Help... where to get a cheap suit...

butterfly20 Posted: Sep 12, 2003 11:57 PM

Help... where to get a cheap suit...

i may need to go on interviews in a month or so... if i do, i need a suit(pants suit i guess)... where can i get a cheap decent looking one, and how much does it run around?
ive never had to do this before, so i appreciate the help. thanks!

mishandgerard Posted: Sep 13, 2003 12:03 AM

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you can try fashon bug. they can have nice stuff cheap sometimes.

xjulietx Posted: Sep 13, 2003 12:04 AM

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First define your view of cheap and then we can help

Marcela1654 Posted: Sep 13, 2003 12:05 AM

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I got an Anne Klein pant suit at Loehman's for $100. You can also try Filene's Basement. Lord and Taylor also has deals sometimes.

Good Luck

butterfly20 Posted: Sep 13, 2003 12:12 AM

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$100 or less i guess...if i can get it cheaper, then ill get it cheaper cause its only an interview and i dont think that would be my everyday buisness attire(then i would want to spend more money)

xjulietx Posted: Sep 13, 2003 12:13 AM

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I agree with checking Lord and Taylor, Filene's, T J Maxx, Marshalls and those types of stores.

xjulietx Posted: Sep 13, 2003 12:14 AM

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Oh yeah, I almost forgot about the Kasper Outlet in Riverhead. I got a really nice navy crepe traditional interview suit for $99 and Kasper makes nice suits.

franksbride Posted: Sep 13, 2003 12:34 AM

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Try Ann Taylor Loft...they have great suits and everyday clothes for very reasonable prices.

Nora101004 Posted: Sep 13, 2003 08:21 AM

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I would try Kohl's. Don't get anything unless its on sale or you are desprite. Chances are it will be on sale next week.

Boop2704 Posted: Sep 13, 2003 08:33 AM

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Try Dress Barn. They are usually having sales and often have coupons for discounts in the paper.

Diane Posted: Sep 13, 2003 08:57 AM

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I bought all my suits at Annie Sez. I dont know of too many around. I know there is one on Jericho Tpke. in Commack/Elwood area. I paid less that $100 on a siut, and paid $30 for a dress suit
It was on clearance
They also have nice dresses to buy for going to a wedding.

mlp924 Posted: Sep 13, 2003 09:02 AM

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There is an Annie Sez in Merrick on Merrick Road and one on Sunrise Highway in Massapequa Park.

jenny2penny Posted: Sep 13, 2003 10:51 AM

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Maybe check out what sweezeys has on sale???

pschica Posted: Sep 13, 2003 12:07 PM

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try the lord and taylor clearance ctr on hemp turnpike in levittown (in the far corner of the shopping center where cold stone is - its near bobs and pathmark!)- its kinda a hit or miss place but if you hit it right - its great!

also, macy's when they have there sales sometimes have suits for 50 bukcs or 60 bucks....

ny&co (my fav store b/c i can buy pants there) is good too when you hit a sale!

if i see any, i will let you know - good luck!

aliasPook Posted: Sep 13, 2003 01:01 PM

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Burlington Coat Factory.

MrsTC Posted: Sep 13, 2003 01:10 PM

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Strawberry, JC Penney

yabbobay Posted: Sep 13, 2003 02:19 PM

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marshalls...tj maxx

also...do NOT wear a pants suit on an interview...unfortunatley no matter how far womens lib has come...this is a big no-no!!!

Sassyz75 Posted: Sep 13, 2003 02:39 PM

yabbobay-

I think a nice pants suit is fine for an interview- every job I've ever gotten has been wearing this brown suit I got at Anne Taylor (before the Loft dragged it downhill) and it was $500... that was 5 years ago and I STILL wear that suit... I say everyone should invest in a MAJOR suit that is timeless that you will have for 5 years of so- that's what I did...

But- with that said it also depends on the job- I will be having an interview for a marketing position @ an accounting firm & I'll probably wear a skirt suit to that...

I like the Limited for suits- they aren't 'cheap' but they are decent quality.

sonia Posted: Sep 13, 2003 02:58 PM

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go to the outlets, wait for some big coupons .. and you can open up a credit card at some stores and get 10-15% off of your suit

yabbobay Posted: Sep 13, 2003 03:00 PM

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Maybe my mother has hammered that into my head...but I honestly would not take the chance with a pants suit...if the person is uber conservative, it might say something to them...