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[quote=Anonymous]Aww! My Dad helped me buy my first interview outfit, so I think this is really sweet!

5’4” and under is considered petite, so you’ll want to focus on stores with petite sections, even if she’s stocky. (If she’s very busty or pear shaped, there’s also “misses petites” which is petite proportions in plus sizes.)

I’m also petite, and my favorite places for suits in my 20s were Ann Taylor, Ann Taylor Outlet, Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic and J. Crew. Friends really liked New York & Company, but their stuff never fit me. I recommend Banana with reservation because I think their price-to-quality ratio is not good, but I’m leaving it on the list because the cut and style of their suits is probably most appropriate for a twentysomething.  You might want to try Talbots too.

The thing about women’s suits is that they almost always have to be tailored. Especially for petites! It’s a rare day when I find a suit I can wear right off the rack. The most expensive suit alterations are shoulders and upper back, followed by all-around shortening (for jackets). So try to find something that fits in the shoulders, even if doesn’t work everywhere else, because that’s the best start for alterations. It’s easier for a tailor to make something smaller than bigger, so keep that in mind too.

Some stores offer free or inexpensive simple alterations, like shortening sleeves or hemming skirts and pants. Saks and Nordstrom come to mind. Brooks Brothers does (and they have true master tailors in house) but alterations there are only free for things purchased at full price. Banana and J.Crew offer some discounted alterations, but I think you have to have their store credit card. And of course you can always go to an independent tailor.

Give some thought to how your daughter takes care of her clothes and how much her figure has changed in the last couple of years. It’s a wonderful thing for a parent to buy a first suit that will last for years, but only aim for that if it seems likely she’ll be able to keep it around that long. It’s perfectly fine for a young entry-level woman to interview in a less expensive suit too. [/quote]

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