Now Reading
The Black Double Breasted Suit Pt I

The Black Double Breasted Suit Pt I

Men's Style Pro in Oliver Wicks Black Double Breast Suit

Welcome to Black Suit Week. I’ll be covering 3 ways to style this custom double-breasted suit from Oliver Wicks over the week and another special feature with Ministry of Supply.

First up, the super casual styled double-breasted suit.

Men's Style Pro in Oliver Wicks Black Double Breast Suit

Custom Premium Black Double Breasted Suit – Oliver Wicks | He-Man Character Clash Hoodie – Todd Snyder x Dreamworks | Mid Top Black & White Leather Sneakers – Axel Arigato | Metropolitan + Smartwatch – Timex

………………………………

It can be argued that the black suit is highly underutilized. Reserved for weddings, funerals and for some reason, it’s often a guys first suit — the black suit has its own seasonal calendar. Most of those occasions are highly formal & the dress code is regimented – black suit with a black tie and black shoes. Now couple that formality with the old world styling of a the double-breasted suit jacket and most guys are completely befuddled. 

Working in reverse, let’s talking about dressing this suit down so you can get some weekend wear out of it. If you’re a menswear traditionalist, this look is going to ruffle your feathers. For the guy that’s looking to get the most out of their wardrobe this post is right for you. 

  • When tailored appropriately, a double-breasted jacket can be worn open with billowing like a cape.
  • Think of styling this suit the same way you’d style a black leather jacket & jeans
  • Are you a hoodie guy? Well this is the time to suit & hoodie, but, do it mono-chromatically. Just remember, this isn’t the time to pull out your ratty college hoodie. Also, a pullover hoodie will complement this look better than a zip-up (less button to zipper interference)
  • Footwear: you can dive head first into the sneaker with a suit look here. A minimal black leather sneakers is will complement the look best. To add color, a white sole sneakers will pull the look together
  • In the end, each element of this look has it roots in the formal qualities of styling a black suit, you’ve just relaxed the individual pieces

Men's Style Pro in Oliver Wicks Black Double Breast Suit

Men's Style Pro in Oliver Wicks Black Double Breast Suit

Men's Style Pro in Oliver Wicks Black Double Breast Suit

See Also
Men's Style Pro x Damari Spring 23' Capsule Collection

Men's Style Pro in Oliver Wicks Black Double Breast Suit

Men's Style Pro in Oliver Wicks Black Double Breast Suit

Stay Tuned To Wednesday For the Next DB Suit Feature.

Photography: Marina T. Peele

All Rights Reserved Men's Style Pro 2019

Scroll To Top