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Real Men Real Style what about situations like marriage, family gathering, reception etc ? A black suit or a navy blue or a midnight blue. Which one you say If I have to buy only one suit ?
Antonio, I have been a Subscriber for the past few years, I love your content. Unfortunately I have to disagree with the fact that midnight blue or black suits work for black and white tie. Black tie means a black or midnight blue suit with satin lapels. And white tie means tails.
Real Men Real Style Hi Antonio, what should you suggest for my sisters wedding on in September? I'm 26 bald man. I'm from Ireland also so weather is unpredictable. Love your channel. Keep up the great work.
I own 14 suits (used to be a consultant). My favorite, by far, is black pinstripe suit by Brooks Brothers. With a solid color tie, it doesn't look 'Black' or 'White' Tie event.
I've always said your first suit should be a navy suit, most universal. Your second suit, and your least worn suit, should be black. Saved just for formal occasions and funerals. From there you can add a grey or a seasonal suit but I would recommend considering a tux, depending on your job of course
@@justStardust940nothing wrong with midnight blue but you'll have more selection diversity with navy. Black, dark brown, cognac and light brown shoes/belt all go with navy. You'd be limited to black with midnight, maybe a dark brown
@@gabbbbbz No, if anything black is more restrictive. Brown shoes with black doesn't work. Blue shirts with black don't work. Plus, wearing black screams funeral or the most formal of scenarios excluding the specific dress codes like the semi-formal black tie and formal white tie. Navy is far more versatile. Weddings, interviews, business meetings, graduations etc. You aren't wearing a black suit to a wedding or graduation.
I have a selection of navy and grey to charcoal suits but my favourite one is my dark blue suit. It's somewhere between blue and navy and is a little bit more modern but I think it looks really sharp. It's also very versatile and might be the perfect colour for a blazer imo so I can wear it with non-matching slacks/chinos/jeans etc
My suit closet: Monday: Anthracite grey suit+White shirt+blue striped business tie Tuesday: Black suit+white striped shirt+red tie Wednesday: charcoal grey suit+ blue striped shirt+blue tie Thursday: Cambridge grey suit+white shirt+Dark grey or black tie Friday: Black suit+blue shirt+dark gold tie All with black oxfords no brogues.
Great article Antonio. One thing I'd like to point out for black suits is I'd recommend either peak (for short to average height people) or shawl lapels (for above average to tall people) as opposed to notch lapels. I've always felt like notch lapels are geared for business or casual style wear.
For me I feel medium to light grey suits are more casual, worn to take a stroll on the grass or a relaxed meeting with friends. I suppose Bond in Goldfinger is a good example.
I absolutely agree about black. If I had it to do all over again, my first suit would have been navy, but, my charcoal from Combatant Gentleman works just fine. If I do get around to buying a navy, I'm aiming for an Indochino.
I just bought my first two suits. Custom made here in thailand before I head back to Vegas for a business event. I'm a big guy and not used to dressing sharp. I usually sweat a lot and just wear what's comfortable. I decided to go with a dark blue suit (not navy) and a light grey. Since it's sweltering 3 months out of the year and hot for 6-7, I think I'll get more mileage out of these colors. I also went with an aqua blue linen blazer. When I saw the jacket for the first time tonight, the color is so much LOUDER than I expected from the swatch. I hope I'm able to pull it off. It just goes to show that when having custom clothing made, it always comes out looking a bit different than you picture in your head. The blue suit is perfect. The linen blazer is a bit too light and bright. I hope the light gray comes out looking good.
This series is great. It helped me realize that things I like on other people don't necessarily look the best on me. It's something I would definitely not buy anything new without checking out first. Even the watch video from before. In this video I would have liked to see a comparison between these colors with and without pinstripes, but I am sure there a whole separate one for that. I am glad you mentioned overseas environments as well. When I was working in Tokyo it was very different. Thanks and keep it up.
