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Burgundy jacket: what can I wear with it in casual setting?

Farmgate

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I have a burgundy sports jacket that looks much more “red” in sunlight but kind of “brown” in darkness. What can I wear with it in a casual setting such as a very important dinner party where dress code is “dressy casual”. I was thinking of black jeans, black shirt, handkerchief and black single monks. Thank you in advance for advice and wisdom.
 

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I have a burgundy sports jacket that looks much more “red” in sunlight but kind of “brown” in darkness. What can I wear with it in a casual setting such as a very important dinner party where dress code is “dressy casual”. I was thinking of black jeans, black shirt, handkerchief and black single monks. Thank you in advance for advice and wisdom.

I think that would look horrible.
Regards.
 

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If it's a very important dinner party as you say, I'm not sure the jacket pictured is a great option. That's a tough jacket to pair and tough to pull off. If it were simply a casual outing, then who cares? If you don't have another blazer then white shirt (no kerchief) and dark grey or navy blue pants
 

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Trying to stay away from blue and gray but sometimes it’s simply the best option. Wearing clashing pants with a burgundy sports coat will simply convey the wrong impression. However I do like the attached combination. Thank you.
 

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