I have a job interview next week and it seems, nay I know not seems, it is true that I need to present myself in a suit.
A suit is made up of
- Jacket
- Shirt (and Tie)
- Pants (not Corduroy)
- Shoes (Black polished leather)
Fortunately a hat is not required these days. The interesting element is the Jacket. I’ve never had one of those, not even a school blazer as my alma mater was beyond the pale. I had a look around the local department stores and shops and a cheap off the peg Jacket is EUR 150 (and a decent one is about 300). Maybe I shouldn’t have wasted that EUR 15 giving away free money!.
So if I’m going to spend EUR 300 I might as well make sure I know what to look out for.
Thomas Mahon, a “bespoke saile row tailor”, has written an article entitled what if you only have GBP 200? (EUR 300).
Just the facts, ma’am
- Cloth: Classic colours such as Grey or Blue. The material must be wool,, and not some synthetic fabric.
- Style: Single-breasted, two or three buttons.
- Detail: The lapel must have a decent lapel hole, the longer, the better. The cuff should have four buttons, and if you can get it at the price then matching button holes. The pockets should have have flaps, and there must be a breast pocket, which is where you will put that silly handkerchief.
- Accessories: You can’y beat a clean white or pale blue shirt with a double cuff and cufflinks. You should show cuff. The tie should be silk and, just like the jacket, don’t even consider synthetics. Printed designs will suffice. Shoes should be match the belt, and be shined on the cap. Socks should be black, not white
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