As those who’ve been reading for a long time might already know, I’m a huge fan of the color burgundy. It looks regal, confident, mature and flatters just about any skin tone.

Lately it’s also one of the most popular colors in menswear, so I couldn’t resist putting together a burgundy suit.

It’s more versatile than you might think – here’s three ways to wear it.

1. All Business

Once you have a solid business wardrobe down, it’s time to ad a suit with some personality to your wardrobe – preferably something that works as separates and on the weekend.

Naturally you might lean toward a heavy pinstripe or pronounced check for that “punch” that your navy and grey suits doesn’t have. My advice here is to proceed with caution, keep it tasteful and think long-term. Bold patterns can be tricky to pair with and can create a pungent look that may not be flattering to the eye after you (or your colleagues) have seen it for a year or two.

For a “statement suit”, I like a solid fabric in a very dark saturated color that is a little unexpected. It has the same effect as a loud pattern but in a more subtle, versatile and mature way. (In my opinion, as always).

Between this burgundy number and a deep forest green I’ve ordered recently (shown here, and here), I get more compliments wearing rich solids than anything with an in-your-face pattern.