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4 Ways to Wear the Blue Flannel Suit

By Steve

If blue ever goes out of style, good taste will follow. Blue is thus the quintessential color emblematic of good taste in your fall/winter wardrobe.

A blue mens wool flannel suit is one of the cornerstones of a man’s fall/winter business wardrobe, whether he be a newly employed graduate or a more sophisticated businessman. There is no substitute for a custom (made-to-measure) blue flannel suit to take him through both his business day and evening social events.

Styling – The most important added dimension of a suit’s natural shoulder style is its shape. Two-button suits with natural shoulders take on a more sophisticated look. But some men still suggest more specific alterations, including contours, defined waist suppressions, front darts, deep side vents, wider lapels and straight or slanted flap pockets.

Flat front pants also compliment these types of suits. They’re moderately tapered with either belt loops or side adjusters, and they can be worn with or without cuffs.

The following images will guide you to the finer points in furnishings and the means to achieve a sophisticated look in a blue flannel suit.

blue two button single breasted coat with notch lapel and flap pockets, flat front pant with slanted side pockets cut from a wool/cashmere blend by Vitale Barberis Canonico

Here are Four Sophisticated Ways to Wear the Blue Mens Wool Flannel Suit:

How to Wear the Blue Flannel Suit for Everyday Business

white royal oxford shirt cut from a two ply cotton, sterling silver and vitreous red and white enamel with Mother of Pearl and rhodium plating Persian cufflinks, burgundy zig zag v point knitted 100% silk tie made in Como, elder soave 100% silk pocket square with hand rolled edges made in Italy
burgundy calf semi brogue Oxford shoe, made in England, burgundy premium leather belt, navy socks made from 100% 3-ply Egyptian cotton, cedar shoe trees

How to Wear the Blue Flannel Suit for a Sales Call

blue stripe shirt cut from a two ply cotton, light gray zig zag v point knitted 100% silk tie made in Como, light blue waves 100% silk pocket square with hand rolled edges made in Italy
navy suede Oxford brogue shoe, navy premium suede belt, navy socks made from 100% 3-ply Egyptian cotton, cedar shoe trees

How to Wear a Blue Flannel Suit for a Business Lunch

white royal oxford shirt cut from a two ply cotton, sterling silver with jade and 18 carat gold plating capsule cufflinks, green square medallions pattern 3 fold self tipped 100% silk tie made in Como, green and blue 100% linen pocket square with hand rolled edges made in Italy
brown suede Oxford brogue shoe, brown premium suede belt, navy socks made from 100% 3-ply Egyptian cotton, cedar shoe trees

How to Wear a Blue Flannel Suit for a Board Meeting

blue royal oxford shirt cut from a two ply cotton, navy blue with dots grenadine 5 fold unlined 100% silk tie with hand rolled edges made in Como, navy blue essential 100% silk pocket square with hand rolled edges made in Italy
black calf semi brogue Oxford shoe, made in England, black premium leather belt, navy socks made from 100% 3-ply Egyptian cotton, cedar shoe trees

Advantages – Dark navy, steel blue and light blue flannel suits all have their advantages. The steel blue color, however, moves away from the dark navy (if only for a season) while sustaining that smart and sophisticated look required for business. The light blue flannel is also a nice departure when incorporated with a vest.

Disadvantages – It’s a seasonal suit.

Alternatives – Vests are an extremely smart option, especially when made with a matching cloth back. The updated, shaped double-breasted coat is a timeless look, too. The dark navy or the light blue shown below could be alternative colors.

dark navy flannel or light blue flannel

Dress Well & Succeed

Photo Credit: ties, pocket squares – Sera’ Fine Silk
Photo Credit: cufflinks – Codis Maya
Photo Credit: suits, shirts, socks – SUITSUPPLY
Photo Credit: shoes, belts – Loake

Filed Under: Clothing Tagged With: Business Wardrobe, Fall, Flannel, Winter

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