Medium grey, to me is the safest. Almost any color shirt, tie and shoes can go with it. Then again I just started wearing suits about 6-7 months ago and I just turned 50. What do I know? I did find a place near me in NJ. My suits cost $140-$230. Yes I know cheap, but fit very well, especially after a few minor alterations. To me it's about the fit, not the fancy expensive fabric. Each to his own.
I got a Black suit, a Navy Blue suit, a kind of Darker light Blue, like your Shirt, only a Little Bit more Blue. Also got a Blue, grey crossed suit and a Black and White crossed suit. All of Them are able to Look casual, as well as formal, it depents on The Event and The Shirt youre going to combine with it.
You are my “go to guy” when it’s time to hit a special event!! Thank you for your wealth of knowledge pertaining to fashion and life!!! You are the real life coach!!
My approach has been to have multiple navy suits with rotation...different liner / accent button color coordinated with the tie. No other suit color. When I started, I used charcoal, but gravitated to navy because everyone around me was wearing charcoal. When I was in law school, all the young (I was in my 30s, they were out of college) bought black suits for daily office wear as law clerks. One bought a black zoot suit with white chalk lines. They wouldn't listen to experience. They looked silly.
I guess my country (Norway) is really formal, because 90% of the men I've seen (including myself) wear a black suit when a suit is appropriate. The only thing that's really different is the color of the tie, so nobody wears a black necktie unless it's a funeral. With that being said, I started last year to wear a charcoal grey suit for events like theatre visits (not the cinema), dinners at nice restaurant, and some semi-formal parties
So, Navy blue and Medium grey...then black and light grey. Got it. I am probably getting medium grey first because Grey is the color for a friends upcoming wedding. Ama work my way to other colors from there.
I have all 3 and I think my charcoal grey got the most mileage with most of my colored shirts and ties. The dark blue just seems to pop more with a white dress shirt
I think Navy should always be the first choice for a suit, it formal enough for most context, works well on most guys and can be dressed down if neccessary. Next choice is Charcoal Grey and then Medium Grey. If you had to own three suits then definitely get one of each, you can get them all as three piece or maybe one or two as a three piece and one double breasted.
Good info. but, the black suit isn't so formal that it can fit into the business suit rotation. Here in DC, it's a must have (custom Tuxs are our formal black tie suits).
I own two suits: a black one and a light gray one, both from Zara. I use both quite regularly, and I never get tired of them. Don't forget you can play around your suits and use them separately. Example: brown brogues + navy slacks + light gray "sports jacket" (the suit jacket). Or... black dress shoes + gray suit pants + black suit jacket. The other items (tie, PS, shirt, and others) will easily give richness to your outfit if you choose the right colors.
Antonio - I like the double button barrel cuff shirt. I use these shirt types as my signature piece / uniform. Besides “casual Friday’s” I always wear a double button barrel shirt with my charcoal, navy, true blue and light blue suits.
I have dark skin. I'm wearing a custom light grey suit w/ black paisley lining, black shirt, black paisley tie, light gold aviators, tie bar, and pocket square.
Hey Anthony, it's Berner from Canada. I just wanted to know what your thoughts are on Don Cherry's suits and his sense of style. Would love to hear it. Keep making great content, bud!
*When in doubt, Navy Blue or Charcoal Grey. Can't go wrong with those. Its like with dress shoes, you can't really go wrong with Burgundy (Oxblood), goes with pretty much everything*
I'm gonna tailor a custom suit soon, and I thought which better person than RMRS to ask for advice. And damn, it paid off. I'm gonna go with medium grey
I enjoyed the video, but there are two more colors I want to hear about from you: dark brown and Tan. Will there be video on those or is there already?
Medium grey is a very versatile colour for multiple suits as it works very well as a solid, pin striped or patterned, 2 or 3 piece, single or double breasted, suitable for business, weddings and evening wear.
