I’ve worn the same gray suit to meet a US President, two US Senators, a Secretary of HUD, and attend a fundraiser. No one said a word about me reusing my clothes.

A man can never buy a good suit right when he needs it. Rather, he will only need it if he first buys it.
There’s something special about finding just one good suit. You don’t need five or ten. Just one.
I’ve found that the greatest invitations I’ve ever received have always come at the last minute. You never have time to go shopping or to wait a week to get a suit tailored to you. The invitations only arrive when the suit is ready to wear.
Go to one good suit shop and have them show you options with a neutral-colored suit. Shirts, ties, handkerchiefs. And take pictures of everything you like together. You will save up to buy these sets as you can. But you will also learn your color pallets and styles.
Never black. Always grey or dark blue. And spend the money for a top-notch tailor. If they want to take it in, let them. If they want to cuff the slack, obey. The better the fit, the more fitting the man.

Look at my photos below to see how the jacket forms a V-shaped fit when buttoned.
A man only needs one good suit.
And with it, I’ve found a mostly solid tie is best. Distinguished. Clean. Half-Windsor knot.
The shirts you will buy first should be solid white cotton. And light blue pinstriped. These are all you need.
The sleeves should extend 3/4 inch past the jacket sleeve. If you have a watch larger than 41cm, button the shirt sleeve above it. A smaller face, hide the watch.
The shoes. Never black. Always dark brown if you only have one pair. Laced if you will meet or eat with distinguished people. Loafer for anyone else is fine. Light brown if the temperature is above 85. Cow is the standard. No break in the leather on top of the shoe above the toe – it means it’s a lower cut of hide. The top of the toe should be one piece up to the laces.
The belt must match the shoes. Ideally not only in color but in animal. I prefer cow or shark. 1/2 inch, perhaps 3/4 inch thickness. Brass buckle is best. Gold is second best. Never silver.

A sock should match the hem of the slacks. Never the shirt, tie, or shoe. The socks should pair with the slacks. Not the shoes.
So socks with slacks. Shoes with belt.
White button-down collar. Pristine collar with metal stays. Pristine, I said. Never wear a button-down collar unless you’re on a sailboat or at the pool.
A man only needs one good suit.
Dark gray first. Then dark blue. If you want to splurge, then light gray. No patterns or blazers until you have 5 solid suits and 10 killer accessories.

Buy a single folded white hand-stitched pocket square. Starched. Next find a silk one with a dark tone, some purples, yellow stitching along the edge, and some green.
A good suit can take you to some places just by hanging in your closet. It’s almost like people know you have it so they invite you.
A suit only needs one good man.
Sid Mashburn Kincaid No. 3 Suit
Mid-Grey High-Twist Gray Suit
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