mfad•11mo ago

Is it possible to wear a black suit jacket casually?

Is a black suit jacket too formal to wear with a dress shirt and jeans?
Im only asking because you can only really wear a black suit to weddings, funerals etc

Thanks

artvandelayimporting•1/30/25, 6:24 AM

I wouldn't orphan a black suit blazer

artvandelayimporting•1/30/25, 6:24 AM

but it depends on the fabric I guess

gv•1/30/25, 11:41 AM

I think you can. Its hard to pull off, but I am against the whole idea of not being able to wear 'orphaned' jackets

zeometer•1/30/25, 12:27 PM

orphaned black jacket is playing on hard mode imo; i don't think you can just throw it over your regular shirt and jeans

zeometer•1/30/25, 12:30 PM

charcoal or pinstripe black might be an 'easier' version

sOP•1/30/25, 12:43 PM

Okay, thanks for the advice

Michael•1/30/25, 4:44 PM

this might be useful to you https://x.com/urban_comp/status/1797760259928526937

Urban Composition (@urban_comp) on X

Black orphaned suit jackets are difficult, but they can look good juxtaposed with casual pieces. My favorites are a black/navy silk shirt, beat up jeans (darker is less contrast and thus stands out less), and Gucci bit loafers. Or use these for inspiration (see alt text):

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6/3/24, 10:40 PM

Michael•1/30/25, 4:45 PM

but yeah like they said it's hard mode to do it right

Yakkeks•1/30/25, 8:30 PM

Black corduroy is prolly easiest, but then its a very different suit from the getgo

Meaty,•1/30/25, 10:59 PM

I tbh think black is an easier color for this than like a trad navy/grey

Meaty,•1/30/25, 10:59 PM

what ppl said before is good though try some looks have fun w it