[Sonsowey]

(06-17-2012 03:43 PM)speakeasy Wrote:  

On second thought, if you only have one suit, should you stick to plain black?

No

If you don't already have a suit, I guess you don't need one for work.

So for you a suit is just for going out, which means you get more flexibility.

Black is the most formal color. Funerals. Weddings. Preachers. You might think you look like a badass, but a cheap black suit usually looks dopey.

Usually the darker the color, the more formal. The lighter the color, the more casual.

A medium grey or blue would work well for a single casual suit. Probably grey is the most versatile color, you can wear anything with that.

As for shoes, try tan leather, not black. Darker=more formal, lighter=more casual.

This guy has black shoes:




http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/stores/se...ACK%20TRIM

[bonkers]

This might be better off in another thread, but has anyone broken down the suit materials?

Picked up a suit for $800 and it is epic - first suit I've had that does not crease when folded. The material tag says wool/polyester lining.

Question for the cats in this thread - what materials are your suits made from? and do they leave fold marks that are difficult to straighten out or are they smooth?

[speakeasy]

(12-18-2012 05:45 PM)speakeasy Wrote:  

Alright, I just picked this suit up. I think it's a pretty decent value starter suit for the price. It doesn't look quite as "slim" on me as it does on him, but I'll see what the taylor can do after my measurements are taken. Still need a pocket square and a decent time piece and I'll be ready to roll out looking G.

[_GQ_]

Skip the watch bro, no need. If you're going to wear a watch it's got to be top of the line, and judging by your suit budget I'd say you can't afford one at the moment. I'm in the same situation, hence I don't wear one.

Just my opinion. Put the money you were going to use on a watch towards a nice pair of shoes.

[thegmanifesto]

(12-19-2012 10:45 PM)_GQ_ Wrote:  

Skip the watch bro, no need. If you're going to wear a watch it's got to be top of the line, and judging by your suit budget I'd say you can't afford one at the moment. I'm in the same situation, hence I don't wear one.

Just my opinion. Put the money you were going to use on a watch towards a nice pair of shoes.

Yeah, I am not a big watch guy.

Put the watch budget towards cocktails.