What the hell do I wear with pinstripe pants?

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I've never really been a fan of pinstripes outside of a suit. Maybe consider a different pair of pants?

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ad hominem wrote:

Occasion is a very nice restaurant. The pinstripe pants are navy. I'm thinking a navy (solid) blazer, and a white shirt, but don't just want to wear a white shirt. Maybe a checkered shirt? Maybe I should just drop the blazer and get a v neck sweater wear a striped shirt under it? Help me Letsrun!

Hahahaha, yes, please wear a checkered shirt with your pinstriped pants!

ad hominem wrote:

Occasion is a very nice restaurant. The pinstripe pants are navy. I'm thinking a navy (solid) blazer, and a white shirt, but don't just want to wear a white shirt. Maybe a checkered shirt? Maybe I should just drop the blazer and get a v neck sweater wear a striped shirt under it? Help me Letsrun!

1st, what is wrong with a white shirt? The tailored white shirt is a staple in any man's wardrobe.

2nd, if the pants are navy, do NOT wear them with a solid Navy blazer, you will look like a buffoon. If they are seersucker and happen to have Navy stripes, that is okay. Basically, if they appear more blue than white, do not wear them.

3rd, if you need to wear a blazer or a sportcoat, go with a different pair of pants.

4th, a checkered shirt with striped pants will make you look like a clown.

Honestly, if you are over the age of 14, you should know these things. Did you have a father?

No to the navy blazer with navy pants. The color will not be the exact same, so it will look awful. Plus, the stripes with the solid (of the same color) will look like you accidentally put on the wrong pants.

Do you have a light sport coat? Khaki or light brown?

ad hominem wrote:

Occasion is a very nice restaurant. The pinstripe pants are navy. I'm thinking a navy (solid) blazer, and a white shirt, but don't just want to wear a white shirt. Maybe a checkered shirt? Maybe I should just drop the blazer and get a v neck sweater wear a striped shirt under it? Help me Letsrun!

If you wear the checkered shirt with the pin striped pants be sure to also wear the red rubber nose to go along with it.

ad hominem wrote:

Occasion is a very nice restaurant. The pinstripe pants are navy. I'm thinking a navy (solid) blazer, and a white shirt, but don't just want to wear a white shirt. Maybe a checkered shirt? Maybe I should just drop the blazer and get a v neck sweater wear a striped shirt under it? Help me Letsrun!

Elle. Oh. Elle.

I'm British, and therefore know lots more about correct dress code than you Americans, with your excessively pleated khakis, strangely-tassled shoes and Oxford shirts, 4 sizes too big. :-)

The ONLY jacket you wear with pinstripe pants is the pinstripe jacket that came as part of the suit. You wear it with a white shirt (NO BUTTON DOWN COLLARS) and a fairly subdued tie, lace up black shoes (leather soled) and black socks. A pocket square is a bit flashy, but if you must, it should be white.

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Apostrophe Crimes wrote:

I'm British, and therefore know lots more about correct dress code than you Americans, with your excessively pleated khakis, strangely-tassled shoes and Oxford shirts, 4 sizes too big. :-)

If anyone is still wearing big puffy shirts and pleated pants they need to run back to 1989.

Lexmark wrote:

Apostrophe Crimes wrote:

I'm British, and therefore know lots more about correct dress code than you Americans, with your excessively pleated khakis, strangely-tassled shoes and Oxford shirts, 4 sizes too big. :-)

If anyone is still wearing big puffy shirts and pleated pants they need to run back to 1989.

See it all the time. The correct size for dress clothes is the next size up from 'just too small' but I see men wearing shirts where the shoulders end half way down their arms and their trousers fold up on their shoes - twice. Makes them look like they've either borrowed their dad's clothers or they're in a school play.

The other thing is DO NOT WEAR ANY COMMUNICATION DEVICE ON YOUR BELT. No woman will ever want to have sex with you again. True story.

Well, thanks for the advice/ridicule everyone. I've decided on several outfits:

Navy blazer with checkered shirt (salmon and black)/striped shirt (salmon)/v-neck (gray, white or black) with dark denim jeans.

Pinstripe pants with a dark blue shirt (I feel this is too plain). Maybe will add a tie.

Pinstripe pants with v-neck jumper (purple) with white shirt underneath.

Comments? Opinions? Rebuttals?

Apostrophe Crimes wrote:

I'm British, and therefore know lots more about correct dress code than you Americans, with your excessively pleated khakis, strangely-tassled shoes and Oxford shirts, 4 sizes too big. :-)

The ONLY jacket you wear with pinstripe pants is the pinstripe jacket that came as part of the suit. You wear it with a white shirt (NO BUTTON DOWN COLLARS) and a fairly subdued tie, lace up black shoes (leather soled) and black socks. A pocket square is a bit flashy, but if you must, it should be white.

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Wrong, wrong, wrong... I am ashamed of you.

First of all, brown shoes go much better with navy if you are out on the town. Black shoes with a navy suit is okay for the court room or a serious business meeting.

Match your socks to your pants, not your shoes. You showed your ignorance buy advising black socks with blue pants. Huge fashion wretch-up.

Button down collar is fine. In fact, it is preferred for a more conservative look. Either would work. Not sure why you mentioned that, please elaborate. Personal preference?

You are right about everything else. I will add that the pocket square should be a pressed Presidential fold.

rubber nose and face paint - top hat optional

Okay, it is quite clear that you are trolling, but in the event that you are serious, let me try to help:

I'll say okay to the first two presuming that jeans are okay at this restaurant. You said it was very nice, which makes me question whether they are appropriate. I would advise tailored khaki/brown trousers instead. Absolutely no v-neck under a blazer. C'mon, that is about as Jersey Shore as you get.

Don't wear a tie without a jacket. That just looks stupid. And since the pants are navy pinstripe, that means you would have two different shades of dark blue? What? Why do you even have a solid dark blue shirt? Oxford blue could possibly work, but it wouldn't look good. I think we all agree that you should ditch the pinstripe pants.

This could work, but it is more casual. Again, if that is fine, this could be the next best option to the blue blazer and striped shirt with khaki/brown trousers.

Try wearing a tweed sport coat with elbow patches. Works for me!

Ivory Tower Acadamian wrote:

Try wearing a tweed sport coat with elbow patches. Works for me!

You'd never be caught dead in pinstripe pants.

Nope - socks can be matched to shoes or trousers - it's a preference. Button down shirt with a suit? - NEVER. Brown shoes with navy pinstripe? NEVER. Brown shoes with certain blues, perhaps, but never ever ever with a blue pinstripe. I'll forgive you because you used the word pants instead of trousers so cannot be expected to know better :-)