New Year, New Suit: Refreshing Your Wardrobe 2026

Okay, gents, it's time to put away last year's suit and silhouette. It's 2026, and this year's trends are here to shake up everything you learned over the last year. This year, we aren't following any crazy, extreme trends. This year is all about the 3C’s. Having Confidence, Comfort, and Classic Proportions. Our beloved Regular and Classic Fit suits are making a comeback!

Here are 5 New Year Trends to help you look and feel your best all year round.

Go Wide

Say bye-bye to Slim Fit suits. They have officially run their course. This year we are taking it back to the 90’s…sort of. This year will embrace wider pant legs, but not fully (and ridiculously) oversized. The Regular and Classic fit pants are the epitome of comfort. They drape naturally, which makes them easy to wear in professional settings. They are also relaxed enough for after-hours plans. Making the results look polished, not forced. Which also makes it a clean but comfortable choice.

A Smarter Neutral Palette

Navy and Charcoal are going to be classic suit colors until the end of time. This year, we are going to go against the grain. This year is all about the neutrals. The olives, sands, beiges, and the taupes. These colors are easy to mix and super versatile. The number of outfits you can have with a few neutral pieces is endless. A bonus is that you can wear these colors in any season or setting.

Layer Like You Mean It

Most of the time when we layer up, it's to keep us warm. But throwing on that oversized cardigan over your favorite sweater has always felt like a crime, right? It’s time to layer smart. Smart Layering isn't just about staying warm. It's about creating a look that gives your outfit some depth and texture. The trick is having different textures and weights. For example, a knitted merino sweater under a wool blazer. Each layer should serve a purpose, both to keep you warm and to show off your style. Looking cool while staying warm, ya know?

The key is knowing when to stop. Good layering looks effortless, not busy.

Pleats Are Making Sense Again

Remember when flat-front pants were the only acceptable option? Those days are done and done. The pleated pants have reclaimed their throne and come back with a vengeance. A single or double pleat will add a nice shape to your pants. The pleats will also give you just the right amount of movement and a little extra room where it counts. 

Lapels That Mean Business

If you're still wearing those razor-thin lapels from 2018, we are calling an intervention. Wide lapels are bold, confident, and they command respect. They also give the perfect, balanced silhouette on the upper part of the jacket.

Consider skinny lapels a fashion don't for 2026.

This year’s suit trends aren’t about reinventing the wheel. It's about getting proportions right, choosing better fabrics and colors, and dressing with a bit more intention. Follow your 3 C’s, and you will have the most comfortable, stylish year ever!