The herringbone suit was huge in the 1950s and 60s. From gentlemen spies to playboy industrialists, no self-respecting dandy would be caught without one on his wardrobe. But it slowly fell out of favour as the general fashion crowd migrated to solids.
Classic in terms of design, this is a great look if you're someone who enjoys retro-chic or appreciates a little more of an offbeat fashion style.
It shows personality without going overboard, and unlike solid midgray (which isn't as slimming as charcoal, black or navy), sharpens the silhouette.