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Hannah
03-22-2008, 03:00 AM
Dh needs to buy a business suit for an interview for which he is being flown to the UK. The last time he wore a suit was for our wedding nearly 10 years ago. Is there anything important to keep in mind regarding colours and style?
pixelroper
03-22-2008, 03:36 AM
I can only say make sure it fits:). Seriously- go conservative if you are worried.
Laura Corin
03-22-2008, 06:43 AM
Husband worked in London for three years. I'll ask him when he finishes making dinner.

Laura
Laura Corin
03-22-2008, 08:02 AM
Husband worked in London for three years. I'll ask him when he finishes making dinner.

Laura

DH says plain navy blue or grey (no pattern) single-breasted. Not green or brown. The tie should be very restrained, and he recommends a plain blue or white shirt. Ordinary collar - not button-down.

Many Brits are not that conservative, but it's a good idea to be low-key for an interview.

Best wishes

Laura
Jenny in Atl
03-22-2008, 08:19 AM
Brown is bad.... don't know why but it's a major no-no.
Lorna
03-22-2008, 10:51 AM
Dh, another Englishman, says:
White shirt,
navy suit,
black shoes,
black socks,
well-fitted,
the tie should suit your colouring, plain made from pure silk
good hair cut

Best wishes!
Lorna
Laura Corin
03-22-2008, 10:58 AM
black shoes,
black socks,
well-fitted,
the tie should suit your colouring, plain made from pure silk
good hair cut

Best wishes!
Lorna

My DH is actually Texan, but he conformed in the City under the waves of ridicule.

Laura
JFS in IL
03-22-2008, 11:01 AM
light blue and white striped, like my Dad did the day after he quit IBM* back int he early 70's. Looked like an ice cream salesman.

* IBM uniform - black suits/ties, white shirts. BORING.
Hannah
03-22-2008, 11:56 AM
Hi Laura,

We went with you husband's recommendation and got a dark-grey suit, very light blue shirt, silk striped tie (shades of grey from white to black) and black shoes. Dh has curly hair so wears it very short and his glasses have a dark frame. I think he looks very dashing in the suit!

Thank you also for the best wishes - the interview is on 1 April.
Laura Corin
03-22-2008, 12:51 PM
Sounds good. Best wishes for next week.

Laura