Blue Suits

shadow_boxer · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:17

I think blue suits can look good but it needs to be a nice suit. Black, grey are easier to get away with.

neil_g · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:22

Seriously type "blue suit" into Google images, I swear nearly all the results are guys who look almost identical.. slicked back hair and/or Munford and Sons beard.

And whats with this thin tie thing.

Rids · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:23

Yeah there are a lot of blue suits around, must admit I think they look pretty sharp.

dirtychinchilla · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:25

There are far too many of them about, in my opinion. I went to a wedding recently and just about everyone was wearing the same blue suit...I think the blue is verging more on cheap than classy too.

I wear a grey suit. Boring, I know.

Bensons · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:26

Secret army.

Skidder · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:28

I was rocking a (bespoke naturally

) blue suit about 5 or so years ago but they have become a bit over-saturated, just like everyone stole my beard. Now it's all about charcoal double breasted or prince of wales check for me.

Housey · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:31

dirtychinchilla said:
There are far too many of them about, in my opinion. I went to a wedding recently and just about everyone was wearing the same blue suit...I think the blue is verging more on cheap than classy too.

I wear a grey suit. Boring, I know.

IBM would disagree and my early days were spent work with the IBM community in the 80's and their philosophy was dark blue suit, white shirt, blue tie. You then found many companies in the tech industry following that trend, to be fair a trend that went back to the 50's!

There does seem to be a trend for bright blue suits there days and I think you have to be young to get away with them and even then they need to have the right cut.

Bensons · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:34

Phil Spencer, king of blue suits.

Hades · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:50

Skidder said:
I was rocking a (bespoke naturally ) blue suit about 5 or so years ago but they have become a bit over-saturated, just like everyone stole my beard. Now it's all about charcoal double breasted or prince of wales check for me.

I agree on the double breasted. Very rarely worn nowadays so sets you apart. I haven't owned one since the 80s but would certainly consider one now.

Admiral Huddy · 25 Jun 2015 at 08:55

I like the diverse attire in the city now days. I work in the City but not worn a suit or tie for years. That said, i do like wearing a suit and the blue looks pretty cool.

mrk · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:02

Need a blue suit sir? Size 38R sir? Ooohhh, suits you sir!

neil_g said:
I noticed this recently too.

There's something very boy band'y or Made in Chelsea about them.

How can a suit itself give off that look? Surely it's mostly due to the person wearing it

SPArton · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:04

For a while it was all about the grey suit. Now it has moved onto blue suits and white cars. Fashion always has a cycle. It will soon come round, maybe even ridiculous pin stripes at some point.

Freefaller · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:05

I'm in a dark blue suit. Yesterday I was in a grey suit. It must be blue suit day.

Robinhood · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:05

I am just happy I get to wear my combats and polo shirt in the summer,would suck sweating in a suit

Maccy · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:06

I'm in a blue suit for my wedding because baller.

deuse · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:08

Cosimo said:
'Blue is the Colour'

Trigger would agree

Freefaller · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:25

Robinhood said:
I am just happy I get to wear my combats and polo shirt in the summer,would suck sweating in a suit

I agree on the rare occasion it gets hot in London, the tube can be a little unpleasant, fortunately it's never really hot enough here for this to be a problem regularly.

George Hincapie · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:28

Freefaller said:
I agree on the rare occasion it gets hot in London, the tube can be a little unpleasant, fortunately it's never really hot enough here for this to be a problem regularly.

This year has been fine so far, but last year was awful. I remember being on the Tube more than once when it was very hot; I was sweating like a Mackam in an IQ test

neoboy · 25 Jun 2015 at 09:35

City boys aren't know for their fashion sense.

balky12 · 25 Jun 2015 at 10:06

Blue (but not too light) or Grey (but not too shiny) in the City.

No Brown in town, and those who advise black do not know what they are talking about / have terrible fashion sense. Probably haven't even figured out why everyone asks them 'who's died' everyday.