When your mother in law suggests your suit is looking dated, it is probably time to upgrade.
It has been 10 years or so since I bought suits, and they were black and Navy. I'm sure styles and things have changed.
What should I look for when putting together a new suit wardrobe? I don't have a ton to spend, maybe $500ish, so where should quality be sought or value when weighing suit vs shirt vs shoes?
I'm looking for an all-around style, that would translate from church, weddings, baptisms, night out with wife etc. I guess a modern, but classical style, if those two meld well, or at all. I don't wear a suit for work, so it wouldn't be an everyday wardrobe item.
Which colors should I look at?
How many buttons on the jacket?
Cuffs or no cuffs on the pants?
Would I be better going with 1 better quality suit and changing shirts/ties, or two cheaper suits for variety?
I've heard the shoes make the suit, is that true, and if so, what are some good shoe brands to look at that won't break the bank?
Shoes- I've always been a brown with blue/brown, black with black/gray, sort of guy. Have those rules changed?
So I'm more or less a suit neophyte. I bought off the rack 10 years ago and don't know where to start in today's fashion world. Any advice would be appreciated.
It has been 10 years or so since I bought suits, and they were black and Navy. I'm sure styles and things have changed.
What should I look for when putting together a new suit wardrobe? I don't have a ton to spend, maybe $500ish, so where should quality be sought or value when weighing suit vs shirt vs shoes?
I'm looking for an all-around style, that would translate from church, weddings, baptisms, night out with wife etc. I guess a modern, but classical style, if those two meld well, or at all. I don't wear a suit for work, so it wouldn't be an everyday wardrobe item.
Which colors should I look at?
How many buttons on the jacket?
Cuffs or no cuffs on the pants?
Would I be better going with 1 better quality suit and changing shirts/ties, or two cheaper suits for variety?
I've heard the shoes make the suit, is that true, and if so, what are some good shoe brands to look at that won't break the bank?
Shoes- I've always been a brown with blue/brown, black with black/gray, sort of guy. Have those rules changed?
So I'm more or less a suit neophyte. I bought off the rack 10 years ago and don't know where to start in today's fashion world. Any advice would be appreciated.