First corduroy suit; would brown or green be better?

[Sirguywhosmiles]

Hi all,
i am considering getting a corduroy suit to wear both as a suit and separates for the coming autumn, and i am torn between getting a mid-to-dark brown one or a mid-to-dark green. I have an idea that a green corduroy suit will look a little slicker or more modern, especially at night, but a brown jacket would look better when worn without the matching pants. (Wearing a sport coat with jeans has been the subject of long debate, but it can have no better answer in my view than a brown cord jacket).

What do you all think?

 

[Sirguywhosmiles]

This RL comes in both colours, and is sort of along the lines of what I'm thinking of, if it comes back in:

Polo Soft Corduroy Suit Jacket

Ralph Lauren

www.ralphlauren.com

Buy Ralph Lauren Polo Soft Corduroy Suit Jacket - Snuff At 39% Off | Editorialist

The Polo Soft fit puts a modern spin on classic preppy style with a natural shoulder and half-canvassed construction. This version is crafted from Italian cotton corduroy and finished with genuine horn buttons that are engraved with a fox-head emblem. Ralph Lauren partners with Better Cotton™ to...

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There's also this cavour one which has matching pants, again if they restock:

Luxury Italian Cord Jacket

This soft Cavour Model 2 Jacket in a luxurious brown wale cord from Pontoglio features a soft shoulder, also known as a Spalla Camicia in Italian. Three roll two buttoning with rounded patch pockets and a wide lapel. The high armholes allow for good range of motion, and when you put on the...

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Then this is a slightly cheaper version. Even more than the other green suits it looks like it would be great at night time but not so good as separates.

Tailored Fit Shakespeare Hunter Green Corduroy Suit

Tailored fit. 98% cotton, 2% elastane. 413g. 21 wale. Garment washed. Machine washable.

www.brooktaverner.co.uk

 

[rjc149]

I would personally opt for brown as it’s within the acceptable color spectrum of a traditional suit (blue, gray, brown). Green or even maroon would work too in a setting in which you would wear a full corduroy suit.

 

[Sirguywhosmiles]

Both brown and green can be excellent choices for a corduroy suit, and the decision ultimately depends on your style and preferences.

So your answer to "should I buy a brown or green suit?" is "yes". 😂 In fairness, i realise these are the classic two colours, and this is a bit like asking "blue or Grey " for a formal, city suit.