I just bought my first suit ever from Indochino and got it in Harrogate Blue, I wanted a color in between true blue and navy/dark navy. I haven't received it yet but hopefully it's not TOO blue, it was a bit dim inside the store so it looked perfect.
Antonio, Great video as usual. I have a Tux that I got for formal wear after I got out of the Army. I also bought a black pinstripe and navy pinstripe along with a charcoal gray suit I had owned before retiring. But what I have a lot of are 7 sports coats an blazers that I mix and match with dress slacks. When I was working in DC wearing a coat and tie was mandatory but now that I'm working for the Navy in Monterey wear everyone wears jeans and gym shoes, I have given up the tie but not the rest.
Talking about wearing suits: After wearing them for the day do you brush them with a clothes brush before putting it away and if so how vigorous or gentle would you go with the brushing? Would brushing regularly prevent or stave off early wear and the dreaded elbow shine????
Unlike dry cleaning a suit you should brush your suit before and after every wear. Making sure you use gentle, slow strokes, you can count on no damage to your suit.
I’d say this much about black suits: as a musician, it’s very much a staple of our wardrobe for stage attire. It’s like a uniform in many situations, because as a sideman you’re often relegated to being relatively unseen while staying well dressed and cleanly put together. I’d put a black suit on any time I’m called to be a sideman. Even as a bandleader, I’d wear a black suit if the situation called for it.
I need a suit for Mon - Fri. What should I be purchasing? I figure Charcoal, Navy and Medium grey are the staples, but what should I look for after that? Maybe spice it up a bit for the other two suits?
I need an advise Antonio! I live in Singapore which is pretty much summer all year round.... I’m planning to buy 2 different suits. One Navy because of its timelessness and versatility and the other grey. However I’m contemplating on which grey should I go? Charcoal, medium or light? (I’m an Architect and not a business man so I work in a more creative industry.) Please give me an advise on which grey should I pick! Thank you!
Hey Antonio, I get the concept of the formality of black suits but I have a caveat that I need clarification on. I purchased a nice black suit but it has a gray windowpane pattern. Where does this fit in the formality formula and how do I style it for best results?
Thanks for all the great info. 1. Light blue and light grey. Great spring-summer-autumn suits. I had them (particularly light blue) and got a lot of wear out of them. 2. When you say navy I actually see a blue suit on my computer screen. Navy would be much darker. I'd feel like I'm dressed too dark in true navy, same as I would feel with black. I've had dark charcoal and light-ish grey (Prince of Wales). Alternated between those two for a long time. 3. As I'm well into retirement, I don't need suits any more. But I have two - medium blue (what looks like navy in your presentation) and a true blue. They're both good. 4. You didn't mention navy blazer with grey or tan pants. Excellent choices for business. 5. The big thing you missed - brown suits. Excellent for business, especially when everyone is earing blue of some sort. You can lighten brown up with a lighter shirt or tie and brown shoes.
Charcoal vs Black vs Navy vs Blue - Take your pick!
*WATCH NEXT: 10 Tips To Take Your Suit Style From Ordinary To Extraordinary* - ua-cam.com/video/56dObm_HbfQ/v-deo.html
www.realmenrealstyle.com/blue-vs-gray-vs-black-suits/ - Click here to read the article: Blue vs. Gray vs. Black suits.
Real Men Real Style what about situations like marriage, family gathering, reception etc ? A black suit or a navy blue or a midnight blue. Which one you say If I have to buy only one suit ?
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Antonio, I have been a Subscriber for the past few years, I love your content. Unfortunately I have to disagree with the fact that midnight blue or black suits work for black and white tie. Black tie means a black or midnight blue suit with satin lapels. And white tie means tails.
Real Men Real Style Hi Antonio, what should you suggest for my sisters wedding on in September? I'm 26 bald man. I'm from Ireland also so weather is unpredictable. Love your channel. Keep up the great work.
Hi Alan! What's the dress code for the wedding?
My most used/favourite suit colours
#1 = charcoal grey
#2 = navy
#3 = medium grey
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Yup. Medium grey suit with a purple tie will garner plenty of comments.
