What Color Suit Should You Choose?
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 most suited for business owing to its commanding look. A shirt of any shade will compliment this suit.
If you’re looking to blend in with a crowd, Dark (Navy) Blue suits are your best bet. The color is seen as fairly “average”, making it acceptable for nearly any occasion. However, if you’re someone with skin on the more pale side, you’ll want 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.
Light Grey suits can look great in warmer environments or during the summer, and when worn with a pastel shirt they can be very appropriate. Coming back to the issue of skin, if yours is fairer, something more bold might accompany it better.
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.