I'm trying to find out which of my two hats goes best with my suits. I so far only have one suit, which is navy, with several jackets and pants that I'll pair together but only one suit. I just ordered a black, double breasted suit in the spirit of the 1930s and was hoping it's okay for my Tawny Fawn Federation IV to go with it since it's very 30s esque. Perhaps though my dark gray hairy fedora is better? Or maybe both work. I'm hoping all of you will be able to help me. I'm also thinking the fit and cut of these outfits might affect the pairing with hats. Hope the pictures help to show what I am talking about.
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I personally would only pair a grey (with black ribbon) or black hat with a black suit.
On another note, I don't think a black suit is all that versatile, and you'll most often be better served with a charcoal suit.
On another note, I don't think a black suit is all that versatile, and you'll most often be better served with a charcoal suit.
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Agreed. A charcoal suit is more versatile. I have a solid charcoal and a muted charcoal pinstripe.
I needed a black suit for my church choir. But I do like charcoal.
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You might find this former thread a help; https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/can-a-black-suit-go-with-a-grey-fedora.63934/ What you can do to give your 1930's black suit a lift is to have a set of brass buttons, like this: https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/915674956/double-breasted-black-golden-button-mens Those buttons will give the jacket a blazer appearance then you could wear a contrasting silver grey pair of trousers will a similar coloured fedora.
It doesn't take much to change the buttons, although I do admit it can be something of a tedious task. But that way you have two uses for the same outfit. Food for thought!
It doesn't take much to change the buttons, although I do admit it can be something of a tedious task. But that way you have two uses for the same outfit. Food for thought!
Thanks for this! I ended up getting a new black suit and I must say...
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blue shade.. is the best
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Dress it up or dress it down. Dress version: grey dress pants, black shoes, light blue or white oxford cloth shirt, plain or university stripe or tattersall (tie or no tie). If you wear the plain shirt (no pattern) you can wear pretty much any tie you choose. I would opt for a classic regimental stripe....but you can add a big splash of colour as well....it is wide open.
Dressed down: Khaki or beige chinos and sub in a brown shoe,
Dress it down further blue jeans, same oxford cloth shirt (no tie) and a nice pair of black boots.
Dress it down even further subbing a white mock neck T instead of the oxford cloth shirt. Again nice boots or solid shoe. No running shoes (Nike et al)
