Thanks for watching and for the comment! I think that's valid, black suits are tricky. Navy and gray are a lot more versatile. Working on some new videos about them now.
Great question! The devil is in the details - just making sure your suit fits you well and is good material already will help a lot. You can also add some color with your shirt, tie or pocketsquare. Accessories like cufflinks or a watch can also make it feel more personal and less like a uniform. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!
@@dapperconfidential I am studying law and often has to wear black suits as a uniform code occassionally so what should I do different to look like The Guy in crowd. I mean cufflinks and pocket squares are out of the question here and please also tell me what would be better small tie or big tie ?
@tejveer2060 imo small tie. Have you tried anything else that works (other than ties) to seperate yourself from cookie cutter? My concern with black is not overdoing it, seems to be a fine line. Took a lot of trial and error with simply ties alone big/small and color to figure that one out. I’m not that interested in cufflinks but haven’t ruled out, and im not into pocket squares… for myself at least, just personal preference, they looks good on others that I’ve seen, doesn’t fit my personality I guess.
Great topic! Some of us have a black suit for funerals and other very specific occasions and it's a good idea to look for tips to be able to use it more, in other occasions. I would say that the most important is to avoid plain white shirts an black ties, precisely to avoid being confused with the barman , the security agent, or being mistaken for someone coming out of a funeral. Shirts with elegant patterns and pocket squares can help to put some interest in the outfit. If possible, I would avoid a standard silk tie and put a grenadine, knitted or linen tie.
I would only use a black suit if I was a rockstar and even then it would be casual corduroy with boots. You can use charcoal suit with black tie and shoes for funerals. Never wear a suit in black tie events. Tux is rentable really cheap.
May I disagree? No one needs a black suit, except for black/white tie events. Anyone has been to one?!! Dark navy or charcoal ones easily replace a black suit and far more versatile. Accessories? I would mention first belt or watch. Tie is the very last bit, if ever part of the outfit. Cool channel. 👍 PS: Tom Ford can wear a black suit every day because he's special. His very dark hair and fair skin also help his black suit - white shirt combo..
Thanks for watching, that's an excellent point. I should have worded that line differently - appreciate the feedback and I'll keep those points in mind for future videos. Yup, Tom Ford's the exception that proves the rule, and looks sharp doing it.
Except that black suits are a faux pas to both black and white tie. You can scrape by at a black tie event if you wear you black suit with a long tie and all the fixings, but it's a backup. You wear a dinner jacket for black tie. There is no scenario where a black suit works at white tie. White tie calls for tails, which are a fundamentally different garment in every way.
Thanks for watching and great question! When I was creating this video, I was thinking about guys who are likely only buying one black suit. In that case, as an American (I realize British and Italians would have a different opinion), I would go for natural fit or gentle padding to be more classic and versatile. That said, a padded shoulder certainly has its place and can give some great proportions, esp for formal wear. Curious what other guy’s thoughts are on this!
