Black Suits for Men: Should You Wear Them? Smarter Outfit Options

About this video

The Gazette team examines whether black suits are a stylish choice for men’s wardrobes. They argue that while black suits are ubiquitous in modern culture due to celebrity and political influence, they are often misapplied outside of formal dress codes, high fashion, or specific appropriate occasions. The team recommends that most men opt for navy or charcoal suits instead and provides guidance on how to wear a black suit well when the situation calls for it.

Key takeaways

• The Gazette team argues that black suits are inappropriate for most business and daytime settings, and that navy, gray, and brown suits are more versatile and elegant choices
• The Gazette team identifies three appropriate occasions for black suits: funerals, concert black dress codes, and religious contexts
• The Gazette team recommends incorporating color through accessories, ensuring proper fit, choosing matte wool fabrics with subtle texture or patterns, and wearing black suits with confidence when they are worn

Episode details: published August 19, 2019 · 112K views · 16:24 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. The style guidance summarized here is the Gentleman’s Gazette team’s own teaching and opinion, presented for education; product recommendations are theirs, not ours. Summaries are written by Self Growth Videos from each video itself.

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