Black men's suits: varieties, choices and successful combinations

A black men's suit is a universal thing, it can be worn to work and used for attending various events. In addition to the traditional set, consisting of trousers and a jacket, there are more complex options that differ in additional elements and tailoring features. All of them are created for different occasions, and you need to be able to choose the right model, and then successfully combine it with a shirt and other accessories to create the perfect look.

A traditional suit is an important element of a man's wardrobe. Despite the annually changing fashion, it has undergone relatively few changes, and its classic models are still relevant.

The types of black suits differ in their style.

• Troika - an image that includes a vest in addition to a jacket and trousers. Most of all, this outfit is in demand on official occasions, for professional activities, it corresponds to high-ranking leaders. Ideal for funerals and weddings.

• Double-breasted set. The peculiarity of the model is two rows of buttons and a row of loops, one button fixes the jacket from the inside.

• Distinctive characteristics of the suit with single-breasted jacket - one left-sided row of buttons, designed for the prevailing dexterity of the right hand. Such a set has some advantage in hot weather, it can be worn unbuttoned and at the same time look stylish and neat.

• Dinner suit, or tuxedo - a set, usually providing a top in the form of a woolen jacket, double-breasted or single-breasted. Trousers in this case are made of a lighter material, for example, silk, and are decorated with satin stripes.

A separate place among the classic models is occupied by business black suit with stripes. A thin white stripe does not diminish the severity of the image, but it can revive it and make it more accessible. It is better to choose plain shirts for such a set.

Men's classic suit dictates a certain style just because it is black, and it is important to choose a shirt so that it is limited by the scope of taste and at the same time can change the general mood.

• White color shirts are suitable for a solemn atmosphere and are justified in combination with a formal suit, if there is a wedding, a business meeting, an official dinner, a funeral, or a graduation party for young people.

• In combination with a red shirt a black jacket and trousers are allowed to be worn in a relaxed atmosphere when meeting with friends, as well as on a date. It is not necessary to use a bright fiery scarlet color, a cutting eye; burgundy, barberry, terracotta shades are more appropriate. You need to understand that you should not come to work in the office in such a shirt, especially not to appear for an interview. In serious companies, psychologists present at the same time view the candidate, dressed in black and red tones, as a potential patient with manic-depressive syndrome, and, by no means, as a leader.

• Perfect for a casual, work environment in combination with a black suit blue shirt. She will retain the overall austere style, but will not look as formal as the white one. Colored shirts do not go well with a business look, but the same blue tone, diluted with a small white check or a vertical stripe, is allowed.

In an informal style, along with a white shirt, you can afford colored things in a cage, wear thin sweaters and turtlenecks under a jacket. To make such things look worthy, you should carefully approach the choice of color, since flashy shades can spoil the overall impression of the image. But it is also important to pay attention to the fabric from which such a thing is made - any natural material, for example, fine wool, will be the most advantageous.

With a black suit jacket, a T-shirt can look no less impressive.if it is gray or blue, but it should not be loose, as well as tight-fitting. However, only a classic shirt is suitable for a three-piece suit, preferably white, while a tie can be of a different contrasting color if the black detail is not included in the dress code of the event.

Today, if you wish, you can order different types of suits - craftsmen make models with jackets equipped with a rigid inner lining, which are especially durable, styles that are distinguished by tailoring without structured reinforcements, allowing you to feel more free.

However, you can also choose a finished product that fully corresponds to the figure, if you follow some selection rules.

• It is very important to choose high-quality material, the characteristics of the fabric can be judged by the labels with the inscriptions. The optimal wool texture index for a suit is 100-130 s. It's good if the super prefix stands next to the numbers, it means naturalness and the most durable weaving of the fabric.
• When examining things, it is worth finding out if the buttons on the cuffs of the sleeves function. The material from which the buttons of high-quality models are made is natural mother-of-pearl, wood or horns.
• A well-tailored men's outfit must have a lining that ensures normal breathability.
• Before buying, you should try on the model to make sure it is comfortable to use. In this case, you need to fasten a jacket with three buttons on one - middle, if there are only two, then on the top button. If you still feel comfortable after that, then the suit can be purchased.

• If a man is tall, he can afford an elongated jacket; people of medium and short stature need to choose a thigh-length top.
• A bright lining in a strict suit is a lack of taste, only entertainers and showmen can afford it. The color of the lining material should be dark, 2 tones lighter than the color of the suit.
• You should not choose a black fabric with a sheen, which is an indicator of its poor quality.
• Lining shoulders are no longer in vogue, besides, jackets in this case look unnatural on the figure.
• You should not buy clothes that are too tight, in which even a thin male figure will look ridiculous. It is enough for the jacket to be a little tight. Regarding trousers, the most relevant option is a straight cut, somewhat narrowed downwards.
• A double-breasted jacket as part of a suit is not suitable for overweight men, as the style will fill them even more.

After all, a black suit paired with a tie and white shirt is only meant for special occasions and is not suitable to be worn every day, under other circumstances this outfit should not be overused.

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