Being brave enough to show your colours means standing tall and letting your individual style shine through.

No matter the occasion, we think there’s always room for a little personality in your look and adding some colour will instantly set you apart from the safely-dressed crowd. With that in mind, we asked blogger Toni Tran to show us how he’d use colour to suit up for four different occasions. From a wedding to a formal evening out, to everyday work and play, his looks are proof of the power of colour to show some character.

Take a look at his four looks below and see the full story over on his blog.

WEDDING SUIT

Big days require a bigger effort on the style front and a bold blue suit is eye-catching but still suitably elegant for a special occasion. As the groom, the best man or even a guest, if there’s ever a time to crack out the 3-piece, it’s a wedding – just make sure you keep your last button undone on your waistcoat to show you know what you’re doing. Make like Toni and add a little romance with accessories in soft shades and floral patterns, but stick to similar hues for a sharp finish.

DAPPER GENTLEMAN

As Toni says, “real men wear pink”. We agree and would like to add that any colour is yours for the picking – the key is to wear it with confidence. Burgundy and pink together are a bold move, but by keeping the accessories to a minimum and adding casual styling like an open collar, rolled-up sleeves and bare ankles with loafers, the overall effect is totally at ease.

BUSINESS SUIT

Blue suits mean business in more ways than one, but how do you stand out in a sea of similarly-hued suits? Toni’s take is to play with pattern and texture. Rather than sticking to the staple white shirt that most of your office will be wearing, he’s clashed a striped shirt with paisley accessories for extra texture and interest. Notice how they’re all blue? By sticking to similar shades he keeps things professional.

DINNER DATE

When you’re looking to impress you need to step up to the plate, but even if you’re going somewhere formal there’s still room to have fun with your look. Adding a bow tie takes Toni’s burgundy 3-piece into more sophisticated territory, while matching its shade to his suit and shoes makes a bold head-to-toe statement that’ll stand well apart from those who safely stick with black.

Think colour is only for the bold?

Sure – colour might be your surest route to stand out in a crowd, but it’s also surprisingly versatile. In fact, embracing colour might be the most sensible thing you can do this season, considering the mileage it’ll give your wardrobe.

For AW17, traditional tailoring gets propelled into today with fresh new hues and a flexible take on styling. From your working week, to kicking about on the weekend, to fixing up for a special occasion, the key is to make colour your own.

Rich colours look contemporary worn either head-to-toe or by splitting up the separates with a knitted layer or contrasting textures and accessories. Buy a colourful 3-piece and you’ll find you can easily break it into separates to wear with your other tailoring. Trust us: it’ll be the smoothest breakup you’ll ever have.

Here’s how you can do it:

BUILDING BLOCKS

Taking last season’s burgundy shade up a notch, this Moss suit comes in bold, brick red with subtle copper undertones. Cut from a durable wool-blend in our skinny fit, it’s tough enough to take on the daily grind, but equally special enough to wear to a wedding or out at night.

Dial it up for formal occasions with suitably polished accessories, or try breaking it up for more casual looks. The fabric’s matte texture means the trousers will look great worn solo with a knitted jumper and sneakers for more dressed-down work environments, while the waistcoat will work brilliantly to add a shot of colour layered under a trusted navy 2-piece suit.

ALL IN THE MIX

A lighter take on traditional tweed, this wool-rich Donegal suit is a more subtle way to weave a little colour into your wardrobe. Donegal fabric is characterised by its different coloured warps and wefts – in other words, during the weaving process, yarn in a variety of colours is used at random so, although it seems a solid shade from a distance, the result is actually a richly coloured cloth.

Though not as heavy as traditional tweeds, this Moss version is from made a thick yarn – weighing in at 420g – so it’s still a really warm option for when wintry weather kicks in. Sold as separates, it’s designed to be mixed into your existing wardrobe – try wearing the full 3-piece to the office and then breaking it up with a brightly patterned shirt or warm-toned knitwear for weekend-wear.

THE NEW BASIC

Striking the balance between on-trend and easy-to-wear, this camel Moss suit is cut in a skinny fit with added stretch, meaning more comfort and a better fit. If the thought of a skinny fit feeling restrictive has put you off wearing one before, this suit gives you the same streamlined look but with more flexibility.

Although it might look daunting to anyone who usually sticks to safer colours, this camel shade is actually just as wearable as a more typical grey. Offering a clean, modern look, camel pairs really well with black or navy, but is equally as great as a solid base to bolder colours and patterns.

The Absolute Suit Up

If the Suit Up revolution stands for anything, it’s for dressing sharply and making things happen.

