When things get special however the Pinstripe Suit is a very powerful tool in your quiver. Once you cover the basics it is an excellent addition to your arsenal and rotation. Otherwise all your effort to cultivate an effortless style of power and finesse will be in vain. You will come out as a try-hard. Choosing Your Pinstripe Suit The earthy tone of the suit really makes a crisp and clean white shirt pop. And the brightness of the shirt accentuates the warmth of the suit. A burgundy or brown tie is a slam dunk with this suit. It creates an awesome layered effect with the colors and prevents the style from becoming overburdened. Earth tones and neutral shades are best with this combination. The pink shirt is often all the color the outfit needs. Because the light blue shirt softens up the color scheme, you can pull off a brown tie as well. Try a couple of different shades, too! Darker or lighter than the suit, it all works.

Now that talked about the history I would like to briefly discuss the few different stripe patters that you might find on a Suit. This is because while we call them all “Pinstripes” for ease of use the are other names for each.

Choosing Your Pinstripe Suit

Tip #1: Do NOT over-mix many patterns. This is already a loud suit that draws attention to itself via the stripes. You can get away with two patterns and three if you know what you are doing, but it becomes way too noisy. This is the time to bring out the plain accessories. My dear reader, the world is your oyster here. You can lose the tie, wear some casual striped suits by Suitsupply and even wear sneakers if you want. I personally don’t like these looks but there is one I think can look great. Due to the nature of the vertical stripes a Pinstripe Suit is an excellent choice for those that want to appear taller. They elongate the silhouette but you should avoid it if you are very tall as you can appear lanky and thin. NEWS: For hard-core fans, we have updated our custom brown cotton to now have closer, more accurate, striping and our custom blue cotton to be a darker, more screen accurate tone. Both brown and navy are vibrant colors. Putting the two together creates a dramatic combination, and I am here for it.

I guess at this point it is worth mentioning the Regimental type of stripe. This is the one you will find on ties and have a 45 degree parallel angle. The direction of the downwards stripe (left or right) dictates the origin. Originally British Army Ties had stripes from left to right, while the popular American option from Right to Left. Example of a regimental tie For an ultra-casual approach, you can even wear canvas low-top sneakers. Just make sure they are tan or brown. Brown Suit and Striped Shirts Color Combinations Close up of fabric shows custom cotton options (old fabric on top, new on bottom)as well as comparison between the custom and updated colors. It often feels like they would be perfect for a leisure outing, so you can be confident that a striped shirt will make your suit more playful.

Great, Now Tell Me How To Style It!

Incorporating neutral colors into the stripes is the safest way to ensure you don’t send people into colorful overload. A pattern and bright colors together are simply too much for a brown suit. If you want a more playful look or something unique one of the best options is still Suitsupply. While I did write an article about their shady sales techniques recently they do have great value for the money. What a difference! I find this picture hilarious yet true At least try to avoid synthetic materials and opt for at least 100% wool. What About The Suit Construction Double Breasted Suits often have peak lapels which help emphasize your shoulders and create a taller, slimmer silhouette. For these kind of suits I would advise to stay with the classic 6×2 button closure. Is It Really Only Navy Or Grey?

You can already guess several of them just by looking outside on an autumn day. However, those colors aren’t the limit. Bold, controversial, powerful. These are some of the words that can describe a Pinstripe Suit. It is a safe choice for those with a diverse wardrobe or looking for a classic business look. Of course this can lead to a lot of follow up questions. When should you buy one? How would you wear it? Should I choose blue or grey? Fear not, because this Complete Pinstripe Suit Guide is here to help you!The type of fabric to use rally depends on the situation and, of course, whether condition. If you want to wear it in the summertime, then wool or cotton would be best. The most recommended fabric is the bold stripe and pencil stripe suit, as it will make you stand out from the crowd with its prominent design.