How to wear a suede jacket

A moss or olive suede jacket works with brown, cream and blue denim. A brown flannel shirt or a striped blue long sleeve under it keeps the outfit in the same warm range.

Taupe, tan and brown suede are the classic colours. They are easiest with white, cream and washed denim, and they make a plain outfit look more considered.

Suede has enough texture on its own. A white or off-white T-shirt, a plain long sleeve or a fine stripe underneath is enough; heavy prints compete with it.

Washed, bootcut, straight and relaxed jeans all suit a suede jacket. Avoid denim in exactly the jacket's colour; the contrast between soft suede and rougher denim is part of the look.

Suede sneakers work if they differ in colour from the jacket, such as grey shoes under green suede or brown under taupe. White leather trainers are the simplest choice.