What Is a Charcoal Twill Suit?
When buying a suit, you may notice many charcoal suits available in every store, boutique or online vendor. Charcoal suits have become the standard garment of choice for many occasions, and suits in a twill weave are a good look for those seeking an attractive suit that will maintain its quality, fit and texture over time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Twill Fabric
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Twill is a fabric weave that can be identified by the distinctive diagonal lines made by the weave, which are known as wales. The interlaced weaving makes twill a medium weight and extremely durable material that resists tearing and recovers from wrinkles easily. Twill weaves are frequently used for fabrics to make work clothes, coats and pants. Twill fabric is breathable and water resistant, making it suitable for all seasons. As a general rule, men's suits should be made from natural fibers like cotton or wool, with wool used most often. Twill wool, then, makes for a stylish and appropriate suit fabric.
Charcoal Colored Suit
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Gray, dark gray or charcoal suits are especially good investments when looking for classic suits. Gray is a neutral, achromatic color that matches everything; charcoal is a dark shade of gray with more black pigment than white. Charcoal suits are less formal than traditional black suits, but they are nonetheless dark enough to avoid showing visible stains. Because of these properties, charcoal suits can last for many seasons while still looking stylish. Charcoal suits also match with a variety of complexions.
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How to Style a Charcoal Twill Suit
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When styling a charcoal twill suit, your shirt is the most important component to consider. Avoid very bright or very dark colored shirts. An off-white or white dress shirt makes for a classic, safe choice. Otherwise, experiment with different shades and colors of shirts, and mix and match colors and accessories. Your necktie is the final consideration, unless you want to add accessories such as a pocket square. The availability of different ties and patterns can be overwhelming, but a charcoal suit will look good paired with almost any tie. However, for formal occasions, avoid ties with colorful designs or patterns, which may distract from the overall look. A light grey, burgundy or dark blue tie will usually look appropriate for formal occasions. When considering footwear, note that charcoal grey suits look good paired with dark brown shoes. For more formal occasions, black shoes are the standard, expected color for all suits.
When to Wear a Charcoal Twill Suit
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Depending on the shirt, tie and shoes, you can dress a charcoal suit up or down. Lighter charcoal suits, when paired with colorful accessories, are more appropriate for daytime events. Darker charcoal suits with more reserved accessories can be worn in a professional setting or for important occasions. The only time when charcoal suits are not appropriate is when an occasion is strictly "black tie," in which case a black suit is required. Besides this, charcoal suits can be worn to both formal business events, such as corporate meetings, and social functions, such as weddings and dinner parties.
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