Fashion Today: 9 Suit colors for men - Part 1

Most men need more than one suit but a quality suit is often expensive due to the fact that most men have limited funds. So how do you solve the dilemma?

Determine which suits to buy first. 
Specifically, in which order to buy your suits based off color when you’re building a wardrobe?

An important question to answer as we want to maximize your spending power – the worse thing when buying suits is to purchase one you love but can rarely wear as it’s not versatile or appropriate for situations. 

When it comes to suits and colors, some suit colors are simply more useful and versatile compared to others. 

The suit colors are ranked starting with the most useful and versatile so that it is easier for the man on a budget to prioritize. 

1.  Navy Blue Suit  
Navy blue edges out charcoal grey by a little as throughout the United States, navy blue is considered the de facto color.

Navy suits are ideal for the man who wants to fit in. He wants to be recognized for the effort that he puts in and not necessarily what he puts on.

Another advantage to a navy suit is that if a gentleman wants to get it customized he can include a few fashion forward details because the color is so simple and straightforward. 

2.  Charcoal Grey Suit 
A charcoal grey suit is just about as versatile as navy. The one advantage that it has over the former is that it is more idea for the younger man as it can add a little more age to him.

Navy suits can make a young man look even younger while charcoal grey does not have that same effect.

Charcoal grey is extremely easy to match. As that charcoal is firmly on the grayscale (absent of color – a neutral) it goes well with a wide range of colors allowing a man to be more adventurous with the shirts and ties that he pairs this suit with.

When it comes to formality – this is adequate for work, church, weddings, funerals, or meeting the president. 

3.  Cambridge/ Medium Grey 
There are many shades of grey which means that there is a marked difference between charcoal grey and medium grey.

A medium grey suit will be a little lighter compared to charcoal.

In terms of versatility it is still about equal to Cambridge grey.

However it is not as formal as charcoal grey and navy blue although very few people and places will be able to tell the difference.

Having the three suits mentioned above will already make for an extremely versatile wardrobe, especially if each suit had slight differences in the details that go into them. 

4.  Light Grey Men’s Suit 
A light grey suit is distinctively lighter compared to its other grey brethren. This suit works well for spring, summer and fall dressing.

The light grey suit is more casual. It is ideal to invest in one once a man has all of the “must-haves” in his wardrobe.

This shade is a great way to break up the monotony of wearing the more usual shades.

The lighter the shade the easier it is to introduce pattern-such as checks or herringbone-into the suit as the patterns are easily more visible. 

5.  Black Men’s Suit 
The black suit only gets 5^th place because compared to the ones previously mentioned it is not as versatile.

Black does not work for every skin type. A black suit works well for a man with a darker complexion and dark hair.

A black suit does not look flattering on a man with lighter complexion and light hair- such as a redhead as it can easily wash him out.

Black suits are limited in their versatility due to the stark contrast with anything else you are wearing.

A black suit is useful for the most formal of occasions such as a black tie event.

If you’re going to an event which requires a tuxedo or a black-tie dress code make sure that your suit is truly black. A black suit is also appropriate for funerals.