Black Suits And Other Colors For Men’s Suits
Sunday, March 29th, 2009When it comes to suits, most men have no idea what does and doesn’t look good - so how do they decide what color to choose? Perhaps fortunately, the vast majority of suits are made in only three colors: Black, Dark Grey, and Dark Blue.
Black is the most preferred shade, be it work place or a place of prayer. But, when worn with the appropriate shirt, one may appear unbelievably immaculate and modern in a party or a get together.
Dark Grey is best worn as a business suit as it creates an air of authority. This suit will be flattered by almost any color shirt.
Dark (Navy) Blue has a tendency to look a bit ordinary. You tend to merge in a gathering in a Navy Blue suit, which may or may not be to your liking. But, it is good enough for any occasion. In case you have a light complexion, it would be advisable to wear dark-hued shirt.
Other Colors. Brown has rarely been considered a suitable color suit for the business world. Men’s suits in brown are usually reserved for social wear along with tweed jackets etc.
White may look absolutely stunning but the occasion has to be proper (like Tom Hanks in the film “Big”). But, the exact definition of “the occasion has to be proper” is difficult to elaborate or laid stress on. Hence give a proper though. In any case, a white suit has its constraints in day to day use.
Lighter Grey suits are best worn in warmer climates or in the summertime. Looks great with almost any pastel shirt, unless you are reasonably fair skinned, in which case something slightly bolder should be considered.
Obviously, there are a number of factors one must consider when determining what color of suit will best suit their needs. Ask yourself questions: “When will I be wearing the suit? Is it mainly for business, or will it be worn casually”? Take note of your dimensions and your complexion, and whether the color will draw attention or go unnoticed.
Don’t forget, regardless of what color suit you desire, you need to feel good in your choice. You can only feel good if you know you look good. You can only truly know you look good if told. Therefore, consider taking along your partner or someone who will offer you an honest opinion. When I needed to buy a really good suit, I took along my wife. The moment I first tried on the suit I went on to buy, she instantly KNEW it was the right choice. Consider it. It’s not a bad place to start.