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Have you ever wondered how some people can wear a suit when it's stifling hot outside? Well, not all suits are created equal and some have a lot more airflow and a lot cooler than others. Why is that? You may wonder. Actually, there are a number of factors. Most importantly, there's the fabric and the interlining.
SUMMER FABRICS
1. Seersucker. It's an all-time American classic and it usually comes in a stripe of white and blue. It's a very fine stripe and it's very popular in the southern United States and it's made from a twisted yarn. It's a very fine highly twisted cotton yarn that creates a puckering effect in the cloth. In a nutshell, that crinkle effect is achieved by tightening certain warped yarns more than others. The crinkle is permanent and can't be ironed out but as a consequence, it doesn't wrinkle otherwise, so it's very wrinkle resistant which makes it also a great travel suit.
2. Fresco. It's a term coined by Minnis which is a British Weaver and they have them in their lineup. They have many different colors typically summer colors in lighter weights and heavier weights. At first, it may seem contradictory that wool can be an ideal fabric for summer but in fact, if the weave is right and with a fresco, you get a weave that's also a higher twisted yarn which means it doesn't wrinkle very easily. Wool doesn't wrinkle easily to begin with but it also has a very open weave, because of that, you usually find it in strong colors, not just solids but mottled colors because they help camouflage the fact that it's a very open weave.
3. Linen. It is derived from the flax plant and it can be made stiffer or softer. Typically, Irish linen is a little stiffer whereas Italian linen is rather soft. It naturally has a very long staple that is much longer than cotton rather natural fibers and because of that, it's very resistant to abrasion. It also has extremely heavier wrinkles, and they create a very sophisticated unique look.
4. Cotton. Most of the time, it comes in lighter colors for summer such as khaki. Unfortunately, it often comes in very tight weaves just as twill or gabardine which doesn't make it very breathable. It also wrinkles very easily but unlike linen, it just looks non-ironed whereas linen wrinkles look sophisticated. Because of that, I think cotton alone is best blended with linen or silk.
5. Tropical. The tropical is softer than a fresco but the weave is not as open. At the same time, it's very lightweight and it's specifically designed for warm weather. Sometimes you can also find it with the addition of mohair which is a little crisper, it adds more wrinkle resistance, it also adds a tiny bit of shine but at the same time, it feels cooler when you wear it.
So choosing the right material for a summer suit is only one part of the equation. You always want to choose the right style and the right color. Because it's the summer and everything is lighter, you can have brighter colors and get away with a green suit that otherwise you couldn't wear in the winter. Of course, you can also go with patterns but instead of a Glen check in black and white, you maybe go with something in gray and white which just makes everything more lively and summery. If you want the ultimate summer suit, go with a single-breasted silhouette never double breasted because the dual layers of fabrics will make you wear much warmer. Stylistically, some people prefer patch pockets because they're more casual but keep in mind, it's an extra layer of fabric which is why having jetted or flap pockets is just fine.
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I go shirtless from May to September .
@Snowboy2015
3 жыл бұрын
So does your sister..
@kenneth7826
3 жыл бұрын
😀😋🤔😁😂🤣😃😄😅😆😉😊😋
@resusfan
2 ай бұрын
Not in office right? @anc2243: ........ Not in office right....😨
@murimurimrui
2 ай бұрын
The ultimate suit.
Summer is the enemy of fashion.
@callisto742
5 жыл бұрын
That is so true. I live in India, it is eternally summer here. And I am yet to see a well dressed person where I live.
@MmeDesgranges
5 жыл бұрын
If English fashion is the only fashion, then yes.
@kurjan1
5 жыл бұрын
Very true... I live in Queensland Australia. Not only very hot during summer but humidity as well. Wearing beautiful clothing is simply a waste of time and money. Everything gets ruined because you just sweat so much.
@layouts77
5 жыл бұрын
I despise being hot, the lack of style just makes it worse.
@TheAltair236
5 жыл бұрын
more clothes = better dressed?
That green suit is so cool
I love your videos, but I just want to say that your studio lighting is super harsh. It's a shame because your channel is about style, so seeing it properly in a flattering way is important. I'd cut it with some diffusion or bounce it off another surface with a reflector.
That light green suit is really sharp. I was really looking forward to this video, outstanding.
Very helpful video! I have two summer suits made by Ralph Lauren, in two colors navy and light grey. The material is an open weave wool and I must admit that I never sweat when I am wearing them! Again thank you for giving me other options for a summer attire!
Oh he is wearing a watch :D
I was literally searching for summer suits earlier today... timing couldn’t have been better!
