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[AmericanGent]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SUMMER-ESSE...160222?pt=US_CSA_MC_Pants&hash=item51ac7c065e

Are 100% silk dress pants considered spring/summery attire?

I'm considering buying the above to wear to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic with a midnight blue blazer and spectators.

The fact that they are silk would seem less of a determining factor than the fact that they are ivory.
The outfit you mention sounds like a good combo. Good luck!

 

[Flame]



I'm inclined to say BB, assuming their fits and sizing works for you. At $1499 for 2, minus 25% during a Friend and Family sale, the price point is reasonable. More importantly, a new grad presumably is less familiar with what to look for in a suit, sizing, etc. While the SuitSupply and Benjamin may be better, there's some value to being able to try on in a retail store.

Actually I went with Lewin. They are on 50% off retail totaling to USD $480 and my country's BB stores hardly ever have discounts, as well as no milanos/fitzgeralds in solid worsteds

 

[AmericanGent]

Looking for a size 15 light brown dress shoe to be compatible with a dark navy suit.

This is ideal color but only comes in a 13. Monk straps are cool but not necessity.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cole-ha...m_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_2_D


Thanks!

I'm not a fan of Cole Haan or monk straps or these shoes in general, but lighter brown can work with navy. Not trying to insult you choice- just wanted to be upfront. I think you can get into a better quality shoe for the same price range. If you are a fan of these shoes don't let me talk you out of them!

Light brown/tan look will look terrible with dark navy. You need dark brown. Or better yet, black.

I can't say that I agree with this 100%.
While black is the more classic/standard shoe choice for a navy suit, but I believe that in non-business settings a lighter brown shoe can work just fine. I'm not a businessman, so I wear my chestnut brown brogues with my navy suit for dinners, church and daytime events. For weddings or other more somber/ceremonial or evening events I'd go with a black shoe.

 

[mimo]

^^ I agree wtih the above (although the OP's issue seems to be more about finding a size 15 than finding something he likes!)

Brown and navy is fine, since Armani decided it was in 1998. "No brown in town" is long gone.

I would also go for a mid brown instinctively, but if your overall look is a little less formal, perhaps even tie-less, then I would say it's not out of the question to rock your walnut strands or a tan monk with a navy suit. Throw in a shantung tie, an Italian (deep, not too spread) collar and some interesting socks, and I think it might be pretty cool.

But OK, I admit, I'd still choose chestnut or darker myself. Because I'm a reactionary old bastard who would impose spot fines for wearing leisurewear outside the sports facility, and custodial sentences for socklessness.

 

[E TF]

Also he specified dark navy, which would be too much of a contrast with tan shoes for me. I wear mid and dark brown shoes with navy, but my navy suits tend toward the lighter end of navy.

 

[exphysresearch]

you guys are right about the light brown with dark navy.

In my opinion this:
http://cdn.niketalk.com/a/a6/350x700px-LL-a62ead2f_eqzoom85.jpeg

looks way better than this:
http://cdn.styleforum.net/e/e4/e420c4af_TheJournalofStyle-Grunwald-navy-suit.jpeg

Thank you for the advice

 

[AmericanGent]

Because I'm a reactionary old bastard who would impose spot fines for wearing leisurewear outside the sports facility, and custodial sentences for socklessness.

I always get a kick out of your comments- you crack me up man. And I also agree with you.

 

[TheKongoEmpire]

Would it be wise to buy Washington (Suitsupply) and have a tailor change the lapels from peak to notch? I don't plan on using the boutonniere.

 

[AmericanGent]

Would it be wise to buy Washington (Suitsupply) and have a tailor change the lapels from peak to notch? I don't plan on using the boutonniere.

I assume that this is a tuxedo/smoking jacket. Why would you change from a peak? Traditionally, the peak or shawl lapel is standard for formal wear and notch lapels are for suits. A notch lapel will never look as formal as a proper peak lapel on a dinner jacket.
You run the risk of having you dinner jacket look like a rental tux- just one mans view.

 

[AmericanGent]

I assume that this is a tuxedo/smoking jacket. Why would you change from a peak? Traditionally, the peak or shawl lapel is standard for formal wear and notch lapels are for suits. A notch lapel will never look as formal as a proper peak lapel on a dinner jacket.
You run the risk of having you dinner jacket look like a rental tux- just one mans view.

OK- I just looked at their site and see that the Washington is a suit. That changes things...

A notch lapel is naturally a good choice; but my concern would be- how will you get the fabric on your new notch lapel to match the rest of the suit? I don't know how this would be possible unless you had extra fabric from suitsupply.

So, even if you could get a perfect match- I do not think that spending an extra $100 or more on having new lapels added would be wise.

Can you find another suit that you like from suitsupply? Seems like a better idea.

 

[Marija P]

Hi, I have one question. What shirt color can I combine with this suit (the pants are the same color) And can you tell what color is that, because I couldn't find the right name for the color?
Thanks

 

[sanchito]

Hey all...last sport coat I bought didn't fit well...no big, sold it! So is this coat a good deal?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190834162247?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649


Can't tell if it's an orphan.

Thanks!

 

[AmericanGent]

Hi, I have one question. What shirt color can I combine with this suit (the pants are the same color) And can you tell what color is that, because I couldn't find the right name for the color?
Thanks

This is called blue.

Ok, I'm being a smartass-
Looks to me like navy blue cotton "chino" fabric. It is unlined, unstructured and very casual. I'd think you could wear it with a casual open collar shirt with a summer design like gingham. You could go with any color gingham, except maybe brown- and blue might be too obvious, so pink, light green, etc. Even if you go for a different pattern on the shirt I would keep it in the same summer color scheme.
I would wear casual dress shoes like suede bucks, players, etc.

I do not think it will go over well as a "suit"- it's more like a sport coat and matching pants. Keep it casual and it can work- try too hard and it will appear over done and you'll like like a boob.

 

[Steve Smith]



Hey all...last sport coat I bought didn't fit well...no big, sold it!   So is this coat a good deal?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/190834162247?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649


Can't tell if it's an orphan.

Thanks!

It doesn't matter.

 

[sanchito]

It doesn't matter.

You think a navy orphan can be worn with chinos and not look weird?