Here's What The Experts Say
If youre in the market for some new dress shoes, remember the golden rule of footwear: "A $180 pair of shoes will last twice as long as a $90 pair of shoes, but a $360 pair of shoes can last a lifetime." A quality leather upper can be polished, refurbished and brought back to life several times over, just like a Goodyear or Norwegian construction (where the sole is hand-stitched to the uppers rather than glued) can be re-soled every couple years, which can make even an old tattered pair of shoes look and feel like new
Suit A suit is the foundation of mens cocktail attire, and single-breasted and double-breasted suits are both viable options
Plus, it has enough light boning and structure to keep everything in place sans bra as well as a luxe lining and layers of chiffon that keep the skirt from being transparent (though you can still show a little leg, thanks to the slit)
A darker blue, more akin to navy will never find itself standing out
It can be difficult to pull off as it adds length to the top half, meaning it can make petite womens legs look shorter