The Burgundy Suit

The burgundy suit is a rare find these days. Unfavored in the workplace and most formal settings, there exists a niche for this suit that only certain men in certain scenarios can pull off.

Apart from being an 80's classic and appropriate to wear once a year on Halloween, these suits don't find themselves sported too often in popular culture, with the exception of one news anchor. In fact, he is THE Anchorman - Ron Burgundy.

Nowadays, you will find that the only locations in which one wears a burgundy colored suit is church, special men's organizations, costume parties, and the odd, semi-formal party.

Style

Pale complexions should tread cautiously when considering a bold colored suit, as this shade does not favor the color white. With this in mind, men with the right complexion should be sure not to pair this suit with a white shirt.

Shirt colors that do pair well consist of darker, contrasting colors such as black shirt in combination with a nice pair of black shoes.

Another look to further accentuate the flare of a bold suit would be a flamboyant yellow shirt like the one Peter Gabriel wears in his video for the song Steam.

Conclusion

To be honest, it is not a good sign when a quick Google search of "Burgundy suit" yields more results in favor of a Ron Burgundy costume than a truly elegant suit in this color.