The blustery days of spring turn into a distant memory
when the weather warms up. And your warm winter suit, so helpful a few months
ago, can soon seem too heavy to wear.
Keep your cool this summer-without losing your
professional look-by crafting a summer wardrobe with style. Your tools?
Summer-worthy fabrics in wool, linen, silk, and cotton.
Wool
can still be your wardrobe's best friend during the sun-friendly months. Simply
keep to lightweight versions (look for tropical or summer weight fabrics) to
retain the breathability of wool's natural fibers without the warmth of the
winter weights.
Linen
fabrics offer a looser weave than wool, which lets air circulate to keep you
cool without compromising style by dressing down. Minimize your linen suit's
wrinkles by tailoring the fit to your shape. Baggy trousers and an oversized
coat will wrinkle more than a suit that moves with you.
Silks
and silk blends drape beautifully and give your suit a fine shimmer-perfect for
dressier settings. Fabrics blending silk and fine wool give the flexibility and
lightweight feel of silk, with the shape and substance of wool.
Cotton
fabrics work well for business casual attire. Paired with an oxford shirt,
cotton suit fabrics offer relaxed comfort during the hottest weather.
Finely tailored clothing
ensures that you look your best during the warmest months, whether in your
favorite linen jacket and trousers or your summer-weight wool suit.