What should you be looking for? This is the more important question. Timeless, classic, versatile, and FIT. Some people will tell you a good solid black, navy, or charcoal- I would recommend either the navy or charcoal for greater versatility, but it should be solid. Gentlemen, it must fit. Some very quick pointers on fit for every man to pay attention to:
-shoulder pads should match up with your natural shoulder line
-the jacket should hug your body without squeezing it (good rule of thumb is that you should be able to slide a hand in the chest and stomach comfortably, but not with excessive room)
-the pants should be appropriately slim - these shouldn't feel like sweat pants
To best illustrate the importance of fit, I pulled an image from GQ that really drives the point:
So in the picture on the right, the button creates a horizontal break in the jacket. Does this mean the jacket is too tight or is this acceptable?
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Given how the man pictures is standing one can't say for certain, though a good case can be made that the jacket is slightly too tight around the waist. However, the picture does illustrate the importance if fit very nicely.
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