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Do people wear Olive suits?

rebel222

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I have my eye on this Olive colored suit. Obviously not with the blue shirt & tie. I think that I would wear it; however, sometimes I think that but never actually do it. Opinions please. This is an Isaia suit cuz I know that question will come up.

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rjmaiorano

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That color is not off-putting in the least to me. I would wear it, although any darker and it would be a harder decision.
 

yachtie

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I have a couple. They're useful for Spring and fall mostly and thecolor complements my complexion.
 

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i would never buy a suit where in the picture the bottom button is buttoned... they cant know too much about what they are selling
 

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I think it can look pretty good with a white shirt and black tie. Neil Patrick Harris in GQ:

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The gorge on that 2-button Isaia is a bit to high for me, though.
 

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I have an olive poplin suit I just brought out of storage. I like the olive in poplin. I am not sure I would be as enthusiastic with a wool.
 

FidelCashflow

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This guy wears olive suits exclusively:

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Jokes aside, olive suits are great because they're a touch more casual than black, navy, and grey.
 

Mr T

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There is nothing wrong with olive. I would even wear the suit as pictured with a blue shirt and tie.
 

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I used to hate olive suits. Now I am starting to like it with a white shirt and black tie. A black knit tie looks good too. Have you seen the new RLBL collection? Lotta olive there.
 

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I used to have one in the mid-80's. I guess it may be time for olive suits to come back again?

Actually green tones look good on a lot of people. I think an olive suit looks especially good with blue shirts and some purple on the tie or pocket square.
 

GQBaller

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Originally Posted by Closer
I used to hate olive suits. Now I am starting to like it with a white shirt and black tie. A black knit tie looks good too. Have you seen the new RLBL collection? Lotta olive there.

Doogie is wearing the linen RLBL from this season in that picture.
 

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