For a wedding, a navy suit pairs beautifully with ties in burgundy, silver, blush pink, or floral patterns. These colors add a festive and romantic touch, ideal for celebratory occasions.

Q I was attending a funeral, and had a black suit and ... light pink, creamy ivory or pale purple. Avoid shirts in green, orange and brown. All of these work with, or without, a tie.

Think pink, pale blue ... "You'll see men adding exuberant color and pattern to the traditional navy suit with a bold-colored bow tie or a patterned necktie, pocket square, lapel pin, light ...