Your Choice of Hue On A Suit
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.
Generally, Black suits are believed to be reserved for wear in either church or at the office. The truth, though, is that it can be very trendy and fashionable in a social environment when combined with the right shirt.
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.
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.
Other shades. Brown is least preferred suit in business atmospheres. Men do not mind wearing brown suits for social occasions accompanied by tweed jackets.
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.
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.