[I am an old Macy's employee, this information I am sharing we refer to as "product knowledge"]
MEN’S CLOTHING
Tips
For a Great Fit!
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Shoulder
Pads
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Should end with the shoulder, not
extend past them
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Hand
Space
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You should be able to fit your flat
hand easily under the lapels of the suit when the top (or middle) button is
fastened. The suit should pull at the buttons if you put a fist in it.
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Buttons
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On a two-button suit, the top button
should not fall below the navel. For a three button, the middle button should
not fall below the navel.
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Sleeves
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When you lay your arms at your side,
the sleeves should fall where the thumb meets the waist and the bottom of the
jacket should be even with the knuckles
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Shirt
Cuff
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Between ¼ and ½ inch of shirt cuff
should be visible.
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Suit
Lengths
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Size
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Length
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Short (S)
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5’5’ – 5’7”
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Regular (R)
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5’8” – 5’10”
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Long (L)
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5’11” – 6’2”
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MEASURING ESSENTIALS
Suit
sizes include a number and a letter or word, such as 42L or 42 Long. The number
is the chest measurement OR the over-the-arm measurement, minus 7”
─ If both those numbers are about the same, use the chest
measurement
─ If the over-arm measurement minus 7” is greater, us that
measurement.
TIP: have someone else measure you; don’t try measuring
yourself
BREAKS
Pants from a Suit Separate set
will already have the hem set in place; however, pants that are part of a suit
may require tailoring. In this case, you can choose their break. “Break” refers
to how the bottom of the pants hit the top of the shoe.
COLLECTIONS
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People who often shop
for a ‘total look’ to complement their lifestyle. They tend to be interested
in style, fit, construction and taste. They lend to be less price conscious
and appreciate quality.
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Traditional
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Dress conservatively,
by occasion and in established taste
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Often, they will
remain faithful to a brand throughout the years
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Contemporary
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Prefer their look to
be appropriate, yet up-to-date
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They are open to
change and will often purchase from various collection vendors, providing
they meet his busy lifestyle
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COLLECTION VENDORS
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Polo
American style and
quality that focuses on discreet elegance. The fit is generous, not
oversized.
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Calvin Klein
Trendy collection
that focuses on fitted garments that cut more closely to the body.
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Nautica
A classic vendor that
emphasizes fit function and quality. Oversized with emphasis on range of
motion.
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Inc
Macy’s private label,
this trend collection is comprised of business and casual styles.
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Tommy Hilfiger
A traditional vendor
with a modern twist. The fit is generous and classic.
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Kenneth Cole
A metropolitan
collection with specialized, on-trend pieces
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Tommy Bahama
Luxury island style
that is cut loose and very generous. Your conservative self may want to
purchase one size down.
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Perry Ellis
Modern sensibility
that allows stylish men of any age to feel comfortable and trend right.
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Timberland
A traditional outdoor
look.
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Mark Echo
A fashionable line
that blends classic with trend.
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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Do all of the
Collection brands fit the same?
No, fit varies by vendor.
Often, the more “traditional” brands are a larger, more relaxed cut (Polo,
Tommy H, Nautica). The contemporary brands tend to be a slimmer cut (CK, Guess,
INC).
How do I care for the
product? Will it shrink when I wash it?
Care instructions are provided
on each garment. Many of the items can be machine washed. Most fabrics are
pre-washed to prevent shrinkage; however, additional shrinkage may occur if
heat is used to dry the garments.
I bought a jacket last
year, why don’t you carry it this year?
In Collections, every vendor
has both “basics” and “fashion items.” “Basics” are replenished on a regular
schedule, and “fashion items” are received seasonally and will not be
replenished.
My husband is tall and
thin, what shirts would be long enough for him?
Traditional lines (Nautica,
Polo, Tommy H) are usually a longer, larger fit. If he prefers a modern cut,
Calvin Klein could fit his needs.
YOUNG
MEN — FAQ
What do the numbers on Levi’s jeans mean?
LEVI’S
DENIM REFERENCE CHART
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Number
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Style
/ Fit
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Description
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501
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Original Shrink to
Fit
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Button fly
jean—suggest 1-2 inches larger in the waist and length due to shrinkage
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505
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Regular
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Straight through the
leg, regular fit
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510
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Super Skinny
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Super slim (smallest
available); skinny leg
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511
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Skinny
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Extra slim fit,
straight leg, sits below the waist
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514
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Slim Skinny
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Slim fit, straight
leg, sits below the waist
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517
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Boot Cut
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Narrow through seat
and leg, well defined leg bottom to accommodate wearing boots
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527
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Relaxed Boot Cut
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Relaxed through seat
and leg, well defined leg bottom to accommodate wearing boots
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559
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Relaxed Straight
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Relaxed through seat,
straight leg, sits at the waist
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560
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Comfort
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Relaxed, sits at the
waist with a tapered leg
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569
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Loose Straight
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Relaxed through seat,
straight leg, sits below the waist
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