Black Suits

A classic look warn at Weddings, School Proms, Funerals, Horse Races and Black Tie Events.

Recommended Waistcoats

Timeless & Classic

When wearing a black suit, you’re relying on black as the fundamental colour structure so it’s vital to pair it with colours that go well with it as well with your complexion. If you’re fair skinned, a black suit can make you look quite pale so you can blend that contrast with warmer colours.  If you’re dark, wearing a black suit should be second nature. Your skin and hair colour naturally supports higher colour contrasts and you can easily experiment with bolder combinations.

Red compliments black perfectly, you can’t really go wrong with that. Pairing black with a vibrant navy or an electric blue is also a great combination to achieve a swanky look. Colours like blush pink, white, grey and silver, different shades of blue like turquoise and yellow also go well with black.

But remember, black should be the prevailing colour when combined with others so use them in moderation. Be especially careful with orange or you might end up looking like a very elegant pumpkin. 

Using prints is a more experimental way of mixing up your suit combinations.  To avoid going too over the top, opt for muted colours in small, repetitive prints like polka dots or stripes.

A Tweed Waistcoat can work really well with a well fitted slim black suit, think art deco country house and you’ll get my idea. Although I do love a gorgeous skinny fit Tuxedo with a scooped waistcoat for an art deco themed wedding.