The Light Grey Suit- Business or Fashion?

PK2008

I am starting a new job in the financial services sector next week. On my first day I'll most likely be doing alot of 'meet and greets' with senior people (though Im not senior).

By far my best suit is a light grey one very similar to the pic attached.

Ive noticed that this type of suit had become fashionable/popular outside of business (ie Ive seen a few celebs wearing them with skinny black ties to industry events)

Im just wondering; would this suit still be appropriate for the office or is it seen as more of a fashion type suit nowadays?

(I wouldnt be wearing a skinny black tie- more of a striped light and dark grey tie)

Fajitas!

As long as it's a good one, and not something the Urban Outfitters/Topman brigade are wearing out of fashion, you're in the green.

Make sure you stay away from the anorexic ties and you'll be doing grand

Edit; Oh, Re; your tie, remember, you're wearing a light grey - you can afford to be a bit more colourful with the tie if you want - Light pink/yellows can work if you're comfortable in them.

OldGoat

As well as steering clear of anorexic ties I'd also shy away from animic ones too. Think blues for your (plain)shirt and (patterned)tie to push the 'business' aspect of the suit. in the pic you posted the suit, white shirt and grey tie look so washed out, invisible. 3 nutral colours together is hard to pull off without a real strength of character and thats not a great impression to make till you've got your feet under the desk.

Deflector

OldGoat spot on as ever. A dense floral pattern in dark blue (indeed dark blue in general) works extremely well with a light grey suit on a crisp white shirt.




This sexily striped narrow (not skinny) ensemble is also very sharp I think. You get the crisp black tie effect without the Topman baggage. Brown and grey are very 'in' too.




The below also very hot. Okay, so there's a theme emerging here, but you get the idea. Far from monochrome being conservative, I think - well chosen - it exhibits considerable style and confidence.

CoachBoone

KYSSS.

Keep your suits simple stupid. Thats my motto anyway. You can afford to be slightly more adventurous with the tie, dont go overboard though. Old Goat has it spot on, dont wear the tie in that pic with the suit, it looks so boring.

That floral tie above is a very nice tie.

Before worrying about colour though, make sure its a good fit, a good proper fit. Anyway you seem to have it sorted. Good luck in the new job. Welcome to the rat race:D

PK2008

Ive got an Armani suit so no worries about the Topman thing, I have a crisp white tailored shirt and a striped light blue/grey silk tie which i think looks well, Ive got dark brown shoes which, when on, seem to have a greyish hue which looks well so I reckon Im grand.

Thanks for the advice guys.

Deflector

PK2008 wrote: »

Ive got an Armani suit so no worries about the Topman thing,

Well the brand matters not a hoot if it doesn't fit to perfection. We'll presume PK2008 has a sharp eye in that respect though

Also, I'd tend to wear black shoes and belt when wearing a blueish tie. Agreed that brown is definitely smarter with a grey suit, but its warmth can clash unduly with cooler colours in the shirt & tie department. It sounds like the light blue in the grey tie will be sufficiently muted however.

Best of luck in the new job - you sound like you'll cut a dash

PK2008

Thanks, its tailored so the fit is good. Its really just a fist impressions thing, hopefully after that it'll be a bit more relaxed