Dressed up or dressed down anyone who has a deep affection for a well-dressed man loves one that cleans up nicely in a suit. The idea of a matching jacket and pant dates back to the 17th century, and though menswear has evolved since cropped waistcoat with tails, knee breeches and wigs (the original full-frontal units) and has expanded into streetwear and casual dressing the classic suit is still regarded as primo menswear. For the poor it was special occasions clothes, you're Sunday's best, the clothes you didn't play in paired with the shoes you didn't run when because you simply couldn't afford to replace them. For the rich, it's the camouflage to blend in with the richer. Doctors and lawyers, millionaire and billionaires wear suits. Even when ill-fitting, suits have always meant business.
The suit has also been the source of controversy and the cause of pain. We covered this in our Spring 2019 issue of Kolor Magazine. " Barack Obama has style! Almost five years ago Republicans didn't hesitate to criticize his decision to wear his tan easter suit to a press conference. OnCNN, Republican Congressmen Pete King thought the look might be more appropriate for a soiree in the Hamptons --his real issue was how he addressed the country on Syria, but the fashion critique in King didn't deem tan appropriate for the moment.” I wrote for the inaugural issue of KOLOR Man. Then there was that time when black and brown men were targeted for suiting up in their fun interpretation of pairing blazers and pants, “Full trousers and long jackets, Zoot Suit, was becoming popular among young black and brown men. These clothes defied the idea of conserving for the war. With large lapels, high-waists, bagging pant legs with crisp cuffs and accessorized with chain watches the look was showy and considered to be one of the first youth cultures. That dare to be stylish however caused the Zoot Suit Riots, a series of conflicts that took place in Los Angles, California where white men were attacking Zoot Suit wearers.”
In today's stylish society, well-tailored suits: shoulders that lie flat; trousers that fit smoothing over your rear end; pant cuffs that lightly rest on your shoes and a blazer that fits just right (loose enough that the button(s) are pulling bit still a little snug) continue to reign as the look all men can pull off. Now you have your standard black, navy and tan suits that most men are suggested to own but as mentioned above, menswear has evolved and so has the color options for traditional dress up combo. Looking for suit inspiration? Look no further! We’ve rounded up pictures of black men in suits of every shade from the standard color ways to bold and bright hues.Here’s the 15 best suit colors for black and brown men plus 5 tip to consider when purchasing your suit.
Black Men Wearing Yellow & yellow-orange Suits
Tip 1: Know what purpose this suit will serve before making your purchase. Some men only wear suits on occasions like weddings and funerals but others wear them Monday to Friday working their 9 - 5 or daily as their t-shirt and jeans. Figure out why you’re adding this suit into your wardrobe before drop a bag.
Black Men Wearing Orange & orange-red Suits
Black Men Wearing red & red-violet
Black Men Wearing VIOLET & BLUE-VIOLET
Tip 2: At the very minimum start looking at brick-and-mortar stores first. We can start a running list on the convenience and ease of shopping online but because every detail from fabrication and fit to the styling is equally important, you want to start the suit buying process in-store even if the goal is to make an online purchase. Macy’s, Bergdorf’s, Men’s Warehouse, United Men’s (shoutout to the 716), an expert tailor an most places that have a suit department can at the very least measure you for your suit (now you know your suit size) and possibility offer some advice on buying online. You can also feel fabrications, try suits on and take any mental notes you may need to advise on your future purchase.
Black Men Wearing blue & blue-green
Black Men WearinG green & green-yellow
Black Men Wearing BLACK SUITS
Tip 3: Fit is life. Yes, an ill-fitting suit can still mean “business” but when that shoulder end seam meets the sleeve at the exact point where your shoulder connects to your arm; the jacket fits snug around your stomach and the pants have a tapered fit down to the hem you not only mean business you look like the damn business. Find a trusted tailored and befriend them. Their workspaces are like hospitals for your suits and can handle anything from a missing button to a serious fit issue. The right fit will take you from looking nice to sharp!
Black Men Wearing brown suits
Black Men Wearing White Suits
Black Men Wearing Grey Suits
Tip 4: Buy the suit. It is time, make the purchase, bruh.
Black Men Wearing PINK SUITS
Black Men Wearing animal prInt Suits
Black Men Wearing Plaid Suits
Tip 5: After you have your impeccably tailored suit you want to head back into a store or into your closet and start styling those looks you envisioned. Decided between a two-button or a three-button blazer was just the tip of the options iceberg. There’s endless shirting, shoes and accessories pairing to explore when styling a suit. Take time to figure out a few looks before you hit the pavement in your new suit.
Black Men Wearing Floral prInt Suits
Black Men Wearing pinstripe Suits
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Nigel Isaiah
Suit colors, men’s suits, suits
