52 AUGUST 2019
The GoodsSTYLE
SIMON CROMPTON
Founder, Permanent Style
Many of my readers ask
about jackets to buy after the
ubiquitous navy blazer. It’s so
much harder than picking suits.
Perhaps surprisingly, my top
recommendation is something
in a pale oatmeal color. It’s
smart enough for the office
because it’s muted and plain,
yet it’s definitely not a blue or
gray. Goes with almost any
shirt and trouser, too. hfor many guys, when it
comes to uncomfortable
situations, asking another
manfor style advice
is up there with having your
annual medical screened live on
YouTube. Which is why we did
the asking for you. Here’s what
some of the best-dressed men in
the fashion business said when
we asked for tricks of the trade we
all could learn from.Advice from the Pros
Tone and texture, color and cut—here’s what to
wear now, by those who know.
BY JUSTIN FENNERG2Gb_Aug_GDS_Advice.indd 52 7/3/19 6:20 PM52 AUGUST 2019
The GoodsSTYLE
SIMON CROMPTON
Founder, Permanent Style
Many of my readers ask
about jackets to buy after the
ubiquitous navy blazer. It’s so
much harder than picking suits.
Perhaps surprisingly, my top
recommendation is something
in a pale oatmeal color. It’s
smart enough for the office
because it’s muted and plain,
yet it’s definitely not a blue or
gray. Goes with almost any
shirt and trouser, too. for many guys, when it
comes to uncomfortable
situations, asking another
manfor style advice
is up there with having your
annual medical screened live on
YouTube. Which is why we did
the asking for you. Here’s what
some of the best-dressed men in
the fashion business said when
we asked for tricks of the trade we
all could learn from.Advice from the Pros
Tone and texture, color and cut—here’s what to
wear now, by those who know.
BY JUSTIN FENNER