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Dark Blue suit with what color of vest -waistcoat-?

ter1413

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How about a brown double breasted suit? I have seen some pic of it, it's really cool tho, made by Ralph Lauren

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That should NOT be your 2nd suit.

Stick to the "staples" before looking to buy a suit like that. Grey should be your next suit.
 

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that is a suit that jumps out at you and is memorable. that limits the frequency of wearing it unless you wanna be the 'guy who always wears the brown chalkline double breasted'
its a certainly a nice suit, but it is one to add to an already established wardrobe.
first you should have....
suits: dark and light grey, dark and brighter blue, maybe a glen plaid or a muted stripe in blue or grey.
then a few nice jackets to go a little more casual with chinos or wool trousers: blue blazer and maybe a few blue or brown or tan check/plaid sportcoats
white or blue solid and striped shirts
conservative solid and striped ties
quality black then brown cap toe lace up balmorals, then maybe some wingtip bluchers or monk straps.
when all this is done, then you start going for some trendy bold stuff.
keep your suits pressed, your shirts ironed, and your shoes shined
this is how you build a proper and versatile wall street wardrobe
good luck
 

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And don't dry clean your suits after every wear/2-3 wears. Hang the suit and let it air out naturally.
 

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that is a suit that jumps out at you and is memorable. that limits the frequency of wearing it unless you wanna be the 'guy who always wears the brown chalkline double breasted'
its a certainly a nice suit, but it is one to add to an already established wardrobe.
first you should have....
suits: dark and light grey, dark and brighter blue, maybe a glen plaid or a muted stripe in blue or grey.
then a few nice jackets to go a little more casual with chinos or wool trousers: blue blazer and maybe a few blue or brown or tan check/plaid sportcoats
white or blue solid and striped shirts
conservative solid and striped ties
quality black then brown cap toe lace up balmorals, then maybe some wingtip bluchers or monk straps.
when all this is done, then you start going for some trendy bold stuff.
keep your suits pressed, your shirts ironed, and your shoes shined
this is how you build a proper and versatile wall street wardrobe
good luck
ok thx for the help!
 

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Still like that Raplph Lauren suot, though. Trouble is, they often look good on the website, but in reality they more often than not are disappointing. I agree with the comments of the fellow members above. If you want to spice up the look of the dark blue jacket, go with with a plain knit merino waistcoat in e.g. a light to mid brown and choose a tie that picks up the brown at least in a part of its pattern. The patterned waistcoat in your picture does a look mismatched.
 

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Since you're a business major, I am assuming this is something you would want for the job interviews and a first job. I would second the advice that you eschew the vest and put the money toward a good gray suit. In most places, I fear, a three-piece suit looks a bit affected, old-fashioned and costume-ish, and one with a non-matching vest would only accentuate this.
 

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the OP is a university student looking to be successful in the business world, not as a Hogwarts extra at Universal studios. I have worked in the Wall St. district of NYC (arguably the business capital of the world) since 1985 and I have never...NOT ONCE... seen anyone of any import wearing a mismatched 'waistcoat'. Three piece suit?...yes. Waistcoat? nope.
Maybe it is different in other countries, but here, if you want to look professional you wear the uniform of business...well fitting dark blue or grey suit, crisp white shirt, blue or maroon or red tie, well shined black balmoral cap toe shoes. That is the proper attire for a business student when giving presentations, interviewing for jobs, and working on Wall Street.
 

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