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I have a really dark-blue one.
Black for a suite is just for funerals and official stuff. It's also a bit boring.
Black for a suite is just for funerals and official stuff. It's also a bit boring.
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"Don't ever buy a black suit?"
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Black suits are way too formal for most occasions. Unless it is a funeral, or you are a Chinese politician... If you wear one to work or for an interview or whatever you will really stick out, and most likely in a bad way like you are clueless to fashion. I am sure there are some places where this isn't so like English courts, but this is the common consensus just as much as square tipped shoes are ugly.
Specially if it is your only suit, navy is a much better option, it will still be presentable on formal occasions and it will also look great going out with friends.
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Specially if it is your only suit, navy is a much better option, it will still be presentable on formal occasions and it will also look great going out with friends.
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Johnlenham
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Black suits are really boring*. I have a dark blue one and my brother has a nice grey one. If I had to wear one everyday they would probably be the colours I alternated.
*Unless you have bags of money to buy a really nice tailored one.
*Unless you have bags of money to buy a really nice tailored one.
ONLY USE BLACK SUITS AT FUNERALS
ONLY USE A BLACK TIE AT FUNERALS
IF IT'S A 2 BUTTON, BUTTON THE TOP BUTTON
IF IT'S A 3 BUTTON, BUTTON THE MIDDLE BUTTON MAYBE THE UPPER ONE TOO.
NEVER BUY A RED SHIRT LIKE THAT GUY SAID
DO YOU SEE ANYTHING BLACK HERE EXCEPT FOR A SMOKING?
ONLY USE A BLACK TIE AT FUNERALS
IF IT'S A 2 BUTTON, BUTTON THE TOP BUTTON
IF IT'S A 3 BUTTON, BUTTON THE MIDDLE BUTTON MAYBE THE UPPER ONE TOO.
NEVER BUY A RED SHIRT LIKE THAT GUY SAID
DO YOU SEE ANYTHING BLACK HERE EXCEPT FOR A SMOKING?
Or G-Man/secret service agent.
But with the right fit and details, even that combo is perfectly acceptable. Suits are always about the details more than anything else. Color is merely one of those details, and if the other details are done right, the color will not be an issue.6. Real men shop from the Steve Harvey Collection
2 is the most common, 1 is also popular, it makes more of a statement so I find it a bit less formal. 3 hasn't been popular for awhile.
With 2 buttons you leave the bottom one unbuttoned.
I bet you were at a Ball or some kind of ceremony.
Nothing else needs to be said. Black suits forever!
job interview assesment centre thingy.
Fattony12000
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#suits
Johnlenham
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I allways wear my dark blue suit, If everyone was wearing black youd stand out and when it comes to jobs thats a good thing (providing you didnt look like crap in it)
My go to outfit for interviews/professional 1st impressions is always a navy suit and black shoes, and most interviewers I've seen with me went for something similar. This is in western europe, can't speak for all industries and places. For me going to an interview with a black suit jumps out as someone who only wore a suit 3 times in his life and had go go buy one for this particular interview.
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Square and wing tipped.. oh god.. so ugly.
If we're going to get into Patrick Bateman fashion (which I subscribe to daily) I suggest everyone read:
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-dress-the-part-on-wall-street-2013-8
entremet
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1) You need a black suit. You won't use it that often, but there are occasions where the etiquette demands a black suit and it's good to have one.
You can use some colours and patterns with a black suit, but it can easily make a cheap and tacky impression. You really need to be conservative with what you wear when using it. Black is a strong colour in itself and it really creates a contrast for any other colour you use so you need to use colour sparingly.
on a black canvas, every droblet of paint is noticed.
2) charcoal/grey suits are very adaptable. You can really use a very wide range of colours for shirts, ties and handkerchiefs to change the overall look. This is because unlike black, which is quite strong, charcoal and grey are more neutral and thus allow more variability.
Because grey and charcoal creates less contrast with other colours, colours and patterns blend in better and don't make the tacky impression so easily.
3) navy blue or other coloured suit is a bit more tricky than grey as now you need to know a bit about the colour wheel. You really limit the option of colours you can use, basically you're looking at the analogous colours for general use and complementary colours for contrast.
4) brown suits are very adaptable but also very difficult to use. You really need to think about the colour shades and tones with them. But as brown is a composite colour, you can get away with many different colours too.
5) patterned suits are a bit more tricky than coloured suits, but can offer real possibilities for styling. The first rule you have to remember is not to use clashing patterns - a striped suit with a checkered shirt and a dotted tie is a big no no. Same goes for mixing horizontal stripes with vertical ones and so on.
However the fact that patterned suits have multible colours widens the choise of colours you can use with the rest of your clothing as you can use colours that suit with both primary and secondary colour. On the other hand, using too much colour and patterns can make you look like a clown.
