What suit style(s) should every man own?

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:05:30 -0400

Color, design, etc.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 27 at 2016 6:06 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:06:37 -0400

I am not sure about style, but I have three suits: a navy blue light pin stripe, a light brown suit, and a full navy blue suit.

Unless you're talking about a Zoot Suit. In that case, I don't have the appropriate hat or wing tipped shoes and suspenders.

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made Jun 27 at 2016 6:13 PM

LTC Paul Labrador — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:13:36 -0400

If you can only own one, a navy blue classic cut business suit (can also use the jacket separately with khakis or other pants). If you can afford a few more, a black or charcoal one and a summer suit (linen).

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 27 at 2016 6:14 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:14:38 -0400

I do like my Sears Pinstripe Suit.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jun 27 at 2016 6:30 PM

LTC Kevin B. — Mon, 27 Jun 2016 18:30:50 -0400

For an initial suit, a navy 2-button or 3-button suit (depending on your build) with notched lapels works for every occasion (at the office, a party, a funeral, a wedding, etc.).

From there, it's all about your tastes. Branch out to different colors (medium/light blues, dark/medium/light grays, brown/taupe/tan, etc.), different patterns (pinstripes, plaid, windowpane, check, birdseye, etc.), different cuts (slim, athletic, classic), different vents (center, side, unvented), different lapels (peak, narrow, wide, etc.), etc.