Suit Yourself: The 4 Statement Suits You Need This Winter

We were intrigued by the bold colours and brash, complex patterns that have been trending lately, but now it’s time to take a subtler approach to suits. Look for small patterns and subtle textures that hit above their weight class.

Modern Classic

houndstooth-suit

Houndstooth and suiting go hand-in-hand, so put a new spin on this classic pattern by finding one on a much smaller scale. A shrunken houndsooth is a breath of fresh air that still packs a graphic punch.

Cotton suit (price upon request) by Boglioli; cotton turtleneck ($130) by Ben Sherman.

Take Charge

pinstripe-suit

Corner office-appropriate pinstripes have returned, but they’re a little thinner this time around. Thick, stark chalk stripes are out in favour of subtler lines in similar shades to the base colour of the suit.

Wool pinstripe suit ($2,000) and cotton button up shirt ($230) by Tiger of Sweden; cotton pocket square ($185) by Brunello Cucinelli; silk tie (stylist’s own). 

Checkmatemicro-checks-suit

Don’t want to step too far out of your comfort zone? A micro-check is an easy way to embrace this tiny pattern trend — the all-over, symmetrical pattern makes a statement without overwhelming.

Cotton blazer ($750), cotton shirt ($250) and cotton pants ($350) by Circle of Gentlemen; silk tie ($25) and metal tie clip ($20) by The Tie Bar

Greyscale

grey-tonal-suit

Go beyond your basic grey suit by choosing one with some texture and variation in the weave of the fabric — this adds some visual interest without being a traditional pattern. Dressing head-to-toe in the same colour will make this subtle detail a stand-out.

Wool blazer (part of suit, $2,485) and wool pants ($780) by Pal Zileri; mohair sweater ($995) by Calvin Klein Collection; cashmere scarf ($465) by Hermès.

PHOTOGRAPHY: MATT DOYLE
STYLING: CHRISTOPHER CAMPBELL FOR ATELIER MANAGEMENT
GROOMING: LIZ OLIVIER
STYLING ASSISTANCE: MARC ANTHONY GEORGE