stores. Your selection is probably going to be more current at a consignment store... no giant 80s shoulder pads!

lolitakali · Jul 16th, 2008, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jhazn85

i need advice--i've just finished grad school and am now on the search for a job (yay for the awesome economy). i need WORK CLOTHES!!! where do you girls get all your suits for work?? i'm really bad at this. right now i'm getting suits from J. Crew just for interviews but i really don't know where else to buy them. i want good-quality suits that would last a long time, but my budget per suit is definitely $350 or less per suit. help!!!

I personally love suits from United Color of Benneton, A/X & Banana Republic (mine usually is around $79 per piece on sale from $199 & up)... I tend to mix a lot of my suit pieces (get prints on my suits that can pull out a solid shirt/skirt), but I do tend to splurge more on shirts & skirts than suits.

I also don't buy anything that is not on sale since my philosophy is everything goes on sale at some point... so why waste money paying full price.

HermesNewbie · Jul 16th, 2008, 12:05 PM

Also try TJ Maxx and Marshalls. They often have great deals on Tahari pant & skirt suits (usually under $100).

yslalice · Jul 16th, 2008, 01:08 PM

The Neimans outlets have great deals on theory, dkny, tahari, etc. Also, Marshalls and TJ Maxx will carry good pieces sometimes. There are a lot of good deals out there for work clothes.

bijou · Jul 16th, 2008, 01:20 PM

I went to Saks outlet last weekend with my mom to just browse and i saw some theory pieces. she had been eyes these black theory pants from neimans and off saks had them ($29.97! - 50% off the clearance price). I had purchased a couple of jackets from NM presale and thought I got a good deal...but at off saks they had Theory jackets. I got 2 of them at $29.97 each! one was originally $415 and the other was $360.

lanasyogamama · Jul 16th, 2008, 01:25 PM

I agree with the PPs on Theory, it's the best. I just realized I'm wearing it head to toe today!

Most workplaces are pretty casual these days, I would only buy one suit. :)

Jul 15th, 2008, 10:53 PM	#16
MJDaisy "I'm Chuck Bass" Location: Planet Zetor	banana republic, j crew. __________________ enjoying my lovelies

Jul 15th, 2008, 11:48 PM	#17
ColdSteel Thrift Town Forever! Location: SF, CA	I have a lot of stuff from Banana Republic, J.Crew, and Theory (mom's stuff). I hit it lucky with her Theory suit. Express also makes some nice pants. H&M is also good but the sizing is hit or miss. And you can always try thrift or consignment stores. Your selection is probably going to be more current at a consignment store... no giant 80s shoulder pads! __________________ Happy fall, everyone!

Jul 16th, 2008, 01:08 PM	#20
yslalice What's This?	The Neimans outlets have great deals on theory, dkny, tahari, etc. Also, Marshalls and TJ Maxx will carry good pieces sometimes. There are a lot of good deals out there for work clothes. __________________ green is the new black....eco-chic.

Jul 16th, 2008, 01:20 PM	#21
bijou Member	I went to Saks outlet last weekend with my mom to just browse and i saw some theory pieces. she had been eyes these black theory pants from neimans and off saks had them ($29.97! - 50% off the clearance price). I had purchased a couple of jackets from NM presale and thought I got a good deal...but at off saks they had Theory jackets. I got 2 of them at $29.97 each! one was originally $415 and the other was $360. __________________ COCO PEBBLES

Jul 16th, 2008, 12:05 PM	#19
HermesNewbie Shopaholic! Location: USA	Also try TJ Maxx and Marshalls. They often have great deals on Tahari pant & skirt suits (usually under $100).

Jul 16th, 2008, 01:25 PM	#22
lanasyogamama Member Location: Boston, MA	I agree with the PPs on Theory, it's the best. I just realized I'm wearing it head to toe today! Most workplaces are pretty casual these days, I would only buy one suit. :)