Awesome, just simply awesome. So informative. Man, I'm just blown away. SWEN, you really, really, really know how to mix and match these summer combinations! Thank you. NOW I know how to pick out a good summer suit.
Bought a seersucker the other day and I love it so very much
@miles2378
3 жыл бұрын
Pants, jacket, or suit? I have only been able to find seersucker pants.
So glad you have restocked those terrific shantung bow ties! I've been admiring them for some time!
Great topic...very useful information
Right on time.
Great tips I didn't know this was seasonal, this is great too know I can share this with the guys, the gentlemens gazette does it yet again. Thanks👌
Perfect timing, going hunting for summer suits to a thrift store tomorrow. Thanks!
Thanks, I live in a place where we easily get 45ºC in the summer and it's really hard to go out in style when you have such climate conditions. I stay with shirts mostly, but will give a try to one of these, the Tropical probably, loved that one.
Fall is the best season for fashion.
Thank you so much for these videos. I really appreciate them.
Yes been waiting for this video!
Been longing for a video like this! :D Thanks!
Fantastic video and very useful. You manage to put together some very impressive looks. I must commend you on your good taste Sir. Cheers 🥂
I own linnen line by Paul Frederick and brook Tarvener so far in my old money wardrobe brands for the summer season
Thank you for the insight Sir.
Raphael, that suit is breath-taking!
Happy to hear that you visited Naples :)
Great video 👏😎
such a great video
Thank you sir, for including a transcript in the description.
Great video, sir!
I love a nice summer suit and the air breezing through it. I moved to the Southern US from the UK and it the only way I don't melt for over half a year.
Thank god I need this! I’ve been wearing suits for a while, yet still have no idea how to dress during the summer!
I will need this when I will grow up, because I will work at an IT company. I am very grateful to you Raphael.
@Judge_RR
5 жыл бұрын
nerd
@johannsebastianbach5223
5 жыл бұрын
@@Judge_RR Thank you good sir!
@hrisikeshbhattacharya5467
5 жыл бұрын
If you are planning to work for someone, then dress like that. If you are going to make others work for you, only then you wear a suit
@johannsebastianbach5223
5 жыл бұрын
@@hrisikeshbhattacharya5467 I will work for an IT company only for a few years to earn my first capital, after that I will obviously start a buisness or become an investor.
@hrisikeshbhattacharya5467
5 жыл бұрын
Gregory Shuteev yes, because every business is successful. 8/10 businesses fail. Don’t keep such high hopes
I found this video to be very informative and useful too - so thank you for that!
Now I can have that formal drip in the summer
Thanks to you got my first pair of allen edmonds, now looking at linen suits, Im retiring to the Dominican Reublic. Thank you Sir.
This guide was made for me.
Thanks for making this video!! I find it very helpful, because I live in India and the weather here can get really hot! Your advice really helped!! :D
@hrisikeshbhattacharya5467
5 жыл бұрын
Dhairya Vyas How rich are you? I’m an Indian. Can confirm that there is no suit culture in offices and even in marriages it is more classy to wear Indian outfit than suits.
Love my linen suit and summer shirts! I find it far cooler than wearing cotton t-shirts or jeans.
@St99785
4 жыл бұрын
Do you even wear the linen suit while the sun is out? What latitude do you reside in? I live along the Gulf Coast, and the linen hasn't really been my friend in the summer :-(
Nice video. The suit is nice, the shoes are excellent and unique.
I would call the colour of your suit “ celery”. I passed on one in a chic shop in Hollywood- Fred Seagal. Then I found one in my father’s closet from the 40s. Shoulda kept it. He wore hats.
Love the videos! I am a man who is looking to get into dressing more professionally and classically, but I always run way too hot, even in the winter. Could some of theses look work year rounds, such as linen suits? Also, any recommendations as to where to find a linen 3 piece? Thank you and keep up the good work!
Thank you
Yep, I'm moving back to Yuma, AZ, so...I came here.
Worn a linen suit, khaki in color to perform ( I'm ordained) a wedding this past weekend near Houston, late afternoon, was still 90F and I almost died.( The linen did not breathe as expected) I shorted the ceremony and to my surprise everyone was thrilled, they were burning up from the heat. ( It was in the outdoors)
@thevividend
5 жыл бұрын
I can confirm, as I own a linen blazer in mustard yellow which fits perfectly and looks amazing, especially when wrinkled a bit, as mentioned in the video. But it's a thicker weave and even with linen or silk shirts, I can get really hot in it.
Great video! I can't stop looking at that bowtie! Will they make a comeback in your store?