So when we heard James Bond fan, Tom Wynn, call into Absolute Radio’s Bucket List series with a dream to suit up and drive a tank like his fictional hero, we knew we had to step up.

As Tom explained, “I’ve always wanted to drive a tank since watching Golden Eye, where James Bond smashes through the streets of St. Petersburg.” Except, where Pierce Brosnan’s Bond tanks around in a chase-scene of quite destructive proportions, Tom’s re-enactment sensibly smashes up a garden shed rather than any historical monuments.

And the suit that was up to the job? Our Performance suit, of course. With water resistance, crease recovery, a breathable lining and a touch of stretch, it’s the tech-packed suit to rival anything Q might come up with and just the thing for action-packed days.

SUIT UP LIKE BOND

Pack away your t-shirts. Shake the sand from, well, everywhere. The holidays are over and it’s time to get back to work. But don’t let the thought bring you down; take your chance to beat the back-to-work blues at their own game.

There’s no point trying to ease yourself back into the 9-5. You need to face it head on – suited up in fresh new tailoring, of course. It’s like that back-to-school feeling you had as a kid – only fewer pencil cases and more slick suiting to successfully transition from holiday-mode to back-in-business.

We all know a blue suit has its merits in the workplace; smart, adaptable and gets on with everyone, it’s like that colleague you can always depend on to have your back. But in the Suit Up revolution, the blue suit has stepped up its game. No longer a one-trick pony, blue tailoring in AW17 comes in every shade from sky-inspired to deep, dark navy, and in a range of textures and patterns.

Here are our picks to suit up and return to work in fighting form:

THE SKY’S THE LIMIT

Leading the new-blue brigade, this sky-blue suit takes on the all-important surface-texture trend. Light blue from a distance, its yarn is actually made up of different shades of blue which, combined with an up-sized weave, gives a visual and textural interest that takes it way beyond your regular blue suit’s reach.

CHANGE YOUR STRIPES

No longer reserved solely for City boys, the pinstripe suit is back and it means business. Twisting the traditional, this version earns its place in the Suit Up revolution with its reworked blue-on-blue stripes (rather than the classic white-on-navy). Matched with a structured full lining and an on-trend ticket pocket, it makes a commanding break from the norm.

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

Getting ahead at work often means doing things a little differently, and the check suit above takes its versatile blue hue to new depths by layering a modern black and camel grid over the top. A little daring and bound to get you noticed, but still absolutely wearable and surprisingly adaptable. Consider it your ultimate armour to fend off the back-to-work blues.

SHOP BACK-TO-WORK SUITS

How to look as sharp as your suit

When it comes to looking and feeling your best, what you wear is only part of the story.

Good news though, we’re not about to tell you that you need to start spending hours in the bathroom, or an arm and a leg on hundreds of different products. We’ve been chatting to the guys over at new male grooming brand grüum, who like to keep things simple. They believe that when it comes to looking after your face, it’s often the small things that make the biggest difference.

Whether you’re clean shaven, bearded or sporting stubble, here are grüum’s fuss-free grooming tips, so you can look as sharp as your suit.

CLEAN SHAVEN

When it comes to perfecting that smooth, clean-shaven look, the trick that a lot of guys miss is proper preparation. Steam is your friend when it comes to shaving (it opens your pores and softens the hair) so we’d always recommend a hot shower to kick things off.  Before you apply your shave gel, give your face a good scrub with a gentle exfoliating wash. This will help to bring any ingrown hairs out of hiding and diminish any friction so you’re less likely to cut yourself (tissue-paper-face is never a good look).

We can’t stress enough the importance of using a fresh sharp blade. No matter how well you do everything else, an old blunt blade just won’t cut it. If you’re a regular shaver, we’d recommend a fresh blade weekly, or if you don’t shave so often, fortnightly should be fine.

Don’t press down too hard when you shave; it won’t give you any closer a result, it’ll just upset your skin. Shave with the grain (the direction that your hair naturally grows) using short, light strokes.

Seal the deal with some decent post-shave care. One of our favourite (but little-known) products is post-shave tonic. Also known as toner, it’s used to close your pores and kill any bacteria left lingering on the skin after shaving. Finally, you’ll need to re-hydrate with a light moisturiser. Apply a thin layer all over your face and you’ll be good to go.

BOSS OF THE BEARD

There was a time when ‘suit’ and ‘beard’ would have been a very unlikely combo, but thankfully it’s 2017, and the world has pretty much come to terms with the fact that having a beard doesn’t mean you have to look like a hobo.

