It isn’t hard to understand why guys would want to dress like the Peaky (F@¢&ing) Blinders:
You won’t find more dapper, dashing or better-dressed men than the Shelby brothers.
While the show is ostensibly about Birmingham street gangs in the early 20th century, many of us tune in as much for the menswear as for the exploits of the gang members.

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Each and every episode features the Shelby boys decked out in some of the most classic menswear pieces of all time, including everything from a three-piece suit and a flat cap to penny collar shirts and handsome accessories, like pocket watches and tie bars.
And while the show may be set a long time ago, actors Cillian Murphy (Thomas Shelby), Paul Anderson (Arthur Shelby) and Finn Cole (Michael Gray) make their brown suits, tweed waistcoats and baker boy caps look so damn good, they’ve sparked a renewed interest in the vintage look of the 1920s.
(In fact, Tommy Shelby may have single-handedly revived the high and tight hairstyle, which you now see all the time.)
Unfortunately for modern men who want to bring the timeless style of the Peaky Blinders into the 21st century, vintage tweed suits can be annoyingly difficult to find nowadays.
Which is where this post comes in.
To help you capture some of the Shelby family swagger, we’ve scoured the web to find the best suits that combine the stylish look of the Peaky Blinders series with a masculine, modern edge.

The Best Peaky Blinders Style Suits
Rounding Up the Best Peaky Blinders Suits for Sale Online

