Wearing a Brown Suit

Today we will look at different shades of a brown suit. All colours lean away from the traditional khaki or tan but will fit right in for the fall/winter season especially. We will focus on brown as a whole as well because I am a champion of bringing it back. If you choose the right brown you can make it look great.

Style #1

Starting with the title image the dress shirt is a very light pastel blue, the tie is copper with a light blue pattern and a light pink herringbone pocket square. The patterns are subtle, besides the tie, allowing the brown suit to be the focal point.

Style #2

Again with a very light shirt whether light blue or white, this look would work with both. The rich maroon pops off the shirt and compliments the whole look. Adding a light pocket square with textures, patterns or solid will complete the outfit.

Style #3

I loooove dark green with a brown suit. Whether it is the shirt, a vest, the tie or pocket square. Add it in with a light blue shirt or pocket square.

Style #4

I like the choice of the yellow background here because it showcases how well the colours go together. I would not do it in a very pronounced way but bring it into the pattern on the pocket square, in the tie or on the shirt.

Style #5

Brown on brown on brown. Darker brown in the tie, lighter brown in the vest and brown trim on the pocket square. This is a classic look but I would recommend adding in green, blue, maroon or yellow into this outfit whether it is the tie, shirt or pocket square.

Brown Suit Rundown

If you are looking to add brown to your wardrobe here is your quick rundown on what you should be adding to your wardrobe with it:

Suit: Brown
Vest: Brown, Tan, Khaki
Dress Shirt: White, White/Brown patterned, Light Brown, Light Blue, Pink
Tie: Dark Brown, Mid-Brown, Tan, Paisley Copper, Green, & Blue
Pocket Square: White, Baby Blue, Green, Pink