Q: I am a 62-year old male attorney working in a business-casual office. I have an athletic build. What types of sports coats and outerwear do you recommend that has classic styling and can be worn with jeans in an office setting? — J.C., Lutherville, Md.
A: For attorneys like you, it’s imperative to project a look of trust and authority, even in an informal workplace where you’re in jeans instead of a suit-and-tie for the courtroom. It’s always impressive when a businessman takes real care with his casual-office attire, including pressed dark jeans, button-down shirts, cashmere or merino wool sweaters, belts and shined loafers. (Younger men in less-formal offices, take note: such fine grooming habits will lift you as you climb the ranks).
Splurge on a great-looking two-button sports coat in the finest worsted wool in solid dark shades, tweeds or tight herringbone patterns (center or double-side vented). A killer blazer will always make a statement, whether you’re in dress slacks or dark jeans.
Every jacket you put on—blazer, sportcoat or outerwear—should impart a polished finish to your look. You’ve worked hard to maintain your broad-shouldered, athletic build, so do yourself justice with well-cut jackets that have been tweaked by your tailor to fit you through the arms, torso and sleeves.
Plan ahead, by enlisting Erik Peterson to cull an array of jackets and coats for you to review. Amid all the seasonal range reductions and spotty inventories right now, you need these pros to comb the inventory, which will save you lots of time on your next shopping trip in your office.
As for your casual outerwear: Most mature guys play it safe—and boring—with the standard, streamlined fingertip “car coat” in black, navy or charcoal, perhaps with a zip-in lining. Why not go with a contemporary cut, such as a navy peacoat look, with its double-breasted styling and generous collar that frames your face well and looks good with a scarf and all kinds of hats? On the streets of Paris and Milan, I’ve always admired the casual swagger of distinguished gentlemen who favor a boxy, nylon quilted jacket (snap or button front) with a sturdy suede collar, that works with jeans, corduroy pants or suits.
12/12/2015 5:10:00 AM
Posted by Erik Peterson
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