Suit and Tie Combinations for All Seasons
What will Spring weather bring? Will it be warm? Will it be cold? Is it going to rain? Who’s to say? One day it’s 30° out and snowing, the next day it’s sunny and 73°. WTF Spring? So many unanswered questions, we know.
One thing that is certain: men of style are ready to drop the outerwear and set their spring style free. What does this mean for the everyday suit and tie wearer? (Finally a question we can answer): Go bright and go light. Brighter tie colors and lighter suit fabrics, that is.
It’s time to shed the dark days of winter style for more vibrant colors, from the watercolor pastel ties to bolder, more saturated suits. As for patterns, florals are always indicators of spring. (Is there a statute of limitations on calling floral patterns a trend? Stylish men have gone floral every spring for years now. We’re officially declaring it a thing.) Your tie choice is the perfect chance to incorporate these hints. When it comes to fabrics, everything old is new again too. The OG of spring suiting, fresco, which allows for more breathability without sacrificing durability, is coming on strong again.
We’ve prepped five suit and tie combinations (with these things considered) to get you through a spring week in style. These looks feature suits from Black Lapel’s Spring/Summer ‘16 Collection and our pick of spring-appropriate ties from our friends at Freshneck.
Monday
Lavender is easy on the eyes and with light blue layered in, this suit and tie combination creates a refreshing spring look.
Lavender, Light Blue Striped Tie by Valentino
Light Blue Fine Stripe Fresco Custom Suit by Black Lapel
White Solid Broadcloth Custom Dress Shirt by Black Lapel
Tuesday
Jam-packed full of meetings that nobody wanted to have yesterday, Tuesday offers a serious suit and tie combination opportunity. A lighter blue, subversive polka dot tie with purple and blue plays off the seriousness of this otherwise gray color palate.
Blue with Purple & Red Polka Dot Tie by Ben Sherman
Oyster Gray Herringbone Stripe Custom Suit by Black Lapel
White Solid Broadcloth Custom Dress Shirt by Black Lapel
Wednesday
Rain or shine, floral is a classic spring pattern and, in simple shades of green and blue, can bring a classic light gray suit to life.
Green, Blue and White Floral Tie by Brooks Brothers
Light Gray Fresco Custom Suit by Black Lapel
White Solid Broadcloth Custom Dress Shirt by Black Lapel
Thursday
This gray suit provides the perfect dark background for letting this luminous light yellow tie shine.
Yellow Silk Knit Tie by Black Lapel
Gray Sharkskin Custom Suit by Black Lapel
White Solid Broadcloth Custom Dress Shirt by Black Lapel
Friday
The contrast of light and dark red tones in this tie keeps this springtime Friday look professional yet fun.
Pink and White Striped Tie by Breuer
Baltic Blue Fresco Custom Suit by Black Lapel
White Solid Broadcloth Custom Dress Shirt by Black Lapel
For more seasonal suit and tie combinations, take a look back at our winter ensembles.
Want to get more ideas on how to pair Black Lapel suits with seasonally appropriate ties? Ask a Black Lapel stylist by emailing concierge@blacklapel.com.
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Also Wednesday’s description is wrong. Otherwise beautiful combinations, ideal for Spring. Are knitted ties is more for sunny weather or for winter?
Thanks, Alain. All is fixed. Knitted ties can be worn year round, so their seasonal appropriateness will depend on the color.
Great article! I found this very interesting as it gives me some good ideas for Spring. Would you recommend a knitted tie for Spring?
We would and we have 🙂 Check back to Thursday’s suit and tie combination.
Great ideas! Thanks a lot.
Sure thing, Alain. May the spring weather be ever in your favor.
Monday and Thursday descriptions the wrong way around, I’m afraid, gentlemen!
Yep, we caught that too! Should be correct now 🙂
When you will give us combinations for spring?
Coming soon, Alain. Stay tuned. We’ll be releasing the spring edition of this story later this April. If you’re not already subscribed to Compass emails, sign up now so you don’t miss this or any other stories.
Absolutely love this series, some great ideas – though difficult not to daydream of having a closet full of all of your suits! Keep up the good work
Glad we could help you come up with more ways to wear what you’ve got. And, hey, if you want to add to your collection, all of the ties are available from Freshneck and the suits are available from…well…us!
“These “one of these things is not like the other” outfits are a fashion transgression that we find acceptable because it’s cold out there.”
Why not a nice hat?
A nice hat is always an option, Jovan. Sadly, so few men own one they’re forced to wear something that hurts their style just to keep warm. Those in the know, have a trusty tribly, porkpie, fedora, or snap brim handy.
See Page 2 for Suit & Tie Combinations for Summer.
Great article.
Thank you John. Stay cool.