@@LiquorMaster Blue ties go well with medium grey too.
Issac Fullalove good choices.
I feel like every suit exists on a scale of funeral to pimp
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I own 14 suits (used to be a consultant). My favorite, by far, is black pinstripe suit by Brooks Brothers. With a solid color tie, it doesn't look 'Black' or 'White' Tie event.
Navy blue and charcoal grey are my choices
if you have 2 options of suits 100% agree with you
I've always said your first suit should be a navy suit, most universal. Your second suit, and your least worn suit, should be black. Saved just for formal occasions and funerals. From there you can add a grey or a seasonal suit but I would recommend considering a tux, depending on your job of course
why is navy blue more versatile than midnight blue?
@@justStardust940nothing wrong with midnight blue but you'll have more selection diversity with navy. Black, dark brown, cognac and light brown shoes/belt all go with navy. You'd be limited to black with midnight, maybe a dark brown
But isn't Black more versatile, giving you an option to play around with shirts and ties of almost all combinations
@@gabbbbbz No, if anything black is more restrictive. Brown shoes with black doesn't work. Blue shirts with black don't work. Plus, wearing black screams funeral or the most formal of scenarios excluding the specific dress codes like the semi-formal black tie and formal white tie. Navy is far more versatile. Weddings, interviews, business meetings, graduations etc. You aren't wearing a black suit to a wedding or graduation.
Navy blue will pretty much do it for me when it comes to suits.
Navy blue is always great. Midnight looks like a uniform. True blue really captures the 👀. Uhh love all😂
I love charcoal grey n true blue
I have a selection of navy and grey to charcoal suits but my favourite one is my dark blue suit. It's somewhere between blue and navy and is a little bit more modern but I think it looks really sharp. It's also very versatile and might be the perfect colour for a blazer imo so I can wear it with non-matching slacks/chinos/jeans etc
I really like the light grey tie, light blue shirt with black suit in the thumbnail. *Suit combo on the right.*
Agree! Navy & mid gray > charcoal for day to day, light grey & true blue only for summer, black for black tie, skip light blue which is too showey.
Thank you. Very informative. The benefits of Navy over Charcoal for older men is particularly useful for me (The Old Gray Man).
A sophisticated look for experienced gentlemen.
My suit closet:
Monday: Anthracite grey suit+White shirt+blue striped business tie
Tuesday: Black suit+white striped shirt+red tie
Wednesday: charcoal grey suit+ blue striped shirt+blue tie
Thursday: Cambridge grey suit+white shirt+Dark grey or black tie
Friday: Black suit+blue shirt+dark gold tie
All with black oxfords no brogues.
Great article Antonio. One thing I'd like to point out for black suits is I'd recommend either peak (for short to average height people) or shawl lapels (for above average to tall people) as opposed to notch lapels. I've always felt like notch lapels are geared for business or casual style wear.
For me I feel medium to light grey suits are more casual, worn to take a stroll on the grass or a relaxed meeting with friends. I suppose Bond in Goldfinger is a good example.
I absolutely agree about black. If I had it to do all over again, my first suit would have been navy, but, my charcoal from Combatant Gentleman works just fine. If I do get around to buying a navy, I'm aiming for an Indochino.
I just bought my first two suits. Custom made here in thailand before I head back to Vegas for a business event. I'm a big guy and not used to dressing sharp. I usually sweat a lot and just wear what's comfortable.
I decided to go with a dark blue suit (not navy) and a light grey. Since it's sweltering 3 months out of the year and hot for 6-7, I think I'll get more mileage out of these colors. I also went with an aqua blue linen blazer. When I saw the jacket for the first time tonight, the color is so much LOUDER than I expected from the swatch. I hope I'm able to pull it off.
It just goes to show that when having custom clothing made, it always comes out looking a bit different than you picture in your head. The blue suit is perfect. The linen blazer is a bit too light and bright. I hope the light gray comes out looking good.
