• Noose & Monkey Floral Velvet Blazer In Skinny Fit
• Reiss Driver Twill Cotton Shirt
• Nudie Jeans Slim Jim Slim Fit Dry Black

Alternatively, why not dress down a pair of patterned trousers, such as Topman’s green checked take, with a neutral jumper and white trainers? Effortless off-duty dressing with an edge:

• French Connection Textured Chenille Jumper
• Topman Green Checked Cropped Trousers
• Fred Perry Hopman Trainers

For those of you bold, brave and confident enough to wear the trend from head-to-toe, our only advice would be to try and anchor your chosen suit with plain accessories and shirts, in order to stop the overall look becoming too busy and fussy.

Lookbook Inspiration

Current Styles

Below you will find a selection of patterned suits and separates available on the current market:

• Asos Slim Fit Suit Jacket In Fine Stripe
• Suitsupply Jort Blue Check
• Suitsupply Havana Brown Check
• Topman Light Grey And Burgundy Check Suit
• Valentino Slim-fit Woven-wool Suit Jacket
• Ovadia & Sons Plaid Brushed-wool Suit Jacket
• Asos Slim Fit Blazer In Tartan
• Topman Noose And Monkey Floral Blazer
• He By Mango Slim-fit Check Wool-blend Blazer
• Ted Baker Tavada Wool Patterned Blazer
• Ted Baker Canne Wool Check Jacket
• Polo Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool And Cashmere-blend Blazer
• Selected Tartan Cropped Trousers In Skinny Fit
• Topman Ultra Skinny Floral Trousers
• Ted Baker Flortro Floral Paisley Chino
• Alexander Mcqueen Check Wool-twill Trousers 204265
• Ami Hounds-tooth Wool Tailored Trousers 213155
• Valentino Slim-fit Woven-wool Suit Trousers

Final Thoughts

Any sane man will realise that a statement suit is not appropriate for all occasions. But there is no reason why we cannot be slightly more adventurous where situations permit. Patterned tailoring offers a great way to get noticed, while injecting some fun and personality into a traditionally stuffy form of dress. What’s more, there is never a better time to try it out than party season. The good news is that the statement suit spectrum is wide enough to allow men to be as adventurous as they like. As GQ write: “Pattern-wise there are no rules on what you should go for next season (although stand-outs include Salvatore Ferragamo’s stripes and Etro’s checks), so go for whatever feels right to you.” But as always, we want to hear the opinions of the masses. Is the statement suit something you would attempt to wear? Or do you think that the suit by its very nature should remain subtle, refined and discreet? Please leave your thoughts and musings below…