Suits fit for summer/warm weather?

[JetBlast]

Obviously this would be the best place to come for this information

I'm looking for a semi-casual suit that would be suited for warm weather, preferably a light color. I'm not looking to wear a tie with it or anything, just something for a night out or something like that. I'm open to any advice!

TIA
JB

 

[tbone226]

I would get a dupioni silk suit for warmer weather.

 

[Will]

Originally Posted by JetBlast

Obviously this would be the best place to come for this information

I'm looking for a semi-casual suit that would be suited for warm weather, preferably a light color. I'm not looking to wear a tie with it or anything, just something for a night out or something like that. I'm open to any advice!

TIA
JB

Wheat fresco or, for a more casual look, cream linen.

Silk wears warm and is better as a shoulder season suit.

 

[lakewolf]

my hot weather suits...

indispensable
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1. off-white ( cream ) linen suit
2. khaki cotton suit

highly recommended
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3. pale gray wool suit
4. navy blue cotton suit
5. navy blue linen suit

special uses but good to have
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6. black linen suit for clubbing

 

[epa]

Pinstripe linen. I am looking for the tobacco brown colour someone mentioned in another thread. Haven't found it yet.

 

[jonstar]

hi, i'm new here!
what stores you do guys recommend for cotton suits?

thanks!

 

[mensimageconsultant]

The fabric matters, clearly. Also, don't button more than one button, if it looks good on you that way.

Cotton suits in stores - such a broad topic that depends, for starters, on where you live. Brooks Brothers is one of the chains where you probably can find cotton suits.

 

[kitonbrioni]

I find the lighter weight wools to be best for summer--specifically went it's humid. They are often the super 140s and higher (and they are not bullet proof).
I wore a Kiton 100% cashmere suit today that is so light and comfortable that it felt great on a hot and humid day--as comfortable as any suit would be on a day like today. My heavy duty (bullet proof) Oxxford cashmere suit only works on cold winter days. Also, I have another Kiton cashmere suit that only works on cool to cold days.

 

[lasbar]

I do agree...My Kiton 150 is so light......
i bought it in Venice and i love it...
It's hard to go back to my Canali after that!!!!!!!!

By the way ,Kiton and Brioni are my 2 favourites suits providers...
My wife is always whinging about me WEARING suits in the summer but they're far more comfortable than a pair of jeans..............
I hate jeans anyway since i'm 17 years-old when i did have a sartorial revelation in front of a Faconnable shop...
For the summer ,a very nice light wool is my choice...i hate the linen for obvious reasons and the silk is too shiny for my own liking.....

 

[Sander]

If I could go to my tailor to order the exact summer suit I wanted, it would be a pale grey (some structure in the fabric) 2 button SB peak lapel suit with side vents and adjustable side straps. You can wear white, pale blue, pale pink shirts with that (either cotton or cotton/linen blend) and always look fresh and vivid. Unfortunately my bank account says no to that. edit: hmm... maybe I wouldn't take peak lapels but notched; makes it more versatile - but on the other hand SB peak lapel is so stylish...