Things to Consider When Buying a Summer Suit
Written by admin on June 22, 2010 – 7:01 pm -Construction
Same deal as with cars and watches: It's what's inside your suit jacket that counts the most, and for summer you want to avoid any padding or lining that might prevent your body from breathing. For maximum comfort, go completely unlined with the likes of this Zilli suit.
Cloth
Look for lightweight wools or some blended variation thereof — e.g., the wool-and-silk weave of this Brioni suit. Wool is usually weighed in ounces, and weaves in the seven-to-ten-ounce range (with seven being lighter and thinner) hit the summer sweet spot. You should also pay attention to the so-called super number (e.g., this suit's super 150 designation), with a higher number indicating finer, lighter-weight cloth
Color
If your job entails going from air-conditioned car to air-conditioned office and back again, you can get away with wearing dark suits straight through Labor Day. But if you're in and out of doors all day, opt for a lighter shade (like stone, pictured here) that reflects light and minimizes heat.
Technology
Beware newfangled technology in tailoring — except when said technology actually works. This Cool Effect suit from Ermenegildo Zegna, for one, is made of brown wool that has been dyed to take on the reflective properties of a much-lighter-color cloth.
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