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upnover

upnover

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OK I used to own one, but not in decades. But situation has me in need for one.
I have been spending the 12 hour night shift with my mom, where death is going to happen, just not sure when, but I am sure it's gonna be soon.
I have no clue where to get one, at a decent price. Not wanting to drop hundreds on something I will most likely wear once.
I am in Morganton if that helps with suggestions
So, help please for those who know
 
Just a suggestion, instead of buying a whole suit since you probably have a good pair of dress pants already and some decent shoes, would be to just go buy a nice dark navy blue sport coat. You may get more use out of it then an entire suit.
 
I bought my last suit for a funeral of an aunt. I just went to either jc Penny's or belks and bought pants, jacket, tie and dress shirt for less than $300 using online coupons. I don't remember which store because they're both in the same mall here in fayetteville

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I have had decent luck for a bare minimum Jacket and pants kind of combo just walking into JCPennys' or the like.....I'm not what you call highly stylish but never been horse laughed that I know of. Sorry to here about your mother. I pray she is comfortable and as ready as a person can be.
 
If you are really trying to get out as cheap as possible, I would hit up the Goodwill. It is possible they will have a suit or atleast a jacket that fits you.

Otherwise ^^^^^. There's a Men's Warehouse in Hickory now too.
 
Just talked with my brother. He is in the business world, and he has great fashion sense.
He informed me that Belk has a sale right now. He said sport coats were $39 and to just buy a shirt and tie and a pair of Kaki's (yeah, I know that's misspelled) I have shoes that will go with that, and a belt, so I think I am good to go.
Oh and yeah I will take my daughter with me to pick all of this out.
Thanks everyone
 
FWIW I just had to do this Monday for my son.

We ended up at Joseph a Bank Paid $235 out the door for Jacket, Pants, Shirt, Tie, Shoes, and alterations.
 
Ron said:
FWIW I just had to do this Monday for my son.

We ended up at Joseph a Bank Paid $235 out the door for Jacket, Pants, Shirt, Tie, Shoes, and alterations.
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you mean they don't offer car door twisting Super Hero sizes? An I'll fitting suit might as well be walking around in sloppy pajamas. Luckily I'm fairly average.
 
Jos a bank is my go-to for something halfway nice, affordable, and that fits well. They have different fit styles from traditional boxy look to a more modern and trendy tailored look

I’ve found really nice stuff at Goodwill as well.
 
Go to belk. I had to do this not long ago myself... if you're really worried about cost and feel like it you can sign up for their credit card and probably save another $100. Sorry to hear about your mom.
 
Belk for cheap stuff. If you're a normal sized human (I'm not) can find grey/black Saddlebred suit jackets on clearance for about $80...match up a pair of pants for less than $50...and get one of their Van Heussen combo shirt/tie packs for $30-40. Otherwise I go to Brooks Brothers.
 
Belk is going away.
FYI
 
upnover said:
Just talked with my brother. He is in the business world, and he has great fashion sense.
He informed me that Belk has a sale right now. He said sport coats were $39 and to just buy a shirt and tie and a pair of Kaki's (yeah, I know that's misspelled) I have shoes that will go with that, and a belt, so I think I am good to go.
Oh and yeah I will take my daughter with me to pick all of this out.
Thanks everyone
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If you buy khaki pants, don't get a casual pant like chinos. Khakis are the type of pant that can make a jacket either look nice or look sloppy/casual, just depending on the particular pant style.

If you get a blue jacket, I'd get olive pants or a darker shade/tint of brown than khaki, instead of khaki. Just my personal preference.
 
Flat front khakis, properly hemmed, NOT baggy with a tailored sport coat and a matching quality tie and shirt works for most any occasion. Proper fit counts more than anything IMO
 
rockcity said:
Flat front khakis, properly hemmed, NOT baggy with a tailored sport coat and a matching quality tie and shirt works for most any occasion. Proper fit counts more than anything IMO
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Even a slob like me can clean up well in the outfit described by rockcity. Don't underestimate the versatility of a good sport coat.
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See about renting one, if it's not something you see yourself using again.
 
Glad you got a solution.

I picked up a jacket at Goodwill when I started my current job... maybe 8 years ago... has been worth the $25 I paid.
 
shawn said:
These are good if you want people to see your penis, otherwise not so much.
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plus everything else ya got in yer pockets.

Pleats FTW
 
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