What a Difference a Suit Makes: Gray Suits for Men
By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2010-04-23 02:07:25 | Word Count: 529
From work and meetings to weddings and cocktails, the gray suit is always an appropriate choice for the man searching for a classy alternative to black. Although not as formal as a black suit, the gray suit is far more diverse and can dress up just as nicely with the appropriate accessories.
The gray suit is also a fabulous alternative to brown suits. The younger generations of men tend to prefer colder colors to warmer ones, and a young professional is more likely to opt for a gray suit because he feels shades of brown will too closely identify him with his superiors and elders. In the same vein, a man might prefer gray over black if he wants to appear formal but not stuffy, depending on the occasion.
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When it all boils down, the truth is that the gray suit is an absolute winning choice whether your environment calls for modern and stylish or classy and traditional.' So let's take a look at how to achieve these styles anywhere you go!
Many Shades of Gray
Yes! The gray suit is even more diverse than you thought. When buying a gray suit, there are still choices to be made: is it more of a charcoal that you're looking for, or perhaps a lighter silver? What you pick ultimately depends on the look you are going for and the places you will be wearing it.
Take the 'Charcoal Check Suit' from Michael Kors, for example. This suit is formal enough with the proper silk tie to be worn to your most important day at the office but casual enough ' sans tie ' to give you a stylishly comfortable feel on casual Fridays. One thing is certain about this 100% wool flat front suit: it is not the kind of casual you would wear as separates for happy hour.
For that kind of fun after work, we recommend a gray suit that's a bit on the lighter side, such as the gray 'Pinstripe Suit' from Versace. While the designer is very high end, he knows how to make the perfect gray suit to communicate a certain casual nonchalance that is both dashing and handsome.' The peak-collar blazer is enough of a fashion piece to be worn on its own with a pair of designer jeans, as long as you still have your handsome leather dress shoes on your feet! If you've really got it going on, we'll even allow for an ultra-trendy vintage tee underneath once you've left the office and you're ready to catch up with the boys. Just remember, while you're wearing this gorgeous Italian gray suit all together, you are certainly one of the men.
As you can see, darker grays will probably go a lot of places particularly in the winter, while lighter grays are perfect for a more stylish and relaxed look. But these rules are certainly nowhere near set in stone. That Versace suit would be absolutely ideal for a formal wedding held in the summertime!
Go ahead, get your gray on. When you finally find your true expression in the gray suit, a boy has become a man!
