And pinstripe suits are usually seen in the workplace. They are typically set vertically but are sometimes set at an angle or horizontally, depending on the garment. Outside of the office, a pinstripe suit is an excellent alternative to something monochrome. The style was first introduced by British bankers in the 19th century, though back then, they were way more interested in blending in than standing out. The banks each had their own stripe, which differs in shade and weight, which identified who worked.
Then it became the uniform at speakeasies in the s, often seen in gangsters and jazz musicians. By the end of the nineteenth century, Queen Victoria of England had created a new association with stripes — nautical prints. This was a result of dressing her son in a sailor suit for a Royal Yacht event. Since then, designers have tossed out traditional tailoring and treated pinstripes like any other pattern.
Today, stripes are seen on almost every garment imaginable — not just suits, but socks, shirts, ties, pocket squares, as well. They say not all stripes are created equal. First off, you must learn that rocking a striped look is all about getting the perfect kind for your body type. Your goal is to match your outfit accordingly and to find a balance between bold and conservative. Now, you might want to take a look at these 20 striped suit inspirations we compiled just for you.
Do not choose a contrasting collar. And a touch of burgundy or maroon with your tie or even better, with a pocket square. A three-piece striped getup is most suitable for formal events. Make sure you coordinate the colors well because this pattern can easily look awkward when mismatched. Pinstripe suits are considered acceptable for formal events, especially if they are darker, like navy tones. Try to style them with neutral-toned accessories and dress shoes to don the look perfectly.
This suit looks great in dark shades like black or navy, but you can always spice things up slightly in a pale blue or cream. For formal events, get a classic shirt and tie in complementary colors. It really is up to you.
If you are more conservative a Single Breasted is a fine option. Think of the occasion and the setting but none of them are wrong. If there is something that should influence your decision is your body shape and height.
Pinstripe Suit Guide — Beautiful but sold out! Flannel Suit by Pini Parma. Double Breasted Suits often have peak lapels which help emphasize your shoulders and create a taller, slimmer silhouette. For the business suits yes, there is no other real alternative.
This is quite simple and straightforward. However as we move to a more casual age different stripe colors or wider placed stripes are becoming more viable. But if you are going to appear in front of the board or a client, nothing beats a classic.
We already covered this point but nothing wrong with repeating. If you are in a very formal professional setting, worsted wool is your only option. Pinstripe Suit Guide — Contemporary, just the way I like it. For a slightly more relaxed work environment or very cold places a more heavy flannel with chalk stripes is also acceptable. I have grown very fond of flannel living in Sweden and you will appreciate it greatly too.
Pants tend to wear out a little faster with flannel due to the friction so consider getting an additional pair. I would always spend a little extra to get a half-canvassed suit that will last for ever with proper care.
Most RTW suits have a glued fused canvas that will eventually break and bunch up. This includes most of the designer suits and terrible over-hyped brands like Hugo Boss. Tip 1: Do NOT over-mix many patterns. This is already a loud suit that draws attention to itself via the stripes. You can get away with two patterns and three if you know what you are doing, but it becomes way too noisy. This is the time to bring out the plain accessories. Tip 2: If you choose stripes over stripes make sure they have different proportions.
A striped shirt and suit with the same proportions will make you look like a blurry mess. This is a fantastic example of how to match 3 different stripes — Photo Credit by The Coolist. Tip 3: Divide and Conquer. Keep the pants and change the jacket. The Pinstripe Jacket is quite difficult to match solo but the pants can work with many different outfits.
Suitsupply is really trying to push the drawstring flannel striped pants these days. Tip 4: No Tan Shoes. I will discuss this more later, but anything light brown just looks weird into my eyes. We already talked about the Golden rule which is no stripes of same proportions.
Most of you reading this will want a more contemporary look. In this case look no further than the following:. These should already be the backbone of your wardrobe and make sure they fit well and proper. I find that checks mess with the stripe pattern too much.
The same goes for the contrasting collar Winchester shirts. If you keep the shirt simple, you can really get creative with the tie or the pocket square. Plain solid colors are of course timeless and easy to match but there are a lot of options. I feel that regimental ties and dotted ties work really well in shades of darker red and brown or green. Wear a bold, contrasting solid tie to make yourself stand out even further in your pinstriped suit. A dark red, blue or green colored tie would be suitable.
Pair a solid-colored tie with either a solid-colored pale shirt such as pale blue or cream, or you could opt for a striped or patterned shirt, as long as the stripes or patterns are mild enough to not compete with the suit. You will also be able to pull off a patterned tie with a pinstriped suit as long as the pattern is relatively basic and geometric.
You could choose a pattern of dots or squares on practically any color of tie you choose to wear with the suit. Wear a solid shirt if you choose a patterned tie, so that your look does not appear too busy. As well as pinstripes, he leaned into accessories, draping himself in power ties , hot pink pocket squares , collar bars, and cufflinks you could see from the top of the World Trade Center.
This season, you should ditch it all if you want to pull off pinstripes. Cerruti Hugo Boss. All that being said, it is still possible to wear pinstripes without being a wallflower. Recently, brands like Haider Ackerman, E. Tautz and Topman Design have blown up the pinstripe, switching from fine lines to zebra stripes.
A sober pinstripe in a dark navy still looks smart and sophisticated when all the constituent parts are done right. Keep the wide, starched collar and perfectly dimpled tie, but tone down the Gekko impression by switching uniform Oxford shoes for something more casual like a loafer or monk strap Also keep your accessories, well, recessive. Pick a pocket square or a tie bar, not both. Okay, maybe a business card with Silian Rail lettering, Patrick.
Massimo Dutti. This timeless style spans decades and looks best with a white button-up and a darker grey tie. But if you really want to shake things up a notch, throw in a pop of contrasting color to draw all eyes to you.
Nothing says sophisticated like a grey pinstripe suit. In fact, you can find this menswear in different shades of grey, ranging from charcoal to slate, making it suitable for a huge variety of events and occasions. Grey pinstripe looks stunning with cool colors, so consider pairing with a shade of blue or purple. Think unstructured blazers and chore jackets with big patch pockets, looser-legged trousers, and shirts that are better unbuttoned than corporate chokers.
The chalkstripe lines are softer, too. If your annual bonus is taking you to the sun, this is what to pack. For those who prefer their tailoring more traditional, Ralph Lauren cuts a fine line in not-quite-banker suits. Yes, you can get double-breasted navy pinstripes and yes, they come with a strong, no-nonsense shoulder. Perfect if you work anywhere other than a bank, but still want to bring a bit of that high-roller lifestyle to the office.
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