The Daily Deal for Thursday, Sept. 25 is: Men's suits at up to 70% off.

Look. It's getting ugly out there, economy wise. It might be a smart use of your shrinking American dollars to buy yourself a new suit and ready yourself for the job market. You know, just in case.

The first place to go is Jos A Bank, purveyors of all that is manly and executive. The retailer is currently selling fine men's suits for up to 70% off retail prices.

Like this lovely specimen to your right, for example. It's a two-button, premium light wool suit and trouser blend, normally selling for $550, now on sale for $199. Can you afford not to make an investment in such a steal? Check out this and other fantastic suit deals here, and hurry, because the sale ends Sept. 26 or until supplies last.

Father's day is fast approaching, which means that it's time to come up with a gift for the first man in your life. Of course, you could go with one of the two classic stand-byes: a necktie or a soap-on-a-rope. Then again, you might want to consider whether or not giving your old man a tool for self-strangulation is the best way to say thank you.

If your father is the kind of guy who is worried about the world that he's leaving his kids (or grandkids!), then you might consider giving him the EcoGir suit. Produced by Bagir, an Israeli company, the EcoGir is made from a mix of wool and recycled plastic bottles. In addition to saving thirty bottles from the landfill, each suit will carry a carbon footprint label. Perhaps best of all, the EcoGir can be machine washed, which reduces the amount of nasty chemicals that are released by dry cleaners.

The EcoGir will be available at Sears, where it is expected to sell for approximately $200, which makes it a pretty economical gift for the man who gave you life and half your chromosome structure. On the other hand, if your dad (like me) is a little hesitant about wearing old plastic bottles to work, Bagir also produces suits from more traditional fabrics, including organic cotton and bamboo. While not as "green" as the EcoGir, cotton and bamboo are still renewable and environmentally sound.

Either way, there's no excuse for giving the strangulation special this year!

Bruce Watson is a freelance writer, blogger, and all-around cheapskate. He's waiting for someone to make jodhpurs from old truck tires.