Professional Wardrobe Staples

[rjakapeanut]

before i get flamed all to hell: i DID run a search, quite a few in fact. most of the threads were several years old or not very helpful, and they aren't similar enough to what i want this thread to be.

post specific examples of barebones items that you would recommend as a "first buy" for anyone looking to start a professional wardrobe.

no examples coming from me because i'm the one who needs the advice here lol.

 

[constant struggle]

Solid Navy Suit
Solid Charcoal Suit
Black Shoes
Brown Shoes
White/Blue Shirts
Some Ties
White linen PS

 

[rjakapeanut]

good start there

 

[atct86]

Whats a PS?

 

[rjakapeanut]

PS = pocket square.

kent wang

 

[Douglas]

^Pockey Squair, hon.

 

[sho'nuff]

professional wardrobe for the colder months, you have to include a couple of coats and overcoats.

 

[doublebucklemonk]

http://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/...be-basics.html

http://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/...-wardrobe.html

http://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/...-wardrobe.html

If you dig around the site, there are specific articles for jackets, trousers, shirts and ties as well.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

to expand on:

Brown shoes/Black shoes

Brown shoes can be more casual, the staple black shoes should be Cap Toe Oxfords.

 

[AscotMcPocketsquare]

Originally Posted by constant struggle

Solid Navy Suit
Solid Charcoal Suit
Black Shoes
Brown Shoes
White/Blue Shirts
Some Ties
White linen PS

Agree on all but the pocket square. It's a bit presumptuous for some brand new junior person to come in to start work with a pocket square. Right or wrong it may ruffle the feathers of senior people and is not something you should introduce until you've established yourself.

 

[bc78]

Originally Posted by SkinnyGoomba

Brown shoes can be more casual, the staple black shoes should be Cap Toe Oxfords.

To add to that you can get away with only having black shoes but I'd make sure to have at least two pairs so you can rotate. Maybe a cap-toe and a wingtip.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

agreed, when it comes to staples, you dont need brown.

 

[DocHolliday]

Depends on the profession. One size doesn't fit all these days. If the budget's limited, many guys can get away with only one suit. Others need several, to rotate through the week.

 

[bc78]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Depends on the profession. One size doesn't fit all these days. If the budget's limited, many guys can get away with only one suit. Others need several, to rotate through the week.

Good point. If there is only the need/money for one suit I'd go with charcoal.

 

[constant struggle]

It depends if you need business professional 5 days a week (or 7) or not at all!
If it is business casual, its sad to say anything goes