As we finish lining up your 2025 wardrobe essentials, from dainty-yet-dashing tiny dress shoes to relaxed jeans and blazers that make in-office days a little less soul-crushing, it’s time to talk about suits. And while yes, classic suits are back in a big way, there’s a whole other type of suit well worth your time and money this year. Meet The Workwear Suit.

As the name suggests, the Workwear Suit has all the flattering, intentional energy of a regular suit, but because the fabrics aren’t nearly as precious, it’s far easier to wear (and fits in at far more venues.) And while there’s certainly a D.I.Y. way to approach it—say, pairing the cropped workwear jacket you already own with its matching pants—recently, a whole host of brands have been stepping up their matching sets with interesting fabrics and more deliberate cuts.

The beauty of this style? Besides the ruggedly handsome energy it bestows, it’s remarkably versatile. Like the sophisticated older sibling of a sweatsuit, you can wear the pieces together or separately. They can be dressed slightly down with a flannel or thermal tee, or lifted into Days of Heaven cosplay when paired with a western shirt. To help you size up your options—and stunt on your boys without becoming a full-fledged suit guy—we’ve rounded up eight class-leading matching sets below.

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The Foolproof Pick: Madewell

Some of the best men’s formalwear on the market right now—from suits to double-breasted topcoats—comes from one of the most reliable mall brands: Madewell. That’s right, your go-to spot for denim is also quietly crushing the tailoring game. Here, both the jacket and trousers are milled in Italy from a lightweight cotton-linen blend, so I’d say it’s time to rescue those warm-weather polos from their attic (or box under the bed) exile. Not to mention the beautiful navy color, which makes it a failsafe option for pairing with everything you already own.

The Gateway Pick: Dickies

Of course, you can’t ride the workwear train without alighting at Dickies station. Everyone from Austin Butler to Daniel Day-Lewis have chosen to create their own workwear suits from American heritage makers like Carhartt and Dickies, and for me, the below set is an ideal—and affordable—way to see if the look works for you. Dickies’ insulated Eisenhower jacket looks good on everyone, and its 874 pants are the foundation of workwear—plus, they come in over a dozen colors. Honestly, I can’t think of any other suit-like sets that are wrinkle- and stain-resistant and yet still clock in under $100.

The Wool Pick: Reigning Champ

The Canadian-based label Reigning Champ has long been known for its detail-oriented basics like sweats and zip-up hoodies, but their latest garment unlocks a whole new level. Made from wool twill, the Venue jacket is warm as hell but drapes like a blazer (the very 2025 two-way zipper is a nice touch, too). As for the pants? They’ll become your go-to office bottoms for the foreseeable future. It’s nice to see a brand we trust for casualwear also help us iron out our business-casual dilemmas.

The Office-Appropriate Pick: Mfpen

Recently recognized for an award from LVMH itself, this Danish brand has a lot of guys excited about formalwear all over again, while proving they can reinvent it in more ways than one. You can assemble countless workwear suits from their clothing range, but for me, this combination is the apex. The jacket is perfectly tailored, with adjustable tabs at the waist, and the bottoms? They drape so angelically, they could probably lead a choir.

The Tropical Vacation Pick: Sunspel

Raffia is a lightweight fabric made from the fibers of the raffia palm tree. Commonly found in tropical regions, it’s now making a grand entrance in Sunspel’s latest collection. Whether you’re heading to a sunny beach or just have the heating on high in your apartment, this is the workwear suit for warmer climes.

The ‘70s-Inspired Pick: Our Legacy

Quietly humming along its ubiquitous Camion boots and digitally-printed denim is Our Legacy’s exceptional tailored range. This wool blouson features an aggressive yet welcoming point collar, and the pants—with their almost-invisible, but definitely there flare—bring just the right amount of louche 1970s attitude. As ever, these Swedes are one step ahead.

The Denimhead Pick: Todd Snyder

Todd Snyder flips the traditional Canadian tuxedo script with this stunning, khaki-colored denim matching set. The Worker jacket? Perfect for the rest of this bitter winter (layer it under a topcoat for those chillier days) but even better for the entire summer ahead. And the trousers? No more choosing between the too tight or too loose belt loop—thanks to the built-in belt, you’ll always be cinched just right.

The Tough-As-Nails Pick: Aaron Levine

Time after time—or shall I say, garment after garment—Aaron Levine proves why every brand and its mother wants to work with him. His own label just launched (naturally, it features his design DNA in full force), and what do you know, the first collection includes all the makings of a workwear suit. Specifically: This service jacket, made from a rugged cotton-nylon blend, and his workwear pants, cut from a hefty 500GSM (thick AF) duck canvas. This is one you can wear any way, year-round—just look at the man himself.