Choosing Colours
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How do you choose colors when you are purchasing a suit or a blazer?
Colors set your mood, we all know that but there is much more than shades can do. They can define and refine your personality, communicate your mood and personality, and create a statement for you. And when it comes to selecting colors for your suit, blazer, or sherwani, the pallet should be special. The choice have to be made not just on the basis of you mood but also considering the occasion.
- Are you getting ready to appear for an interview? So, you look like a responsible man who can take up the job with confidence?
- Are you wearing a suit to attend a marriage where you want to look like an open-hearted man ready to start a new journey? perhaps you meet your soulmate in the hall.
- Are you appearing before the board members to give a life-changing presentation? So, they see you as a leader who can steer them in the right direction?
Select colors so they match the occasion, suit your personality, and make the right statement to communicate your mood and intent.
Check out our suit guide for ways you can do that:
Shades of Blue
Navy Blue, a de facto traditional color goes for most situations and fits any age Adequate for weddings, meetings, and other formal events.
True blue, a little lighter than Navy Blue and even less formal is a hard to find color but it works best for weekend gathering and other casual events.
Shades of Black
A charcoal gray gives you a young look and being a neutral color, it goes with a variety of different colored shirts.
Adequate for work, weddings, funerals, and important meetings
Ligh grey suits stand out against the regular colors and are best for fall dressing and go well in summer and spring seasons
Works best for summer but suits all occasions
A pitch-black suits well with a black-haired man and goes well with darker complexions
Shades of Brown
Dark-brown suit, uncommon in your wardrobe, suits ruddy complexions, redheads, and blonds.
Not suited as an office wear but goes with other formal occasions and weddings
A khaki suit is a lighter shade of brown and gives a warmer look, thus, most suitable as a summer wear. Although it suits most complexions, it works best for low-contrast men.
Tan, a shade lighter than khaki is a versatile wear that goes well in wintertime and makes you stand out in a crowd because of its rarity.
A white suit is a signature look for parties and presentations
If you’re in the process of acquiring your first 3-4 suits, a suit with a notch lapel in navy blue, charcoal grey, or a lighter grey is highly recommended. These colors are universally flattering and incredibly versatile, making them perfect for building a foundational wardrobe.
