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A Gentleman’s Wardrobe Of course a gentleman wants to always wear the best that he can afford. However, there is nothing wrong with being thrifty, but not cheap. His wardrobe can be small and still meet nearly every occasion. For example he should have: At least one suit either in dark blue or gray A light wool sports jacket for spring and summer A tweed sports jacket for fall and winter A pair or two of year around wool trousers that go with his jackets A few pair of khakis A few dress shirts (long sleeve) in light blue and white A few casual shirts (long or short sleeve, button down or polo) Two pairs of the best shoes that he can afford. One black lace-ups and one brown or cordovan lace-ups, both dress shoes, If a gentleman’s budget allows for more, loafers should be the last shoes he purchases, not the first. Loafers are for casual use, one step above a slipper. They can only dress down an outfit. Casual lace-ups speak volumes for a gentleman’s style when worn with cotton. Dress lace-ups should always be the shoe of choice with wool. However if a gentleman chooses to wear loafers, let him do it with pride, preferably with cotton. One or two fine quality wool sweaters A casual cotton sweater or two Several good quality silk ties Several pairs of plain dark socks some black and some brown. A warm wool jacket for winter (waist length, zipper or button up) Six good quality white T-Shirts A camel hair overcoat (goes with any color and style) A stylish wool fedora or tweed ivy cap or both and a wool scarf to keep the head and neck warm on cold winter days (Hats are always removed inside and in the presence of ladies) A pair of lined gloves that match his overcoat for hand warmth, which are removed to shake hands of course A few solid pocket squares and a linen square to cap off the gentleman’s look Accessories include a quality clothes brush, a quality shoe horn, a clothes rack for airing garments and by all means a quality steam iron with vertical steaming settings. And don’t forget a travel size sowing kit for replacing buttons and mending cuffs. While on the subject of cuffs, a gentleman always remembers to brush out his cuffs with his clothes brush before returning his trousers to the closet. Moths love dust. A gentleman must look at his wardrobe as an investment and buy the best that he can afford. If he doesn’t he will be buying replacement clothing every year and never look stylish. The trick is to buy the best for less. Online shopping can be the best place to look for the deals, once a gentleman knows his brands and sizes. Closeouts and clearance sales will get at least a 70 percent markdown from retail. All top retailers have online stores these days and are competing for business. It is a buyers market in the clothing business. Some of the best sales are for only two or three days, so check the sites often. Sizes and styles go fast online. Be prepared to buy and buy enough to get free shipping. Why buy a cheap discount store suit for $200 when you can buy an $800 suit for the same price online. If it needs altering, take it to their retail store and pay a small altering fee. Don’t be altering happy. A suit should be loose enough to move. It is not a spandex article of clothing. Make sure the waist and lengths are right and move on. Don’t take in the seat and back of the legs. Leave them alone. Find a style that fits best and buy that style. Don’t remake the garment. Make sure the shoulders fit before you buy because you cannot alter shoulders. It is the quality of the material used in the suit that makes it look right, not how well it hugs the body. The most important thing a gentleman can remember about his wardrobe is mix. His clothes must mix well. He does not buy an article of clothing because he likes it if it does not mix with his wardrobe. If he does, the article of clothing will just hang in his closet for a couple of years and then be given to the goodwill. If he decides to keep it, then he must go and purchase other articles of clothing that go with it. Now he has two or more articles of clothing that do not mix. If he keeps this style of purchasing up, before long his whole wardrobe will be a complete mess of mismatches. The gentleman will become frustrated. So don’t purchase things that do not mix. His wardrobe consists of a few basic colors that best match his skin tone. The older a gentleman gets the more of his body he needs to cover up. Older gentlemen look best in a suit and tie. Older gentlemen should always go to town adorned with at least a sports jacket and tie. He can still make a fashion statement if he looks his best. more at fredfishburne.com
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