Navy blue, two-button, single vent, moderate lapels, gold buttons. Look at Brooks Brothers or Ralph Lauren Polo web sites for inspiration. If there is a Polo outlet near you, look for the Polo University Club label. Buy nothing that has polyester in the fabric. You want wool. - wool gray slacks and a pair of well-made 100% cotton khaki slacks. - black dress shoes and belt with the grays - brown loafers and brown belt with the khakis. White or blue shirt with either a button-down or spread collar will work with both pants - rep or discreet polka-dot tie for each outfit and you are set for most situations.Cheers, RS
This. Spot on.
Yes, good advice above for most situations. But, I would avoid the gold buttons on the coat - most top quality blue coats will have discreet blue or black buttons and more versatile. I would use the rep or subtle pattern ties rather than polka-dot, unless the dots are small/close (pin dot).
A nice alternative here could be a well-cut black jacket - maybe with matching pants - as well as the grey wool and also a pair of taupe or tan/beige wool with shirt close in shade. This can be a bit more "dressy" for needed occasions and the all-black gives you the look for performances, very formal settings or funerals. The black jacket can be worn nicely with the 100% cotton casual slacks in tan, grey, etc. The "blue blazer" look noted above is great, but common - and in some occasions you could see quite a few clones.
