What do you think of this suit?

[Douva 0]

A few weeks ago, before going to a real estate convention in Vegas, I posted a picture of an old sports coat of mine and asked if it was too dated. Though some people liked it, a lot of people thought it was a little out-of-style. In an attempt to update my wardrobe, I picked up this suit on sale, before my trip. However, my dad/boss talked me out of wearing it at the convention, saying it is too contemporary/trendy for a business setting. Now I feel like I'm yo-yoing between extremes. What's your opinion?

I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names.

[Lindercles 0]

Geez, how freaking strict of a business setting is this? The business world is changing, either your convention is stuck in the past or your dad is.

BTW, I voted for the last two.

[bob.dino 0]

It looks fine. Is it a 3-button jacket? If so, take your hands out of your pockets, do up the middle button, stand naturally, and take a photo.

Preferably in natural light, without a flash.

[Stevehend15 0]

Go for a classic business suit. 3 buttons and tailored nicely. Blue or black suit colors and maybe pinstripes. White undershirt with cuff-links. A solid red power tie. Then you will be stylin...

[skydivamegan 0]

I think a brightly colored tie would kick ass and make you look super sharp. I think this is a great suit.

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[NWFlyer 2]

I don't like shiny.

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[masterrig 1]

A big, floppy, purple Fedora with a pink ostrich feather, would set it off nicely!


Chuck

[Paige 0]

I think it's a great suit. Not too contemporary. Plus, I know I'd want someone who is up on the trends when buying real estate. You look very sharp in it.

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[Hambone 0]

Ok, here is my opinion take it for what its worth, but let me start by saying that I personally wouldn't wear that suit. I am a much more old school style suit wearer. Dark colors pin stripes pleated front. As far as ties and shirts I am all for pastels, and bright colors but as far as the suits go I would go with something from Brooks Brothers, or Jos A Bank. I like Polo alot but I am not a big fan of the way they are cutting their trendy suits these days. I am not a fan of the "purple Label" look. That is their super fitted line of clothes.

Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama

[Douva 0]

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Ok, here is my opinion take it for what its worth, but let me start by saying that I personally wouldn't wear that suit. I am a much more old school style suit wearer. Dark colors pin stripes pleated front. As far as ties and shirts I am all for pastels, and bright colors but as far as the suits go I would go with something from Brooks Brothers, or Jos A Bank. I like Polo alot but I am not a big fan of the way they are cutting their trendy suits these days. I am not a fan of the "purple Label" look. That is their super fitted line of clothes.

The cut was what bothered my dad/boss too. The main thing he didn't like is Ralph Lauren's shorter, tighter jacket style. It's a little hard to see because I have my hands in my pockets, but you can see it in the second frame of this attached photo. He also wasn't a fan of the flat front and tapered legs on the slacks, but primarily it was the jacket that bothered him.

The dark, pin striped power suit is overkill for most real estate settings. I was hoping something like this would be a nice compromise, but I may just end up going back to a casual sports jacket and slacks.

The attached series of photos includes a second picture of me in the suit, taken before the suit was tailored, that shows the length better. Ignore the slacks in that frame--They were too long and riding too low because they still needed to be fitted. The attachment also shows the different cuts to which I'm referring.

I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names.

[duroejc 0]

Not a big fan of shiney- but I think you could get away with this. I believe the shirt, tie and shoe selection will make or break the deal- NO BLACK SHIRT

[Slappie 9]

The shark skin look is contemporary, personally I don't like shiney. Also ditch the black shirt, seriously looks bad. Oh and shave.

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[livendive 8]

Based on the "jacket length" picture, you have the longest arms I've ever seen.

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[Laurel 0]

My 2 cents:

Skinny-cut is the trend, right now. It is hard to pull off unless you are a thin build and it looks as if you are. On the other hand, it is a trend, so it may go out of style soon and I predict we will be back to more traditional cuts in menswear. I like contemporary suits, but it depends on what type of business you are in. If you are in the advertising/art business or casino biz - this suit is great. If you are selling grannies life insurance or investment strategies, this suit is too much.

I like a black shirt with contemporary suits, but you may need a tie at your convention. Opt for black. Anything else and you will look like a mob hit man.

