Shirts which go with black suits

The well-fitting shirt in just the right color can make for a totally chic ensemble, while the wrong shirt color can leave those around you questioning your taste. Use the following tips to pick what color shirt to wear with a black suit at a wedding. When paired with a well-fitting black suit, a crisp white shirt provides the perfect contrast and pop of color that is dapper and incredibly elegant.

For example, wearing a black tux with white shirt to a beach wedding may not be the best choice. Instead, choose this combination for more formal late afternoon and evening weddings, or weddings taking place in more dressy venues.

Pairing your black suit with a blue shirt is a classic combination, and one that is always a safe choice for casual to semi-formal weddings. A blue shirt is a less formal option than other colors out there, but still leaves you looking completely pulled together. When it comes to the shade of blue you choose, there is a wide range available to you. The black suit with grey shirt is an often overlooked color combination, but is actually a very fashion-forward choice.

Not as stark as the white shirt, a grey shirt offers a mellow and more subtle look that gives you the freedom to let your accessories shine. You might consider bringing in a textured or patterned bow tie for a pop of color, or a patterned pocket square for added personal flare. On Fridays, wear your favourite raw, selvedge denim jeans, roll your cuffs two turns and throw on a basic white t-shirt, before sliding into some woven suede loafers.

Your impeccably tailored black jacket adds an elegant, refined profile to your contemporary look. How to choose a black suit? A single-breasted style is a classic that will get you maximum wear. Keep it simple with a medium-weight wool with a matte finish. Shiny-looking fabrics tend to look cheap. Black is the best shoe color for a black suit, but you can get away with brown. Just make sure that you choose the darker shades. You can experiment with coloured ties, but avoid bright colours and shiny fabrics.

Textured ties are your best option. Try a red tie with a fresh white shirt to make the color pop. Get a different perspective on what to wear, what to buy and how to live better from experts whose opinions count.

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Example, use the border edge of your square to match the dominate print colour of your shirt. The Black Suit and Non-formal Shirt A contemporary update for the gent who likes to stand out from the crowd, swapping a shirt for a high-quality cotton tee or knitwear can really highlight your standing as a man of impeccable taste and sartorial know how. Perfect for low-key occasions and winter layering, try a grey cashmere roll neck or a printed t-shirt.

Just remember the golden rule: keep the neckline high and the cut form fitting. Be sure to keep an eye out for our new cashmere knitwear range landing this season on site, perfect for the layering option. Ties The most obvious choice is the black suit and black tie combination.

For a pop of colour, the black suit, red tie look does provide a sharp finish for a more formal occasion such as a wedding and is something a little different than the classic navy suit and red tie that you'll see in cities across the world.

Another key option with your tie is the T word… Texture. We love a subtle pindot, stripe or fabric detail running through that catches the light in a delicate way. Our wool and basketweave ties on site are perfect for this end use. To avoid looking dated, forego shiny fabrics in favour of matt tones and subtle texture. Just make sure the tie is in proportion to the lapels and fit of your suit.

Pocket Squares The colours in your tie should be sympathetic to those on your pocket square. So either you can take a secondary colour from your tie and have that in your pocket square such as in the image below where the yellow stripes in the blue tie work well with the yellow primary colours of our Lion Hunt pocket square which can be seen here: Lion Hunt Pocket Square.

Shoes The easiest rule of them all: a black suit should always be paired with a pair of polished black shoes. For a slightly less formal look go for a pair of Derby black shoes, but for formal events go for a pair of whole cut Oxfords. Image Source: Soletopia. Watch, Cufflinks and Tie Bar Whichever watch, cufflink and tie bar you opt for, remember to keep the metal on each the same.

Nothing ruins an outfit quicker than mismatched metal. The devil is in the detail after all. Socks Like the footwear, and without sounding too boring, there really is no other choice than black when it comes to socks. Our Black Dress Socks are an elegant everyday dress sock, made in England from the highest quality cotton lisle.

The cotton-nylon blend vastly improves their durability, while the toe is hand-linked to provide a virtually seamless toe. Accent a dapper print or colour with your pocket square or socks. Giving a hint of your style leanings, these accoutrements allow you a little more creative freedom than your tie or shirt. But whatever you do, remember your look should work together as a whole, and the golden rule is to keep in mind is that your tie should never directly match your pocket square.

See our favourite silk pocket squares on site which work perfectly with a black suit. The pops of burgundy work well to pair with a matching solid tie. We love the white negative space with highlight peacock colour pops to add to a black suit for a flamboyant edge. The colour levels include cognac brown, velvet rich greens and honey warm golds which bring this piece of modern art to life.