As you know, when you invest in a new suit, one of the most important things to consider is versatility. Being able to wear each piece as a separate greatly increases a suit’s value to you, ensuring you get the most out of your hard-earned cash.
I recently picked up my newest made-to-measure suit – a three-piece in a beautiful brown wool houndstooth fabric. And over the next few weeks, we’ll be showing you multiple ways to wear it.
First up: jacket separate.
As much as I love wearing a two- or three-piece suit, being able to break it up and wear the jacket alone is what I often look for when considering what to invest in. And since I love combining well-tailored items with casual and/or approachable touches, fabric and pattern are very important.
| WEARING | QG Custom blazer, Michael Andrews Bespoke shirt, PT01 pants, Brooks Brothers tie, Drake’s pocket square, Tateossian, Cantini MC Firenze and vintage bracelets, Watch c/o Uniform Wares, Suitsupply shoes | PHOTOGRAPHY | by Rob McIver Photo
When you’re looking at fabric swatches for a new suit, it can be hard to envision what the full suit will look like – especially when you’re talking about a pattern. Other than choosing a lining, this is often the most difficult part for me, as well.
DONT MISS: Our guide to the history of houndstooth.
Houndstooth can seem like a little “too much” for a suit, but at a small scale it almost looks solid from a distance. However, upon closer inspection it shows that the wearer is sartorially-minded.
A wool houndstooth blazer is a great garment for straddling that dressed up/business casual line. And in brown tones, you can be sure that it will fit with most anything in your closet, provided your closet’s stocked with great basics.
Pair with grey trousers, a well-tailored shirt, classic repp tie and finish it off with a little flair via a devil-may-care pocket square fold and a pair of suede double monks for a simple, but stylish, office/business casual look.
Thanks for reading.
Stylishly Yours,
Brian Sacawa
He Spoke Style
