Everyone, no matter if it’s once a year or once a week, should wear a suit. Notice we say should because sadly, many don’t. This problem seems to be more rampant the younger the age demographic, to a point. Remember when we were young, and we mean really young? Almost every 5 to 10-year-old is given a Blazer with gold buttons for Church or weddings. This sentiment is so because at that age and size, no one rents suits and tuxedos. They are bought. We at FreddieBlack believe this should not be halted at puberty as most every high school and college guy’s closet seems to attest to. The question then becomes, “What single suit is the most versatile and will cover the most bases?” The answer, my friend, is a suit able to be dressed up, dressed down, taken apart, or worn together. We are talking of course about the navy, two-button.

Christian Bale in Prada Suit

The navy suit was one of the first styles to gain popularity. It works well both day and night, unlike black, which is almost always too dressy to wear during the day, especially in the summer months. Gray is a great alternative to navy, and should be any young gentleman’s second suit. All other colors and patterns should be held off for the building of a wardrobe. A great stand-in for black, navy can be worn to a wedding and a funeral with equal functionality. This suit will also be your go-to for job interviews if nothing else. Pair it with a striped navy tie and starched white shirt, and you’re in business, literally.

The suit is also a great buy for your social scene. Got a date? Throw your navy suit’s jacket along with a pair of fitted, dark denim and some brown, simple dress shoes, and you have a polished put together look. Alternatively, say you’ve been invited to dinner with your girlfriend’s parents. Ditch the jacket, but throw on the pants with the same white dress shirt and a thin gray V-neck sweater. You’ll look the part of the young gentleman, and they’ll be happy you’re taking out their daughter.

Finally, the price of your navy suit doesn’t matter as much as the job the tailor does. We cannot stress enough the importance of finding a local tailor you trust. This can make a $300 suit look like a $3000 suit. We are not joking. When your jacket is buttoned, you should be able to slide your flat hand freely between your breast and the jacket, but if you can make a fist, it’s a size or two too big.