Autumn Business Suit Guide: The Best Colours and Fabrics for Australian Professionals
It’s March and that can only mean one thing: Australia is genuinely, seriously back to work. And while that might not automatically put you in a good mood, we’re prone to finding the silver lining in things, which, in this instance, is an excuse for a new custom business suit.
After all, there’s nothing quite like a fresh batch of Autumn workwear for men to shake off any work blues.
Here, we break down the preferred colours and seasonal business suit fabrics that’ll have you looking on top of your game, everyday.
The best colours for Autumn business suits in Australia
While business suits can often skew to the more conservative end of the spectrum, that doesn’t mean you can’t afford to experiment when it comes to certain elements, chief amongst them; colour.
Now, this doesn’t mean we’re suggesting the outlandish - instead it’s about riffing off classics. And our pick of the season is chocolate brown. Fresh without being flamboyant, this is an easy way to inject some extra warmth into your professional suits for Autumn. Just as easily offset with a white shirt and loafers as it is with a pale blue base, it makes for a subtle but chic nod at current trends.
For those opting for slightly more casual separates, why not contrast paler jackets with darker coloured trousers or chinos. Given our moderate climate, you could even be so bold as to opt for a cream or ivory blazer and pair it back with tan or navy trousers.
The ideal fabrics for tailored business suits in Autumn
When it comes to choosing fabrics at this time of year, it’s often the first excuse us Australians get to dabble with slightly thicker cloths and richer weaves. And for this reason, our picks of the season are flannel and cashmere. These tactile fabrics are the perfect way to inject a hint of both ‘cosy’ and luxury into your professional ensemble.
For more ‘hard working’ fibres, there’s no bypassing wool. This miracle cloth is highly versatile, robust and wears excellently over time, particularly if you’ve got a suit that’s on high rotation. The other major virtue of wool is its heat regulation abilities which keep the wearer warm in the cold and cool in the Summer by drawing moisture away from the body.
To refresh your professional tailoring collection for this Autumn, we invite you to swing by your local showroom or give us a bell today.