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Q: Can you wear a purple tie with a black suit?

If youre wearing purple to the office or more casually, go with navy, gray or brown for your pants, suit or sport coat. Purple and black can be worn together, but its typically a more formal look. If youre wearing a pocket square with any of these colors, it should either match the tie exactly or be solid white.

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We love how this combination of a black suit and a purple shirt immediately makes men look dapper and refined. And if you need to effortlessly class up your ensemble with a pair of shoes, complement your ensemble with a pair of black leather chelsea boots.

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This combination of a black suit and a purple shirt is a foolproof option when you need to look elegant and extra sharp. Switch up this outfit by slipping into burgundy leather casual boots.

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A black suit looks especially classy when teamed with a purple shirt in a modern man's combination.

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Team a black suit with a purple shirt to look like a true fashion maven. If you wish to instantly up this ensemble with a pair of shoes, add a pair of black leather oxford shoes to the mix.

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For a look that's sophisticated and wow-worthy, dress in a black suit and a purple shirt. Ramp up this outfit by sporting dark brown leather oxford shoes.

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Does a purple shirt go with a black suit?

There are many colors that are considered to be complementary to black. Colors that are seen as being most complementary are blue, green, brown, red, violet, purple, and yellow. For the classic fit black suit, it is recommended to wear a white shirt or a light blue shirt.

Can you wear a purple tie with a black suit?

If you're wearing purple to the office or more casually, go with navy, gray or brown for your pants, suit or sport coat. Purple and black can be worn together, but it's typically a more formal look. If you're wearing a pocket square with any of these colors, it should either match the tie exactly or be solid white.

What color tie should I wear with a black suit?

Brown Tie. This classy but daring combo of a black suit and a brown tie allows you to show off your sartorial prowess. Silk ties work well here, matt or shiny. For shoes, go classic with black patent Oxfords or casual with leather loafers in dark brown.

What color suit Can you wear a purple shirt with?

Instead, you can wear purple readily alongside navy, gray, and beige. In other words, it's compatible with three of the most classic and versatile menswear colors out there and with other staid colors like olive green. Blue, which is a cousin color to purple, makes for particularly stunning combinations.