A Gentleman's Basic Wardrobe
August, 1987
Gray-Wool-Flannel Slacks, a crocodile belt, a striped shirt of Sea Island cotton and a double-breasted navy-blue blazer with gold buttons—these are the cornerstones of a well-built wardrobe. But don't kid yourself: The luxury of wearing things that wear well doesn't come cheap. The initial dollar outlay, of course, is returned to you in the quality and the longevity of the wardrobe you build. Call it investment dressing. A single-breasted gray-pinstripe suit is a tried-and-true mark of a gentlem...