Midnight Blue is my favourite
This series is great. It helped me realize that things I like on other people don't necessarily look the best on me. It's something I would definitely not buy anything new without checking out first. Even the watch video from before. In this video I would have liked to see a comparison between these colors with and without pinstripes, but I am sure there a whole separate one for that. I am glad you mentioned overseas environments as well. When I was working in Tokyo it was very different.
Thanks and keep it up.
Just got a medium grey suit for job interviews, I appreciate your help!!!
I like how you taught which colors don't demand as much attention by switching suits throughout the video.
Medium grey, to me is the safest. Almost any color shirt, tie and shoes can go with it. Then again I just started wearing suits about 6-7 months ago and I just turned 50. What do I know? I did find a place near me in NJ. My suits cost $140-$230. Yes I know cheap, but fit very well, especially after a few minor alterations. To me it's about the fit, not the fancy expensive fabric. Each to his own.
I got a Black suit, a Navy Blue suit, a kind of Darker light Blue, like your Shirt, only a Little Bit more Blue.
Also got a Blue, grey crossed suit and a Black and White crossed suit.
All of Them are able to Look casual, as well as formal, it depents on The Event and The Shirt youre going to combine with it.
I wondered about the differences between which shades of blue to use. I think this just answered my question.
There you go...
I am an Indian working in India. But my boss is American and today I mentioned your channel to him..
The 3 Wise Men of Rock once said this:
“They’ll come runnin just as fast as the can, cuz every girl’s crazy bout a sharp dressed man.”
ZZ Top.
You are my “go to guy” when it’s time to hit a special event!! Thank you for your wealth of knowledge pertaining to fashion and life!!! You are the real life coach!!
My approach has been to have multiple navy suits with rotation...different liner / accent button color coordinated with the tie. No other suit color. When I started, I used charcoal, but gravitated to navy because everyone around me was wearing charcoal.
When I was in law school, all the young (I was in my 30s, they were out of college) bought black suits for daily office wear as law clerks. One bought a black zoot suit with white chalk lines. They wouldn't listen to experience. They looked silly.
After watching your video I ordered navy blue suit to bespoke tailor, I'm a university student. Thank you
I guess my country (Norway) is really formal, because 90% of the men I've seen (including myself) wear a black suit when a suit is appropriate. The only thing that's really different is the color of the tie, so nobody wears a black necktie unless it's a funeral.
With that being said, I started last year to wear a charcoal grey suit for events like theatre visits (not the cinema), dinners at nice restaurant, and some semi-formal parties
Quality content as always.
Would you do a video on vests/ short coats as well: function, versatility, occasion appropriate, etc
Thank you
Black and navy for me. Black for funerals and very formal events and navy because its versatile but looks great
So, Navy blue and Medium grey...then black and light grey. Got it.
I am probably getting medium grey first because Grey is the color for a friends upcoming wedding. Ama work my way to other colors from there.
Thinking about getting a navy blue as my first
I have all 3 and I think my charcoal grey got the most mileage with most of my colored shirts and ties. The dark blue just seems to pop more with a white dress shirt
I liked that this video didn't have as much of a rushed feeling as most of the more recent videos.
Good stuff and yes a black suit is formal and can make you look old yep
I think Navy should always be the first choice for a suit, it formal enough for most context, works well on most guys and can be dressed down if neccessary. Next choice is Charcoal Grey and then Medium Grey. If you had to own three suits then definitely get one of each, you can get them all as three piece or maybe one or two as a three piece and one double breasted.
These videos are very sharp.
This is actually one of my favorite videos from you so far. Great information, thank you.
Thanks Adrian! Which point hit you the most?
Real Men Real Style that you waited till the end for the commercial.
Good info. but, the black suit isn't so formal that it can fit into the business suit rotation. Here in DC, it's a must have (custom Tuxs are our formal black tie suits).
