Give ‘70s Style an Update in a Brown Suit

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There was a time when suits in brown shades would have been regarded as an unorthodox choice for business wear. These days a brown suit is a perfectly acceptable alternative to blue or gray for all but the most formal meetings. Suits in brown can also be a stylish option for weddings and family occasions. Stylight offers a wide selection of classic and contemporary suits in brown.

Give ‘70s Style an Update in a Brown Suit

Brown is an underrated color, often relegated to accessory territory and forgotten when it comes to our clothes. But one decade saw the beauty in brown clothes and took it to new heights—the earthy, bohemian-fabulous 1970s.

Channel the groovy vibes of the 20th century’s most funkadelic era in a brown suit styled to the nines.

Shape Up

The essential ‘70s suit was a reaction against the skinny, sharp suits of the previous decades, embracing wider shapes and more relaxed shoulders for an easygoing look. For a refreshed take on the style, find a happy medium between slim and slack by choosing a tailored suit with strong shoulders and universally flattering straight leg pants.

Swap Out

Think that a suit can only be paired with a plain button-up shirt? Think again. If there’s one thing we learned from the ‘70s, it’s that suits are begging for a new base layer. Go bold with a paisley shirt in a contrasting color like blue or purple, or, if the weather is chilly, try a sophisticated black turtleneck sweater.

Tie Off

Similar to the widening of the suit’s shape, ties in the ‘70s got an oversized makeover that left the pencil-like ties of the mod era in the dust. Bold, colorful and ever-so-slightly goofy, a wide tie takes confidence to pull off, but looks fantastic when done right. Modernize this style by going for an exaggeratedly short tie, or one that’s cut off at the bottom for a trapezoidal look.

Pile On

The ‘70s proved that masculinity could be expressed in all sorts of ways, from wild facial hair and dance moves to a preponderance of outlandish accessories. Platform shoes, a theatrical gold chain and aviator sunglasses might seem a bit costumey today, but wear these ‘70s fun-loving accessories one at a time with your brown suit and you’ll make a distinctly avant garde impression.

You might just be heading to work, but when you get down and boogie in a brown suit you’ll feel like you’re heading to the disco.

Give this earth-toned essential a modern makeover.

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