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Flusser: Navy Suits "Overpowering" for Young Men

Paul3144

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I was reading Alan Flusser's Clothes and the Man and I came across a quote that I found interesting: "However, it [solid navy suit] may look a little overpowering on a young man." I never thought of it that way and I'm not sure if I agree with that statement. What do you all think?
 

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I think I look smashing in my solid navy suit. However, I have a very conservative style.
 

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bead or chalk stripes definitely
 

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You know there was a great picture of Flusser looking like a cross between Yoda and the Unabomber floating around the net a couple months ago. . .
 

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I think I may understand what he's saying. Many young professionals can look a bit uncomfortable in a suit in the first place. Given the bold statement that a navy suit makes, I can see how the "mommy told me I should dress like this" effect could be intensified.
 

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I think Flusser is much more dated than people think.
 

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In my experience, many young men do have an aversion to navy. They prefer gray and, the less stylish ones, black.
 

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WTF? How is navy "overpowering" or "a bold statement"? It's probably the most common suit color, and that includes young men. In and of itself as a suit color, it's pure vanilla.
 

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I am 31 and look to be in my early twenties, or so jurors tell me. I think part of the reason they take me serious is that I dress "old." Navy suits are my bread and butter, although I only own one solid navy. Flusser is quite smart, but from time to time, may be a tad dated. Young professionals should all own a solid navy suit, IMO. Appearances lend a first impression, but nothing more. The rest is up to you.
 

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Yeah, making good impressions...of course, but many young people do believe navy is harder to match than gray or black. It seems a little bit weird with navy-base ties (which may give it that near match feeling) as well as other standards.
 

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Originally Posted by Brian278
WTF? How is navy "overpowering" or "a bold statement"? It's probably the most common suit color, and that includes young men. In and of itself as a suit color, it's pure vanilla.
I disagree, I think it's bolder than pretty much any shade of gray. Not that it's more elegant or dressy or tasteful or anything of the sort, just more eye-catching. If you're going to wear an ill-fitting or poor quality suit, you're better off in a grey - its flaws will stand out far less readily.
 

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I prefer solid charcoal over navy, but it most certainly isn't "overpowering" for young men. Another reason why we shouldn't take the fashionistas too literally, even if it is Mr. Flusser.
 

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Alan Flusser is a twat.
 

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