The suit has to be great, but you can't forget about what goes with it! Before the jacket goes on, you have to slide your arms into a shirt, and even though the shirt is partially covered, it's a huge piece of your look.
It can change the entire dynamic from something fun or more casual, to the most conservative. For men, we two major basics in shirting: You can NEVER go wrong with solid white, or light blue! They are your staples, and EVERY man should have two of each - MINIMUM!!!
I suggest one in a standard cuff, and one with a french cuff. This way you have a variety of ways to wear each color with a huge array of options on your pants and jacketing.
I broke down the rotation for suits in a very clear way - what about shirts? Most (some exceptions of course) men are wearing a dress shirt at least five times each week which means you need A LOT. By the time you have laundering or dry cleaning on these you need a good full rotation. I would recommend two shirts for every jacket you have in your rotation, and then a few extra for the times you aren't wearing a jacket. Seriously, you need more than 10 - because they get dirty, they get worn hard, and they need to be changed out frequently.
If you have never owned a well tailored shirt that actually fits you well - invest. It's hard to understand until you have worn one, but you will likely never go back. When you feel like a million bucks, you'll find you perform better - it has to start with the shirt.
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