Buying Your First Suit? Why It Should Be Navy Blue

When it comes to buying their first suit, most men often think about black. If you also have black in your mind, stop, step back. Black suits are not the default answer to every formal 
question. They aren't practical and absolutely should not be your first suit. Honestly in 2025 they really aren’t necessary…stop buying them.

Whether you are wearing it to interviews, weddings, meetings, dates, celebrations, or anywhere else, navy blue will be your best bet. But before I convince you to buy one OTR (off the rack) or get one customized for you, let’s rewind.

A very brief history of the suits 

There was a time when fashion was ruled by the French. Embroidery and drama everywhere. Then came the French Revolution, which not only abolished the monarchy but also Eliminated the extravagant style that had defined aristocratic fashion.

This was the time British style took center stage, with tailoring focused on structure, discipline, and restraint. Clean lines. Darker colors. Those were the clothes that symbolized authority without shouting for attention. When these ideas crossed the Atlantic, American style absorbed them and simplified them further. Practical, confident, and intentional.

The contemporary suit started to take shape during the Edwardian era in the early 1900s. Even if the proportions, silhouettes, and materials changed throughout time, you would 
still recognize a well-cut suit from 1910 and one made today as family. The suit became timeless because it was designed to be practical.

Now let’s talk about your first one.

Why navy blue will be the best

Even after years of measuring and making suits, one question of clients has been constant. “What should my first suit be?” The answer is simple. Dark navy blue. 

It is the gem of menswear! It looks perfect in nearly every room, under (almost) every circumstance, without ever feeling out of place. 

As a neutral color, navy goes nicely with virtually every color you already own. Black shoes? Perfect. Brown shoes? Even better. You can pair it with a white, light blue, or pink shirt. Choose a patterned tie, or no tie at all. The Navy blue handles it all without complaining.

Navy grows with you

Another reason that makes a navy blue suit the best choice is longevity. Trends change. Cuts evolve. But the navy blue stays relevant. Depending on how you wear it, the same suit might feel more casual or sharper as your style develops. 

Change the shirt. Swap out your shoes. Lace-ups one day, roll with loafers the next. The Navy blue suit ages like fine wine.

Fit matters more than you think 

Because you’ll be wearing this suit often, fit is something that you cannot ignore. No matter how premium the material you choose is, a poor fit will make it look like a costume. Never hesitate to spend a little extra for proper tailoring. Moreover, choose custom fit if possible. When a suit fits your shoulders correctly, follows your natural posture, and moves with your body, it changes how you carry yourself. You stand taller. You speak differently. It makes you feel like you belong in the room. 

When you choose a custom, you also get access to knowledge. A stylist who understands proportions, fabric behavior, and styling choices helps you avoid mistakes you did not even know you were making.  

Key takeaways

They say first impression matters. To make it right, invest in a navy blue custom suit. Your first suit is about building the right foundation! So choose navy blue to get flexibility and 
confidence. It will travel with you through different chapters of your life. And when you eventually add more suits to your wardrobe, you will realize that the navy suit never stops being useful.