What to wear - with a Grey Blazer

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Hey guys,

looking for a shirt/tie/trouser combo to wear with this slim-fitting blazer:

its for a formal event, but not 'black-tie'

obvious selection might be black trousers, white shirt, skinny black tie

thought this may be a little played though

perhaps black trousers, black shirt, black tie? not too sure that ive ever seen the whole black shirt/tie combo pulled off very well down here though

think im pretty much restricted to black trousers, seeing as though i wont be able to match the blazer's pattern/colour with a pair of grey trousers.

your thoughts?

cheers

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This is tough because it's not really a 'grey' blazer it's a black and white or black and light grey blazer. Normally I'd say dark grey pants and a white shirt w/ white shoes but on this I'd rock a white tee, black baggy trousers, and a pair of black boots.

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This is tough because it's not really a 'grey' blazer it's a black and white or black and light grey blazer. Normally I'd say dark grey pants and a white shirt w/ white shoes but on this I'd rock a white tee, black baggy trousers, and a pair of black boots.

Yeah, it is a little tough.

Need to wear a shirt & tie though, and I'd probably prefer to wear 'slim' black trousers.

Thanks, though.

Anyone else?

[Tyler Durden]

put a black vest into the equation might help.

[geekbonchic]

If you're willing to do color, a deep purple light sweater vest underneath, button-up shirt, and skinny tie would be totally cool with solid charcoal trousers.

[poopie boy]

White shirt, black tie. DONE. Play it safe man, a light purple sweater is gay, and the black vest might clash with anything else you bring into the equation.

I see how that can be played, but.. thats where subtle details come in. Add something to your outfit that will not make it look as played.. Maybe a tie bar or something. A classic look is never played.

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White shirt, black tie. DONE. Play it safe man, a light purple sweater is gay, and the black vest might clash with anything else you bring into the equation.

I see how that can be played, but.. thats where subtle details come in. Add something to your outfit that will not make it look as played.. Maybe a tie bar or something. A classic look is never played.

Hmm, yeah, well this is certainly the way I'm leaning now. Thanks.

Anyone else with an idea?

[swooc]

there was a really nice waywt with this same jacket ages ago. i forgot who it was though, but he was one of the first to purchase a hare blazer if i remember correctly.

[somsjeans]

something dark red/burgundy, either close fitting or kinda loose like a cardigan

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there was a really nice waywt with this same jacket ages ago. i forgot who it was though, but he was one of the first to purchase a hare blazer if i remember correctly.

Wouldn't mind seeing this - I couldn't find it either.

Any other opinions on the issue?

[codymk127]

White shirt, black tie. DONE. Play it safe man, a light purple sweater is gay, and the black vest might clash with anything else you bring into the equation.

I see how that can be played, but.. thats where subtle details come in. Add something to your outfit that will not make it look as played.. Maybe a tie bar or something. A classic look is never played.

definitly. i'd keep it simple just add a little tie clip. unless you wear april 77 ties and cant possibly find one small enough haha...

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definitly. i'd keep it simple just add a little tie clip. unless you wear april 77 ties and cant possibly find one small enough haha...

alrighty,

slim black slacks, fitted white shirt and a thin black leather tie is the go

[triniboy27]

If it's for a 'formal' event, then you should wear a suit if you have one rather than a blazer and slacks combo.

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If it's for a 'formal' event, then you should wear a suit if you have one rather than a blazer and slacks combo.

good point

although for this particular event i reckon i can get away with the blazer/slacks combo

thanks though

[cuddlysheep]

blazer has that casual look already wiht the one button. having that pattern would be tough to wear a tie. i say dress shirt white no tie.

[home]

does anyone think it will be too much of a contrast wearing everything black (trousers, shoes, shirt, tie), and then this light grey blazer?

[corey]

I'd go for navy blue trousers, white shirt and a navy or black tie. Black oxfords and belt.

[scfdefinit]

Hm IMO... Go with a white shirt, black tie, black trousers.

Or grey trousers, black shirt, any colored tie.

[Lightman]

White shirt, no tie, black pants, brown belt, brown shoes. done

[josephr]

does anyone think it will be too much of a contrast wearing everything black (trousers, shoes, shirt, tie), and then this light grey blazer?

i'm afraid that would look horrible.

your only option is white shirt/blacktie/black pants.

[josephr]

White shirt, no tie, black pants, brown belt, brown shoes. done

really?

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White shirt, no tie, black pants, brown belt, brown shoes. done

ha. thanks but no thanks.

[richtersf]

i guess this doesn't really answer the question, but maybe we need to think outside the box... i personally dont like the blazer at all. i'd say wear a different blazer, or don't wear one at all. sorry for the crappy answer.