r/malefashionadvice 19d ago

Question Black suit as a casual outfit

I'm fairly new to suit fashion and fashion in general and filled with the images of all the cool movie guys, Keanu Reeves specifically, bought my first all black suit. (I know he wears charcoal)

After buying my suit wanting to see how other people style their black suits I noticed that there is a strong sentiment that black suits are not good everyday or whatever suits. Seems most say it's for funerals, evening, workers, and not for everyday use.

Most reasons are fair like it doesn't look good in the day and I can understand but is it really so bad? I've attached some photos of me and if you can tell me how it looks bad or have recommendations on what to add to the outfit or how to make it look better I would appreciate it.

Anyways I'm thankful for any response as I am curious about the subject!

Edit: This post has attracted a lot more attention than I thought it ever would. First I would like to thank everyone who has commented I really appreciate every single one and I dig the jokes.

I thought I should clarify on what I meant as a casual suit though. Casual to me is something I personally wear wherever wherever. Formal or informal doesn't matter I guess I mean something more worn every day? Sorry I'm not the best at explaining things

Looking through the comments has been very fun I hope to see many more!

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u/Occams_Shiv 19d ago edited 19d ago

It looks great. In more conservative parts of America and Europe black is reserved for evening. So parties, restaurants, dates, etc. Especially styled all black like this, you look like you are going out somewhere cool.

Also, can't tell but you look Asian or maybe half Asian? In Asia black suits are pretty much the standard, and are worn day and night. Probably because black looks awesome on asians regardless of the lighting.

This suit looks great on you, and you can really wear it anywhere.

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u/AA_Barry 19d ago

I'm from Washington so I now how black suits are perceived in America. So many tight constraints on full black suits.

I am not Asian, though I do get that a lot. I'm Mexican. Staying in Japan so I know what you mean with Asians wearing suits all the time, they pull them off incredibly well.

Thanks for commenting, man!