I will through my two cents in.
I am an investment banker so dressing up is part of the gig. If you are in a major firm downtown, expect a suit and tie everyday except for friday's, especially if you are working in securities law.
Shirts:
Winner's is good if you have some experience and cand sew button's back on ($25 - $50).
Landsend.ca: great value, fast shipping, especially if you look in their clearance section ($30 - $75).
Brooks brothers: if you want some good upper midline stuff ($65 - $100).
Charles Tyrwitt: english, expensive, beautiful, order their free catalogue off the website and you should get 50% off your first order ($75 - $250)
Ties: See shirts section
Suit: Here's my secret, I go to a consignment shop near Mt. Royal and get great suits for a bargain, they are either lightly used or brand new "samples". Boss, Canali, Armani, Zegna, Ferre, etc. all for about a third of what you pay at Holt or Rosen's ($500 - $1,100). Store is called "the place for men" and is on 14th Street SW about a block south of the 7-11 between marda loop and 17th Ave on the West side of the road.
I also use a custom tailor located downtown on 8th Ave SW by the Theatres. Custom made for less than $1,000.
Best regards,
~bug
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