If you want to please daddy and his customers, you may want to look for a black wool suit, white shirt and colorful tie that is not too crazy. Gucci and Zegna makes some of the best ties that I have ever seen.

Last but not least - remember, you are dressing for your customers, not yourself. :o)

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[MikeJD 0]

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I don't like shiny.

Me neither. But that's just personal taste.

My suits are only shiny around the seat and the elbows.

[tumbler 0]

I believe, to really be cutting edge, you should suit up in any of these 3.

I am certain you will be the hit of the convention!

[Zipp0 1]

Wear a classic white polyester leisure suit or old tux with a frilly shirt. You will be the only person anyone remembers from the Vegas real estate convention.

Zipp0

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[masterrig 1]

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The shark skin look is contemporary, personally I don't like shiney. Also ditch the black shirt, seriously looks bad. Oh and shave.

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Contemporary? More like 60's retro!


Chuck

[tigra 0]

Ditto! That suit might be a little too "trendy" for a banker's convention, but not for a RE convention in Vegas. Just my humble opinion!

Since you didn't end up wearing it, what was everyone else wearing? Was your dad right?

[Miranda 0]

I like it

[Hambone 0]

I too am in real estate, and I dress more conservatively than trendy. I am in Commercial Realestate which puts me infront of CEO's and Presidents more often than not, and I generally opt for the conservative look. I also wear seersucker a good deal, but only when it is in season. I like the southern business man style. But if you like the tighter pants and jackets then more power too you. Also i think that Brooks Brother's make the coolest ties, you can get them in any color combo you want and they are a simple diagonal stripe. I LOVE THEM.

Of course my sisters make fun of me, and say that i dress like an old mam, but what can you do...

Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama

[dancingdolphin 0]

Cool suit..just needs a tie.....[
or if you want to make a lasting impression ..a Dickie bow

[Douva 0]

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I too am in real estate, and I dress more conservatively than trendy. I am in Commercial Realestate which puts me infront of CEO's and Presidents more often than not, and I generally opt for the conservative look. I also wear seersucker a good deal, but only when it is in season. I like the southern business man style. But if you like the tighter pants and jackets then more power too you. Also i think that Brooks Brother's make the coolest ties, you can get them in any color combo you want and they are a simple diagonal stripe. I LOVE THEM.

Of course my sisters make fun of me, and say that i dress like an old mam, but what can you do...

I usually brag that I am proud of the fact that I dress very well for a forty-year-old man (I'm 26), but for once I thought it might behoove me to update my look a little bit.

I was originally going to do a traditional navy pin striped suit, but my dad said he thought it was "too much" for the convention. He didn't want me to look like I was trying too hard, since a lot of guys would just be wearing slacks and dress shirts. I ended up doing slacks and a sports coat one day and slacks and a polo shirt the next. It worked fine for the convention, but now I'm trying to refine my "look" a little bit.

I love traditional diagonal striped ties. I'll have to run down to the Brooks Brother's outlet and check out their selection.

Hambone, who do you do commercial real estate for? You weren't at ICSC, were you?

Edited to add: The dress at the convention was pretty traditional, but it also ran the gamut from very casual (actually saw a couple of guys in shorts) to a few guys in the old pinstriped power suits. More casual (but still traditional) suits and sports coats were the norm. I don't recall seeing anyone else in that cut of suit, but I'm not sure that alone precludes its use for future business functions.

Any suggestions as to what color dress shirt I should wear with the suit?

Yes, I have gorilla arms.

My facial hair has been discussed on DZ.com before, and it looks fine.

I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names.

[Hambone 0]

I am with Transwestern Commercial Services, and no i wasn't I am relatively new to the business. I have been at it about a year and a half. But things are starting to take off and hope fully that will lead to wealth and then to lots of jumps...ha ha ha. Who are you with? What city are you in?

Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama

[Douva 0]

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I am with Transwestern Commercial Services, and no i wasn't I am relatively new to the business. I have been at it about a year and a half. But things are starting to take off and hope fully that will lead to wealth and then to lots of jumps...ha ha ha. Who are you with? What city are you in?

I'm with Lewis Commercial Realty, Inc. It's a familiy business. I'm based out of Austin.

I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names.