Basic suits in blue and black have a place in every man’s wardrobe, but CEOs looking to make an impression this fall are updating a classic: the gray suit. We looked at five business types—the real estate broker, banker, entrepreneur, tech titan, and lawyer—and restyled them in gray looks to demonstrate the best the shade has to offer.
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REAL ESTATE BROKER
Closing deals is a white-collar affair, but it still leaves room for a gray striped shirt.
Suit: Z Zegna black and white micro birdseye peak lapel two-button suit; $1,095 from LFT. Shirt: Z Zegna two-tone, slim-fit shirt with gray stripe; $275 from LFT. Tie: Z Zegna silk slim-fit tie; $115 from LFT. Belt: Prada belt in Saffiano leather; $270 from Barneys New York. Shoes: Prada cap toe slip-on in patent leather; $670 from Barneys New York.
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| (left) BANKER Add a twist to the banker’s typical pinstripes by mixing a gray striped suit with a striped dress shirt underneath. Suit: Ermenegildo Zegna dark gray silk suit with gray pinstripes; $2,795 from Pockets Menswear. Shirt: Ermenegildo Zegna woven dress shirt in blue and silver stripe, $305 from Pockets Menswear. Tie: Ermenegildo Zegna tie in aqua marine blue with lavender pin dots; $160 from Pockets Menswear. Eyeglasses: Eyebobs “Top Heavy” frame; $60 from Pockets Menswear. Pocket Square: Ermenegildo Zegna handwoven handkerchief in 100 percent silk; $75 from Pockets Menswear. Shoes: “Air Donovan” cap-toe shoe; $225 from Cole Haan. (right) ENTREPRENEUR Jacket: Prada pale gray cotton corduroy in medium wale; $1,390 from Barneys New York. Shirt: Prada cotton stretch shirt in pale lavender; $415 from Barneys New York. Sweater: Prada broken colorblock wool V-neck sweater; $555 from Barneys New York. Tie: Ermenegildo Zegna tie; $160 from Pockets Menswear. Pants: Prada pale gray cotton corduroy in medium wale; $455 from Barneys New York. Shoes: “Prescott” slip-on wingtip; $225 from Cole Haan. |
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| (left) TECH TITAN A cutting-edge career warrants forward-looking fashion. A dark gray wash on denim is balanced by a slim tie and conservative blazer. Jacket: Z Zegna drop 8 notch light gray flannel sport coat; $895 from LFT. Shirt: Z Zegna woven shirt; $275 from LFT. Tie: Z Zegna maroon silk slim tie; $115 from LFT. Pant: Ever “Faro” denim pant in gunmetal; $210 from LFT. Belt: J. Lindeberg belt; $145 from LFT. Shoes: Prada cap toe slip-on in patent leather; $670 from Barneys New York. (right) LAWYER Dapper in the courtroom and out on the town, this attorney isn’t afraid of making a sartorial statement. Suit: Ralph Lauren Black Label; $1,995 from Ralph Lauren. Shirt: Z Zegna blue and white houndstooth woven shirt; $195 from LFT. Bow tie: Silk; $70 from Ralph Lauren. Pocket square: Barneys New York Private Label kelly green silk handkerchief; $125 from Barneys New York. Shoes: “Air Jackson” split-toe shoe; $198 from Cole Haan. Umbrella: Barneys New York Private Label plaid umbrella with wooden handle; $125 from Barneys New York. |
