Black Suits for Men: Should You Wear Them? Smarter Outfit Options

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Are black suits overrated? https://gentl.mn/black-suits-for-men GUIDES YOU SHOULDN'T MISS: 1. How Many Suits Does A Gentleman Need? - https://gentl.mn/332xUtK 2. The Most Overrated Color in Menswear: Black - https://gentl.mn/2Yxruzd 3. White Tie Guide - https://gentl.mn/315hiQ6 4. Morning Dress: Dress Code - https://gentl.mn/2K5D6FB 5. When to Wear a Tuxedo or Tails - https://gentl.mn/2YCtMBa 6. Funeral Etiquette - https://gentl.mn/2SWjdnh 7. How A Suit Should Fit - https://gentl.mn/2OuJlqW 8. How to Use the Color Wheel to Assemble Superior Outfits -https://gentl.mn/2KejwWP 9. Stripes in Menswear - https://gentl.mn/2YgjhnS Want to stay updated? Sign up here for free: https://gentl.mn/2Yu0sZv Want to see more videos? Subscribe to our channel! https://www.youtube.com/user/thegentlemansgazette --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gentleman's Gazette https://www.gentlemansgazette.com/ https://gentl.mn/2OraR8H Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gentlemansgazette FREE eBook: https://gentl.mn/2Yu0sZv #blacksuits #suitsformen #notsponsored SHOP THE VIDEO: 1. Orchid Linen Pocket Square - https://gentl.mn/2SQXtJy 2. Hydrangea Silk Petals Boutonniere - https://gentl.mn/2Yh9w8T 3. Monkey's Fist Knot Cufflinks - https://gentl.mn/2YGG8sl Why is it that black suits are so widely seen today? The answer has a lot to do with the fact that the typical dress of the general populace around the world, especially in the United States, is largely dictated today by what famous and other notable people are wearing, be they celebrities, politicians, or people in similar fields. And to focus in on men, what do we see these famous individuals wearing? We see them wearing black ensembles at award shows, black ensembles in music videos, black ensembles at political debates and other state functions. In short, the color black is everywhere. Should you wear a black suit? Our answer, in a nutshell, is not often. As we laid out above, there are better choices for most scenarios. Firstly, formal events should be given their proper due with adherence to formal daywear or black and white tie. More politicians should feel free and confident enough to shun the confines of the black suit uniform and while high fashion can have its own trends, we believe that classic menswear follows a different set of guidelines. Setting aside all of the points we've laid out so far today, there is one other major reason why we believe most men shouldn't wear black suits often and that comes down to a matter of contrast. While it is true that the stark contrast of a black suit, white shirt, and black necktie can have a flattering effect on the silhouette of many men, it's also true that there's a downside to this. In that stark contrast between the black and white can also wash out the complexion of many fair skinned or fair haired men. Here's a brief list of some situations where black suits would indeed be appropriate. The first situation, as you may have guessed, would be funerals. Black has a historical association with mourning and while formal daywear or evening wear would probably be seen as too celebratory in tone, a black business suit can strike the right somber tone that would be appropriate for a funeral. The second scenario here would be musical concerts. While the world of classical music does have an association with white tie and black tie that's still ongoing today, a more contemporary and popular alternative to these dress codes has been the rise of the so-called concert black dress code. The objective here is that the musical ensemble look as uniform and consistent as possible so that what the audience will focus on will be the music itself. And our third and final scenario here is in situations relating to religion. Worship leaders such as priests and pastors will often wear black suits as will adherence to certain sects of religious tradition like Hasidic Jews or the Amish. Here are our tips for how you can wear black suits well: First and foremost and as we've said countless times before in the channel, fit is everything. Just make sure that all of your bases are covered in that your shoulders, chest, and midsection are well fitted and that your trousers aren't baggy or puddling around your ankles. Our next tip here is to try to incorporate a bit of color into your outfit. As we mentioned earlier, the black suit, white shirt, black tie look is one that's only going to flatter a very small fraction of men. Therefore, wearing a shirt, tie, or other accessories that add a bit of color to liven up the outfit will take some of the somber tone out of the black suit. Our third tip would be to stay clear of shiny fabric finishes. Nothing is going to make you look more like a teenager wearing his first suit than an all-black ensemble in a cheap shiny finish.