Quote Originally Posted by Ted Crocker View Post
One is probably already wearing a black formal jacket which is buffered by the white shirt.
Black is not the only formal coatee colour about... but leaving that aside.. since we're on the subject.. White is not always the right shirt colour to choose. Those with fair cool complexions (reddish versus yellowish), light hair (blond, ash, amber etc) and blue or gray eyes in the winter--- sans tan--- are probably better drawn to ivory and light pastels (such as pink or blue) while those with warm complexions would find earth colours better suiting. White shirts can be perfect with tanned skin but with fair cool tone (whitish pink) skin and light hair it tends to make the wearing look paler and move the focus of attention to the tie, or worse still, the kilt and hose rather than face. Its about first impressions and they should be clearly focused on the face, especially eyes and not the floor (but when they do move downwards, shoes should be of good quality, condition and shine as they are typically considered the true giveaway between a well dressed gentleman and a poseur)....