The 10 best suits to buy for autumn under £1,000
As this week’s weather will testify, the summer is unfortunately on its way out. Autumn is beginning to rear its head and as the raincoats and umbrellas make an appearance over the next few days, it’s time to give mind, and bank balance for that matter, to next season’s wardrobe.
Your suiting should be changing with the equinox. It’s time to start thinking about retiring the cotton and warm weather suiting for another six months – making way for heavier wools and fabric blends. With that on the brain, here’s your sartorial shortlist (or shopping list) for the coming fall.
WHISTLES
A more casual option, this deconstructed blazer maintains some of the comforts of the summer – perfect for the smart-casual affair.
Deconstructed Blazer, £195.00, Slim Fit Tailored Trousers, £110.00, both by Whistles
REISS
The suit you didn’t know you needed; this brown hue is more versatile than you think, ideal for the office and after dark.
Smokey Wool Suit, £425.00 by Reiss
Your new evening suit, the rich burgundy is exactly what you need for the coming party season.
Menenzies Slim-Fit Blazer, £275.00, Menenzies Slim-Fit Trousers, £115.00, both by Reiss
HUGO BOSS
The ultimate everyday tailored two-piece. Timeless, classic and versatile, you can’t ask for much more.
Hugo Boss Charcoal Slim-Fit Micro-Check Wool Suit, £480.00 from Mr Porter
J.CREW
Specifically designed to resist creases and wrinkles, this is the only option when it comes to the continental business trips.
J.Crew Navy Ludlow Slim-Fit Wool Travel Suit Jacket, £450.00, Trousers, £250.00, from Mr Porter
JAEGER
If you’ve yet to take the plunge with a DB, now’s the time; the double-breasted suit has never been cooler. The puppytooth pattern is right on the money for the season’s trends also.
Wool Puppytooth Modern Suit, £529.00 from Jaeger
UNIQLO
As always, Uniqlo are the reliable, affordable option. You won’t find better for the price. Period.
Stretch Wool Blend Slim Fit Jacket, £89.90, Trousers, £39.90, both by Uniqlo
SUITSUPPLY
Check is set to be autumn’s key suiting trend, again. Pull it off with elegant panache with this sumptuous wool and cashmere option.
Mercer Brown Check Suit, £379.00 from SuitSupply
Channel the Wall Street era with some old-school, all-business power suiting
Washington Grey Stripe, £349.00 from SuitSupply
BURBERRY
Whilst the black suit should be saved for the strictest of formal occasions, it should be of the highest quality when it does make an appearance.
Burberry London Black Slim-Fit Wool Suit, £895.00 from Mr Porter
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