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How to make your suit work for summer

4 July 2018

If the first image you conjure up when thinking of wearing a suit for summer is braving a classic black two-piece worn on public transport whilst simultaneously concentrating on not passing out from an overheated body and an impossibly sweaty back, we’re here to change your perception.

Contrary to popular belief, a suit can very easily work for summer – if you play the game right. It sounds easy, but something as simple as changing up the colours for something a little lighter and brighter will spin you 180 degrees, wondering why you’ve never attempted it before. Still not convinced? Read on…

Balance it out

Swapping a long-sleeved cotton shirt with a linen short-sleeved iteration or even a standard neutral T-shirt is the perfect way to balance things out. There’s no rulebook when it comes to what’s right and what’s wrong when it comes to pairing your suit, so think about functionality, and test the waters by trying something different. If you’re feeling confident, add a pattern to instantly transport you to the beach.

It’s all in the fabric

Your winter suit likely contains a large amount of heavy material, including wool, so it’s no wonder you spend every passing hour staring at the clock waiting for 5 o’clock to strike so that you can jump into that freezing cold shower. Sound familiar? Then it’s time to invest in a lightweight linen suit for summer, preferably in a lighter than black to combat the rays and stop the sweat glands from over performing.

Best foot forward

Ever noticed that the second you kick off your shoes, you instantly feel cooler? It makes sense, then, to trade in your brogues for something a little lighter during the summer months. Whilst we wouldn’t quite stretch to a flip flop, going for a loafer, boat shoe or even a lightweight trainer is a simple - and subtle - way of cooling down the heat.