Suits

[Mjl]

My daughter's wedding was the last time I wore one.

This thread reminds me of the greatest KU Sportsbored one liner of all time.
"I'm 30 and wear a suit to work."

Who said that? 85?

[ChalkRocker]

I've been wearing the same few "starter" suits that I've had since beginning my career, and they are starting to wear out their welcome. Consequently, I think it's time for me to invest in some new good quality suits, but I don't really know where to start. I'm looking for suits that are more lightweight and comfortable.

For the other lawyers/business people on here who have to wear suits semi-regularly: where do you guys get your suits? And what type/brand do you like or prefer?

Straightforward questions. I'll start by echoing jfish. No huge need to be brand-conscious, especially if you'll wear the suits sporadically. The competence of the tailor will be key, so as you're looking, don't be afraid to ask about him or her in an off-hand manner -- how long they've been with the shop; have they done work for the salesperson, etc.

As for the brand, any mainstream maker (Klein, Abboud, Lauren, etc.) will put you in a very decent product. Upscale them with your ties. Shoes always need to be of good quality.

If you're seeking a higher-quality item while remaining off-the-rack, then one of upscale department stores can get you there. Again, the tailor will be key.

[shindig]

Anybody still wear pleated pants? I haven't in 20 years, just curious, not judging

[jhawks99]

My daughter's wedding was the last time I wore one.

This thread reminds me of the greatest KU Sportsbored one liner of all time.
"I'm 30 and wear a suit to work."

Who said that? 85?

B of H

[Mjl]

Shoulda known

[Overlander]

Polo shirts and shorts for this guy.
A perk of the boat business

[jhawks99]

I'm in the office for the 1st time in 2 years. I've seen 3 other people here in a huge campus. Crazy.

I'm a little freaked out to be honest.

[Mjl]

I'm in the office for the 1st time in 2 years. I've seen 3 other people here in a huge campus. Crazy.

I'm a little freaked out to be honest.

I'm with you, except it's been about nine months now. Most days I am the only one in my entire office. You get used to it.

[japhy]

I'm in the office for the 1st time in 2 years. I've seen 3 other people here in a huge campus. Crazy.

I'm a little freaked out to be honest.

I went into the office for 2 hours today. Everyone was there and only one other person other than me, she is immunocompromised, was wearing a mask and it is close quarters. For the last month we have been doubling up partners in offices because we are out of space. The partner who now shares my office told me last week her son tested positive for covid, so she was going to "quarantine" last week. That meant she would only come in for 2 hours a day and wear a mask while there. I did not come in at all last week.

I'm not freaked out, but it does leave me scratching my head.

[jhawks99]

I was mostly a little freaked out by being around people again rather than virus worries. About half the people here (not many) are wearing masks even though I think there's a mandate to wear them when not at your cube. I'm going to have to be on campus for 1 day per week for the next month or so.

[japhy]

I forgot what the topic of the thread was. I did not wear a suit today, I wore this hoodie.



Right before I headed into the office I found out that my roommate from KU, Jamie had just passed away after a long battle with cancer. In a previous life she was Jimmy Jism, lead singer of The Bombs From Hell. She would have liked the statement this hoodie made as I walked into the conference room to discuss a corporate merger.