Do you have any videos on your watches? Great content!
I always wondered who the tailor of your green Fresco was. Now that I know, I also know why it looks so good (maybe my overall favorite suit of yours). I have to save up some money, I guess. I also own a vintage fresco jacket by Brioni and even though the color is navy, it's the coolest garment I own.
Great video. I overheat easily (heart issues) so I forgo suits/jackets/ties completely unless the event calls for it. Instead I stick to a slim fit polo, light colored dres slacks, and loafers. Over the calf socks only please.
I used to have a seersucker suit, but that was back when I weighed 240 pounds. I really need to get a new one now that I am leaner.
Timely information...I was wondering what to buy my husband this season. Thanks!
Linen suits are awesome in summer. They look summery and if it is 100% linen, you can actually hand wash them gently
the southern states thank you
Hi GG, lovely video as always however, could you do a "Suit undergarment" guide please ? Currently I wear : runners seamless anti-heat/ transpiration, gear underneath my suits but can this be considdered as "Dressing well" ?
Thank you, Raphael! I’m going to check out seersucker. It’s just about too hot for me to wear my double-breasted wool suit. Fresco looks great, too!
To the contrary of what most people think some wools are the best option for summer. The perfect example is when used in boot socks, your foot will stay dry and will not stink.
You should update some of this older content. It’s quite good, but your production values have improved so much.
Can you do a video about velvet tuxedo's, maybe about how to wear a black velvet tuxedo with velvet pants & a vest?
@neilcowan6789
4 жыл бұрын
The RED Samurai v Velvet is not a summer fabric unless you enjoy being in a walking sauna.
Great timing- was just thinking about summer wardrobe necessities... Thank you! Have other season specific videos been made? Winter, fall, spring suit guides?
@gentlemansgazette
5 жыл бұрын
Yes ;)
Some of the most common products that use wetlaying non-woven technology include; Tea bag paper, Face cloths, Shingling and Synthetic fibre paper. Some other common types of non-wovens include: Composite, Meltblown, Carded/Carding, Needle punch, Thermal bonded, Chemical bonded and Nanotechnology.
I don’t know if this is something you’ve done before but could you make a video for college interview outfits but specifically for when it’s hot out because I have one this month and one in July
I had a vintage Harris tweed jacket that had an half lining and used it almost every day but I sold it so I can get more money for my vintage style black velvet with light blue lining and beautiful buttons and it’s a replica of the frock coat the 12th doctor wore in series 10 in doctor who
Summer as in summer in Europe. Not like summer in my country with temperature upto 45 degree celsius.
@severussnape6886
5 жыл бұрын
Same in Vietnam, usually from 38°C-43°C...
@dustywaxhead
5 жыл бұрын
LOL yeah might as well skip the suit in the summer. A lot of Europeans dont know what a real summer is
@Bluesnipible
5 жыл бұрын
@@dustywaxhead I've worn one of these in the summer in the southern United States in 110F temperatures and it's really just as uncomfortable as thick shirt. Really, you shouldn't be outdoors much when it gets that hot, but summer suits aren't any worse than other clothing. Edit: I do have to mention it was a very good quality breathable summer suit. A bad one is actually pretty dangerous as you might over heat.
@captainkenzie6873
3 ай бұрын
Many European countries get summers with temperatures in the high 40s Celsius
Great video mate. What's the name of the intro tune?
Is your Fresco green suit a linen, cotton or lightweight wool? It looks stunning!
Ironically you mention Minnis of Huddersfield. I'm looking for a summer suit for my stepdaughter's wedding in Huddersfield.
A discussion of summer suiting is incomplete without mentioning poplin and ,my favorite, pin cord.
Seersucker is the ultimate summer suit
Is the next Summer Suit video going to be about colours and patterns?
Light green suit would be good with white shoes
Great guide and tips !! Where on the earth do you get the tropical suit material ?
@danielcody874
5 жыл бұрын
sharad singhi check out spier and McKay
Love you 😘
@hrisikeshbhattacharya5467
5 жыл бұрын
Vivek Anand how is this helpful for an Indian living in India. India is so hot
Being from a tropical country, I can only use summer suits in general, except at night or deep winter.
i have worn seedsucker, and i must say it is very light
@chrisjones245
4 жыл бұрын
okay, ive just been told, i havent,
Come to SE Florida in the summer... no suit but a bathing suit will do. Summertime entertainment includes cooking eggs on the asphalt. It's 100% humidity all the time to boot.
hi, does bamboo cloth’s good on hot weather? my tailor suggested me the bamboo cloth.
I would have thought you would have included a Solaro suit.
