Suits

Ideally, each suit should only be worn once a week. Therefore

your wardrobe should consist of five suits for Spring/Summer and
five for Autumn/Winter. Lightweight suits should be between 7 to
9 ounces in weight and single breasted. Plain weaves, subtle self
stripes and muted checks work well during the warmer months.
Heavier suits can be 12 ounces or more and can be double
breasted, two piece or three piece, in bolder stripes,
herringbones, birds-eyes, glen checks and worsted pick & picks.
You may wish to wear the same weight of fabric all year round. If
this is the case, 10-12 ounces is ideal worn as single breasted two
piece or double breasted.
TI P always change out of your suit when you get home, to
allow maximum recovery time. Use clip hangers for trousers
and hang by the hems.
Jackets/Blazers
One or two sports jackets and blazers make very versatile
additions to any wardrobe. Sports jackets can be tweed or
cashmere for the winter and wool/silk blends or lightweight wool
for the summer. Blazers are very practical for smart or casual
occasions. Worsted serge or flannel for the winter months.
Gabardine, linen, cotton or wool/silk for the summer.
TI P wear your favourite sports coat with a pair of jeans,
open necked shirt and brown leather or suede shoes for a
casual, but smart look.
Trousers
A selection of flannels, cavalry twills, gabardines, corduroys, cool
wool, linens and cottons can be worn throughout the year with
your sports coats and blazers.
TI P try to avoid carrying keys in trouser pockets as they will
eventually wear a hole in the pocket bags.
Formal Wear
A dinner suit, or Black Tie, is essential for every Gentlemans
wardrobe. Made from black barathea or wool/mohair, a single
breasted two piece is perfect for all black tie occasions.You will
have options for lapel shape and silk facings and can wear a
cummerbund or waistcoat, which will match the jacket or could
be fancy silk brocade.
The addition of a white dinner jacket gives you a black tie
alternative, for summer parties worn with the rest of the black
tie outfit.
A velvet smoking jacket can also be worn with black tie trousers
if the occasion is right.
An evening tail-suit, or WhiteTie, is only worn to very formal
occasions. The black barathea tailcoat with pure silk facings is
worn with trousers carrying two rows of braid on the side
seams and a white pique waistcoat with matching bow tie.
A wing collared stiff front shirt with dress studs and cuff links
are essential accessories.
Morning suits are a must for the wedding season and race
meetings such as Royal Ascot or the Derby. The outfit for all
occasions is a black herringbone coat worn with black and grey
stripe trousers. A dove grey, buff or fancy waistcoat, white shirt
and colourful tie finish the ensemble perfectly.
1PP Black Faille or Hopsack
For those of you looking to add a very special formal outfit to
your wardrobe, we can offer our exclusive 1PP super 160s black
fabric for the ultimate dinner suit. Available in hopsack or faille
finish, you will not be disappointed with the finished items.
Country wear
A tweed shooting suit has many items including the coat itself
with gun patch on the shoulder and pleats in the back, lower
bellows pockets for cartridges and optional half belt. Plus 2s or
trousers can be worn with matching waistcoat. Huntsman have
also designed a shooting vest, cut from the tweed you have
chosen for the suit, which is sleeveless and worn over the shirt.
It has many pockets and suede gun patch.
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Huntsman can offer advice and help you select key pieces for your wardrobe

Shirts
A large selection of shirts should be rotated in your wardrobe.
Cotton business shirts for the office, in plains, stripes, subtle
checks. Linen shirts, for more casual occasions. Dress shirts for
black & white tie.
TI P always remove collar bones before laundering and there
is no need to wash shirts hotter than 40 degrees. Boiling them
will ruin them.
Ties
Pure silk ties should be coiled when not being worn. The creases
will disappear if you store them this way. Depending on the collar
shape you prefer, I recommend the four in hand knot for classic
and button down collars and Windsor knots for cut away, spread
collar shirts.
Accessories
Plain gold cuff-links and dress studs for formal wear.
Alternative cuff-links for business wear.
Silver collar bones, for all occasions.
TI P keep all your accessories in an appropriate jewellery
box.That way nothing ever gets lost.
Footwear
Business shoes, like suits, should not be over worn.Your
wardrobe should have at least five pairs of classic shoes for
wearing during the week. Choose from Oxford and Brogue lace-
ups, Monk shoes with strap and buckle, tassled loafers and elastic
sided ankle boots. Brown shoes are acceptable with your
business suit, but remember to match the colour to your belt.
Tobacco suede shoes should only be worn with your weekend
sports jackets and sturdy brown leather brogues with rubber
soles are perfect with the country tweeds. Patent leather shoes
are only worn with black & white tie.
TI P Remember to return the shoe trees to your shoes,
when you take them off at night.Try and brush off the days dust
& carpet fluff from your leather shoes before storing them
away. If possible, do not wear the same pair two days running,
to allow them to recover. Regular polishing is advisable to keep
your shoes looking smart and protect the leather. Suede shoes
should be brushed with a wire suede brush and the welts
carefully polished.
Accessories
Plain gold cuff-links and dress studs for formal wear.
Alternative cuff-links for business wear.
Silver collar bones, for all occasions.
TI P keep all your accessories in an appropriate jewellery
box.That way nothing ever gets lost.
Headwear
You may occasionally want to wear a hat during the winter on
your way to work. Trilby hats in black or navy felt look very
elegant as do brown versions with your covert coat. In summer,
the Panama hat comes into its own as does the straw boater,
seen at Henley Regatta. Huntsman can offer you tweed caps to
match your shooting suit.
Hosiery
As a rule, try and match the colour of your socks to your
trousers. Black with formal wear and navy or grey with your
business suits. Knee length wool socks for the colder months and
shorter cotton for the summer.
Outerwear
Black, charcoal grey or navy blue overcoats are ideal to wear over
your winter suits. Light brown covert coats, with optional velvet
collar, can also be worn in town as an alternative in milder
weather. A cotton raincoat is an essential item to have in your
wardrobe, either single breasted or a double breasted trench
coat. A cashmere scarf is very comfortable against the neck and
leather gloves with wool lining will keep out the cold.
Matthew Cowley
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