NBR - where do you buy your business suits?

meg1974

It's been a while since I've had to wear a full business suit with a jacket, and I'm having a hard time finding one that is reasonably priced and looks decent. I've tried major department stores (Macy's, Penney's, Dillards, Sears).

Any suggestions? I need something mid-range (no more than $100, preferably lower), that isn't too terribly hot. 

TIA! 

Worcbride

Dress Barn?

2-Step

I've purchased two designer business suits from TJMaxx for about $75 each. It is hit or miss, but sometimes they have some amazing deals on nice suits. The other place I buy suits as separates sometimes is Express. Sometimes the full suits don't fit me right so a nice pair of the editor pants and a well cut fitted jacket work better.

LoCarb

Limited sells suits and sometimes they have huge suit sales. I can usually find separates in Ann Taylor.

snicksnack

100 is really low end not mid range.  I would say 250 is mid range that is what you would pay at the Limited, which is nice but not top of the line.  I go to the Limited or Ann Taylor but I try to go when they are having sales and I have a coupon to bring down the cost. As the PP said sometimes TJ Max is good also if you have a Filenes Basement.  If you live near a high end consignment store sometimes you can find great deals.  I see you are in Flordia if you are near Orlando my coworker always goes to the outlets when they are having sales.

Kadyra

Outlet stores. We have an Ann Taylor outlet close to us. I bought my first suit years ago at J. Crew. 

kimberleigh30

snicksnack:

100 is really low end not mid range.  I would say 250 is mid range that is what you would pay at the Limited, which is nice but not top of the line.  I go to the Limited or Ann Taylor but I try to go when they are having sales and I have a coupon to bring down the cost. As the PP said sometimes TJ Max is good also if you have a Filenes Basement.  If you live near a high end consignment store sometimes you can find great deals.  I see you are in Flordia if you are near Orlando my coworker always goes to the outlets when they are having sales.

I was thinking the same thing.  I love The limited suits and some ann taylor lofts. 

groovygrl

I always end up at Ann Taylor b/c I am only 5' and even most petite suits are too big on me & theirs seem to fit.  Ditto trying outlets or tj maxx type stores. Suits that are really inexpensive usually (in my experience) are made of really cheap fabric (which usually = hot) & fit poorly so I'd try to find a better brand on sale. Also don't go too trendy so you could use it awhile if suits are not something you'll wear often (like just for interviewing or something). You can always change what you wear under the jacket to mix it up.

MrsWindyCity

In addition to ATL you can also try NY & Co.

cchill01

snicksnack:

100 is really low end not mid range.  I would say 250 is mid range that is what you would pay at the Limited, which is nice but not top of the line. 

 

Definitely agree!   Under $100 is really low end and really hard to find in something that's even semi-quality.  You'll have to spend a lot of time hitting discount/sale racks and hoping you find pants/skirt and jacket in the same size/color.

 

I personally prefer to buy nicer classic suits and wear them for years.  I like the Ann Taylor suits, but you'd have to hit their sale rack a lot to get a set for under $150-200.

lococo

I always have great luck and The Limited.  They have great sales, clearance racks, and even coupons occassionally if you're looking to save some $.