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Black suits are probably the most preferred choice when it comes to buying the very first suit for a man. The black suits have been considered to be the standard choice in menswear which can work for almost all events be it formal or casual. Though the suits for a long time were reserved for the formal events in recent times they have broke the mold and have been used as a smart casual or even a casual style. It all boils down to styling the suits in the right way and the combining garments that you choose to pair with the suit.

Mens 2 Button Suit with Low Cut Vest in Black Plaid

Now when it comes to black suits there is a prevailing argument that the standard colored suit is boring and it does not have much to offer in the modern fashion world. But we beg to differ since black suits still maintain their place of being the most versatile style which can work from weddings to the funerals. Thus if you to try the black suits it is important that you choose the right styling of the outfit. Though the reputation of the black suits have been tarnished the black suits have never gone out of style over the century since it's origin.

With that being said wearing a black suit does not instantly make you look dressier or enigmatic. We agree that the mens black suits are the ones that can work for any type of events and is also the easiest to style. But the styling of the black suits in the right way is the detail which makes or breaks that look. Thus you will have to consider these relevant details while you are purchasing the black suits and also while properly styling them. For this you will have to consider the type of the event you are attending and what would be the appropriate look for it.

Black suits as mentioned before has been considered to symbolize the formality for any type of event. For a long time black suits have been used for the special occasions like for the evening events starting from the black tie events to the white tie events. But at that time there was no other choice than the black suits for these formal events. In recent times there are much more styles available which you can wear for the style to be formal. Thus the presence of the black suits in the events have been sometimes occupied by other styles.

Also this has seemed to raised a confusion among the men on where the black suits would be appropriate and where it would not be. Now starting with the most obvious event the ones which mention a black tie attire would be perfect to style the formal black suit or the black tuxedo. Other than this you can also choose to wear the black suits to the weddings especially the formal church ones and also for the funerals. As for the events where you will have to avoid going with the black suits, job interviews are one among them. Wearing a black suit for the job interviews can make you look obvious and cheap. Also the black suits are not recommended to be worn to a regular work day since it can give out a unnecessarily severe and dull look. But the black suit attire might work if it is a very important meeting or such since it naturally exudes an authoritative look.

Now moving back to the purchasing of the mens black suits fabric of the suit is one detail that you will have to make sure to note. It does influence the look of the suit to a certain degree but mostly the comfort of the wearer. While choosing the fabric of the black suits consider the nature of the event you are attending and the season at which it is happening. Black wool suits are the ones that are most recommended when you are looking for the business suits. These suits would offer a standard look for any type of events especially for the formal ones.

Mens 2 Button Suit with Low Cut Vest in Black Mini Plaid

Mens Classic Wool Double Breasted Suit in Black

But if you live in a tropical place then you can choose to go with the lightweight choices since the hot days would require a breathable style. Black cotton suits are the ones that would be the best pick for formal summer events. But if you want a style that would work for the semi formal events and give you a more relaxed style than the wool suits and the cotton suits then we would recommend you to try out the black linen suits. Linen is a lightweight fabric which possess excellent moisture wicking characteristics but it also tends to wrinkle easily. If you are concerned about the wrinkles then you can go with the blended linen suits since the mix of the cotton or silk would give the garment more stability and make it wrinkle much less.

While these suits are considered to be the best choices for the formal ones but it might give a full look for the special occasions especially the ones that happen in the morning. In that case you should compensate the color with the fabric of the suit. Black silk suits and black velvet suits are the ones that are considered to be some of the best recommendations for these types of events. Other than this you can also choose to go with the black sharkskin suits which would give you a balanced look which is not too much formal or casual. For example if you are styling the black suit for the wedding and you are the groom then you can go with these flashier styles of the black suits.

But when it comes to natural fabric suits the cost involved might be slightly high and if you want to go with a cheaper style then you can try the synthetic styles like the polyester black suits and the rayon black suits. Though these might not be as comfortable as the natural fabric ones it would still be a good choice when you need a cheaper and temporary suit which you do not expect to use for a long time.

