Your Choice of Hue On A Suit
Sunday, March 29th, 2009How does one decide what color suit to buy or wear when most men don’t have a clue what looks best? The overwhelming majority of suits are produced in just three color: 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 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.
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.
No matter what color of suit you choose, always make sure you’re comfortable in your decision. Bring someone along with you in order to get honest feedback while you try suits on - good feedback will ensure you choose something right for you and makes you feel great. Whenever I went to buy a great suit I brought my wife with me. If she really liked it, I knew it was the right choice. Take it into consideration. It’s a great place to start.