Wearing the Black Suit

The black suit in wool is an important addition to men’s fashion. Its formality is unquestioned in most events albeit a bit somber with its dark color. Usually the black suit is best reserved for weddings or funerals and other formal events.  Before getting one, it should be well-made to eliminate any flaws on the suit’s fabric.

Black Suit’s Formality

A black suit with no pattern is considered the most formal type of business wear in men’s fashion. Adding patterns may greatly reduce the suit’s formality but a black wool suit is usually used in somber events such as a funeral.

Making the Black Suit

Solid black suits are made usually from wool. The look of unbroken black can overshadow a light fabric or something with a bit of sheen to it. If the wool suit is too fine it may look too smooth and may appear that the fabric is artificial. Artificial fabrics, in small quantities, can add strength to the wool suit however a slight blend of a different blend can make it appear too bright. The black suit is usually made using the black sheep’s undyed wool and when thickly woven, it can give a nice draping or silhouette.

 

 

The Fit of the Black Wool Suit

A black wool suit can easily attract attention – for the wrong reasons such as being ill-fitting, so it’s imperative that it fits the wearer really well. Men with a large built can appear too stocky in black if his suit is not fitted well, while a man with a smaller frame can easily be dwarfed by loose and oversized clothing. The black suit jacket’s draping from the shoulder area down to the hips is essential. To make it look flattering, the black jacket must be tapered close to the waist area. The black suit must not be too tight that it starts pinching the wearer as he moves around and it should not be loose that it looks like the wearer doesn’t own the jacket.

It’s a no-brainer that a black suit is formal but it does make a great color especially with a double-breasted suit or a vested suit. Both selections are made in patterned black wool and the elegance of a double-breasted suit is what makes it business-worthy for most events. The peak styles of the lapels add style and visual elegance which makes the suit come alive in spite of the color’s visual weight.

Color Matching with Men’s Black Suit

The black suit is worn with a solid white dress shirt and black tie to maintain its formality. This is usually worn during funerals or for black tie optional occasions, however flexibility for what type of shirt and tie should be worn is possible. White based fabric patterns are basically formal in nature which can easily paired for business suits. Meanwhile unpatterned dress shirts in vivid colors are a stark contrast to the black suit which would make them appropriate for occasions during the evening.

Large amounts of black can be overwhelm pale skin, especially men who seem to have a much lighter skin, hair, and color of the eyes. A man with a dark hair and fair skin can have contrasting clothing such as a black suit and light colored shirt. However, extra care should be given to blondes with fair skin who plans to wear this as it could make him appear too pale especially under the glare of artificial light. Artificial light can be a bit harsh and unforgiving as it can easily distort color into a bit of green and at times purple.

Men with low contrast appear their best when they pair solid colors in black and other dark colors such as dark charcoal.

Black color can also work well with metallics such as gold, bronze, or silver. Make sure to choose just one type of metallic as wearing all of them at the same time can look too glittery and veers the attention away from the suit itself instead of enhancing it. Make sure that your accessories such as watch or tie clip also match when you wear it with a black suit. Men who wear glasses should take into consideration the tint of the frames and most eyeglasses usually have golden or silvery tone.

The Black Suit Dilemma – To Buy or Not to Buy

There has always been a dilemma on whether to buy or not to buy a black suit and if it is even a good enough choice of color for men’s suits. The problem also lies in whether it should be considered as formalwear since black can be quite challenging to pair with other colors and black can look severe on some complexions.

For majority of men, a black suit does have a place in men’s fashion. It should still be worn with caution especially with men who need careful color matching with their suits. A man with dark hair and tan skin can easily look good in a black suit/white shirt ensemble. While a man with pale skin and red hair will look good in clothes that won’t clash with his physical features. Another dilemma for men is that a black suit can be difficult to accessorize and style due to its non-traditional qualities as you need to be highly creative with color matching the suit with the accessories. In spite of this, it is still one of the most sought-after fabrics for men’s suits.

The Black Suit: A Must-Have for Every Gentleman

The black suit may not be your first choice to wear for those occasional important events due to its highly impressionable color. A more likely color would be either navy blue or charcoal grey which would be more versatile and appropriate for formal occasions. In any case, a black suit is a great choice for any gentleman who is expected to appear at formal occasions with a commanding presence.  So the next time you’re looking for another addition to your navy-based suit collection, consider looking for a worthwhile black suit, a must-have for every gentleman.



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