STYLE AND CULTURE

A LESSON IN TONAL TAILORING FROM COLMAN DOMINGO

March 28, 2025

Since Colman Domingo dropped onto our radars as Ali in Euphoria, we've been blessed with look after red carpet look that truly raises the menswear bar. So, who better to turn to than the king of show-out suiting – and soon-to-be co-chair of this year's Superfine: Tailoring Black Style Met Gala – when spring/summer tailoring goes tonal? Scroll for a Colman masterclass in throwing the right kind of shade...

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CLASSIC FOR A REASON

If it's your first time signaling out of the only-black-and-gray lane, reach for an OG cut and opt for the next shade on the tailoring color wheel: a classic summer taupe with darker accessories.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN double breasted regular suit jacket with linen in stone, $129
ASOS DESIGN tapered suit pants with linen in stone, $54.99
ASOS DESIGN formal easy iron poplin regular shirt in white, $27.99
ASOS DESIGN tie and tie bar set in taupe, $19
ASOS DESIGN band ring with tight chain design in silver tone, $14.99

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TALKING TEXTURE

Sticking to a single tone doesn't mean you have to stick to anything else. Pair silk with leather, wool with cotton, patent with matte... Basically, if the texture's on shuffle, you're doing it right.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN double breasted regular suit jacket in brown herringbone wool, $139
ASOS DESIGN oversized tapered suit pants in brown herringbone wool, $54.99
ASOS DESIGN faux leather vest in brown, $54.99
ASOS DESIGN relaxed boxy fit knitted rib t-shirt in brown, $29.99
ASOS DESIGN boxy oversized satin shirt in dark brown, $36

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TAKE ONE THING OFF

When the fashion police said you should remove an item from your 'fit before leaving the house, they were talking about your shirt, right? This is fashion science (and a great way to make your look a little more daring).

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN relaxed double breasted suit jacket in dark stone, $89.50
ASOS DESIGN balloon suit pants in dark stone, $37.50
Topman relaxed fit single breasted overcoat in camel, $101.50
Reclaimed Vintage unisex chain necklace in silver, $16.99
ASOS DESIGN 9mm hoop earrings in real silver plate, $17.99

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NOT-SO NEUTRAL

Break out of beige with richer, almost-jewel tones to inject something playful but still put-together. The wrapped blazer and tapered pants were already winning, so burgundy takes this look to a perfect 10.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN slim shawl lapel suit jacket in burgundy satin, $107.50
ASOS DESIGN straight leg suit pants in burgundy matte satin, $42.50
ASOS DESIGN cuban heel western Chelsea boots in black faux leather, $69.99
ASOS DESIGN waterproof stainless steel chain bracelet in silver tone, $24.99
Reclaimed Vintage antique broach with red stone in gold, $16.99
Reclaimed Vintage unisex square set studs with blue stone in silver, $16.99

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DAYLIGHT SHADING

Abandoning all-black or gray is the only real choice if your RSVPs take you to warmer temps. Reflect those rays in off-white or ivory, and don't be afraid of a pattern – you just dropped anchor off the French Riviera after all.

GET THE LOOK:
ASOS DESIGN slim suit jacket in tonal beige grid check, $89.50
ASOS DESIGN straight suit pants in tonal beige grid check, $37.50
Jack & Jones co-ord oversized revere collar geo print shirt in beige, $63
ASOS DESIGN revere shirt in with chest embroidery in cream, $42.99
ASOS DESIGN flare suit pants in mid gray in micro texture, $24.99
ASOS DESIGN tassel loafers in tan leather, $74.99