When it comes to beards, maintenance is key, so tidy things up with a beard trimmer once a week. Keep an eye on your neckline; you’ll want it low enough to avoid the dreaded ‘chinstrap’ (never a good look) but high enough that you don’t look like a werewolf. As a rule of thumb, place 2 fingers just above your Adam’s apple, and draw an imaginary line up to your ears. If you’re struggling, go and see your barber. Even if you don’t go regularly, at least you’ll know you’ve got a decent shape to follow.

Keep things clean and fresh by washing your beard with a gentle beard wash. Although you might be tempted to use your regular shampoo (hair is hair, right?), please don’t. The skin on your face is much more sensitive than your scalp, so a regular shampoo is likely to leave you feeling dry and irritated. Not ideal!

To give your beard some extra oomph (ideal for a special occasion) dry it with a hairdryer on a cool setting. Once you’re dry, give it a gentle run through with a beard brush or comb. This will help to tame any stubborn hairs, training them to sit in a downward direction.

It’s easy to go fall into an ‘out of sight, out of mind’ approach when it comes to the skin underneath your beard, but just because you can’t see it, doesn’t mean it’s not important. Dry skin is one of the most common causes of beard itch, so keep things moisturised by massaging a few drops of beard oil right down onto the skin.

Give your beard some holding power by finishing off with a beard wax. Rub a small amount into your fingertips and style as desired.

SPORTING STUBBLE

Although the stubble look may appear effortless, unfortunately it’s not just a case of letting it grow and hoping for the best. When stubble is done right, you’ve got a perfect combination of rugged yet put-together, but get it wrong and you’re running the risk of looking like you’re in need of a decent night’s sleep.

When it comes to keeping your stubble in check, your trimmer will be your new best friend. Use something with different grading options, keeping it slightly longer on your cheeks and chin, but going shorter as you get below your jawline, gradually blending the hair down past your Adam’s apple.

To maintain the shape, apply a shave gel that isn’t too foamy so you can see what you’re doing (our clear danne shave gel is ideal for this), and carefully shave around the edges with a sharp razor. You want this to be neat, but try not to go too harsh with the line – ‘stencil stubble’ is never a good look!

Bright, healthy looking skin is the perfect accompaniment for pulling off stubble. We recommend using a daily gentle exfoliating wash to ditch dead skin cells. It’s also brilliant for getting rid of that annoying and all-too-common stubble itch. Next, give your face a quick spritz of facial tonic (toner) and give it a wipe with a cotton pad, focusing on your forehead and nose. Not only is this super refreshing (trust us), it also works to kill spot-causing bacteria, and prevents annoying shine cropping up throughout the day. Finish things off with a light moisturiser, and if your stubble is on the longer side, give it a quick run through with some beard oil.

Skincare a new ball game for you? Not a seasoned wet-shaver? Desperately trying to tame your whiskers to no avail? The guys at grüum have got loads more tips and advice available on their blog. Or give them a shout on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Their tailored grooming kits contain everything you need to take care of your face and if you take their 3-step survey, they’ll let you know which products are best for you and give you 50% off your first order.

You’re an original, so what you wear should be too.

With our Custom Made  personalisation service, you’ve got the opportunity to create a true original. From fabric and fit to your signature finishing touches, we’ll custom-make your suit exactly how you want it and like nobody else has it.

This season, we’ve collated the very best of our new fabrics to help you challenge the tailoring status quo. For those who know what they want and how they want it, or the man brave enough to try something new, we scour the world for the best fabrics, working directly with mills and makers to bring you exclusive cloths you won’t find anywhere else. From the traditional to the modern, from luxurious pure wool to bold, beautiful patterns, there’s something to suit every taste and personality.

After all, there’s no stronger statement than making one that is uniquely yours.

Here’s our pick of the best new fabrics available through Tailor Me this season.

BRIGHT BLUE TEXTURE

Above left, this mid-weight, wool-blend cloth offers a fashion-forward alternative to the ubiquitous blue suit. Its weave blends various tones of blue together to create a rich depth of colour, while its surface has a ‘hairy’ effect, giving great texture and visual interest that’ll set it and you apart from the rest.

BRICK RED

A move-on from last season’s burgundy tones, this brick red wool-blend fabric (above right) gets a luxurious upgrade with metallic copper undertones. Its 250g weave is light enough to wear now but still offers enough weight to take you well into the autumn months. A little bit special, we think this fabric would be a great choice to stand out at an autumn wedding.

