Would like some help figuring out a third layer for work
My work outfits feel incomplete. I think I need a third layer. Probably a sport coat?
Here are two of my more common winter work outfits. I'd like a piece that goes with both, but I don't know how reasonable that is given the palettes are quite different (blue/Grey vs brown/beige)
Any ideas on what color and texture to target? Would like to keep it at or under $300. Thanks
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Hi @bobman37! For better answers, include:
- Reference pictures
- Budget in numbers
- Specific measurements
- Openness to buying secondhand and/or online
- Location: country/continent is fine
- Timing/urgency
blue/grey and brown/beige are basically functionally identical in this context. You've only really ruled out a grey jacket and a brown jacket which leaves just about every other neutral earth tone or pattern that occurs in mens tailoring.
I would get a navy hopsack sportcoat, or a tan cord sportcoat, or an olive sportcoat, or a houndstooth/gunclub/patterned sportcoat. You could do wool, or cotton.
you could also get a couple of wool sweaters.
a good cardigan could work here too
how strict is the dress code (if any)?
no jeans, but that's about it
your specificity is very helpful!!
interesting that both schemes are similar, I have such a hard time picturing how colors go together
like I want to wear more green, so a green layer would be sick, but I can't imagine what shade of green works best with both outfits
so olive is helpful to mention!
I actually have a couple cardigans I picked up in the spring, including a green one, but it's sort of a lime or mint green and I wasn't a fan of how it matched
like I'm not sure how to style it I guess
also, is cord short for corduroy?
Personally I wear an olive cotton blazer/sport coat/chore jacket to the office quite a lot. Could see that working for you.
An example : https://www.marrkt.com/products/cotton-linen-unconstructed-blazer
Marrkt
Cotton Linen Unconstructed Blazer
Cotton Linen Unconstructed Blazer by Sunspel. 76% Cotton, 24% Linen
Drakes
Olive Herringbone Cotton Games Blazer Mk. I
Straddling the half-world between super sharp and slouchy, our Games blazers are cut with ease to make sure they sit at the more relaxed end of the formal spectrum, and as such are cut slightly shorter and fuller in their silhouette than our traditional tailored jackets. Comfortable, practical and resilient, they're th
A more casual version: https://www.blacksmith-store.com/products/moleskin-server-suit-jacket-moss
Blacksmith Store
Service Works - Moleskin Server Suit Jacket - Moss
Moleskin Server Suit Jacket by Service Works Regular Fit Constructed with GOTS certified 350GSM organic cotton moleskin 3-pocket construction 3-button closure XS S M L XL XXL Full length 29.5 30 30.5 31 31.5 32 Pit to Pit 20 21 22 23 23.5 24.5 Sleeve length 24.5 25 25.5 26 26.5 27
thanks for the links!
Yes.
I also just checked ebay and found this
so I bought it lol
Looks like a decent find.
Tweed is kinda ideal for this scenario.
Hopefully it comes out a bit more green than in the photo