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The green suit is on the rise in the world of fashion. You may have already
noticed a few of them yourself.
But, if you think that green suits are for other guys, not you, think again.
Anybody can pull off this trendy suit, and it’s easier than you think.
Green suits may be a little intimidating because they’re harder to match
colors to.
Also, since they aren’t a neutral shade, more thought is needed to make
this color work; but it’s very worth it.
If you’re struggling to figure out which shade you should wear, let the
season and time of day guide you.
Lighter shades of green are best suited for summer temperatures or
daytime outings. The darker green is perfect for colder weather and
nighttime.
Best Materials
The three primary materials that are best for green suits are twill, wool,
and linen. Just as with your suit’s color, the fabric of your suit should be
appropriate for the setting
For example, a green linen suit is so light and breezy that it’s ideal for
summer. It would look impeccable at an outdoor summer wedding; just
watch out for linen’s famous wrinkles.
Color and material also should complement each other. A thicker, heavier
material such as wool should be reserved for dark, rich colors. Lighter-
weight fabrics like twill are best suited for lighter tones.
White dress shirts are the quickest way to dress up a suit. It must be crisp
and fit very well to elevate your suit to the next level.
Your white dress shirt will stand out, especially against a darker suit color,
so you want it to be in excellent condition.
Ties for Green Suit and White Shirt
A brown or black tie would look best with a darker green suit when paired
with a white shirt. Ideally, you’ll want the tie to match whatever color tie
you’re wearing.
For example, a black tie and brown dress shoes would be unsightly. So
make sure you keep the shades similar.
A light green suit will work best with a lighter-hued tie. For example, a light
brown or khaki tie would look very earthy and natural.
You could also match a darker green with your suit, but be sure that the
greens have the same undertones and don’t clash.
Shoes for Green Suit and White Shirt
Ideally, brown or black dress shoes are your best choice for a green suit
and a white dress shirt.
If you are wearing a dark green suit, remember that dark shades are more
formal. This means that a more traditional style of dress shoe is going to
be best with this suit.
Oxford dress shoes are the number one choice, but you can branch out.
For example, you could make your suit more contemporary with a pair of
monk strap shoes.
Lighter green suits lean more casual, so you’ve got more casual dress
shoes to choose from. For example, a pair of brogued dress shoes can
look very stylish, while loafers are very relaxed.
The light blue of the shirt tones down the green of the suit; it makes the
green feel more neutral.
You’ll have better results pairing your pale blue dress shirt with a dark
green suit. A light green suit may compete too much with the blue of the
shirt.
Ties for Green Suit and Blue Shirt
Ideally, subdued shades are the best choices to wear with this green/blue
combination. Muted colors will reduce the risk of looking like a cartoon
character.
Instead, these colors will blend well together with the earthy shades of
blue and green.
A dark brown tie or a maroon tie lends a very mature sense to the suit. A
black tie would also be a fantastic way to tie the colors together.
Shoes for Green Suit and Blue Shirt
Unless you have chosen to wear a black tie, dark brown shoes are a
natural match for these colors. However, for an elegant twist, consider a
pair of oxblood or burgundy dress shoes.
The reddish tint can be a lovely complement to the dark undertones of the
green suit. Just make sure that there’s more brown than red in the shoes;
too much red may make you look like a Christmas present.
If you’ve added a black tie to this ensemble, you can wear a pair of black
dress shoes instead. The black will make a sharp contrast.
On the other hand, the black shirt will help accent the green in the suit
and make the green tones more visible than they would generally be.
This combination can be used for a formal setting with startling effect.
An emerald green suit, for example, really pops when paired with a black
shirt. That’s because there are no brown undertones in the emerald suit
to mute the green tint.
Ties for Green Suit and Black Shirt
For this combination, there’s only one acceptable tie you can wear – a
black one.
It may seem like a green tie should work, too, but that would be a mistake.
It risks looking very retro, like a 1980s suit or maybe even a teenager
headed off to prom.
So avoid the youthful image and stick to a more mature look with the
black tie.
Shoes for Green Suit and Black Shirt
The best dress shoes for this ensemble are black Oxfords or Derbys. The
thing is, it makes sense to have your shoes match a significant component
of your attire.
You can probably get away with super dark brown shoes if needed.
However, be sure that they don’t make too great a contrast from your
black shirt. Otherwise, they’ll be too distracting.
If you dress it up, you can wear it to any semi-formal occasion. You can
also tone it down and wear it to an office or business meeting. It all can be
done with the proper dress shirt and accessories.