Saturday, December 27, 2008

Choosing A Suit Color Made Easy

By Victor Santerino

Choosing a suit color is one of the most overlooked areas in the quest for the perfect suit. This is because many men choose a suit color based on what color they like looking at rather than what color looks best on them or which color is best for the situation.

This article was crafted to give men a better idea of what color they should wear. Areas evaluated are skin hues, special occasions, and body frames. The colors we will talk about are brown, gray, tan, blue, and black.

The black suit is great for both formal and somber events such as funerals, proms, and weddings. This suit looks good on all skin colors and is acceptable for all different body types. However, you will find that this color does have a slimming effect and will look best on larger frames.

Wearing a blue suit to an interview with a red tie is known as the "power suit". This makes this suit ideal for interviews and everyday business wear. Lean body types with lightly colored skin look best in this suit.

Wearing a brown suit is useful when you want to separate yourself from the majority without appearing flashy. You can wear this color to the office and to most formal occasions. Men with darker skin look best in this color. Small to large body types can all wear this color.

Gray suits are pivotal colors that should be a part of all men's wardrobes. All skin colors and builds look good in this color. However, the optimum body type for a gray suit is somewhere between lean and medium sized.

The tan suit is a nice suit for spring and summer weather. This suit can be worn to outdoor social events and less formal office settings. Men with large builds or light skin colors should avoid this suit as it is not very flattering for them.

This article did not cover every color suit on the market. However, I feel that it is a great start to learning what you can about suit colors. Please use this information to make the best purchase you can. - 17943

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