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Pinstriped suit for you

By Nemuel mutinda

Most people associate the pinstriped suit with a serious business executive look. For years it was the preserve of lawyers or bankers. This perception was understandable because the look was popularised by former Attorney General Charles Njonjo. The man, who became a style icon during his heydays, would turn up at public functions in stunning designer pinstripe suits that left many wanting to emulate him. However, many men shied away because they thought they were not ‘professionally qualified’ to wear pinstriped suits because they were not executives. Were they right? The following are Frequently Asked Questions about pinstriped suits and the expert opinions of fashion consultants.

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