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Year-round wardrobe (Shirts (Polo shirts (Avoid (Long-sleeves, Tails,…

- - - - Fabric
        
        Cotton or cotton-silk blends
        
        Pique cotton
    - - Long-sleeves
      - Tails
      - Collar and sleeve piping
      - Patterns other than stripes
      - Stripes wider than 1"
      - Visible logos
    - - Black
      - Navy
      - White
      - Charcoal
    - - Stripes
      - Bright colors
    - - Collar
        
        Buttons should end no further than the top of armpits
        
        Try it out with the top two buttons unfastened
        
        Shouldn't be too spread-out or stiff
      - Sleeves
        
        Should end at mid bicep
        
        Should lightly hug the arms
      - Body
        
        Should be possible to pinch 1-2" on either side of the torso
      - Length
        
        Mid-crotch
    - - Chinos and sneakers
      - Jeans and dress shoes
  - - - Collar
        
        Crew neck
        
        Should sit relatively close to the neck - not too tight or loose
        
        V-neck
        
        Shouldn't be lower than the top of the armpits
      - Sleeves
        
        Should end at mid bicep
        
        Should lightly hug the arms
      - Body
        
        Should be possible to pinch 1-2" on either side of the torso
      - Length
        
        Mid-crotch
    - - Thin, shiny, or distressed fabrics
      - Logos and prints
    - - Trousers and dress shoes
      - Jeans and sneakers
    - - White
      - Navy
      - Heather grey
      - Black
    - - Solid colours
      - Crew neck or v-neck
      - Short sleeves
      - No buttons
  - - - Button-down style collar
      - Oxford cloth
    - - White
      - Light blue
    - - Trousers
      - Jeans
      - Shorts
    - - Pair with a suit
    - - Same as dress shirts
  - - - Semi-spread collar
    - - White
      - Light blue
    - - Collar
        
        Able to fit one finger comfortably when buttoned
        
        Shouldn't turn with the head
      - Shoulders
        
        Seam should start where the arms start to slope
        
        Seam should sit somewhere above the armpit
      - Arm holes
        
        Shouldn't dig into the underarm
        
        Shouldn't have excess fabric
        
        Shouldn't restrict motion
        
        A tucked shirt shouldn't move more than 1" when raising the arm 45 degrees
      - Sleeves
        
        Shouldn't hug the arms as to see details
        
        Shouldn't billow or bunch at the wrist
        
        A tucked shirt shouldn't move more than 1" when bending the arm
      - Sleeve length
        
        Should sit at the bend of the wrist when cuffed
        
        Should grace the hand when palm are facing the ground
        
        Shouldn't rise up much when arms are bent
      - Cuffs
        
        Both French or barrel cuffs should fit the same
      - Body
        
        Shouldn't be able to pinch more than 2 - 3" on either side
      - Length
        
        Mid-crotch if planning to where untucked
    - - Trousers and dress shoes
      - Blazer, jeans, and dress shoes
      - Suit and dress shoes
- - - - Heavier-weight wool material
    - - Lighter materials
      - Pleats
    - - Charcoal
      - Navy or dark brown
    - - Button-down shirt and dress shoes
    - - Waist
        
        Should fit well without a belt
        
        Should sit on the upper hip bone, higher than jeans
      - Seat
        
        Not too tight or baggy
        
        Shouldn't restrict motion
      - Length
        
        Quarter break
        
        Slightly longer hem in the back
        
        Avoid cuffing
      - Legs
        
        Slight tapering from knee to ankle
        
        Should be possible to comfortably pinch 0.5 - 1" of fabric on either side
  - - - Slim, tapered fit
      - 100% cotton or spandex blends
    - - Dark wash
    - - Waist
        
        Could be slightly tight when buying
        
        Should fit well without a belt
        
        Should sit a little lower than suit pants - mid to upper hip bone, similar to chinos
      - Seat
        
        Not too tight or baggy
        
        Shouldn't restrict motion
      - Legs
        
        Should be possible to comfortably pinch 0.5 - 1" of fabric on either side
        
        Shouldn't restrict motion
      - Length
        
        Quarter break
    - - T-shirt and sneakers
      - Henley shirt and sneakers
      - Blazer, dress shirt, and dress shoes
  - - - Twill, chino fabric
      - Side-loading pockets
      - Slim, tapered fit
    - - Black
      - Glossy finish
      - Pleats
      - Pressed creases
      - Pre-cuffed hems
      - Extra pockets
    - - Tan
      - Navy
    - - Charcoal
      - Olive
    - - Waist
        
        Should fit well without a belt
        
        Should sit a little lower than suit pants - mid to upper hip bone, similar to jeans
      - Seat
        
        Not too tight or baggy
        
        Shouldn't restrict motion
      - Legs
        
        Should be possible to comfortably pinch 1 - 1.5" of fabric on either side
        
        More room compared to jeans
      - Length
        
        No break or quarter break
        
        Hemmed straight across
    - - Polo shirt and dress shoes
    - - Wear for anything above business casual
- - - - Leather uppers
      - Low-top
    - - White
      - Navy
    - - T-shirt and jeans
      - Dress shirt and jeans
      - Polo shirt and chinos
    - - Wear without no show socks
  - - - Oxford or derby shoes
      - Laced-up
      - Leather uppers
      - Cap-toed or not
    - - Square-toed
      - Glossy uppers
    - - Black
      - Dark brown
    - - Button-down shirt and trousers
      - Button-down shirt and jeans
- - - - Two buttons
      - Double vents
      - Wool or wool blends
      - Notch lapel
    - - Medium gray
    - - Shiny materials
      - Loud suits
    - - Collar
        
        Should rest against the back of the shirt collar
        
        Shouldn't have a significant gap between the jacket and the shirt collars
      - Shoulders
        
        Shouldn't have any wrinkling
        
        Shouldn't have a divot
        
        Shoulder seam should lie wear the shoulder ends
        
        Should lie perfectly flat
      - Arm holes
        
        Shouldn't cut into the armpits
        
        Shouldn't be too roomy
        
        Should lie high enough
        
        Arms should be able to move somewhat independently of the jacket's body
      - Sleeves
        
        Should end about a 1/4" above flat hands
        
        Should lightly hug the arms without being roomy or showing the contours
      - Length
        
        Mid to low crotch
      - Body
        
        Shouldn't have the jacket pulling at the top button
        
        Shouldn't be too roomy in the midsection
        
        Should lightly hug the midsection when the top button is fastened
        
        Top button should lie about 1" above the naval
        
        Should follow the natural curve of the back
      - Pants
        
        Same as trousers
    - - Dress shirt and dress shoes
      - T-shirt and dress shoes
    - - Wear suit separates without matching fabric weights
  - - - Heavier, textured wool fabrics (8 - 10 ounces)
      - Metal buttons
      - Two buttons
      - Notch lapel
      - Double vents
    - - Lighter fabrics
    - - Navy
      - Charcoal or charcoal in herringbone
    - - Button-down shirt, trousers, and dress shoes
      - Dress shirt, jeans, and dress shoes
    - - Match with tan chinos
    - - Same as suit jackets