Men's Dress Shirts - How to Wear a Black Dress Shirt

With so many colours in men’s shirts today it is sometimes difficult to know what shirt goes with what pants and what colour shirts should be worn on for different occasions. While many men find themselves drawn to black dress shirts, once they get them home they are never quite sure what to wear with them or what types of occasions these shirts are most suited for.

A Casual Look

One of the reasons men are drawn to black dress shirts is that black shirts no matter what style never seem to truly make it beyond the casual category. Unless you are the rare man that can make anything look stylish and formal it is best to avoid wearing that black shirt for job interviews and professional business meetings where the more formal business look is encouraged. That being said there are many occasions where a black dress shirt can make the perfect statement and even help you stand out and look smart.

Great Occasions to Wear a Black Dress Shirt

One occasion where a men’s black dress suit can really stand out and make an impression is on a date where you want a dress casual look. Your date will be pleased that you took the trouble to wear a nice shirt, pants, and a tie for the occasion but did not go overboard. You can also wear a black dress shirt to the office if your dress policy is such that just dress shirts and pants are acceptable outfits. These shirts also go well at parties where you can either wear casual style slacks or jeans.

What Colors Go Well With a Black Dress Shirt

If you are going to wear a black dress shirt you are going to want to be extremely careful choosing what colour of slacks and ties to go with this shirt. You are going to want to avoid wearing this shirt with a white suit unless you want to look to a movie hit man or someone who still disco dances. You also want to avoid a white tie and shoes as well. Most browns are also a poor choice to wear with your black suit as the two colours seem to class a bit and make you look a bit dull and boring. That being said here are some combination’s that look great with that black dress shirt.

Khaki pants in almost any shade except those tending to be more brown than tan will look great with your black shirt. Combine the pants with black shoes and belt.

Light grey also looks great with the color of shirt whether you simply choose a pair of well-cut dress pants or a suit. The paler the grey the more dressy the look. Combine this shirt and pant ensemble with a black belt, black, shoes, and a silver and grey striped tie for a really great look. You can also wear a light grey sweater without the tie for a more casual look.

There are other colours that will match well with a men’s shirt including black pants with a red tie or sweater and Either black or blue jeans. Black shirts make great accessories for your wardrobe if you know what colours to match your shirt with.

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