5 suits every professional man needs in his closet

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Alright, you've already got all the shirts and ties every man should own. Now, it's time get the right suits.

When it comes to dressing professionally, it's pretty easy to spend a fortune on clothes if you don't know where to shop and what to look for. While an abundance of shirts and ties can greatly increase your outfit options, the suit itself holds great importance. That's why picking the right ones is crucial.

Whether you're shopping for your first suit, or your closet is full of them, there's a few things to consider before purchasing one. First and foremost, you want to be able to wear your suit more than once. It's fine to have a certain shirt or tie that's so unique, it rarely get's worn, but a suit should provide versatility.

Secondly, a suit should be fitting for the weather. Yes, a classic wool suit will always look sharp, but it definitely won't feel comfortable when it's 100 degrees outside.

Lastly, your suit selection should be well-rounded so that you can dress for any occasion. A suit for the office might not cut it for a fancy dinner party.

Before you go out and buy one sight unseen, make sure you have the essentials. Check out our picks for the five suits every man should own below.The navy suit

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A navy suit is one of the most important colors to own when building a wardrobe of formal clothes. It's appropriate for almost any event, and you'll be able to pair it with many shirt and tie combinations.

Hugo Boss Genius Trim Fit Navy Wool Suit, 531.90 Originally 795

Ted Baker London Jay Trim Fit Suit, 531.90 Originally 795

Brooks Brothers Regent Fit Sharkskin 1818 Suit, 1198

Brooks Brothers Golden Fleece BrooksCloud Solid Suit, 2498

Charles Tyrwhitt Slim Fit Twill Business Suit, 399

The dark grey suit

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Dark grey is the second most important color to own, especially if you're limited to only a few suits. As with navy suits, you'll be able to wear it a lot with the right shirt and tie combination.

Nordstrom Men's Shop Classic Fit Solid Wool Suit, 299.90 Originally 499.00

Armani G-Line Trim Fit Solid Wool Suit, 1,134.90 Originally 1,695

Brooks Brothers Regent Fit Saxxon Wool Neat 1818 Suit, 1298

Charles Tyrwhitt Slim Fit Twill Business Suit, 399

Charles Tyrwhitt Classic Fit Hairline Business Suit, 449

The patterned suit

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Now that you own suits in standard colors, it's time to get something with a bit more character. A patterned suit like plaid or striped is a great third option because it'll stand out a little more than a solid color suit.

Hart Schaffner Marx New York Classic Plaid Wool Suit, 531.90 Originally 795

Peter Millar Flynn Classic Fit Plaid Wool Suit, 598.90 Originally 895

Charles Tyrwhitt Grey Check Flannel Business Suit, 219 Originally 359

Michael Khors Classic Fit Glen Plaid Suit, 299.99 Originally 695

Brooks Brothers Fitzgerald Fit Mini Bead Stripe BrooksCool Suit, 698

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