Saturday, December 27, 2008

How To Choose A Suit Color

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.

I wrote this article to explain some of the differences between the various colors a man might choose to wear. This article will go into skin shades, body types, and even different events that require the use of a suit. Colors discussed in this article are black, blue, brown, gray, and tan.

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.

Blue suits are spectacular for interviews and office settings. They look best on slim to medium sized men with a light skin color. Slender body types with fair skin should seriously consider purchasing this color suit.

Brown suits have become slightly unpopular over the past decade or so. However, this suit still looks great on medium to dark skin colors and works well with all body types. Men looking to make a statement without appearing too flashy should pick up a nice brown suit.

The gray suit is a staple for any mans wardrobe. This suit comes in varying shades of gray but if you can only buy one make sure it is charcoal gray. Men with medium builds look best in this color. All skin shades look fantastic in this color on any day of the week.

Wearing a tan suit in a colder climate is a bad idea. This suit is reserved for spring and summer events. Medium and slender builds with darker skin skin shades look best in this color suit.

I hope you enjoyed reading this article as much as I enjoyed writing it. Use the knowledge of this article to help aid you in your next suit purchase and you will be glad you did. - 16459

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