Suit Up! By vsimeone on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
I don't wear a suit for work so I really don't have much experience with them but last summer, I had an opportunity to interview for a new position in higher education and thought it would be appropriate to wear a suit. Unfortunately, the only one that was in my closet was something out of the 80's with huge sholder pads and I really didn't think that would leave the impression that I was after. I shopped at all of the major retailers and everything that I looked at seemed as if it was made for professional women in their 70's or something. I just wasn't happy and was going to resort to just a blouse and black skirt until I walked in T.J. Maxx. They had a huge assortment of Tahari suits sold as separates. It was very easy to mix and match sizes which is what I needed to do since I'm smaller on top than on the bottom. I was most pleasantly surprised by the price - only $99!
I wish I could say that the suit was responsible for me getting the new position and changing my life, but I didn't get the job. I'm sure it wasn't the fault of the suit though and now I'm ready for the next time an opportunity comes up for an interview!
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Tahari Arthur Levine for Purchased at: T.J. Maxx Price: 99.00
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Seems like a really sensible option for purchasing suits!
ha! love your first comment kateri27:0)....vsimeone, I know EXACTLY what you mean about looking for a suit! Isn't it aweful:0) I had the same problem when I interviewed for my current job:0) Everything I found was either too "old", too "young", too expensive or just plain ugly! So glad you found something!
Not a bad price. Got this in the post, so please return a favor! I posted 4 there. But i feel, yours are better! WW-V:)
I keep forgetting about T.J. Maxx. Thanks for the reminder!
TJ Maxx has some great clothes and nice prices. Like you, I don't wear suits to work, but I probably need to update my wardrobe some in case I do need one. Thanks for the tip on the brand.
GREAT price on a Tahari suit!!! I'm sorry you didn't get the job but I know you looked sharp & professional!!
I should have a suit but I don't. It is harder to find a nice suit when you are plus sized though. What sizes did this suit go up to? Probably a 14?
I think everyone should have at least one suit in their closet.
This sounds like a great suit and the price on it was great too! Sorry that you didn't get that job but at least you have a nice suit because of the interview!