I want to wear Darker tones of suits Charcoal for casual. Think its okay. I rock it with jeans and chelseas. Charcoal long sleeve shirt.
This video changed my life... Thank you!
I own two suits: a black one and a light gray one, both from Zara. I use both quite regularly, and I never get tired of them.
Don't forget you can play around your suits and use them separately. Example: brown brogues + navy slacks + light gray "sports jacket" (the suit jacket). Or... black dress shoes + gray suit pants + black suit jacket. The other items (tie, PS, shirt, and others) will easily give richness to your outfit if you choose the right colors.
navy, charcoal, medium gray are must haves.
Not what I was expecting.. Helped so much ! thanks.
Suits. Please talk about jacket and pant length. Also which split is better in the back of the jacket?...single, double or no split.
Emotions colors, textures, modern meanings, seasons and how best to play assets to optimize desired effect has always been a pursuit for me.
Antonio - I like the double button barrel cuff shirt. I use these shirt types as my signature piece / uniform. Besides “casual Friday’s” I always wear a double button barrel shirt with my charcoal, navy, true blue and light blue suits.
I *love* black suits
and have a new found love of true blue and midnight blue
I have dark skin. I'm wearing a custom light grey suit w/ black paisley lining, black shirt, black paisley tie, light gold aviators, tie bar, and pocket square.
This is a phenomenal video, Antonio. This is the content I'm looking for. Bravo!
This is a very important topic in menswear, thank you!
Hey Anthony, it's Berner from Canada. I just wanted to know what your thoughts are on Don Cherry's suits and his sense of style. Would love to hear it.
Keep making great content, bud!
Great video and great way to get the idea clear
Navy blue my favorite suit .
For me play it well go classy and for a navy blue and medium or charcoal grey
Charcoal Grey suits are my go to, I don't trade them for anything else(.) The only time I wear a black suit is when I am on my Airline Pilot uniform.
*When in doubt, Navy Blue or Charcoal Grey. Can't go wrong with those. Its like with dress shoes, you can't really go wrong with Burgundy (Oxblood), goes with pretty much everything*
Thank you soo much. Charcoal grey is my go to
Suit color I wear most: Grey with light pattern (Only visible when you're close up). 😎
Very good video. Thank you
What color suit would be good for a wedding
I like light Grey.. Can Play alot with it..
Thank You Antonio For Educating This Young Gentleman That Is Beginning To Seek For The Best Suits For My Needs and Possibly My Wants As Well 👍
Antonio looks great in all he wears it helps being Handsome and olive complexion
I'm gonna tailor a custom suit soon, and I thought which better person than RMRS to ask for advice. And damn, it paid off. I'm gonna go with medium grey
I have Navy Blue and Medium Grey. Looks good
Good video. I am a dark man and I think I look good in light color suits.
Finally I concluded that black one is better for me
I enjoyed the video, but there are two more colors I want to hear about from you: dark brown and Tan. Will there be video on those or is there already?
What about brown and green ? Or maybe red and orange to go with my beard ?
I own a great true blue suit but I wasn't aware that it stands out so much...
Will have this points in mind in the future
Thx
Light gray color suits 👌🏽👌🏽
Medium grey is a very versatile colour for multiple suits as it works very well as a solid, pin striped or patterned, 2 or 3 piece, single or double breasted, suitable for business, weddings and evening wear.
I would say charcoal and navy are perfect!
What's the best color suit shirt n tie for a florida formal wedding?
Where would you rank tan suits in ALL departments: Formality, Opportunity, & Interchangeability?
Better worn for summer wear. They are suits which can be worn informally and they don’t demand attention.
This is a great video. I definitely had to save it to my playlist to refer back in the future
I especially like dark blue and dark black suits😍😍😍
I just bought my first suit ever from Indochino and got it in Harrogate Blue, I wanted a color in between true blue and navy/dark navy. I haven't received it yet but hopefully it's not TOO blue, it was a bit dim inside the store so it looked perfect.
