New shoes for new suit... advice please

Originally Posted by mensimageconsultant 

Probably the first pair, but in burgundy. As described, none of the pairs is versatile enough for such a small shoe rotation.

Originally Posted by GradSchooler 

That's me (though that was your assertion, not mine). The suit is a 44R base B, which means the shoulders are approx. 19" seam-to-seam across the top and the chest fits a 42/43. It's at the right spot for my chest and just at the edge of what my shoulders will fit without being too tight. I still can't figure out how you are getting a 19" shoulder on your 40 jacket unless you are measuring quite differently than I am.
I can see where you'd get that, but no. This is actually suit number six of the ones I have in semi-regular rotation - plain and pin stripe navy, taupe, charcoal and mid-grey (I have a couple others that are just for really cold, really hot, or funerals that get pulled out rarely). I also have a few other shoes (black and brown wingtips, a pair of brown captoe boots, dark brown loafers, a burgundy wholecut, and a pair of croc-skin slip-ons). That said, I generally don't wear these with suits, so didn't mention them. In retrospect I probably should have been more detailed to begin with to avoid confusion.
Yeah, I'm aware of the derby rule, though, as you say, I know it isn't followed too rigidly. I've seen derby's done quite nicely with suits. I'm also in a non-CBD environment (academia; I could probably wear a leopard print purple thong and flip-flops if I wanted to and no one would bat an eyelash). While most of my outfits actually end up being fairly conservative and "rules bound" I like to use my shoes for a little bit of sprezz.
That said, I am a big fan of the vintage rioja as well. Maybe the derby's in rioja?

Originally Posted by GradSchooler 

I didn't know they were that different. Good to know. I don't actually have the jacket on hand right now (I'm out of town until January) but will post a pic when I get a chance.

Originally Posted by GradSchooler 

That's me (though that was your assertion, not mine). The suit is a 44R base B, which means the shoulders are approx. 19" seam-to-seam across the top and the chest fits a 42/43. It's at the right spot for my chest and just at the edge of what my shoulders will fit without being too tight. I still can't figure out how you are getting a 19" shoulder on your 40 jacket unless you are measuring quite differently than I am.
I can see where you'd get that, but no. This is actually suit number six of the ones I have in semi-regular rotation - plain and pin stripe navy, taupe, charcoal and mid-grey (I have a couple others that are just for really cold, really hot, or funerals that get pulled out rarely). I also have a few other shoes (black and brown wingtips, a pair of brown captoe boots, dark brown loafers, a burgundy wholecut, and a pair of croc-skin slip-ons). That said, I generally don't wear these with suits, so didn't mention them. In retrospect I probably should have been more detailed to begin with to avoid confusion.
Yeah, I'm aware of the derby rule, though, as you say, I know it isn't followed too rigidly. I've seen derby's done quite nicely with suits. I'm also in a non-CBD environment (academia; I could probably wear a leopard print purple thong and flip-flops if I wanted to and no one would bat an eyelash). While most of my outfits actually end up being fairly conservative and "rules bound" I like to use my shoes for a little bit of sprezz.
That said, I am a big fan of the vintage rioja as well. Maybe the derby's in rioja?

Originally Posted by Tony Romo 

Base B and Base A are very different. I don't believe base B is as common as A either. Can we see a picture of you in the jacket? You can blur your face.

Originally Posted by KenRose 

actually Base B is just as common as Base A. Base B is a little more fitted than Base A but the biggest difference is that Base B's are all 3 roll 2 jackets and Base A's are 2 button. Base B's pants are also trimmer. I prefer the Base A jackets and Base B pants but I have both suits.

Originally Posted by Ich_Dien 

Brown won't go too nicely with that colour of grey. I'd suggest black.