Suit and Tie Combinations for All Seasons
With temperatures at their lowest and your extra layers rate at its highest, you might be forgiven for prioritizing warmth over style in your winter office outfits. But we’re back with another installment of our seasonal suit and tie combinations because you work inside and you’ve got to take that coat off sometime. Now is the time when you see men clad in suits, dress shoes, topcoats and thick, skullcaps in NFL team colors with logos on them. 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.
Of course, not everything that keeps you warm needs to be purely functional. Take the tie. It not only gives you a unified look, but it can act as a scarf. If you remember our story on the Evolution of the Knit Tie you’ll remember that the whole idea of the necktie came from how men wore scarves.
So with some help from our friends at Freshneck, we’ve put together a week’s worth of winter suit and tie combinations that’ll keep you warm outside and stylish inside.
Monday
You’ll be wooly warm in this suit and tie combination. The gray base color of this tie, set against a deep blue suit, shows why light gray wool is a winter classic.
Gray Geometric 100% Wool Tie by Pal Zileri
Flatiron Blue Fine Check Custom Suit by Black Lapel
White Solid Broadcloth Custom Dress Shirt by Black Lapel
Tuesday
Houndstooth and stripes? If subtle, then yes. This dark green, set against shades of dark gray, evokes the hearty character of evergreen needles of winter.
Dark Green Striped Tie by Isaia
Highbridge Charcoal Houndstooth Custom Suit by Black Lapel
White Solid Broadcloth Custom Dress Shirt by Black Lapel
Wednesday
The deep red hue of this maroon knit tie brings out the rich brown tones in this suit fabric. Such a luxe combination gives you a warm look in colder months.
Maroon 100% Silk Knit Tie by Black Lapel
Charcoal Brown with Blue Overcheck Custom Suit by Black Lapel
White Solid Broadcloth Custom Dress Shirt by Black Lapel
Thursday
Lavender may seem like an unusual choice for winter, but this tie puts some pop into this extra dark blue suit.
Lavender Navy Polka Dot 100% Silk Tie by Ted Baker
Midnight Blue Custom Suit by Black Lapel
White Solid Broadcloth Custom Dress Shirt by Black Lapel
Friday
This icy blue tie brings out all the lighter shades of blue in the suit fabric for a cool juxtaposition of sheen and matte.
Mr. Stanley II 100% Wool Tie by Armstrong & Wilson
Blue Gray Birdseye 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 Fall 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.