Introduction

In part 1 and part 2 of this mini-series, we’ve been covering how to layer and mix fabrics the correct way. By now, you should have a pretty solid understanding of how to layer correctly, which fabrics are suited to each season and how to mix all these different textures into a look without it looking too crazy and incoherent.

So what really is there left to cover in Part 3? Well, as we all know, it’s always nice to have a few go to ideas in your head when putting together a look for an occasion. Just as we all have our favourite colour combinations (navy and brown or red and green for example), we can have favourite fabric combinations too.

Today, I’ll be taking you through two fabric combinations for both autumn/winter and spring/summer as well as providing a few hints on what to do on those awkward months somewhere in between sunshine and rainfall.

Autumn/Winter Go-To’s

Layering/Fabric Inspiration

Look 1

This look revolves entirely around the combination of denim and tweed fabrics. They are both extremely durable materials which have their history firmly planted in a workerwear environment. This means they are pretty much perfect for each other and the combinations available to you are almost never ending, due to their popularity amongst both high street brands and premium designers.

You can play things safe by pairing your dark wash jeans with a grey tweed blazer and white button down for a simple and classic look for an evening meal. You could even swap the jacket for a waistcoat if you fancied. Or why not highlight it’s working-man roots and opt for a pair of brown tweed trousers paired with a denim jacket and grey crew-neck t-shirt?

For those of you lucky enough to own a tweed suit but are unsure as how to dress it down, reach for a chambray button down shirt in a mid blue or indigo wash and finish with a casual suede penny loafer – works like a dream.