Light grey vs black suit

[George]

Originally Posted by JayJay

+1

No, if you're after flexibility you'll find grey is the most flexible. Grey is probably the first coloured suiting you should get.

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by cdumas10

I already own a charcoal suit in a very classic cut. I'm hoping to get a different color as I'd like to expand my suit collection.

Navy, navy and navy! You can never go wrong with one...

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by blackbowtie

Light grey! Light grey!

A medium or light grey would look good with a dark blue shirt for evening events.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by mkarim

A medium or light grey would look good with a dark blue shirt for evening events.
I'm not a fan of dark shirts with suits.

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by JayJay

I'm not a fan of dark shirts with suits.

A medium blue shirt would work too, as would the right shades of pink, cream, etc.

 

[ferguscan]

There's only one colour for shirts worn in the evening: white.

 

[redcaimen]

One more vote for light grey, particularly if you are going for the madmen look.

 

[Jussi]

For me, black is only for funerals and for very serious evening events only. Navy blue would be the most versatile suit that you can own. Dark gray and light gray take a step towards more casual things.

If you only own a couple of suits, my selection would be:

Black, for funerals and most serious events.
Navy blue, for everything except above.
Mid-grey or light grey, for work and occasional relaxed party (use it with a pink shirt and a dashing pocket square and you might even go as a trendsetter).

And, of course, a pile of odd jackets, grey flannel trousers, cords and a nice pair or two of dark blue jeans.

High street stores just don't cut it. The fact that "most men" get their suits there is that it's the easiest place - and their taste isn't really very refined.


And never, ever wear a worsted wool suit jacket as an odd jacket.

 

[ryoneo]

Originally Posted by George

No, if you're after flexibility you'll find grey is the most flexible. Grey is probably the first coloured suiting you should get.

+1, Navy or charcoal/grey, that is your best first options .

 

[mkarim]

Originally Posted by ferguscan

There's only one colour for shirts worn in the evening: white.

-1.

I think other (light) colors can be worn as well.