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.
Black is often thought of as being the color to wear either at the office or church. However, with the right shirt it can look incredibly smart and trendy in a social environment.
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.
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.
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.
You have to consider a number of aspects before choosing a color. Consider the timing of the suit, whether it is official or social. Does it compliment your skin, does it set you apart or allows you to merge in the crowd?
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.