Wish they would learn to operate soap and water and razors as well, but that's just me.
Ok, maybe some guys are like me and its downright painful to shave everyday. I do shower everyday though.
Every man should have in their closent and this will cover any event you go to except for after six/black tie affairs and that is why they have tuxedo rental places.
1 wool suit navy blue or grey (navy is more timeless) two button, normal/buisness lapels
1 wool sport coat
2 pairs of wool/cotton trousers that are different colors but match the sport coat
2 pairs of cotton docker type pants, one in kakhi and other navy
1 pair of black dress shoes shined
1 pair of brown dress shoes shined
1 black leather dress belt
1 brown leather dress belt
1 long sleaved cotton white shirt
1 long sleaved cotton light blue shirt
1 or 2 other shirts that match suit and or sport coat/trousers combo
2-3 silk or polyester ties that match the suit or sports coat
please don't wear a black rubber banded atheltic watch with dressier clothes. (my pet peave)
I know people can dress as they wish, but when you see photos of my city, say 1915 (used to have one from that year hanging in my office of downton Lafayette), men had on coats and ties and wore hats and shoes that took a shine as they walked to the office or lined up for the street car. .
Times were different, many men were shop keepers. Shopkeepers and proprietors wore a suit during those time. When the 1920's came around there was a big fashion change and that ended a lot of the men who wore suits everyday and big dresses with petticoats for the ladies. What you don't see are pictures of the men and women who worked in the labor factories and they didn't wear suits to work there. Look at today, Walmart has replaced all the local department stores and who can affored a suit on minumum wage?
Another side note, when is the last time you saw a men's only clothing store in a mall? The ones I go to are usually in a small shopping area or a stand alone store on a busy street.
Charby