How to wear a brown suit

The brown suit is finally making a comeback. First popularised in the 1930s with a resurgence in the early 70s, brown suiting fell off the radar for many years, with the sleeker black, navy and grey hues taking precedent. However, brown suits are more than just your dad’s old blazer - they’ve been restructured and revived into modern shapes and fresh tones. Let’s see how you can fit a brown suit into your current wardrobe.

Get married in a brown suit

Brown may not be your first choice for your wedding, but if it’s got a bit of texture or is crafted from a traditional fabric such as tweed, it’s a great option for a vintage look. Our slim fit brown suit above left is crafted from stretchy fabric for that extra bit of comfort, handy if you’ll be wearing it all day long. It’s also cut to a flattering slim fit that sits snugly across the shoulders and arms.

Once you have your base, accessorise to your heart’s content – if you want to go for a more classic look, pair with a crisp white shirt and silk tie, or play around with colour by adding a shot of green or cream depending on your theme. Add the matching waistcoat to refine things further.

Wear a brown suit to the office

Office suits don’t have to be tiresome – cut it to a tailored fit in one of summer's favourite fabrics seersucker, and you've got a textured, breathable piece of summer tailoring that’ll look just as good with a white shirt as it will with a tee. The addition of soft wool for extra comfort makes it a great choice for summer weddings too. Finish off with a woven tie for an additional bit of texture, or hold the tie and open up your shirt collar for a more laid-back feel.

Wear a brown suit on a night out

Double breasted suits are often reserved for more formal events, but if you like looking extra sharp for nights out too, our gold herringbone suit, above left, is a great option. Crafted from a linen-cotton blend, it'll keep you cool and offers a wealth of options for styling.

Oatmeal and biscuit tones have been making the rounds lately, and for good reason – they’re a great way to add colour without being too intense. Pair it with a tonal knit and look the part without overdoing it.

Wear a brown suit to a wedding

A mid-brown like coffee or copper is a safe and sophisticated choice for a summer wedding, and a suitably neutral base to build your look off of. If you’re heading to a more formal affair, look to a suit cut from Italian cloth such as our twill linen suit, above right. It can be styled in a multitude of ways; wear it with a tonal shirt for a cohesive feel, or choose a bright tie and pocket square combo to liven it up a bit. If it’s a more casual soiree, swap out your shirt for a knitted tee and open the jacket up for a relaxed take.