Moving on to the styling of the mens black suits there are a lot of options that you can try. Black being a neutral color can be paired with most colors but make sure that they complement each other well and looks appropriate for the event you are attending. Now here are some ideas for the black suits which we think might help you view the garments in a different light.

Mens 8 Button Mandarin Collar Tuxedo in Black Paisley

Starting with the most formal look that you can wear to the black tie events you can go with the standard look of styling the black tuxedo suit with a white tuxedo shirt, a black bow tie and a white pocket square. To complete the look in the perfect sense you can choose to add with the outfit a pair of black patent leather shoes. These shoes come with a high shine which matches the formal and dressier look of the tuxedo suit.

Other than this there are other formal events like the weddings and parties which would require you to be dressed in black suits. For a refined and modern look you can choose to style a black suit dress with a white dress shirt and a black long tie. To give the outfit a casually edgy look you can add with it a pair of black leather tassel loafers and a camel overcoat if the day feels slightly chilly. Usually the single breasted black suits are the ones that are considered to be more versatile and thus are the most preferred. But when you need a different style that is more authoritative and formal then you can choose to go with the black double breasted suits. For example if you have an important meeting and you want to look your best for the event then you can choose to style the double breasted black suits with a white dress shirt, grey plaid tie and white pocket square. To finish off the style perfectly you can choose to add with the outfit a pair of dark brown leather Oxford shoes.

For a smart casual style that can work for the semi formal and casual events you can choose to style the black suits with different casual garments. Starting with a dapper and polished look you can choose to style the black 2 piece suits with a white dress shirt and leave out the tie option. To induce a dose of class to the outfit you can choose to add with it and a pair of black socks and black chunky leather derby shoes. For a sharp and sophisticated look you can choose to style the mens vested black suit with a white striped dress shirt and a grey herringbone overcoat. To complete the look you can try adding with the outfit a pair of black leather double Monks.

For a more casual look you can swap the dress shirts with the t-shirts and the turtlenecks. For a polished yet casual style you can choose to style the black lapel suit with a grey crew neck t-shirt. For a formal transformation of the style you can add with the outfit a pair of black leather derby shoes. For a modern and stylish look you can choose to style the black slimfit suit with a white crew neck t-shirt. You can heighten the sartorial sense of this simple outfit you can add with it a pair of white canvas low top sneakers.

For a smart look which would work for even a regular office day you can choose to style the black suit with a grey knit turtleneck and black silk pocket square. To give the outfit a more classy look you can add with the outfit a pair of black leather tassel loafers. While the black suits with the white dress shirts and the white crew neck tshirts are the easiest look to put together you can also try going with the colored combining garments but it requires some confidence to pull off these styles.

Mens Ton on Ton Stripe Fashion Zoot Suit in Black

For example the all black suit look would be a great look to start with since most of the men are obsessed with the stylish look. While the black suit with white combining garments give out a standard and formal look the all black suit look outfit gives out a dressier and more sophisticated outfit. For example if you are styling the outfit for a party then you can choose to style the floral black prom suit with a black satin dress shirt and a silk black pocket square. To complete the look in the perfect sense you can add with the outfit a pair of black leather tassel loafers. If you are styling the outfit for a wedding the all black wedding suits look would work for the casual ones or the ones with cocktail attire as the dress code.

Other than the usual black suits style there are different styles available in the market. For example when you need a classic and edgy look then you can try going with the black gangster suit and you can take inspiration from the numerous gangster films in Hollywood. For a more casual style you can choose to go with the black mandarin suits which without the usual lapels give out a modern and fresh look for the person. The black suits have been extensively used in the films and thus if you are a movie buff you can try going with the black suit costumes like the John wick black suit costume or the agent 47 black suit costume. If you are a pop music lover and do not mind trying the goofy styles then you can try going with the black Zoot tuxedo suit.

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