
ADDITION
A square is elegant and works without a tie. POCKET SQUARE: Paul Stuart, $38
Just the Tips

1) SEASON:
THE GOAL IS TO OWN TWO GO-TO SUITS—ONE FOR SUMMER AND ONE (BLACK OR DARK GRAY) FOR WINTER.

2) FABRIC:
LINEN AND COTTON ARE THE WAY TO GO IN SUMMER BUT WOOL-BLENDS CAN ALSO WORK.

3) COLOR:
LIGHT GRAY WORKS WITH ANY COMPLEXION. FOR KHAKI, MATCH THE SHADE TO YOUR SKIN AND YOUR FAVORITE SHIRT COLOR. AVOID WHITE SUITS AND CHOOSE FINE PINSTRIPES OVER BOLD STRIPES.

4) FIT:
GET MEASURED BEFORE BUYING ANY SUIT. AFTERWARDS, HAVE A TAILOR REFINE IT TO FIT YOUR BODY. A SUIT SHOULD BE AS COMFORTABLE AS WEARING A T-SHIRT AND JEANS.