But really, suits are just a canvas you build everything else on. More important than having different suits is to have a good collection of shirts, ties and other clothing as you can get several looks out of one suit if you mix things up. Just make sure your suit is well cut and it fits right. Ill fitting suits are not recommended anywhere.
You can use some colours and patterns with a black suit, but it can easily make a cheap and tacky impression. You really need to be conservative with what you wear when using it. Black is a strong colour in itself and it really creates a contrast for any other colour you use so you need to use colour sparingly.
on a black canvas, every droblet of paint is noticed.
2) charcoal/grey suits are very adaptable. You can really use a very wide range of colours for shirts, ties and handkerchiefs to change the overall look. This is because unlike black, which is quite strong, charcoal and grey are more neutral and thus allow more variability.
Because grey and charcoal creates less contrast with other colours, colours and patterns blend in better and don't make the tacky impression so easily.
3) navy blue or other coloured suit is a bit more tricky than grey as now you need to know a bit about the colour wheel. You really limit the option of colours you can use, basically you're looking at the analogous colours for general use and complementary colours for contrast.
4) brown suits are very adaptable but also very difficult to use. You really need to think about the colour shades and tones with them. But as brown is a composite colour, you can get away with many different colours too.
5) patterned suits are a bit more tricky than coloured suits, but can offer real possibilities for styling. The first rule you have to remember is not to use clashing patterns - a striped suit with a checkered shirt and a dotted tie is a big no no. Same goes for mixing horizontal stripes with vertical ones and so on.
However the fact that patterned suits have multible colours widens the choise of colours you can use with the rest of your clothing as you can use colours that suit with both primary and secondary colour. On the other hand, using too much colour and patterns can make you look like a clown.
But really, suits are just a canvas you build everything else on. More important than having different suits is to have a good collection of shirts, ties and other clothing as you can get several looks out of one suit if you mix things up. Just make sure your suit is well cut and it fits right. Ill fitting suits are not recommended anywhere.
So catty! I love it!
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So good..and so true lol. Only thing I disagree with is I love a good tie dimple.
They were popular in the 90s for some strange reason but it faded away and I doubt it will ever come back. Just google square tipped shoes and see for yourself.
Wingtips are a timeless classic. They were popular 100 years ago and will be still look good in 50 years. I'm rocking something similar to this right now:
Zen_Arcade
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Stop letting online articles influence how you dress. If you want to buy a black suit buy a black suit.
Johnlenham
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Just also want to go on record to say that Pin stripe suits looks rank 95% of the time.
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Hey man, long as you know we're snickering at you in the lounge, do you and don't let no one stop you!
Other way around. Bosses know better than to wear a black suit.
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We're basically talking about people who wear suits daily for work. Black is default for the once in a while event. No one who wears suits daily rocks black every day, or even that often.
Real bosses wear flip flops and a flower print shirt while every one around is impeccably dressed.
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Anything Italian leather basically. Gucci/Salvatore loafers for the relaxed look, lace ups when you go baller. No one will really notice if you have oxfords or not.
Mysterious
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Didn't Satoru Iwata wear a black suit on yesterday's Nintendo Direct?
With his haircut he can wear a green suit and no one will notice
But in Asian countries I think the black suit is a lot more common in business settings.I'm an expert
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With his haircut he can wear a green suit and no one will notice
Not really, grey is the usual default. He was doing a formal event and chose a neutral color, not to mention it's slimming.
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ab.aeterno
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I've worn a black suit to two interviews, and either got the job on the spot or got it shortly after. Literally, each was the first interview I went in for when I began looking for a job.
It was never an issue, apparently.
Do not buy a black suit as your first suit. It is NOT versitle. It might seem like it would work for a lot of situations but it doesn't. You will look too formal at casual dress up events and weird at work. And as many said, you will look like a waiter unless you know what you're doing. Get charcoal or navy.
John Kowalski
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Holy shit, i don't really care about the OP's struggle, but man. Suits are boring as fuck.
Men's clothing in general is pretty bad but jesus christ if suits aren't 80% status quo.
Awful.
Men's clothing in general is pretty bad but jesus christ if suits aren't 80% status quo.
Awful.
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As opposed to what..? A polo shirt and khakis..? If we're talking work clothes, suits are a man's best canvas to style with shirts/ties/accessories. If we're talking outside of work clothes, the arena is much bigger.
Yeah it kind of sucks we are stuck to suits. Women have so many more options. Though a man can never look better than with a well fitted suit imo. Bu when I am not working it is a 100% transformation and there are plenty of options.
TheRagnCajun
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I have navy blue and I hate it. Its much harder to match colours. Black goes with everything.
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