In our quest to dress right, I’ve found that TV presenters are often a good guide for what’s fashionable though still reasonably conservative. Last night, I saw Bruce Page presenting the Brisbane television news wearing a great stylish suit, and was impressed that it was a variably pinstriped, black, single-breasted suit with peaked lapels and angled pockets.

This is one of the most elegant styles around, and while it has been increasingly popular in Britain and Europe for some time, we are only now seeing it penetrate the mainstream Australian market.

It is challenging to find the right balance for the peak: Too small and it’s skimpy, though too large and it’s clumsy. Having the peak extend about 1cm beyond the collar seems about right at the moment – as opposed to the much larger peaks you might see in double breasted jackets.

We have them ready for you to order now – in your size, and in just the right fabric for you.

I’m also wondering when we might see pin collars making more of an appearance… I think they’re on their way, but we’ll just have to see.

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