Taupe Pinstripe Flannel Suit - Giacomo

Pinstripe usually arrives in navy or charcoal. The Giacomo takes the same idea and sets it on a warm taupe ground instead, which changes the whole temperature of it.

The cloth is a soft flannel woven by Marzotto, and softness is what makes the combination work: the refined stripe reads clearly against the taupe base while the flannel keeps the drape smooth and comfortable rather than sharp. A peak lapel finishes the jacket, adding a note of formality that the warm colour then relaxes again.

The result is a suit that transitions easily between formal and smart-casual settings, which is more than most patterned tailoring can claim. Taupe flatters more complexions than grey does and photographs better than black, so it earns its place at daytime weddings and dinners as readily as at work. Keep the shirt plain and pale, and let the stripe be the only line in the picture.