[Smith22]

Hello. First post from a long-time forum lurker here.

I'm looking for opinions on choosing a sweater color to go with the below outfit:

Shirt: White Oxford button down
Tie: Burgundy grenadine grossa
Trousers: Medium grey wool flannel
Jacket: Blue (not dark blue) herringbone donegal
Socks: Medium grey
Shoes: Dress boots -- various shades of brown

I'm reluctant to get grey since with the jacket off it would be a lot of grey, but darker or even lighter grey is possible? I'm also reluctant to get navy since I'd like a sweater shade different from my occasional navy blazer and my more-than-occasional navy Baracuta G9 -- but I haven't ruled it out. And my instincts just don't extend far enough to know what other colors or red shades, etc. would work with the burgundy. So I now turn to you for help.

It'll be a crewneck sweater with texture. I don't wear black, greens, oranges, or yellows.

 

[Flanderian]

Hello. First post from a long-time forum lurker here.

I'm looking for opinions on choosing a sweater color to go with the below outfit:

Shirt: White Oxford button down
Tie: Burgundy grenadine grossa
Trousers: Medium grey wool flannel
Jacket: Blue (not dark blue) herringbone donegal
Socks: Medium grey
Shoes: Dress boots -- various shades of brown

I'm reluctant to get grey since with the jacket off it would be a lot of grey, but darker or even lighter grey is possible? I'm also reluctant to get navy since I'd like a sweater shade different from my occasional navy blazer and my more-than-occasional navy Baracuta G9 -- but I haven't ruled it out. And my instincts just don't extend far enough to know what other colors or red shades, etc. would work with the burgundy. So I now turn to you for help.

It'll be a crewneck sweater with texture. I don't wear black, greens, oranges, or yellows.

I would personally prefer a V neck pale yellow sleeveless lambs wool sweater. Pale yellow is one of the most versatile colors of which I know. But as you don't wear yellow, and it must be crewneck you might consider a sweater in an oatmeal shade. It's more of a neutral, and usually has a heathered yarn.

I also much prefer sleeveless sweaters beneath jackets as just more comfortable, but crew neck sleeveless sweaters are less common. You can always consider Shetland sweaters, and I'm sure you'll get the recommendation, but they're really ungainly beneath a heavier jacket, and beastly warm.

A final choice should you be bold of heart would be a Fair Isle sweater. But again sleeveless and V neck are the most practical.

This is one of the nicest I've seen recently, and would be perfect with what you have in mind, but doesn't meet all of your criteria.

 

[Charles Dana]

I like Flanderian’s recommendation to wear a sleeveless Fair Isle sweater. Still, if you’re determined to wear a crewneck sweater, consider the oatmeal color that he suggested, or light pink.

Oatmeal is safe because it complements almost everything. But then you run the risk of boring everyone to death. Pink is admittedly less safe, but will give your otherwise staid outfit a bit of verve. People may notice you, and that might not be good if you want to dress in such a way that you’re not noticed. Yet any gazes you get will be looks of approval. Probably.

Pale pink.
More versatile than you think.
Don’t be brittle.
Live a little.

 

[Fading Fast]

Pretty much everything those ⇧ two smart guys said.

Oatmeal/eggshell is a wonderful all-purpose sweater color for just such a situation.

 

[Matt S]

I would match the tie with a burgundy sweater. But with a tie, I find that crew necks look awkward because the neck ends up over the knot of the tie. You really need a V-neck with a tie. Sleeveless helps too under a jacket, as Flanderian mentioned.

 

[fishertw]

When I wear a sweater with a jacket, it is almost always a sleeveless one. A Black v neck in a fine wool would work well.

 

[Charles Dana]

When I wear a sweater with a jacket, it is almost always a sleeveless one. A Black v neck in a fine wool would work well.

Black would work, but the OP said he doesn't wear black.

 

[Smith22]

Wonderful feedback. I'll take every comment to heart. Thank you all.

 

[Flanderian]

Wonderful feedback. I'll take every comment to heart. Thank you all.

Quite welcome! 👍

 

[Andy]

Smith22:

Welcome!! Great advice! (As usual).

You might also check this article linked from the Home Page:
[HEADING=2]Color Coordination for Men: The Basics[/HEADING]
And there are several other Color Coordination articles there also.

 

[Smith22]

Smith22:

Welcome!! Great advice! (As usual).

You might also check this article linked from the Home Page:
[HEADING=2]Color Coordination for Men: The Basics[/HEADING]
And there are several other Color Coordination articles there also.

Thank you.

 

[ran23]

It was good to read about Grey Jackets, I figured they could take anything.

 

[Vecchio Vespa]

Yes, welcome! I heartily endorse a Fair Isle or pink, but oatmeal is quite nice, too. I also echo the notion of a V-neck with a tie. Then there is always the idea out of left field, a moleskin vest!