Thanks, I’ll check out the link.
I actually have one very nice suit that my mother’s boss bought me for interviews. The store was a habberdashery in West Chester, PA...custom tailored. It’s my interview, funeral, and wedding suit. :)
Every gentleman needs 1 such suit.
Your mother’s Boss did you a fine service. He sounds like a gentleman of class. There are several great deals to be had, if you look around. There are steals to be found at Consignment shops; where businessmen have put on weight (it comes with age and family life) and a new suit no longer fits. I’ve seen $750 new suits (with tags) that have been altered, but never worn; on sale for $100.
Might I suggest, if it’s not too late; to get an extra set of pants. Typically, you will snag your pants, or just through normal wear and tear, the pants will wear out before the jacket. If you can purchase 2 sets of pants, and alternate them; you can effectively “double” the life of your suit.
I lived in Texas; and for whatever reason, Texans appreciate the Dry Cleaner industry. You can have ALL of your clothes dry cleaned, professionally pressed and returned to you on hangers for ~$25/week. One of the things that indicates “neatness” is crisp, clean lines. A light starch in your Levi’s with a white starched shirt will get a very positive reaction. Chances are you already own both - just invest $5 on date night, and that will make a much larger return than a $200 dinner. The crisp lines make a statement about YOU. The meal is just a statement about your willingness to outlay cash. Women always love a sharp dressed man, trust me.