A wedding is around the corner and you’ve been wondering what color of suit to wear since there are tons to choose from.
You finally settle for navy blue color and this gives rise to a lot of questions.
Is navy blue an ideal suit color for a wedding? What tie color goes with a navy suit? Can I wear black shoes with a navy suit? What shirt colors will go with a navy blue suit?
There is a truckload of questions that will come to mind at that moment. In this article, you’ll find a handful of navy blue suit combinations for weddings you can choose from
Can you wear a navy blue suit to a wedding?
Yes, you can wear a navy blue suit to a wedding.
There’s nothing wrong with wearing navy blue suits to occasions as such. You only need to know how to match the color. This is partly due to the fact that it is one of the essential colors in a man’s wardrobe.
It is, however, important that you stick to the color combinations for the day. So if they say navy blue and white with peach, stick with them. As a man, navy blue and white will be just fine for you.
What shoe colors can be worn on a navy blue suit?
There are three main shoe colors every man should endeavor to own; black, brown, and burgundy.
These three colors go with a variety of suit colors and are, therefore, the most recommended for men looking to build their wardrobe from scratch on a budget.
For the navy blue suit, the three colors – black, burgundy, and brown – blend with it without distracting your look. Each of the three colors has a kind of feel it adds to your overall outfit.
Take, for instance, the black shoe color which adds a formal “down to business feel” to your navy blue suit. This is in contrast with the brown shoe color that adds a relaxed look to your appearance.
And of course, the burgundy color which adds the creative and playful feel to your overall appearance. Any of the three colors can go with your navy blue suit for a wedding.
What tie color goes with a navy blue suit?
Ties are a very integral part of a man’s outfit especially when he is wearing a suit. And knowing how to match tie colors is also important.
Oscar Wilde once said, “A well-tied tie is the first serious step in life”. It aptly describes how wearing a proper tie can make you look smart and intelligent especially in the eyes of that fine lady you’re crushing on.
For a lot of us men, there is always the option of playing safe, and by playing safe, you should probably just pick a black tie. There are other tie colors that can comfortably go with your navy blue suit.
To be able to combine a tie color with your navy blue suit, you must take your shirt’s color into consideration. For instance, you’re wearing a navy blue suit with a white shirt and you’re wondering what tie color will go with it.
Navy Suit With Red/Burgundy Tie
In this white shirt scenario, a red tie – plain, striped or with white polka designs – is always a better choice, one that has stood the test of time for ages.
An orange-colored tie too, can add an awesome twist to your outfit if a white shirt is involved but tread its path cautiously.
The navy blue suit with a red tie is a favorite combination of US President Donald Trump and he’s always looking good in it.
Navy Suit With Blue Tie
You can also apply the single color scheme.
The single color scheme refers to wearing a navy blue suit with a white shirt and a navy blue tie – whether striped with white lines or simply plain.
The blue tie shouldn’t be royal blue – especially if the suit color isn’t royal blue. A lot of people tend to take lighter shades of navy blue as royal blue when in reality, it’s not.
Go for a patterned blue tie with almost the same shade as your navy blue suit if you love patterned ties. Make sure the patterned tie has not more than two colors in it so as not to make your outfit too “colorful”.
Navy Suit With Brown Tie
A brown colored tie can also be worn with a navy blue suit. The tie, however, should be complemented with the shoe and wristwatch so your outfit can stand out. If you’re going for a business meeting with a briefcase, the color should also match the tie in this case.
What About Pocket Squares?
Pocket squares are to a suit what a lady’s belt is to her gown (at least gowns can be worn with or without a belt).
The pocket square is an optional accessory for suits as is the lapel and the boutonniere.
Considering the fact that there are different color options to choose from, choosing a matching pocket square can be tough. Hence, it’s advisable to have knowledge of the color wheel when choosing the colors to use.
Sometimes, it’s good to match your tie color with the pocket square. If you’re wearing a patterned tie, then pick a color out of the tie to match the color of your pocket square.
We advise against wearing the same material of your tie as the pocket square. Instead, wear the same color but not the same material.
Looking good isn’t always easy, especially for special occasions—like weddings— but it’s possible. Follow these rules, and you’re good to go.
