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6 Ways to Wear a Corduroy Suit this Fall

By Steve

When you think of your fall wardrobe and corduroy, a suit may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But it’s time to make the corduroy a priority this fall and learn how to wear a corduroy suit to your best advantage . This brown corde du roi (meaning “cord of the King”) is tailored in a soft-shouldered, double-breasted jacket with a timeless pleated trouser and merino wool turtleneck. It’s an unexpected look of panache. Finish the look with a pocket square and a brown double monk strap for a next-level luxury casual look.

Here’s how to wear a corduroy suit six sophisticated ways:

How to Wear a Brown Corduroy Suit for Business Casual

brown 6 on 2 double breasted jacket with peak lapel and open patch pockets, double pleated trouser with slanted side pockets in a 100% cotton corduroy, off-white cable knit turtleneck tailored from a wool/cashmere blend, white pocket square with brown stitched edges made from a cotton/wool blend

brown calf leather double monk strap shoe, brown calf leather belt, brown socks made from 100% cotton, cedar shoe trees

How to Wear a Brown Corduroy Suit for a Business Casual Lunch

brown 6 on 2 double breasted jacket with peak lapel and open patch pockets, double pleated trouser with slanted side pockets cut from 100% cotton corduroy, light brown turtleneck tailored from merino wool, brown dot pocket square made from 100% linen

dark brown calf suede Chelsea boot, dark brown calf suede belt, brown socks made from 100% cotton, cedar shoe trees

How to Wear a Gray Corduroy Suit for Business Travel

gray 2 button single breasted jacket with notch lapel and open patch pockets, double pleated trouser with slanted side pockets cut from a cotton/cashmere blended corduroy, dark red turtleneck tailored from a wool/cashmere blend, white pocket square with dark red stitched edges made from a cotton/wool blend

black calf leather double monk strap shoe, black calf leather belt, gray socks made from 100% cotton, cedar shoe trees

How to Wear a Gray Corduroy Suit for a Business Casual Dinner

gray 2 button single breasted jacket with notch lapel and open patch pockets, double pleated trouser with slanted side pockets cut from a cotton/cashmere blended corduroy, black long sleeve polo tailored in merino wool, white pocket square made from 100% silk

black calf leather tassel loafer, black calf leather belt, gray socks made from 100% cotton, cedar shoe trees

How to Wear a Dark Olive Green Corduroy Suit for a Holiday Party

dark green 6 on 2 double breasted jacket with brushed silver metal buttons, peak lapel and open patch pockets, double pleated trouser with slanted side pockets cut from 100% cotton corduroy, light gray cable knit turtleneck tailored from a wool/cashmere blend, green square pocket square made from 100% silk

dark brown calf suede tassel loafer, dark brown calf suede belt, gray socks made from 100% cotton, cedar shoe trees

How to Wear a Dark Green Corduroy Suit for a Date Night

dark green 6 on 2 double breasted jacket with brushed silver metal buttons, peak lapel and open patch pockets, double pleated trouser with slanted side pockets cut from 100% cotton corduroy, off-white crewneck tailored from merino wool, burgundy dot pocket square made from 100% linen

dark brown calf suede double monk strap shoe, dark brown calf suede belt, gray socks made from 100% cotton, cedar shoe trees

Advantages – The soft, comfortable feel of cotton. The many alternatives you have with knits, sweaters and accessories to create great looks for business casual, office casual, date nights, holiday dinners with family and friends, etc.

Disadvantages – The corduroy suit is a seasonal suit.

Alternative – A 100% cotton moleskin fabric. If you choose to have a corduroy suit custom made (made-to-measure), it will give you style options like three open patch pockets on the jacket, suede elbow patches, leather or nice casual contrasting horn buttons.

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