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Black Suits And Other Colors For Men’s Suits

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

How 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.

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 applied in a business setting. It implies a sort of authority, and goes well with almost any color of 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.

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 can look fantastic in the correct setting or occasion (think Tom Hanks in the movie “Big”). However, the words “correct setting or occasion” cannot be emphasized enough, so think carefully. As such, purchasing a white suit somewhat limits it’s usefulness.

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.

So you really need to take a few factors into consideration when deciding what color is best. Decide when you will be wearing the suit. Is it mainly for business or social use. Does it suit my complexion and do I wish to stand out and be noticed, blend in or hide?

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.

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