10 Suits for Winter

Plaid is an unexpected flash at the best of times so why not break it out when the weather is at its worst too?



Wool double-breasted blazer ($1,495) by Boglioli; denim shirt ($735), wool tie ($265) and wool pocket square ($185) by Brunello Cucinelli; embossed calfskin trainers ($890) and cotton pants ($975)by Lanvin.

Suits shouldn’t be thought of as a year-round wearable purchase. Lightweight suits are for summer and heavier blends are for winter. Period.



Wool-and-cotton knit suit ($3,070) by Missoni; cotton oxford shirt ($345) by Ermenegildo Zegna; wool tie ($235) and wool-silk pocket square ($135) by Isaia; suede belt ($1,500) by Kiton.

Comfort is easy to sneak in when wearing a thicker-made suit. Jersey or sweat-pant material (to an extent!) is easily hidden by dark colours and wrinkle-proof fabrics.



Double-face jersey jacket ($1,390) and double-face jersey pants ($850) by Gucci; cotton oxford shirt ($570) and wool-silk bend tie ($285) by Brunello Cucinelli; leather boots ($1,550) by Brioni.

Fabrics to stay away from are: linen, lighter cotton, polyester, seersucker and fresco. Shivering is not stylish.



Wool-blended mohair jacket ($900), wool suit ($600), cotton shirt ($170), silk tie ($120) and silk pocket square ($60) by Tiger of Sweden; Carrera Calibre 1887 Automatic Chronograph 43 mm watch ($6,400) by TAG Heuer.

While you definitely want something warmer for the moments when you’re forced to be outside, ensure that your thick suit won’t be too hot once you get inside. Herringbone suits can be guilty of this.



Virgin-wool suit jacket ($800) and pants ($325) by Circle of Gentlemen; Egyptian cotton shirt ($205) and silk knit tie ($90) by Brooks Brothers; linen pocket circle ($60) by Garrison Bespoke; iridescent patent leather shoes ($445) by BOSS; Heritage watch ($5,300) by Zenith at Bandiera Jewellers; Remy Martin Louis XIII Cognac ($3,100).

It’s easy to look good when you have a fantastic suit when it’s perfectly tailored. A must even when you’ve been stuck indoors eating.



Wool coat ($2,295) and wool suit ($1,095) by BOSS; cotton wingtip shirt ($270) and silk tie ($145) by John Varvatos; pocket square ($100) and leather gloves ($460) by Ermenegildo Zegna.

Waking up to murky skies is the perfect opportunity to inject a little colour into your wardrobe. Shades like navy, marsala, olive green and wine look great against a snowy background.



Wool plaid suit ($1,500), cotton shirt ($285) and silk tie ($150) by Paul Smith, at Holt Renfrew; suede shoes ($270) by TIger of Sweden.

Fabrics to look for are: wool, cashmere, tweed and flannel. Don’t those words just SOUND cozier?



Nedvin wool suit ($695) by Tiger of Sweden.