Sometimes you can find some of your favorite Clothing items from the goodwill and this suit proves just that. For under $20, I was able to get this awesome light green suit with orange and white checks. Paired with a simple white shirt and an orange bow tie, I really don't think that this outfit can be beat. It is not overly loud or outrageous but it does have a subtle unexpected color and pattern. To bring out the orange in the suit. I threw on some orange gingham socks and the orange bow tie. I wanted to keep the shirt and shoes simple so that the suit could really shine.
As you might be able to tell, sometimes the proportions of older thrift store suits can be a little bigger than modern suits. For instance, the lapels on this suit are wider than what you will find on a new suit. Lapels are next to impossible to have altered, so if you don't like the way they look, don't buy the suit. Pants on the other hand are very simple to have altered. They can be let in, let out, or even tapered at the legs and thighs. This suit actually had bell bottoms which I had altered. It about doubled the price of the suit but with bell bottoms this suit was practically unwearable. That's one thing to remember with most clothes and especially thrift store finds, expect to spend some extra money to have your clothes altered. It might cost up to $50, but it will make you look like a million bucks.
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