What Color Suit Should You Choose?
Sunday, March 29th, 2009How do men make their mind as which shade suit to go in for when they have no idea about what appeals to most? Suits mainly come in three major shades: Black, Dark Grey and Dark Blue.
Generally, Black suits are believed to be reserved for wear in either church or at the office. The truth, though, is that it can be very trendy and fashionable in a social environment when combined with the right shirt.
Dark Grey is best applied in a business setting. It implies a sort of authority, and goes well with almost any color of shirt.
Dark (Navy) Blue tends to be a bit “average”. You will blend-in with the crowd in a Navy Blue suit, something you may, or may not wish to do. That said, it’s safe to wear for virtually any occasion. If you are fair skinned you will need to wear a darker colored shirt.
There are, of course, other colors of suits. Brown is tolerable for use in social wear along with something like a tweed jacket, but avoid it in any business setting.
White too has it’s place, but those are few and far between. When applied in the right setting, it can make for an incredibly fashionable suit. In the wrong setting, though, it can spell disaster. When purchasing a white suit, consider how often you’ll get the chance to wear it.
Grey Suits in lighter hue are best suited for summers or when the weather is a bit stuffy. They look fine with any light colored shirt, if you do not have a fair complexion. Darker shirts would go well with fair men.
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.