How To Wear A Beige Suit

Sharp Staff July 8, 2015

Beige suiting is difficult. Not even Barack Obama, leader of the Free World and well-reputed badass, could pull one off. But if done right (hint: pay very, very close attention to fit), and matched with the perfect shirt and accessories, it’s an elegant solution to summer workdays and wedding, no matter what shade you choose.

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Cotton blend suit jacket ($1,025) by Paul Smith, at Holt Renfrew; cotton shirt ($325) and silk tie ($180) by Burberry; tortoiseshell and metal sunglasses ($190) by Steve Alan, at the Drake General Store; ELITE Ultra-thin watch ($5,800) by Zenith, at Bandiera Jewellers.

Hemp-wool blend double-breasted jacket ($1,950), virgin wool pants ($345) and silk tie ($175) by Pal Zileri; cotton shirt ($325) by Xacus; leather briefcase ($1,015) by Tumi, at Harry Rosen.

Cotton suit jacket ($795), cotton pants ($325) and silk pocket square ($75) by BOSS; cotton Hawaiian shirt ($200) by Battenwear, at Lost & Found; metal sunglasses ($190) by Randolph, at Lost & Found; Runwell chronograph watch ($850) by Shinola, at Lost & Found.

Cotton blend suit ($700) by Strellson; cotton shirt ($145) by Michael Kors; cotton tie ($80) by Pomp & Ceremony; silk pocket square ($75) by Pal Zileri; leather shoes ($170) by Banana Republic.

Wool-silk blend sport coat ($545) and wool-silk blend pants ($545) by Brooks Brothers; cotton shirt ($165) by Blue Industry; silk-cotton blend scarf ($520) by Hermès; Artelier Skeleton watch ($2,550) by Oris, at Bandiera Jewellers; leather Oxfords ($470) by Allen Edmonds for Brooks Brothers; leather tote ($600) by Michael Kors.

Wool-silk blend sport coat ($470) and cotton sweater ($90) by Tommy Hilfiger; cotton pocket square ($30) by Pomp & Ceremony; leather and sterling silver bracelet ($250) by Miansai, at Lost & Found; horsehair bracelet ($60) by Chamula, at Lost & Found; acetate sunglasses ($250) by Burberry, at the Bay; BC4 Worldtimer watch ($4,075) by Oris, at Bandiera Jewellers.

Cotton trench coat ($3,095) by Burberry; virgin wool blazer ($1,100) and wool tie ($95) by J.Lindeberg; cotton shirt ($200) by Tiger of Sweden.

Neoprene blazer (price upon request) and cotton-linen blend suit (price upon request) by Perry Ellis; cotton shirt ($85) by National Athletic Goods, at Lost & Found; canvas and leather backpack ($875) by Burberry.