Autumn and Winter Tie Colours: Burgundy, Bronze, Forest Green and Teal
08 October 2026 · Updated 22 October 2026 · By Tajmilkha P.
Your wardrobe changes with the seasons, and your ties should too. As the light softens and suits move from cotton and linen to flannel, tweed and heavier wool, deeper and warmer tie colours start to look right. Here are the four we reach for from October onwards.
1. Burgundy and claret
Burgundy is the colour of autumn tailoring. It warms up grey and navy, looks rich against charcoal flannel and works from the office to a winter wedding.
Wear it with: grey, navy or charcoal suits; white, pale blue or pale pink shirts.
Our picks: The Stratford Burgundy Diamond Check, a best seller; The Victoria Burgundy Herringbone for texture; and The Richmond Wine Ombre, which fades softly from wine to maroon. Browse all burgundy ties.
2. Bronze, gold and chestnut
Warm metallic and earthy tones mirror autumn leaves and look superb with brown, tweed and green suits. They also catch candlelight well at winter parties.
Wear it with: navy, brown, tweed or dark green suits; white or cream shirts.
Our picks: The Hackney Bronze Star Weave, with small stars in bronze and gold; The Piccadilly Bronze Check, made for tweed and country weddings; and The Harrow Chestnut Paisley. See gold & champagne ties.
3. Forest and bottle green
Green is the colour that sets a well-dressed man apart, and the deeper shades are perfect for autumn and winter. It pairs naturally with brown and tweed and looks fresh against navy and grey.
Wear it with: navy, grey, brown or tweed; white or pale blue shirts.
Our picks: The Dalston Hunter Green Medallion, one of our best sellers, and The Morden Forest Green Paisley. Browse green ties.
4. Deep teal and petrol
Teal sits between blue and green and suits most skin tones. In autumn and winter, the darker petrol shades feel rich without being heavy, and they are an easy step up from navy.
Wear it with: grey, navy or charcoal suits; white shirts.
Our picks: The Lewisham Teal Basketweave, The Limehouse Teal Trellis Dot and The Sidcup Petrol Windowpane. See all teal ties.
A note on texture
Heavier suits look best with ties that have some texture. Herringbones, basketweaves and honeycomb weaves add depth that a flat tie lacks and sit comfortably against flannel and tweed. Our textured weave ties are ideal for the colder months.
Frequently asked questions
What colour tie is best for autumn?
Burgundy, bronze, forest green and deep teal all suit autumn, especially with grey, navy, brown and tweed suits.
What tie goes with a tweed suit?
Warm, earthy colours such as bronze, chestnut, burgundy and green work best, ideally in a textured or check pattern.
What tie colour suits a winter wedding?
Burgundy, deep green and gold are all excellent choices for winter weddings. See our wedding tie guide.
