Black Double-Breasted Suit

[sho'nuff]

What would a simple, solid black double-breasted suit be good for? standard 6x2 configuration, peak lapels. no grosgrain trimming or anything like that, just solid black wool.

Please let me know. i have an opportunity to pick one up for really cheap but just wondering what the usage would be that I can get out of it. thanks.

 

[CharlesAlexander]

A fancy dinner, maybe.

 

[The Louche]

Originally Posted by CharlesAlexander

A fancy dinner, maybe.

+1. I'm not as opposed to black suits as I once was (via groupthink), but I still don't know if I'd buy this. Even if its a screaming bargain. There's simply too few opportunities to wear it.

Now a dark navy DB like that...

 

[clotheshorse69]

That would make a lot of shine rags

 

[luftvier]

Not a fan.

I cannot imagine wearing such a suit.

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

What would a simple, solid black double-breasted suit be good for? standard 6x2 configuration, peak lapels. no grosgrain trimming or anything like that, just solid black wool.

Please let me know. i have an opportunity to pick one up for really cheap but just wondering what the usage would be that I can get out of it. thanks.

Not a lot..Go for navy or charcoal solid or with pinstripes.

 

[acidboy]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

Please let me know. i have an opportunity to pick one up for really cheap but just wondering what the usage would be that I can get out of it. thanks.

pass it up, brother, and get nice shoes with that money instead.

 

[mmkn]

Do you have black coloring on your head?

If yes, then screw the emperor's tailors and what they say.

- M

 

[DocHolliday]

When I went to select my first suit on my own as a teenager, Mom sent me with simple instructions: No black and no double breasted. I naturally went for a black DB.

It was a terrible mistake. I have the right coloring for it, presumably, but it still looked awful. Part of it was my age, but there's a reason you don't see them.

Mom was absolutely horrified. But owning it was the best lesson. Never again.

 

[GBR]

burning.

I am happy with black single breasted suits (cue moans here) but db - no.

 

[radicaldog]

A very formal concert that is just short of black tie.

 

[Joe Cool]

Black suits aren't versatile and not really appropriate in an office environment, but if you're going to get a black suit to wear for evening socializing a double breasted would be the ONLY way I'd go.

 

[sho'nuff]

ok thanks for the interesting commments.