Navy Linen Suit

[sajohnson05]

Is navy a good color to go with for a linen suit. I am looking for something different then all the other linen suits you see in the summer months. I just wanted to get the opinion of members on the forum.

Also, does anyone know where to get a good one at?

 

[designprofessor]

Dark color may be warmer -i've been looking for a good jacket for some time, not having much luck.

 

[Merlino]

I'm planning on getting my first linen suit and it'll be navy, but for the simple reason that no one at work wears linen suits and I think getting a navy one makes it easier for me to start wearing linen at work, navy being a safe colour.

So yes, I think navy is a good colour for linen.

 

[KObalto]

I have a navy one from BB I like and wear to work frequently.

 

[luftvier]

Navy linen at work:

 

[Mr. Sartorial]

I think a navy linen suit is a great idea. The navy colour is complemented well by the way linen wrinkles. I know Paul Smith made a really cool one a couple of seasons ago, but you designers change every season and I'm not sure who's offering one right now.

 

[TimelesStyle]

I like it, but I'm not a huge fan of the way it's worn in the above photo. To me, this is something you wear without a tie (or at most a knit tie), slip-on shoes, and probably no socks. I'd also consider this with a short sleeve shirt, perhaps something with dual buttoning chest pockets in white, lavender or light blue.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by TimelesStyle

I like it, but I'm not a huge fan of the way it's worn in the above photo. To me, this is something you wear without a tie (or at most a knit tie), slip-on shoes, and probably no socks. I'd also consider this with a short sleeve shirt, perhaps something with dual buttoning chest pockets in white, lavender or light blue.

Sure, but when it's 85 degrees out and nearly 100% humidity, and you have to be in Court, your suggestions are not an option.

 

[TimelesStyle]

Originally Posted by luftvier

Sure, but when it's 85 degrees out and nearly 100% humidity, and you have to be in Court, your suggestions are not an option.

Point taken

 

[lasbar]

Originally Posted by luftvier

Navy linen at work:


I like that...

 

[Kaplan]

Me too.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by lasbar

I like that...

Originally Posted by Kaplan

Me too.

Thanks guys.

 

[Gus]

I think linen suits in navy are good for a more casual or festive settings - weddings, parties, man-about-town, that sort of thing. If you want a real, "serious" business suit, I would stick with a tropical weight wool.

I have a cotton and linen suit that I wear for business but that is because I am working with creative people in T-shirts so it adds a casual touch. I also take the jacket and wear it with jeans. If you have that kind of flexibility where you work then, yes, get a navy linen suit.

 

[KObalto]

Originally Posted by luftvier

Sure, but when it's 85 degrees out and nearly 100% humidity, and you have to be in Court, your suggestions are not an option.

You guys in Philly don't even know what humidity is.

Great look. A rec for short sleeves with it?

Mine has patch pockets and I still wear it to court.

 

[luftvier]

Originally Posted by KObalto

You guys in Philly don't even know what humidity is.

Great look. A rec for short sleeves with it?

Mine has patch pockets and I still wear it to court.
KObalto, Philly summers are about as humid as you can get outside of the rainforest! I can't imagine it's much better by you, though.