Originally Posted by KnifeMissile

My sister is getting married and she wants me to wear a suit to the event. So, I went out and pretty much bought the first suit I found. However, for some reason, it didn't occur to me to scrutinize the thing in the store (the saleswoman wasn't exactly encouraging me to shop around) and I can't help but notice, while examining the thing in the privacy of my own home, that the suit kind of looks ridiculous in any other pose than one would take if they were stuffed in a coffin.
In particular, the sleeves seem to be attached to the body rather low and I can't believe people wear clothing with padded shoulders. Is this for real? Is this what a suit is actually like or did I just buy a crappy suit? People on TV don't look too bad in their suits so I think it might just be me...
Does anyone have any experience with these things?
Thank you...