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Styling up For Fall: A Man's Complete Fashion Guide

September 26, 2024 6 min read

Man wearing a brown fall suit with complimentary brown tie

For a while, the ease of summer dressing feels freeing, but wearing the same item every day soon begins to feel slightly constricting. Because of this, we always become so excited when autumn arrives, and we can again explore different thicknesses, textures, and lengthier designs.


The Autumn season comes quickly. So, it would be wise to start planning what to keep in your collection along with what to add for the upcoming season today. There are several fall essentials you should ensure you have, as well as some fashionable, trend-driven things you may or may not want to include in your chilly wardrobe mix. This article highlights a few tips to help improve your style for the fall fashion season. 

Go With Heavier Fabrics and Patterns

The first sight of dropping orange leaves clearly indicates that you'll need warmer clothing. Typically, you would be sorted with anything 8 oz. or above. The typical winter fabric weighs above 12 oz., but it doesn't drape as well. you'll still prefer the heavier fabric throughout the year's colder months.


Flannel outfits are ideal for formal occasions like business meetings, and we highly recommend them throughout the fall fashion season. For jackets, choose designs with an overplaid like windowpane or houndstooth. Get a suit constructed from the above fabrics if you want something exceptional, like a brown flannel glen plaid suit.


Speaking of flannel, a gray pair of flannel pants might become a go-to option for the Autumn season. From the middle of the 20th century, flannel pants became a component of one of the most recognizable menswear ensembles. For 30 years, the most favored menswear ensemble was light-colored flannel trousers paired with a contrasted sports coat.


The perfect color for flannel trousers is gray because it is neutral and goes with everything besides different shades of gray. Gray flannel trousers can be worn in place of jeans in a more professional ensemble when paired with a divergent sports jacket.


You can buy outfits like that off the shelf from upscale haberdashers, but if you want something special, a personalized tailor business might be your best bet. Only there will you have the option to customize the hue of your gray flannel trouser or suit. This can make all the difference, particularly if your wardrobe has developed beyond the basic foundational pieces.

Flow With the Fall Fashion Color Themes

Man wearing a plaid brown double breasted suit with a bright brown crimson tie in a luxury indoor building
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The fall and winter seasons are perfect for muted colors, while the summer is ideal for vivid colors. If you want to branch out from your regular monochromatic outfits, search for pieces that coordinate with the season's color trends. Burnt yellow and orange, deep woodsy green, or traditional navy and gray are appropriate colors for fall. Tones of brown, tan, red, lavender, magenta, and emerald are also ideal, especially if you blend the hues. Of course, you are free to sport brighter colors as well. Just make sure to focus on one bold accessory, such as a tie, pocket handkerchief, or boutonniere, while keeping the rest more subdued.


For instance, you'll look amazing wearing a pretty vibrant crimson tie with printed little geometric patterns, a maroon paisley pocket square , and some magenta socks with a gray herringbone tweed jacket and gray flannel pants. Nowadays, most clothing available at the store comes in one solid color. If you really want to stand out, try a mottled gray or tan. They have a warmer quality that suits the season so much better.

Top Off With Some Autumn Ties

Similar to coats, fall ties have a more subdued color palette, and denser fabrics such as microsuede ties make for fantastic fall and winter combinations. Moreover, knit ties work well since they have a distinct personality from a conventional tie. Of course, ensure it's the proper length when it comes to ties. After all, a tie protruding from beneath your cardigan or waistcoat just seems out of place.

Man wearing a light brown suit with a burnt orange knit tie and pipe tie bar
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Find the Ideal Autumn Themed Pocket Squares

Autumn screams for modest squares. However, if the rest of your ensemble is neutral, you can also turn this into a beautiful, vibrant centerpiece. It's beneficial to switch up the tie's texture. For instance, a printed natural dye satin square and a jacquard tie go well together. Wool challis squares complement patterned ties, and satin prints go well with wool ties. These are merely a few concepts for you to experiment with. You should eventually gain an understanding of what functions well.


Be careful not to repeat your pocket square and tie ensemble too frequently. There are countless ways to put together fresh looks, even with just a few pieces. So keep experimenting with different combinations, and you'll be amazed at what you can do.

Brown Shoes Are the Real Kicker!

The good thing about the fall season, especially in the shoe game, is that you can rock tan, green, or red shoes, which would be perfectly okay. However, having a pair of brown shoes in your closet brings much adaptability to your style. Of course, brown limits your color selection due to the variety of tints, but you'll have a variety of qualities and textures to select from.


When it comes to brown shoes, most people go for the basic box calf quality. However, suede type and flannel fit together exceptionally nicely because they both have a certain roughness. Additionally, while there are many exotic types of shoe to choose from, including alligator, having a set of three versatile shoes, such as a pair of chocolate brown suede derby shoes, a pair of cognac brown oxfords, and a pair of oxblood grained loafers, will take you a long way. Keep these three shoes in mind as you develop your fall fit.


Additionally, when choosing brown shoes for your autumn-season wardrobe, try going for ones with rubber soles. Rubber soles let you navigate the snow and muck that can occur during the autumn and winter months. Try to find some form of welt structure. A Goodyear welt or rubber soles with studs is ideal and will increase your traction.

Rock a Lapel Pin

Adding a lapel pin is among the simplest and most affordable ways to make an ensemble stand out. Given that so few guys use boutonnieres, perhaps no other addition will improve your ensemble as noticeably. Fresh flowers can be challenging to find, so it is best to utilize synthetic ones in smaller sizes, as larger ones will easily overpower your attire.

The Trio: Scarf, Quilted Jacket, and a Trench Coat

A trench coat will be one of your best friends as the seasons change from summer to autumn and occasionally into winter. In addition to giving you a good silhouette, it shields you from rain and goes well with practically any other outfit.


Although a wool or cashmere scarf is the norm throughout the winter, a double-sided satin and wool scarf or simply patterned silk scarf is the ideal fall accessory for your trench or sports coat. A quilted jacket works well for traveling with more laid-back attire because it is lightweight and snug when necessary.

Layer With an Overcoat

Even a trench coat lined with wool won't be warm enough in the later Autumn stages, especially in the arms. Therefore you ought to shop for at least one overcoat. A quality wool overcoat is kind of a miraculous piece of clothing. It goes with everything and can liven up casual weekend clothes or complete more polished ensembles. If you purchase a decent one, it will serve you for as long as it is maintained.


A tan overcoat is ideal as a first in your wardrobe because you may use it with formal or casual attire. Alternatively, you could go for a gray, charcoal, or one that blends all those hues for official occasions.

Man wearing a grey double breasted suit with a tan overcoat leaning against a rusted wall
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Completed in Due Time

There isn't much jewelry that men can wear. Many guys will only be spotted wearing three primary jewelry pieces:

  • A plain wedding band(if they're married).
  • One of several different men's watches.
  • A chic pair of cufflinks.

Among the three, a watch stands out and can reveal a lot about the personality of the person wearing them.

Although you might not use it to tell time, there is something appealing about a traditional timepiece, especially in such a digitized world. To complete your fall outfit, consider investing in one. They come in handy, especially when you need to quickly rock an ensemble for a formal occasion. Plus, they can be great conversation starters.

Find the Ideal Gentleman's Fall Fashion Attire Today

There you have it! The tips above can help revamp and take your fall outfits to the next level. They are timeless, and you can tweak them to suit your level of comfort. Are you eager to restock your wardrobe with seasonal men's fall fashion finds?. Start today by  browsing our store for a selection of ties, cufflinks, and lapels and ordering a fix that suits your style.

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