Q&A: I am a men's fashion stylist and have been making men's custom suits, sportcoats, shirts, jackets, etc. for many years. I constantly find myself helping guys build out a wardrobe for work and for outside of work. I can help answer any questions on where to start, or what you should add into your wardrobe next. What pieces you should invest in, versus what pieces you should find on the cheaper side. How to transition a work wardrobe from suits to business casual. What the best cloth is to use for suits vs. sportcoats and blazers. Differences in super count and durability with fabric. I always tell my clients, if you are not wearing the clothes I get you - I am not doing my job. There are tons of misconceptions out in the men's fashion world in business and I am here to answer any and all questions about custom clothing and ready-to-wear for casual clothing.
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I would highly suggest getting custom suits that fit you well. No question that suits are expensive, but I would think of them as an investment. If you invest in a couple nice custom suits, they will last much longer than a cheap off the rack suit that fits okay. I always suggest starting with a solid Navy and solid charcoal, once you are ready to expand from their maybe look into a textured solid if you need to be more conservative at work or step out into a little pattern.
Another trick to increasing the longevity of your suit is buying a suit with two pants. You have much more wear and tear on your suit pants than the jacket. This will double the life span of your suit since you are slowing down the wear and tear of your pants.
Also keep an eye out for durable fabrics. Make sure you are getting year around suits at a very low super count. (Super 110s or super 120s)
As for business casual, I love a nice pair of dark jeans or 5 pocket twills for guys. Another favorite pant for business casual are the Theory’s Haydin or Neoteric pants. Depending on the event, I love pairing those with a nice sport coat, sport shirt or Henley. In the fall, I suggest getting a lightweight quarter zip sweater to layer over a sport shirt. Layering is such an easy way to look effortlessly put together.