The most powerful man in the room is rarely the best-dressed in an obvious way. He is the one whose clothes you do not remember, only that he looked entirely at ease.
The uniform
A navy suit in a year-round worsted, a white or pale blue poplin shirt, and a dark tie in grenadine or a quiet knit. Dark brown or black cap-toe oxfords. A belt that matches the shoes, a watch on a leather strap, and nothing else.
Dress so that they listen to what you say.
The fit is the statement
The jacket should close without pulling, show a quarter inch of shirt cuff, and sit cleanly at the collar. Trousers with a slight break. It is fit, not fashion, that reads as authority.
