In today's post, we are going to introduce the top 3 alternative suits for men.
1. The Burgundy Suit
Burgundy has started to built itself as one of the few colors that men intend to flock to in abundance. When it comes to suiting however, the burgundy suit is nowhere near as popular as it’s grey and black counterparts.
While a burgundy suit is a fantastic option for the modern male – it is not only more eye-catching than the usual suspects but it’s just as versatile. It will work with just as many shirt and tie combinations as a navy or black suit, although I would suggest staying away from pink and red hue shirts – these will most likely be far too close in color. Bear in mind that this is no different to the fact that you usually wouldn’t wear a black shirt with a black suit.
2. The White Suit
The white suit is the embodiment of summer tailoring and perfect for all those weddings which occur at this time of year; unlike our female counterparts, white is perfectly acceptable for men to wear at a wedding. One thing the white suit isn’t perfect for though, is business. This piece of fresh tailoring is meant for pleasure and is a great accompaniment for a summer lunch or drinks by the beach.
Styling a white suit is incredibly easy. It goes with everything, even a white shirt would be acceptable here, although I would suggesting adding some color through accessories if this is your plan of action. A white suit will easily anchor brights, pastel and prints, no matter how bold they may be.
3. The Grey Check Suit
The third and final suit on today’s list is the grey check suit. It took centre stage in the Gucci spring/summer 2012 show and has probably been the most prominent style of all three mentioned in this post. With variants named after royalty – the Prince of Wales Check – this suit has class and style in abundance. While it makes more of a statement than it’s solid grey equivalent, it is still rather subtle and perfectly acceptable for both casual and formal wear.
Of course you can opt to style a check suit as separates. I find the trousers are easier to style individually than the jacket, but the latter is certainly workable – think of it like you would a check sports jacket. Pair your checks with solid block colors and when it comes to incorporating patterns, it is the jacket that you want to be considerate of.