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No matter which way the fashion pendulum swings, you’re always going to need a good suit. But what should that suit look like in 2022, when up is down, bad is good, and the style rules you used to swear by seem in a constant state of flux? Great question. So for the latest episode of the GQ Recommends Show, we went deep on the four failsafe tailoring options you should know about right now. Turns out, they fall into a quartet of easy categories, each one primed to make your occasion-specific outfits feel less like a nod to propriety and more like a conscious, next-level swerve—especially if the only occasion you’re dressing for is “Screw it: I feel like wearing a suit today.”
To help you get started, we called in a dozen razor-sharp options from the brightest tailoring minds on the planet, and broke down point-by-point what makes their suiting stand out. In the video below, you'll hear exactly why we dig them and score some much-needed inspiration on how to pull them off. Give it a watch to determine the suit (or suits!) you should reach for every time dress codes dictate wearing one is non-negotiable—and the times when you want to throw on one for the heck of it.
See something you like? Keep scrolling to get your hands on a few of our very favorites.
Watch The GQ Recommends Show: 4 Suit Styles for Every Occasion Right Now
1. The Clean & Classic Suit
The can't-miss option for every formal occasion on your suddenly-crowded social calendar, including any non-tuxedo weddings. Pair with a crisp white shirt, dark knit tie, and sleek black dress shoes for maximum effect.
2. The Light & Breezy Suit
The breathable suit you pack for beach-y destination weddings or backyard garden ceremonies. Swap out the button-up for a camp shirt or knit polo, ditch the brogues for sandals or loafers, and never look back.
3. The Funky & Loud Suit
Patterned or colorful, possibly double-breasted, but definitely brash, these suits are built for busting a move. Accent with a silky shirt and a crisp pair of classic sneaks—and then toss the rest of the rulebook out the window while you're at it.
4. The Mixed & Matched Suit
This one's not even technically a suit! But if you're looking to milk the most mileage out of the tailoring already in your closet, treating them as separates is a veteran play. Go the traditional route with an Oxford shirt and repp tie, or ditch the neckwear altogether in favor of an open-collared dress shirt. (When in doubt, dark on top and light on the bottom is forever a savvy move.)
