What kind of business suits to wear in summer time?

[hockeysc23]

Pretty simple question. I am semi up to date on style (colors, matching etc.) and don't mind wearing a suit but this time of year is just brutal. If I have to metro ride to a client's site I am a mess by the time I get there. I sweat pretty easily.

God help me if we meet in a gov't persons office because a/c is so random and usually just a lil window unit, I look like I am either sick or I feel like I am going to overheat.

So besides the crazy looking sear sucker (sp?) suits what is a nice traditional suit that won't have me sweating ridiculously.

Any specific good brands etc?

[Kosher Ham]

Cotton blends. With silk, linen, or canvas.

You will thank me for it.

Go try them on and see what is going to work best for you.

[Burgold]

These aren't too bad

[hockeysc23]

Cotton blends. With silk, linen, or canvas.

You will thank me for it.

Go try them on and see what is going to work best for you.

Thanks I knew there were some specifics but every google search kept bringing up some crazy sear sucker suits someone was trying to say was in style ... well maybe for them I cannot pull that off haha.

and Burgold .... very good reference thanks

[Burgold]

you can also get away with lighter colors: a gray, a tan if you like them and if they look good on you, but theat material is the big thing. Most offices the jacket isn't required or is only worn for a short bit (at meetings and such)

[Kosher Ham]

Thanks I knew there were some specifics but every google search kept bringing up some crazy sear sucker suits someone was trying to say was in style ... well maybe for them I cannot pull that off haha.

No problem bro. It's all about being comfortable. I get hot and uncomfortable too. So I know what you mean. Whatever you do, DO NOT buy a linen only suit. By the time you get to work it will look like you just pulled it out of a ball. If you are in the islands and just wearing linen pants for comfort it doesn't matter but it won't look professional for presenting yourself at work.

It takes a certain type that can pull off a seersucker, I tried just because I don't care what people think, but I admit that they look rather silly. Even still I tried it once. You gotta have gray hair and be able to tie a bowtie.

you can also get away with lighter colors: a gray, a tan if you like them and if they look good on you, but theat material is the big thing. Most offices the jacket isn't required or is only worn for a short bit (at meetings and such)

Lighter colors are a good tip. Not 70's/80's colors though.