A black suit is always fine when navy might be recommended, I would imagine.
Mal: Well, you were right about this being a bad idea. Zoe: Thanks for sayin', sir.
'Serenity'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Jan 09, 2011 5:12:31 pm PST #15795 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Jesse - Jan 09, 2011 5:12:52 pm PST #15796 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
In general, you shouldn't wear black to a wedding (or a funeral for that matter, unless you are particularly close to the family).
Even for men? Huh.
Edit: Oh, I can imagine confusion if the wedding party is in tuxes or whatever.
Kat - Jan 09, 2011 5:15:04 pm PST #15797 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
I am apparently a gray evangelist.
But where are you on grey?
DavidS - Jan 09, 2011 5:15:43 pm PST #15798 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Is black suit not good for weddings?
I think it's fine unless there's a specific cultural objection (that is, from the bride and groom's cultural background) to black suits at weddings.
But generally black suits are fine around here.
In Texas, of course, you'd be a Columbine freakazoid for wearing a black suit anywhere but a funeral.
Navy blue is fine too. Or a nice pin stripe, or even a hipster chalk stripe.
Or you could get a vintage suit with nubby fabric!
§ ita § - Jan 09, 2011 5:15:46 pm PST #15799 of 30001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Not black to a funeral? I've never heard that.
And I've seen men in black at weddings all the time. The rule for women seems to be loosening.
Polter-Cow - Jan 09, 2011 5:16:30 pm PST #15800 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
In general, you shouldn't wear black to a wedding (or a funeral for that matter, unless you are particularly close to the family).
What? Dammit, what the hell is the point of a black suit? Geez.
I admit that I don't know what would work with your skin tone, as opposed to my husband, who is almost as pale as I am.
Maybe the Men's Wearhouse guy will know.
Dana - Jan 09, 2011 5:18:34 pm PST #15801 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
Maybe the Men's Wearhouse guy will know.
Yep. I'd go and spend some time trying things on. This may be antithetical to how men usually buy clothes.
megan walker - Jan 09, 2011 5:20:19 pm PST #15802 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Well, I always learned that you should wear conservative clothes in somber colors, but that black was reserved for those close to the deceased.
Of course, I've never really thought about it since I've never gone to a funeral and don't ever intend to.
Amy - Jan 09, 2011 5:21:00 pm PST #15803 of 30001
Because books.
I think a light enough taupe or olive would look really good on you, P-C.
megan walker - Jan 09, 2011 5:22:22 pm PST #15804 of 30001
"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist
Clearly, I need to do P-C's colors.