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Windowpane Pattern Suiting with Brimble & Clark

Windowpane Pattern Suiting with Brimble & Clark

Brimble & Clark Navy Windowpane Suit

You’ve seen this pattern before. Perfectly rectangular checks, resembling that of a hollow checked board nicely laid out over the entirety of a suit. So, it’s not called “checker board pattern”, however — it’s known as the Windowpane pattern. 

With a classic pattern inspired by that of actual window panes, this checked pattern is often seen in combination with Prince Of Wales plaid pattern suits. Standing alone, the windowpane pattern is either very bold or über subtle. In the case of this post, we’re showcasing the faint side of the windowpane pattern. The navy suit & wheat linen jacket featured here are both custom pieces from the Washington, DC menswear clothier Brimble & Clark

Brimble & Clark has a “we come to you” policy when fitting their clients. The process is really simple — set up the appointment, one of their master clothiers (sometimes it’s the owner) comes to your location to run through a very detailed measurement process. They specialize in bespoke tailoring, which means there’s a limited run on the fabric that you’ll choose– so you won’t see many guys with the same suit anywhere. Something that unique to the brand is that they will ask you for a suit that you own that fits you perfectly to use as a sample (even after getting your measurements). The idea is to see if they’re may be traits that were missed from the fitting that you as the client absolutely love. The turn around is about 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.


The Subtle Windowpane Navy Suit


Brimble & Clark Navy Windowpane Suit

Custom Navy Windowpane Suit – Brimble & Clark | Custom French Cuff Shirt – Enzo Custom Clothiers (Philly Location) | Horizontal Stripe Knit Tie – BDG | Camel Suede Loafer – Just A Men Shoe 


Most often windowpane pattern suits have a base color of navy or grey– which gives the pattern ample room to be subtle or extremely bold. For the guy that this might be a great choice as their first pattern suit, I would suggest the subtle chalk-toned. Avoid bold white windowpane patterns and opt for a soft grey. From far away the pattern won’t be noticeable, however; when you’re in close proximity the pattern while standout appropriately. 

Remember, with any navy suit, you’ll want it to remain work appropriate. With a subtle windowpane pattern, you’re still boardroom ready –but, you can take over the bar at any moment post 9 to 5. 

Windowpane Suiting Style Tips

  • When the pattern is subtle, add a linear striped tie to the look. These additional stripes will heighten the subtle pattern of the suit.
  • You now have a pair of pants that can be worn separately — becoming the focal point of another look. 
  • The jacket can be worn separately as well– just be sure to pair it with neutral pants in grey, camel (khaki) or white. Avoid pattern mixing with separate pants.
  • When adding a checked shirt to the look, keep the scale of the pattern small. Keeping the scale small will avoid a seizure inducing pattern clash.

Sabir Peele in Brimble & Clark Suit

Just A Men Shoe Suede Loafer


Wheat Linen – Blue Windowpane


Wheat Linen Blazer by Brimble & Clark

Custom Wheat Linen/Blue Windowpane Blazer & Cobalt Blue Pants – Brimble & Clark | Wingtip Shoes – Ashton Grey | Cobalt Knit Tie  – Etsy | Shirt – Enzo Custom (Philly)


As mentioned earlier, you will typically see the windowpane pattern in subtle a color (red, blue, green or purple) overlaying a Prince of Wales plaid suit. This wheat colored linen jacket, takes that same suited idea and uses it to subtly amp up this textured jacket. This isn’t your everyday jacket, but, when you pull it out– heads will turn. 

The one real style tip is– keep the base of the outfit relatively simple. Plain white shirt, solid tie and trousers, that’s it! The reason this look is styled with such bold cobalt blue tones is because I really wanted to heighten the subtle blue of the jacket and get my last essence of summer in before the chill of fall set in. 

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Wheat Linen Blazer by Brimble & Clark

Wheat Linen Blazer by Brimble & Clark

Wheat Linen Blazer by Brimble & ClarkBe sure to visit www.BrimbleClark.com to get a look at the full run of their current menswear offerings.

Photo: Marina T. Peele @cantwinklefty

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Sabir

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