Your Choice of Hue On A Suit
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 best applied in a business setting. It implies a sort of authority, and goes well with almost any color of shirt.
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.
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.
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.