slowlearner
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Hi, All! I've done some searching, and haven't really found a conclusive answer to my burning question. Here's the problem: I've never paid much attention to fashion, and I've always hated wearing suits, but I've recently started a new job that requires a bit more dressing up. While the new job is a great choice, I've actually had to accept a bit of a drop in salary to make the move, and that, plus a wife on maternity leave, has left me with limited funds to purchase the dressier clothes I need.
I started by buying a full suit--nothing fabulous, but something that can get me through a few years, if necessary. I've also been doing some second-hand shopping, on and offline, and come up with some OK picks--two pairs of Allen Edmonds were a great, and reasonably priced investment, but I've had more trouble with blazers.
I picked up two Brooks Brothers, half-canvassed jackets, but now have to work on pairing them, which is where I've run into trouble. The first is a dark herringbone (very dark grey), which I think will pair nicely with charcoal pants. The second, I'm now regretting buying at all, as I get the feeling what I've actually got is an orphaned suit jacket, that I may be unable to pair at all. I was thinking maybe navy pants, but now that I've got it home, I'm not so sure...
I've included pictures for reference; any advice would be appreciated!
Cheers,
SlowLearner
I started by buying a full suit--nothing fabulous, but something that can get me through a few years, if necessary. I've also been doing some second-hand shopping, on and offline, and come up with some OK picks--two pairs of Allen Edmonds were a great, and reasonably priced investment, but I've had more trouble with blazers.
I picked up two Brooks Brothers, half-canvassed jackets, but now have to work on pairing them, which is where I've run into trouble. The first is a dark herringbone (very dark grey), which I think will pair nicely with charcoal pants. The second, I'm now regretting buying at all, as I get the feeling what I've actually got is an orphaned suit jacket, that I may be unable to pair at all. I was thinking maybe navy pants, but now that I've got it home, I'm not so sure...
I've included pictures for reference; any advice would be appreciated!
Cheers,
SlowLearner