 How to wear a statement suit, tip 105, keep the rest of the outfit simple. Now this is one of the most important principles to follow when styling any statement suit. You should always let the suit be the star of the show and stand on its own. The easiest way to do that is to have the rest of your outfit stay out of its way by keeping things as simple as possible. In this case, since we're dealing with a gray plaid double breasted flannel suit, that means a solid shirt, solid tie, and solid pocket square. Don't complicate things with more patterns, just keep things simple and let the suit take center stage.