NAVY CITY STRIPE

The traditional pinstripe has experienced a comeback in popularity recently, with its characteristic stripes seen on the backs of more than just the usual City boys. This version, above left, has been tweaked to suit today, crafted in a soft-touch, wool-rich cloth with a muted blue-on-blue design (rather than the harsher white-on-blue standard).

LIGHT GREY SPECKLED

Tactile and warm, this wool-rich cloth has a pleasantly weighty handle that’ll keep the chill firmly at bay on really cold days. Seen above right, its speckled effect looks a little like a print from a distance, but up close has a beautifully textured finish that’ll work really well with knitwear – try it with a rollneck jumper for an on-trend alternative to your usual shirt.

ITALIAN GREY WINDOWPANE

Bold and luxurious, the windowpane check cloth, above left, is crafted in super 110s wool from Italian mill, Marzotto. This high-grade wool has a super-soft touch and will drape beautifully on the body, while still providing great insulation for wintry days. Dating back to 1836, Marzotto has provided fabrics to some of the world’s most prestigious fashion houses, so if you’re looking to add a touch of luxury to your tailoring line-up, this is the cloth for you.

SOFT BLUE FLANNEL PRINCE OF WALES

On the right, this beautiful yarn blends shades of blue, black and grey for a vibrant update on the classic Prince of Wales check. Mid-weight in construction, it’s woven from 100% wool so it’ll make a warm but versatile option to lift your working-week wardrobe during the colder months.

Ready to stand out in your own Tailor Me creation?

Talk to a Tailoring Expert in-store to start your Tailor Me experience. And remember: there’s no room for standard in the Suit Up revolution.

Introducing The Tailored Three

We all know a great suit can take you places. So it stands to reason that a suit custom-made to your needs and tastes will take you even further.

We teamed up with creative trio The Outlanders to show how our Custom Made service helped them suit up for the ride. The guys, who share a love for mixing eastern and western cultures and a taste for outlandish style, each personalised their own Tailor Me suit and took to their bikes for the day as The Tailored Three.

Leaving lycra to the cycling professionals, John Jarrett, Eshan Kali and Galih Richardson each got decked out in sharp 3-pieces and went about their days on the streets of London. From the daily commute to darting from A-B to after-work socialising, their looks are proof that wherever you’re going, a custom-made suit will set you up for the ride.

John (pictured above) selected an elegant blue checked cloth for his 3-piece suit. A half-canvas construction makes his suit breathable and allows for greater movement – ideal for getting about on two wheels. Keeping things tonal, he opted for a slate blue lining and matching buttons, with peak lapels adding that little something extra.

Eshan also plumped for a bold check cloth, this time in a sophisticated grey hue. He complimented its monochromatic design with slick peak lapels and a black lining and black buttons; note how his immaculately knotted-and-pinned tie, hat and sunglasses are all also black to extend the theme.

Galih chose a classic pinstripe fabric for his suit, adding in the matching waistcoat. He set off its navy hue by electing for contrast white stitching to pick out the fabric’s stripe. His suit features peak lapels like his peers’, but he also went for turn ups on his trousers, adding a casual counter to the traditional pinstripe fabric.

See more from the boys on Instagram (theirs and ours) and keep your eyes peeled for exclusive videos coming this week.

Showing that you care is the mark of a great man. Now, more than ever, the world needs us to care – and it’s a safe bet you’ll feel better for it too.

It’s time to signal to the world that you respect it – and yourself – starting with the way you dress.

No man ever changed the world in his joggers. Make smart your new normal and stride confidently into the sartorial revolution.

Don’t just fall in line.

Take pride in how you put yourself together and show the world who you are, and what you stand for.

Redefine what you think it means to wear a suit.

Break the rules. Express yourself. Be bold enough to show your colours.

Trying something new is the best way to grow. Step outside your comfort zone.

You might find you like it there.

Hear the rally cry: SUIT UP BRITAIN!

Ready to join the style reform? Read the rules of the revolution and watch the video.

Every movement has a set of rules.

We don’t believe in rules that restrict, but we do believe in standing for something. At Moss, we stand firmly behind the principles of tailoring as a means to make your mark in the world.

Consider these your starting blocks to sprint into the Suit Up revolution.

Hungry for more? Watch the video and see the full picture on Instagram.

Men of Britain, change is in your hands.

It’s time to dress with style again. To show the world what you stand for. At Moss, we stand for dressing smartly in a world where casual is the go-to for a generation. We champion those who care about the details. We choose to make the world a smarter place.

Ready to take action? Read the manifesto and learn the rules of the revolution.