That Dapper Chap talks to Desmond about making that plain suit less dull.
I often get messages from gentlemen via my Instagram page asking various questions and advice about mens fashion and what to wear. Last week I had an email from Desmond and I thought I'd share his question and my reply with you.
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| Desmond in his plain black suit |
Hi Craig,
This is Desmond of desmondckc on Instagram. I am a Hong Kong university student who will start an internship soon in a bank. As you may be aware of, I am a fan of a suit. Yet I have some problems in choosing suits for my work, and I hope I could seek your kind help in this personal matter.
In Hong Kong, officewear, especially for a junior, is always a black suit. To wear a black suit, I would like to make it less boring by wearing ties, socks and watches of different colors. But I am not sure what color fits best. Black, grey and navy are all that I could think of, which matches a black suit, meanwhile not looking too senior. Do you think these colors are appropriate?
I am not sure if it is acceptable for a junior to have a tie with a monochrome pattern like polka dots and squares.
Also I find brown shoes weird with a black suit, or is it normal?
I also have a grey suit, and my choices of colors for the accessories are green (emerald), navy and black. What are your comments?
I know these questions may be bothering you, but I find you an appropriate mentor through your posts and would like to consult you for professional advice. I hope I am not disturbing you from your busy agenda.
Thank you.
Desmond
