Graduation gift idea(s) please

BMW F22 · 06-03-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by new2the3

Clothes?

I don't really know what he likes. Clothes are a tricky thing to give to give someone. Usually they end up returning it.

Heinzftw · 06-03-2009, 07:59 PM

Clothes might be a good idea. Maybe a gift card to Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Mens Wearhouse?

ejazbmw · 06-03-2009, 08:03 PM

actually clothes might not be such a bad idea I wouldn't mind someone buying me a suit for interviews and such but i think a good suit would cost more then 300bucks

BMW F22 · 06-03-2009, 09:01 PM

Hmm you guys actually got me thinking- a suit or 2 at Men's wearhouse might actually be a very nice idea. $300 at Neiman Marcus, on the other hand, would probably get him a pair of jeans.

yomama69 · 06-03-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Hmm you guys actually got me thinking- a suit or 2 at Men's wearhouse might actually be a very nice idea. $300 at Neiman Marcus, on the other hand, would probably get him a pair of jeans.

Check Macy's and Dillard's. They have good sales on suits a lot. So does Jos A Bank.

ejazbmw · 06-03-2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Hmm you guys actually got me thinking- a suit or 2 at Men's wearhouse might actually be a very nice idea. $300 at Neiman Marcus, on the other hand, would probably get him a pair of jeans.

yeah i agree with yomama macy's has good deals on suits I would know since i worked there before

yomama69 · 06-03-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

yeah i agree with yomama macy's has good deals on suits I would know since i worked there before

I only know since I own a ton. I wear one just about every day and I refuse to spend the regular prices on them. like 2 years ago I bought 2 Ralph Lauren suits for 300 bucks total at Macy's. I got another one last year at Dillard's for 110 bucks. These are like 600 dollar suits.

BMW F22 · 06-03-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

yeah i agree with yomama macy's has good deals on suits I would know since i worked there before

I had to read that twice...

ejazbmw · 06-03-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by yomama69

I only know since I own a ton. I wear one just about every day and I refuse to spend the regular prices on them. like 2 years ago I bought 2 Ralph Lauren suits for 300 bucks total at Macy's. I got another one last year at Dillard's for 110 bucks. These are like 600 dollar suits.

yeah i bought a few suits from macy's and got crazy deals on them like 140-180. Although i do have a few nice suits for special occasions, but the quality of suits from macy's are just as good as a expensive suit IMO they just don't have crazy markups

BMW F22 · 06-03-2009, 10:04 PM

Hmm...Men's Wearhouse has the 2 for 1 sale going on right now so it's like $250 + tax for 2 suits. Should I still look in to it since he has a couple of them already?

yomama69 · 06-03-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Hmm...Men's Wearhouse has the 2 for 1 sale going on right now so it's like $250 + tax for 2 suits. Should I still look in to it since he has a couple of them already?

What kind of suits though? You don't want to buy him 2 turds, just because they are the same price as one.

yomama69 · 06-03-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

I had to read that twice...

Wasn't the first one in this thread, or others for that matter. My responses are usually 1. Logical 2. Sarcastic 3. Both.

It's pretty hard to ditch the logic, considering it's what I've been trained to do. Just ask my wife. She'll tell you how frustrating it is.

jay spec · 06-03-2009, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW E90

Hmm...Men's Wearhouse has the 2 for 1 sale going on right now so it's like $250 + tax for 2 suits. Should I still look in to it since he has a couple of them already?

unless his planned profession requires him to wear a suit to work everyday (more and more rare nowadays)...he doesn't really need more than a couple. if you're planning on buying him a suit, do not buy without him trying it on first (each brand/manf. fits differently). fyi - nordstrom rack is a good place to start if this is the route you choose to take.

Heinzftw · 06-04-2009, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by jay spec

unless his planned profession requires him to wear a suit to work everyday (more and more rare nowadays)...he doesn't really need more than a couple. if you're planning on buying him a suit, do not buy without him trying it on first (each brand/manf. fits differently). fyi - nordstrom rack is a good place to start if this is the route you choose to take.

I myself shop at Neimen Marcus Outlet and Off Saks Fifth Avenue. Be sure to sign up on their email list. 40% your entire purchase. Can you say True Religions for 80 bucks?

BMW F22 · 06-04-2009, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by jay spec

unless his planned profession requires him to wear a suit to work everyday (more and more rare nowadays)...he doesn't really need more than a couple. if you're planning on buying him a suit, do not buy without him trying it on first (each brand/manf. fits differently). fyi - nordstrom rack is a good place to start if this is the route you choose to take.

Exactly my sentiment. I think something like a laptop would be nice but a good one (style, performance, etc.) will run me a lot more than $300. Looks like it's just gonna be cash.

Edit: I think I should get him a nice watch. I found a site and the prices are not too bad. Currently set on a Movado unless you guys can recommend some other brands. I'll admit I'm clueless about a lot of watches.

http://www.watchesonnet.com/category...&Search=Search

BMW F22 · 06-04-2009, 10:53 PM

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Watch, gas card??

Ended up getting him one. Thanks for the suggestion!

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