If you are willing to go to the outlets, Lafayette 148, Boss and Theory at national harbor.

Brooks Brothers

Anonymous wrote:Bloomingdale's has a good selection, but tailoring is your friend. They do have in house tailoring from my understanding.

Nordstrom has in-house tailoring as well.

Anonymous wrote:Which is more expensive - Nordstrom or Bloomingdale’s?

Bloomingdales

Bloomingdale's has a good selection, but tailoring is your friend. They do have in house tailoring from my understanding.

Anonymous wrote:Which is more expensive - Nordstrom or Bloomingdale’s?

Generally speaking, Bloomingdale's. But with suits there will probably be some overlap in price.

Macy's will not be an upgrade from Ann Taylor. Nordstrom will be an upgrade, but as a PP pointed out, they don't have much. Bloomingdale's is definitely an upgrade, but it will probably be a significant enough upgrade that you could have sticker shock if you aren't ready for it.

With "limited energy for shopping" ... which I totally get ... you might start with the free personal shoppers at Nordstrom. You make an appointment, show up, and they have a fitting room ready to go with everything they've got all ready for you to try on. The downside to this, or, at least what happened to me, was that I picked something, and it was way over the budget I'd given them. So be careful about that.

Macys. Nordstrom was terrible the last time I went. They had very little in store.

Which is more expensive - Nordstrom or Bloomingdale’s?

Anonymous wrote:Saks. Nordstrom. If they’re as conservative as you’re suggesting, Brooks Brothers might also be a good option.
When it comes to fit, while a wide selection is good, tailoring is key.

Not Brooks Brothers the materials are just horrible right now.

Stick with Department stores higher end ones.

Saks. Nordstrom. If they’re as conservative as you’re suggesting, Brooks Brothers might also be a good option.
When it comes to fit, while a wide selection is good, tailoring is key.

Nordstrom or Bloomingdake's. Be prepared to pay a lot but do so because a well-fitting suit that flatters you and looks professional is worth the money.

Bloomingdale’s. Try Reiss, Hobbs, and Theory.

Anonymous wrote:I need a new pants suit for an interview with a conservative finance industry employer … willing to spend more for an upgrade from Ann Taylor (and frankly just don’t want any more Ann Taylor) but I have limited energy for shopping. What would be the best department store for this? Nordstroms, Macys, Bloomingdale’s, something else?

Also to add … my sizing is weird so I need a big selection, which I why I am thinking a department store instead of a brand store. I typically need to try on 4-5 pairs of pants before I can find one that fits. My short pears know what I mean!

I need a new pants suit for an interview with a conservative finance industry employer … willing to spend more for an upgrade from Ann Taylor (and frankly just don’t want any more Ann Taylor) but I have limited energy for shopping. What would be the best department store for this? Nordstroms, Macys, Bloomingdale’s, something else?