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Thinking about getting my second bespoke overcoat made and I'm not sure if it should be navy or camel.
I've already decided on the style: single-breasted, mid-thigh, wool, soft shoulder (maybe with a bit of roping), diagonal jetted pocket, peak lapel with belly.
I currently have a charcoal single-breasted notch lapel overcoat and I basically live in that thing from October to February. Insane value in terms of cost per wear.
I work in a pretty conservative environment (finance/law). Every day it's the same outfit - navy or charcoal suit, black oxfords, white shirt, no tie.
I like the flair of camel but I don't know if I'd get bored of it after a while. Navy would go with everything but it's also kind of boring because it's similar in "vibe" to my charcoal overcoat and so it seems superfluous.
Camel might be a tiny bit flashy for work, I think, and I'm not sure it goes well with my skin tone (Chinese, with a red-ish undertone). But I know that my skin tone definitely doesn't go with navy/blues/cooler colors. My skin looks great with charcoal and dark browns, but I'm don't think dark brown is that versatile of a colour for a dressed-up overcoat (...or is it?).
Appreciate any thoughts. Thanks.
I've already decided on the style: single-breasted, mid-thigh, wool, soft shoulder (maybe with a bit of roping), diagonal jetted pocket, peak lapel with belly.
I currently have a charcoal single-breasted notch lapel overcoat and I basically live in that thing from October to February. Insane value in terms of cost per wear.
I work in a pretty conservative environment (finance/law). Every day it's the same outfit - navy or charcoal suit, black oxfords, white shirt, no tie.
I like the flair of camel but I don't know if I'd get bored of it after a while. Navy would go with everything but it's also kind of boring because it's similar in "vibe" to my charcoal overcoat and so it seems superfluous.
Camel might be a tiny bit flashy for work, I think, and I'm not sure it goes well with my skin tone (Chinese, with a red-ish undertone). But I know that my skin tone definitely doesn't go with navy/blues/cooler colors. My skin looks great with charcoal and dark browns, but I'm don't think dark brown is that versatile of a colour for a dressed-up overcoat (...or is it?).
Appreciate any thoughts. Thanks.
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