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How can I make this outfit less... funeral-esque?

inviscid

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So, I wear this pretty casually:

Black suit with satin lapels
White button down
Black Skinny Tie
Black chucks

However, someone told me it looks like I'm going to a funeral
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Any suggestions to make it less funeral-esque while keeping the look I'm obviously going for? I was thinking of adding a pinstripe button down, but I'm unsure of how that'll look. Thanks
 

mack11211

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Just wait until another one of the Ramones dies.
 

Arethusa

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Who the hell wears a dinner suit to a funeral?
 

inviscid

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Originally Posted by evilgeniusdan
You could try adding some color I guess.

It's just that the satin lapels keep it from looking right
 

cmrocks

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I'm not really sure but here's a few ideas.

1. Wear a pocket square, maybe a colored one.

2. Ditch the tie and wear the shirt open. I think this would look better considering you're wearing converse.

3. Dye/style your hair really crazy.
 

kronik

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Originally Posted by inviscid
It's just that the satin lapels keep it from looking right

Listen to Ducati.

The satin lapels are what keep it looking funeral-esque. Oh... and the... Converse sneakers......
 

Stylin-1

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Originally Posted by Arethusa
Who the hell wears a dinner suit to a funeral?
Or a skinny tie for that matter.
 

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