W&S - Summer Style Guide 2019

Summers here, time for wool linen and cotton suits - simple shapes and natural blends. Our top 10 tips for being super comfortable and looking great during the warmer weather are;

1. Reduce the layers of canvassing from 3 to 2 - giving a light canvassed suit, alternatively half lined and deconstructed suits are lightweight and breathable.

2. Go for a high wool weave, perhaps super 130 or super 150. to lower the wool density and thus minimise the warming properties of the suit. Feeling a little unconventional and perhaps more cosmopolitan…

3. Linen has a natural texture, with a visible weave, which makes it perfect for separate jackets that can be perfectly paired with chinos or trousers.

4. Cotton suits are another option, stiffer than wool or linen however cooler again. Cotton suits are often considered more casual, which is why they are often complimented with a T-shirt as an alternative to a shirt and formal shoes swapped out for sleek stylish tennis trainers, that once assembled together makes the perfect summer formal look. Colouring options and alternatives…

5. Although navy, charcoal and black are staples to every man's wardrobe, summer is the perfect opportunity to bring boldness and vibrancy to your style.

6. Popular colours this season are beige and khaki, but don't be afraid to be adventurous - go for baby blues and other seasonal colours. Shorts suit…

7. Also known as Bermuda shorts, whichever you prefer they are most definitely having a moment in sartorial style this season. In Idris we trust..

8. While some suggest this look is too informal, the evolution of men’s fashion means many see these tailored, above the knee shorts as an essential garment for the perfect summer outfit. Accessories complete an outfit and perfectly tailor your look to be as minimal and corporate or creative and occasional as you like…

9. As a rule, keeping the suit discrete and simple allows for you to opt for one or two louder accessories such as a bold patterned tie or bright socks. Here we see Justin O’Shea at Wimbledon with a bold tie, so bold it won him our W&S Best Dressed 2019.

10. Whereas if you have a statement suit in a bold colour or pattern, stripping back your accessories and keeping them simple will certainly refine your look and make your fashion statements look effortless. Keep to these tips and tricks and not even the warm weather will be able to stop you looking like the put together, stylish gent you are…