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[Cant kill da Rooster]

Originally Posted by YahtzeeFish

When is it not appropriate to wear brown shoes ?

FTFY

Where to start is a pretty open ended question, you need to search through a lot more threads.

 

[pstoller]

Originally Posted by onix

Brown can be worn virtually anywhere, with anything except for black trousers.

On occasion, I even wear brown shoes with black trousers, but the brown has to be a light enough shade to pop.

 

[pstoller]

Originally Posted by BoomDiggs

Is silk a suitable material for a summer jacket? I thought I read it wears warm, but I seem to be seeing a lot os silk SCs for sale.

Like wool, silk comes in different weights and weaves suitable for different seasons and climes, but I'd say it's more common for S/S than for F/W.

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by pstoller

On occasion, I even wear brown shoes with black trousers, but the brown has to be a light enough shade to pop.

True, it can be done. Though for the uninitiated (assumed due to his question), it's better to avoid just to be on the safe side.

 

[L.R.]

Less a quick question, but rather than cluttering up the board:

I assume this has been asked before, but I'm trying to build a cheap but workable business collection. I'm on a very limited budget, so I'm looking for several key versatile pieces that can be used a couple times a week without being that guy that wears the same thing everyday.

Basically, the absolute minimum in clothing that would allow me to work 5-6 days a week without overly repeating items.

I'm thinking: Charcoal Suit, Navy Suit, A few shirts, a few ties, a couple v-neck sweaters to wear under the suits occasionally, 2 x trousers (colours?), a blazer (navy, gray, something else?), and one pair of black shoes.

Now, I've searched for similar topics but have been unable to find one. If this is deserving of a thread, I'll repost it as one. Otherwise, opinions and links welcome.

L.R.

 

[Achilles_]

Originally Posted by L.R.

Less a quick question, but rather than cluttering up the board:

I assume this has been asked before, but I'm trying to build a cheap but workable business collection. I'm on a very limited budget, so I'm looking for several key versatile pieces that can be used a couple times a week without being that guy that wears the same thing everyday.

Basically, the absolute minimum in clothing that would allow me to work 5-6 days a week without overly repeating items.

I'm thinking: Charcoal Suit, Navy Suit, A few shirts, a few ties, a couple v-neck sweaters to wear under the suits occasionally, 2 x trousers (colours?), a blazer (navy, gray, something else?), and one pair of black shoes.

Now, I've searched for similar topics but have been unable to find one. If this is deserving of a thread, I'll repost it as one. Otherwise, opinions and links welcome.

L.R.

You will need more than one pair of shoes. Get a pair of brown wingtips and maybe some oxblood/burgundy oxfords. Some brown captoes would be good as well.

 

[Farside]

I have a suit jacket from an older Perry Ellis suit. The front breast pocket is only half and inch deep Not deep enough for a pocket square. Is this common in certain style suits? Can it be easily altered by a tailor?

 

[onix]

Originally Posted by Farside

I have a suit jacket from an older Perry Ellis suit. The front breast pocket is only half and inch deep Not deep enough for a pocket square. Is this common in certain style suits? Can it be easily altered by a tailor?

It's very likely that the pocket opening was sewed shut. This is always the case with new jacket. Check whether you can **** it open. Of course, it can be a fake pocket indeed.

 

[Seand03]

This is my first suit, i got it for free. I probably would have picked a different one if i was paying, buy hey they price was right.

I want to round it off with a nice bold tie, pocket square and fedora. The idea about a black shirt was ill-conceived. Im thinking im going with white, lt blue, or pink (although i dont know how i feel about a pink shirt, ive never owned one). With this in mind can i get some suggestions on color schemes? As far as picking a pocket square, do i want something that will contrast my shirt/tie, or something that matches? Ide really like to work some orange in there if possible, without looking tackie.


I know pinstripes are a wedding nono, however they are very light and from a distance you cant tell its pin stripped. Its either this or black slacks and a white long sleeve button up. I want to look nice and sharp, and the suit looks pretty good on me. The other is kinda, Blah...

 

[Johdus Fanfoozal]

Originally Posted by Seand03

This is my first suit, i got it for free. I probably would have picked a different one if i was paying, buy hey they price was right.

I want to round it off with a nice bold tie, pocket square and fedora. The idea about a black shirt was ill-conceived. Im thinking im going with white, lt blue, or pink (although i dont know how i feel about a pink shirt, ive never owned one). With this in mind can i get some suggestions on color schemes? As far as picking a pocket square, do i want something that will contrast my shirt/tie, or something that matches? Ide really like to work some orange in there if possible, without looking tackie.


I know pinstripes are a wedding nono, however they are very light and from a distance you cant tell its pin stripped. Its either this or black slacks and a white long sleeve button up. I want to look nice and sharp, and the suit looks pretty good on me. The other is kinda, Blah...

Whatever you do, don't dress like the model. Gray suit + gray tie + gray shirt =

Forget the fedora. Forget the orange (it goes better with navy anyway). Keep it simple: white shirt, navy or burgandy tie, white pocket square.

 

[Espresso]

any quality socks available? keke wanting to buy something comfy ! for my feet.

 

[wetnose]

Originally Posted by L.R.

Less a quick question, but rather than cluttering up the board:

Basically, the absolute minimum in clothing that would allow me to work 5-6 days a week without overly repeating items.

I'm thinking: Charcoal Suit, Navy Suit, A few shirts, a few ties, a couple v-neck sweaters to wear under the suits occasionally, 2 x trousers (colours?), a blazer (navy, gray, something else?), and one pair of black shoes.

Now, I've searched for similar topics but have been unable to find one. If this is deserving of a thread, I'll repost it as one. Otherwise, opinions and links welcome.

L.R.

That's a decent selection.

Trousers: navy windowpane, charcoal herringbone and for the summer, a midgrey openweave.

Shoes: suggest at least 1 pair of brown chukkas/chelseas - very versatile shoes.

I'd also suggest a trench coat and a scarf.

 

[Texastyle]

I could use some SF advice on shoes. I have a charcoal suit and I am planning on getting a navy suit in the near future. I want to be a little fashion forward and go with something like a walnut color (maybe the allen edmonds strand) but I wanted some input on what you guys think would look best. Thanks in advance!

 

[Joffre1922]

Originally Posted by Makoto Chan

Joffre, why are you asking here and not AAAC? Whatever. Can you provide a link to the reference list you're talking about? I don't understand your question at all.

sorry, my question is..do I need to pay import tax when i purchase shoes from a UK website? Like when the package reach US cutoms
i.e from www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk

thanks

 

[Johdus Fanfoozal]

Originally Posted by L.R.

Less a quick question, but rather than cluttering up the board:


I'm thinking: Charcoal Suit, Navy Suit, A few shirts, a few ties, a couple v-neck sweaters to wear under the suits occasionally, 2 x trousers (colours?), a blazer (navy, gray, something else?), and one pair of black shoes.


If you have a limited wardrobe that includes a navy suit, I would skip the blazer. Go with a sport jacket with a subtle, conservative pattern that could work in a casual business setting. Check out the WAYWRN thread for ideas.