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post #1 of 4
9/19/11 at 6:48pm
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I have a ten year high school reunion comming up this weekend. It says cocktail attire. I've decided I like how the Alfani Red line of suits.

 

I've pretty much narrowed it down between the charcoal or the black. Anyone have suggestions on which would be better? They also have a light grey sharkskin one as well although think it may be too light for fall.

 

I'm kinda fashion stupid so also had a few other questions. Never had a suit with no cuffs, is there a certain type of shoe one should wear with no cuffs?

 

Also, with whatever suit you suggest could you suggest a shirt/tie suggestion

 

 

Black

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=415991&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

 

Grey

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=301933&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

 

Light Grey Sharkskin

http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=449324&PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results

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post #2 of 4
9/19/11 at 7:19pm
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Okay, so I've decided on the grey because it's all they have in my size at Macy's on short notice, and I like it as well lol. I have no fashion sense. Looking for some advice on shoes color as well as style and also what color and pattern of shirt I should wear with it.

 

Don't have a ton of money so please don't suggest $100 shirt. Most likely be getting a shirt as well as shoes from either Macy's or Nordstrom Rack.

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post #3 of 4
9/19/11 at 7:42pm
Sounds like you've decided, but try it on before committing. Just because a cut fits on a model doesn't mean it will work for you. Personally I'm not crazy about the peak lapel on the gray suit, but it's the 3-piece vest that makes it seem particularly out of place for cockail attire. Make sure it looks OK as a 2 piece.

This forum is not the best place for budget recommendations. It does sound like you're looking for the basics:

- You don't want a patterned shirt. In this case of cocktail attire, plain white's the best to stick with. For other uses, you can get a blue, pink, or maybe pale yellow. Nothing dark.

- You don't have to spend $100 for a shirt though you might need to spend $80 if you want a good-fitting one and you're not a median size. If you're not too fussy you can find a cheap white dress shirt that will do.

- Black shoes are the easiest match for the occasion. The type does not vary by cuff/no-cuff beyond a general sense of formality/conservativeness to match the cut of your suit. Belt should be roughly same color as shoes.

- The good thing about sticking with basics is that you have a lot of latitude to find a tie you like. Most things, within taste, will match.
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post #4 of 4
9/19/11 at 8:07pm
I second the idea of a white shirt. If you have a hard time matching it just makes everything much easier. Also, for the shoes make sure you don't get square toes.
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