dark suit

Somber professional garment

A dark suit is a man's matching jacket and trousers in black, charcoal, or navy—the standard uniform for formal business settings, funerals, and occasions requiring conservative dress.

The phrase often signals seriousness or professionalism: He showed up in a dark suit and tie.

Men in dark suits populate boardrooms, courthouses, and government buildings.

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business · Wall Street · charcoal · navy · tailored · lapel · boardroom · power dressing · funeral · wedding · pinstripe · wool · elegant · well dressed · professional · jacket · trousers · crisp

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color/shade

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Light-colored matching jacket and pants

khaki suit · linen suit

formality

dark suitcasual wear

Informal, comfortable clothing

sportswear · athleisure · loungewear · sweatpants · cargo shorts

brightness/vibrancy

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Exaggerated 1940s ensemble

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G