Hold on. You “can” wear an undershirt under your shirt? You ALWAYS wear an undershirt under your shirt. Not wearing an undershirt is like not wearing socks while wearing shoes.
Mr. Raphael if u are to suggest only one fabric for Scorching hot summer like here 45'c/113'F which one would it be?
You too airflow & summer very seriously (that's good)
Quick question, wouldn't it be better (especially if you live in the Southern US) to use Linen as a Spring fabric?
@St99785
4 жыл бұрын
Personally, i haven't had great experience with it, and I live along the Gulf Coast where the heat can be brutal like most of the South. I find the linen fabrics are a bit too high maintenance to keep looking good, unless you're wearing it during the hours while the sun is down.
I watched the video because I love the channel and suits. But there is absolutely no suit made for summers of 45+ degrees in New Delhi, India.
Glad to see you're back doing your videos. Don't care too much for the other guy he looks like a geek.
no matter how much sun there will be, no matter how hot the temperature will be, I shall never remove my bowler hat (semi-cit) edit: tecnically the term Fresco is the italian word for "fresh" and it was used then for the suit
@jdamadorz_
5 жыл бұрын
También en español, fresco
@Momo_Kawashima
5 жыл бұрын
Jesus, a heart from you, for once my annoying being myself worth it
Seersucker is so expensive in Sweden :(
@neilcowan6789
4 жыл бұрын
OneCup Does it come lined with flannel there?
Another great presentation. The only thing which disappoints is no mention of hopsack. By the way, still have not found a resource to show the difference between fresco and hopsack (trying to identify the weave of a vintage fabric). Maybe a topic on identifying weaves to go along with the vintage finds video?
hello gentlemen can you recommend cotton suits for summer its 36.6 degrees Celsius in my country
5:12 Great pun
Topic for future video, "To Flower in Lapel or NOT To Flower In Lapel". Is it okay to wear a flower in the lapel on regular, daily occasions or is that to much of an affectation? I'm sure it should be a small flower, that's all I'm sure of.
@englisy6079
5 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a video on this!
I was looking at Haspel's offerings online today, and I see that their jackets and pants are now only 99% cotton/1% Elastine. Not the 100% cotton Seersucker. What is the effect of the 1% Elastine on how the fabric wears and it's durability?
Hey, what is the name of the time on 10:37 and where can I get it from? Thank you
It's not too bad wearing lighter weights suits in the summer when it's not humid but once rain season hits, it's near impossible to wear a jacket. Perhaps a shorter video on looks without a jacket please Sven? Thanks :)
@brandonbandstra226
Жыл бұрын
Yes, a jacket is truly for night
I live in the South and it gets HOT, let me tell you. I’ve grown accustomed to wearing polo shirts and light colored (white cream ) slacks. To be honest the main reason you won’t see me in a T-shirt is primarily the pocket! Also I like the fabric even if it is somewhat heavier because I sweat in the heat. Can’t get around it. The heavier cloth doesn’t stick to the skin and it isn’t as obvious that you are sweating. A hankerchief in the summer is also useful. No baseball caps for me either. Don’t like the feel of them plus everybody wears them down here. I like standing out without looking like a complete D-Bag and having just a little care in how I dress makes all the difference. Also, why is it nobody takes off their hats while inside anymore? Is it a conscious choice?
So should we go half or full canvas???
5th!
whats the best suit for 30-40+°c?
Interesting! One thing I don’t agree with though: no way I’d wear a (bow)tie during the hot days, I just leave my shirt open.
What about a linen undershirt /T-shirt...for sweat ?
@kerrythomas6948
5 жыл бұрын
I wore one this past week to an outside wedding in Texas, it absorbed the sweat, but insulated the heat.
Just out of curiosity, does anyone else wear a base layer (Under Armour or Long Johns) between their skin and their suit pants? I do this all year long to protect the wool suit and prevent frequent dry cleaning but was curious if I am the only one doing this, especially in the hot, Southern summertime. The shirt does this for the coat but I've never heard someone mention this for pants which arguably get more use.
Today I went to H&M and saw there a linen jacket. But when I decided to inspect it, it turned out that it has a lining, even if on the outside it is 100% linen. I began to wonder: who would like to buy it ? But in only shows that fast fashion stores are not appropriate for dapper gentlemen, even in terms of "basics".
I was watching all these videos about dressing well in summer and preparing accordingly. However, I live in Mostar and when temperatures reach 40+ degrees celsius on Mediterranean soil and rock all advices are thrown away in favor of wife beater tank top, shorts and flip flops hahah.