Light grey and black for me
Antonio, Great video as usual. I have a Tux that I got for formal wear after I got out of the Army. I also bought a black pinstripe and navy pinstripe along with a charcoal gray suit I had owned before retiring. But what I have a lot of are 7 sports coats an blazers that I mix and match with dress slacks. When I was working in DC wearing a coat and tie was mandatory but now that I'm working for the Navy in Monterey wear everyone wears jeans and gym shoes, I have given up the tie but not the rest.
You can wear the sports coat with denim and khaki.
I Really Enjoy Watching and Learning! Thanks B, I Want to Make Sure My Man Looks Great Always!
Talking about wearing suits: After wearing them for the day do you brush them with a clothes brush before putting it away and if so how vigorous or gentle would you go with the brushing?
Would brushing regularly prevent or stave off early wear and the dreaded elbow shine????
Unlike dry cleaning a suit you should brush your suit before and after every wear. Making sure you use gentle, slow strokes, you can count on no damage to your suit.
Antonio, I have a question: what kind of suit would you recommend for a summer wedding?
Anthony Savarese i would say a true blue jacket with white trousers and shirt. Brown suede penny loafers with brown belt
Love True Blue, rather i love all shades of blue. got chinos in blue, shirts in blue, shoes in blue, t-shirts in blu. Blue is my choice.
awesome video. loved it. thank you Antonio!
Exactly
6 thumbs down to this video ? But 700+ thumps up in a few hours of posting. Good stuff Antonio!
I’d say this much about black suits: as a musician, it’s very much a staple of our wardrobe for stage attire. It’s like a uniform in many situations, because as a sideman you’re often relegated to being relatively unseen while staying well dressed and cleanly put together. I’d put a black suit on any time I’m called to be a sideman. Even as a bandleader, I’d wear a black suit if the situation called for it.
Personally, i like what i call Lead Gray for clothing.
I need a suit for Mon - Fri. What should I be purchasing?
I figure Charcoal, Navy and Medium grey are the staples, but what should I look for after that? Maybe spice it up a bit for the other two suits?
WrestlingDad1
Same boat. What did you end up choosing? I would throw in a soft patterned suit 😎
TheBoss2288
Have not made a choice yet. Think black and a brighter blue or print? What do you think?
Solved all of my suit conundrums. Very informative.
Suit variations offer great options for different occasions. Some excellent suits in this video
I need an advise Antonio! I live in Singapore which is pretty much summer all year round.... I’m planning to buy 2 different suits. One Navy because of its timelessness and versatility and the other grey. However I’m contemplating on which grey should I go? Charcoal, medium or light? (I’m an Architect and not a business man so I work in a more creative industry.) Please give me an advise on which grey should I pick! Thank you!
Great video! I've decided tô buy the light Blue and gray.
Why is the guy on your intro at 0:11, breaking pocket square rule number one?
True.
Hey Antonio, I get the concept of the formality of black suits but I have a caveat that I need clarification on. I purchased a nice black suit but it has a gray windowpane pattern. Where does this fit in the formality formula and how do I style it for best results?
Thanks for all the great info.
1. Light blue and light grey. Great spring-summer-autumn suits. I had them (particularly light blue) and got a lot of wear out of them.
2. When you say navy I actually see a blue suit on my computer screen. Navy would be much darker. I'd feel like I'm dressed too dark in true navy, same as I would feel with black. I've had dark charcoal and light-ish grey (Prince of Wales). Alternated between those two for a long time.
3. As I'm well into retirement, I don't need suits any more. But I have two - medium blue (what looks like navy in your presentation) and a true blue. They're both good.
4. You didn't mention navy blazer with grey or tan pants. Excellent choices for business.
5. The big thing you missed - brown suits. Excellent for business, especially when everyone is earing blue of some sort. You can lighten brown up with a lighter shirt or tie and brown shoes.
#4 Should be talked about in another video as the video is focused on suits :)