I’ve been thinking about a black suit, but I never see them on anyone but security guards and waiters. Are they worth owning, or is there a reason most people stay away from them?
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4-9-12
Geoffrey says:
They’re certainly not restricted to security guards and waiters! Lots of guys wear black suits, for a variety of reasons.
The disadvantage of a black suit is that it’s going to make a very sharp contrast with a white dress shirt. Guys who don’t have a lot of natural contrast in their complexions are going to look more washed-out in a black suit and white shirt combination than they would in navy blue or charcoal gray.
Black’s also a little less forgiving of color choices. Things have to be pretty bold to contrast comfortably, and they make any dark, rich color (like the deep blues, reds, and greens popular for necktie colors) an awkward pairing.
So there’s nothing wrong with a black suit but it’s going to be more limited than a dark suit with a little more color to it. Wear one as a stylistic choice, rather than as your default nice suit. If you’re only buying one suit, charcoal or navy is a much better choice.
They’re certainly not restricted to security guards and waiters! Lots of guys wear black suits, for a variety of reasons.
The disadvantage of a black suit is that it’s going to make a very sharp contrast with a white dress shirt. Guys who don’t have a lot of natural contrast in their complexions are going to look more washed-out in a black suit and white shirt combination than they would in navy blue or charcoal gray.
Black’s also a little less forgiving of color choices. Things have to be pretty bold to contrast comfortably, and they make any dark, rich color (like the deep blues, reds, and greens popular for necktie colors) an awkward pairing.
So there’s nothing wrong with a black suit but it’s going to be more limited than a dark suit with a little more color to it. Wear one as a stylistic choice, rather than as your default nice suit. If you’re only buying one suit, charcoal or navy is a much better choice.
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