This “Uberfication” of suiting seems like a logical step. The UK branch of Brooks Brothers went into administration this month as did US retailers Tailored Brands, owners of Men’s Wearhouse and JoS A.Bank.Īt the same time, the rental market for clothes has grown, partly as a reaction to environmental worries around fast fashion and revelations around companies such as Boohoo.
Suit retailers have been feeling the effects of lockdown as people worked from home, swapping their office wear for joggers. Charities like Smart Works, Suited for Success and Suited and Booted have been doing similar initiatives for years. Although a first for the high street, it’s not a new business idea. ONE/SECOND/SUIT feels like both a community-minded and savvy move from H&M. “Layer a grey V neck over the white shirt and then add the blazer,” she says. Guardian styling editor Melanie Wilkinson adds that even for a more formal setting you can vary your style. For a career in a relaxed environment, she suggests wearing a paisley printed shirt or a shirt with a grandad collar to inject some personality into your outfit. So what’s the best way to style my H&M suit? “It depends what job you are interviewing for as to how you style your suit,” says Guardian Menswear editor Helen Seamons. H&M’s rental suit service: suit is modelled by Priya Elan. Stepping into it I have my own madeleine moment, my body recalling the tight fit of my first work outfit at Marks & Spencer (also in navy blue). The suit itself feels very “first job” in its sleek fit and shiny hue.
changed) and I hesitate whilst tying my tie (‘is this the right way to do it?’) but it is all fine. I had optimistically given my waist measurements as they were before working from home (they have. Attempting to ease myself into it post lockdown is not without its glitches. “It is always better to look over-dressed than under-dressed, as it indicates that you have made an effort,” says Elizabeth Wyse from etiquette experts Debrett’s.Īlthough the branding around it is powerful the ONE/SECOND/SUIT itself is incredibly simple: a slim fit, midnight blue suit. “Research shows that it takes less than one second for an employer to judge your ability based on your appearance,” says Sam Knight, H&M Experience Operations Manager. Dress codes for job interviews are incredibly intimidating: you want to impress, blend in and also somehow conjure up the spirit of the organisation with just one outfit.
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