^Probably wouldn’t be so tough if AF was open-carry.
black slacks are out
I have no idea the difference between a sport jacket / blazer, but maybe you will like some of these:
https://bonobos.com/shop/tailored/blazers
https://www.nordstromrack.com/shop/Men/Clothing/Suits%20%26%20Sportcoats/Sportcoats%20%26%20Blazers
Whatever you do, don’t fall for the millenial style… you know, the “I’m afraid to dress like an adult because my friends think it’s uncool to dress professionally,” group.
The ones who think it’s professional to have a suit jacket, the lumberjack button down (possibly thin or square-tipped tie), dark jeans (because actual dress pants would be for adults), the glasses that don’t have corrective lenses (because it’s about the look), and to top it all off, the dark-colored canvas sneakers that in no way resemble dress shoes…
You can avoid this by staying away from J.Crew and Banana Republic for professional attire (perfectly fine for lounging or going out).
Nordstrom is pretty great, even better if you catch a sale. I also think a tailor is acceptable, just make sure you find someone who does excellent work.
There are people that wear clothes from J Crew and Banana Rep at work? Where do you guys work?
I don’t think black slacks were ever in… Maybe if you’re a waiter or a priest or something but that’s about it.
Just my millenial two cents, but I am certain you have that backwards. Nordstrom is acceptable if you can find a tailor willing to recut them for less than a custom suit would cost you. Tailors are pretty great, especially Charlie.
Also, bought a few suits at BR in my intern days that I still wear. Their styles tend to be on traditional side (center vent, looser pants), but will hold over until you first real paycheck.
ah yes, the traditional american suit trousers: baggier than Kim Kardashian’s ****
LOL. Frankie is rolling in his grave…
Care to enlighten us as to where you shop Mr. Fashionista or will you just continue to make hilariously disparaging (yet admittedly very true) statements about the average American’s fashion sense?
gringo doesn’t have to answer to a yankee johnny upstart.
Though it’s kind of funny since he’s a Scot and they aren’t known for their fashion sense.
I’m just fucking with you guys. Back home a “sports coat” is something fat old people wear, gold buttons kind of vibe. We’d call the garments in the link “blazers”
I get my suits tailored back home. Tailoring is definitely worth the outlay.
#TweedOrHacksaw
FYI–I’m also a millenial, and I’m glad you’re certain about how I used two words. However, you’ve neglected the major point of a semi-joking post (millenials tend to have a lower standard for dressing up)…
In my initial post, I was referring to a tailor for a sports coat-- someone asked if thats okay to do as you would with a suit. I was then agreeing with another post that Nordstrom is usually good for professional attire. Nordstrom is easily more traditional than BR (but I’m not saying BR doesnt have traditional styles, just less of them).
If you wear real suits, though, that’s great. Again, it’s the crowd that thinks jeans and a blazer is business casual (even professional, at times). I’ve seen this style quite frequently with millenials. http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=85425&vid=1&pid=174768002
That’s fine for going out, but it’s not appropriate for most professional settings.