The Classic Navy Blue Suit

What color shirt would you most likely wear with a serious navy blue business suit?  Unless you are an employee of IBM where white shirts are a condition of employment, I thought I would consult with some experts.  

The tradition navy blue suit is a must have for any businessman.  According to be stylish.org the first thing you notice is all the colors and shades on it (especially if you are looking at a pinstripe suit).

Overall, the look of the suit is blue but up close we find it has fine lines in teal, maroon and gray. Once you have selected the color of the suit you need to find more of it and the easiest place to do this is with your tie, to complement it. The color of the tie will definitely need some contrast.

The best way to stand out is to pair your suit with a shirt in a bold color. A navy suit (whether it has pinstripes or not) will work great with a light pink or even regular pink shirt.  If pink is not really you, you have another option to playing with color: playing with patterns.  Remember: since the suit color is dark, the shirt and tie color should be lighter for a formal look.

One final note, if you have a 3-button suit jacket make sure that the middle button is the only one buttoned, except the times you sit down, when you should unbutton it completely. If you have a two-button suit, the bottom button should be left unbuttoned. The reason is that it emphasizes your torso’s shape