Lev Vyacheslavovich
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I agree they are hard to find especially with everything going on in the states and globally at the moment. I've heard and read this opinion a lot that black is a taboo color. I find it confusing though isn't the norm in Asian culture black? I also was under the impression that it was fashionable in the states for a time recently as well. It seams there are to opposing thoughts in regards to the black suit and its appropriateness as far as what I'm reading online. I'd like to hear some real advice on the subject if I could?
All I have in my local area is factory outlets. Brooks Brothers and Men's Warehouse and then your Dillards and such. I went to both men's warehouse and brooks brothers outlets but the clerks were very unhelpful. I do plan on taking the suit to be tailored by the most reputable one I can find in my area.I would encourage you not to buy suits on eBay. How the suit fits you personally is much more important than the “quality” of construction. I do agree that 100% wool fabric is a good minimum standard. Just because one suit fits me great does not mean it will fit you well. If you do buy online, be sure they have a good return/exchange policy.
Also be aware that most suits need a little tailoring for them to fit you well, so be prepared to spend another $50-75 for additional work. At the very least most suits need some sleeve and trouser length adjustment, though some places will include that for free if you buy in person.
I live in the US and I strongly feel that a dark navy suit will be most versatile suit you can buy if you just have one suit. It will be fine for funerals and more appropriate than black for almost everything else.
Do you have a Brooks Brothers store nearby? Not a factory outlet. I’d at least stop in, if nothing else you can get a ballpark idea of your size if you do decide to look online.
I'll have to look into different navy suits with my wife again maybe I can find one that fits her taste. We both like a two button, modern fit, that's double vented. Here is what we both originally found and liked. I found it for $399 today at saks fifth Avenue. The purple is what caught my attention its my favorite color. I had originally found it a Nordstroms for 800Black is not appropriate for weddings, vow renewals or anything other than a funeral, when you would wear it with a white shirt, dark tie and black Oxford shoes. It is hard to pair with any other clothes and looks out of place--especially in the daytime. As for Asia--I worked in China (Shanghai, HK and Guangzhou). Yes, they do lots of things differently than Westerners although I don't recall a lot of black suits. The current president of China dyes his hair black but he wears navy suits. Wherever you live, for your one suit, you want navy.
I would encourage you not to buy suits on eBay. How the suit fits you personally is much more important than the “quality” of construction. I do agree that 100% wool fabric is a good minimum standard. Just because one suit fits me great does not mean it will fit you well. If you do buy online, be sure they have a good return/exchange policy.
Also be aware that most suits need a little tailoring for them to fit you well, so be prepared to spend another $50-75 for additional work. At the very least most suits need some sleeve and trouser length adjustment, though some places will include that for free if you buy in person.
I live in the US and I strongly feel that a dark navy suit will be most versatile suit you can buy if you just have one suit. It will be fine for funerals and more appropriate than black for almost everything else.
Do you have a Brooks Brothers store nearby? Not a factory outlet. I’d at least stop in, if nothing else you can get a ballpark idea of your size if you do decide to look online.
I'm looking into midnight navy suits now trying to explain to the wife that it's practically black she said ill have to get some samples of cloth to compare. I may end up buying two suits out of this color ordeal guess it wouldn't hurt two have options. Definitely going to have to make a trip to somewhere that has reputable shops or buy online.
Is she anti navy?
I know it's like beating a dead horse, but I would also strongly recommend against a black suit.
A dark navy is wearable in any situation where you might think black is suitable. Black grey/greens out in the light, and can look washed out and generally bad in sunlight. Dark navy conversely can actually look darker than black, and richer, in indirect and indoor light.
she just thinks that I look better in a black suit and feels it will go better with maroon, purple, and rose gold colors that she likes me to wear. she also doesn't want me to blend into the navy decorations in our vow renewal ceremony. I dont personally wear navy colors other than jeans as far as my wardrobe goes so it's not a normal color for me.
I've been looking at midnight/dark navy and I think it would look fine she's just a visual person. it doesn't help that she wanted me in black on black on black