Angel Jackets
Mens Gangster Style Shelby Three Piece Gray Suit
Features:
- 4.9 Stars
- 20 Reviews
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Named for the Shelby family, this 3-piece suit from Angel Jackets is a good option for both a spot-on Peaky Blinders costume and a sharp, timeless suit.
Pair it with a white dress shirt, a pocket watch, a baker boy hat and a pair of dress boots and you’ll be a dead ringer for one of the Peaky boys.
But it also has a modern cut that works great if you don’t want to go full Peaky Blinders, and just want something that will help you stand out among a sea of standard black prom suits or navy blue business suits.
(It’s also worth noting that Angel Jackets offers free shipping on orders of $45 or more, so you won’t get dinged on delivery if you order online.)
Promising Review:
The suits came very quickly and I am very happy. For the price, I have never found a better quality Peaky Blinder suit.
Actually, I bought this for my son. He prefers the slim fit which is difficult to find online but this suit fits him the way a Slim Fit suit should. He loves it.
The quality of the suit and craftsmanship was remarkable.
– Michael Garcia
Garrison Tailors
Made In Britain Thomas Tweed Suit
Features:
- 100% Shetland wool outer
- Made in Britain
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One of the best ways to dress like the Peakies is to get your Peaky Blinder’s suit from the man who created the show.
Garrison Tailors was founded by Steven Knight, the creator and executive producer of Peaky Blinders, and named for the pub that the Shelby family owns in Birmingham.
They offer a range of blue suits, black suits and brown tweed suits inspired by the 1920s style of various characters on the show.
While they come in slightly different styles and colors, each suit is made from the same heavy fabrics the boys wear on the show.
And Garrison also sells newsboy caps and club collar shirts (aka the kind of crisp white shirt with a rounded collar they wear on the show), so this is the right place to turn if you want to complete the look.
The only downside is that all of Garrison’s suits come in a regular fit, so if you’re looking for long or short mens suits you may be out of luck.
Promising Review:
Customer service was great, Julie-Anne Bell made sure I was happy with my order and had all of the information I needed!! The suit itself is very high quality and more or less worth the price, in my opinion.
– Patrick Ghadban, Trustpilot
Angel Jackets
Mens Shelby 3 Piece Pinstripe Black Suit
Features:
- 4.9 Stars
- 23 Reviews
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Black pinstripe suits in a heavy tweed fabric always remind me of Arthur, and this is a great option for pairing with his trademark bow tie and a rounder collar.
The darker shade also gives this suit a more formal appearance that approximates the look of a black tuxedo, so making this a good option if you’re looking for a Peaky Blinders wedding suit.
Promising Review:
So happy with this choice, the material is awesome and the suit fits perfectly!
The shipping was super fast and the communication with customer service (Jasper) was great.
– Joe Bemrich
Garrison Tailors
Made In Britain Arthur Tweed Suit
Features:
- 100% Shetland wool outer
- Made in Britain
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And speaking of Arthur, this brown number from Garrison Tailors perfectly replicates the tweed one-button suits you’d often see him wear (especially in the early seasons, when the family was slightly more working class).
Promising Review:
I ordered the Arthur Tweed suit and I am very happy with it. But the star for me has definitely been customer service.
There was a fit issue with the jacket and Julie-Anne has been the most responsive and helpful customer service representative I have ever dealt with.
I will absolutely be ordering from Garrison Tailors again.
– Dan
Angel Jackets
Mens Navy Blue Check Suit
Features:
- 4.6 Stars
- 20 Reviews
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This navy blue windowpane suit reminds me of the more formal suits Tommy starts wearing in later seasons of the show, when he becomes both a business leader and a politician.
It’s made from a premium wool blend rather than the heavy tweed of the real Peaky Blinders suits from Garrison Tailors, but I would argue that actually makes it a more versatile suit, and one that’s more appropriate for wearing year-round.
Plus, the style evokes not just the Peakies, but the 1920s in general, making this a good costume option for parties with a Great Gatsby or prohibition theme.
Promising Review:
This suit is awesomely made. Great fabric feels fantastic to the touch. Very, very comfortable. Fits just perfectly, and will not have to do any alterations.
– Y. Allen
Garrison Tailors
Made In Britain Boston Navy Suit
Features:
- Tailored Fit
- 100% Navy Lambswool
- Made in Britain
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This blue suit doesn’t come with a character name, but the inclusion of “Boston” in the name evokes the American gangsters that Michael Gray associates with toward the end of the show.
It’s made from 100% lambswool and has a red paisley lining, which gives it a slightly more sophisticated feel than some of the more rugged tweed suit jackets in the collection.
TruClothing
Mens Wool 3 Piece Tweed Suit
Features:
- 4.2 Stars
- 218 Reviews
- Available in 3 colors
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This option on Amazon achieves a tweed-like look by using more modern, artificial fabrics, which helps keep the price down but also sacrifices a bit of authenticity.
It’s made from a blend of wool, polyester and viscose, which makes it lighter weight and probably more comfortable for modern men.
(Though it probably wouldn’t pass muster with Peaky Blinders costume designer Stephanie Collie…)
It’s a good option if you want to evoke the look of the Peakies but live in a warmer climate where a full tweed suit would be too suffocating.
Promising Review:
It is a gamble to purchase clothing on Amazon, but this one was a 5 star! The fabric was really nice, lots of interior pockets…
[My son] wore it to prom and everyone loved the tweed texture.
– House of DeVaughn
Garrison Tailors
Union Cut Digbeth 3 Piece Suit
Features:
- Tailored Fit
- 100% Navy Wool
- British Designed
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Rather than being named for a specific character, this blue suit is named for Digbeth, a neighborhood in Birmingham.
(Although technically there was a minor character in season two called “Digbeth Kid.” But he only lasted one episode before having his throat slit in prison, so I doubt the suit is named in his honor…)
Made from a perfect shade of navy blue wool and featuring a ticket pocket on the jacket, in my opinion this is both one of the most handsome suits in Garrison’s collection and the most modern.
CloudStyle
Mens 3-Piece Slim fit Checked Suit
Features:
- 4.2 Stars
- 1,355 Reviews
- 9 color options available
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This is one of the cheaper options I’ve found, and a good choice if you’re looking for something that evokes the Peaky’s 1920s style, but don’t want to be limited to a basic grey suit.
This one comes in a few bolder color patterns, including royal blue and a navy jacket with a bold, beige checkered pattern.
Promising Review:
This suit worked out great for my girlfriends friends wedding. All of her friends kept walking up her to say how dapper, handsome … I looked in the suit.
I paired it with brown shoes and a brown flat cap and a white shirt. It moved well while dancing and fit perfectly on my 5’8” frame at 180lbs.
– Spartacus
TruClothing
Mens Wool 3-Piece Double Breasted Suit
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- 4 Stars
- 170 Reviews
- Available in 4 colors
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This option from TruClothing is slightly misnamed:
The jacket is a single-breasted two-button, but the waistcoat (aka the vest) that comes with it is double-breasted.
It’s available in navy, gray and two shades of brown, all of which use a mix of wool and artificial fabrics to mimic the tweed made famous by the Peakies.
Promising Review:
My wife ordered this for me as a last minute gift for a Peaky Blinders themed party…
It arrived next day on time and fits like a glove. Very very well made and no short cuts have been taken when making it.
I would happily buy another if needed. Size was exactly as stated.
– Just Ash
Mogu
Mens 3 Piece Slim Fit Plaid Suit
Features:
- 4.2 Stars
- 788 Reviews
- Available in 5 colors
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Other movies and shows set in the 20s and 30s, like Dick Tracy or the Great Gatsby film Leonardo DiCaprio made a while back, often show men wearing bold colors and patterns, including burgundy suits, maroon suits, purple suits and even pink suits.
But Peaky Blinders tends to be more period-accurate with its choices, which is why the boys usually stick with brown, blue or gray pinstripe suits.
This plaid option from Mogu kind of splits the difference between the two.
It comes in five different colors, including sophisticated navy and classic gray options that look very much like something Tommy or Arthur would wear.
But the other colors are a little louder than you’d usually see on the Peakies, including a garish orange plaid that doesn’t exactly scream “dangerous Birmingham gangster.”
Promising Review:
Good quality suit for the price. I would definitely buy more if more colors are available.
– Warren Gambrell
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