STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

killa · Dooney & Bourke

Looking for a suit

ILoveChoo · Hermes

I don't know if they have gray, but I love J. Crew for suits. They're really the only ones that fit me nicely and don't make me look either really matronly or really unprofessional.

killa · Dooney & Bourke

ILC, I agree. I have one from JCrew in wool gaberdine and it really has held up well, but the color is a little weird and the pants have gotten kinda tight. So I know I can always count on JCrew for a good suit ... I'm just looking at other options.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

well, theory is pretty nice and always has a nice color selection, but they can be expensive. Some of the styles fit me funnily as well.

Christine · Coach

If you can make it to a Nordies (although there are plenty of other stores that carry this, Nordies just comes to mind first), Elie Tahari makes some really well cut, feminine yet professional suits. Highly recommend!

Jahni · Dooney & Bourke

I bought a Folio suit from Saks off 5th last year....at first I was worried about the quality, wasn't sure how it would hold up etc. but now it has become my "go-to" suit...The jacket hangs very well and the skirt is cut perfectly...I loved it so much I went back and go the the pants that matched the jacket.

I really like J.Crew jackets, but I always have problems with their pants.

I think suit buying in general is really just trial and error...I would hit Off 5th or Nordstroms and just start trying on until you find one you're comfortable in.