Check out the ties, you can usually find ones which say "Makers" (not made for outlet), though I was in an outlet about a year ago wearing a Retail store tie and I held, felt, and examined the 346 version and honestly couldn't...
At the beast possible price, which comes once or twice a quarter these suits come to 70% off or $658. They were $1895 up until recently when they were marked up which brought the price to $568, which is pretty damn good for an Italian...
Your first sperrys should be sebagos ...
I've owned both for years and they just hold up better and I like their fit but sperrys are just fine also.
As far as colors go I'd stick with the classic brown you can't go wrong
A co worker recently went through about an hour with a customer picking out everything from ties to suits, sportcoats and pants. After a fitting and picking accessories he lays it out on the counter and rings up merch for a total of...