J’AIME JULY/AUGUST 2022

usiness meetings, in which case I’d
recommend a light grey option. It’ll
still look fresh and modern and pairs
easily with other colours and fabrics.
Green is having a real moment in
men’s suiting and works just as well in
the summer as it does in the winter.
You can give it a more casual feel by
ditching the shirt and tie and instead
wearing a white T-shirt or, on those
chillier days (yes, this is the British
summer we’re talking about), a pale,
lightweight knit. And don’t shy away
from wearing trainers with your suit;
it’s a real trend on the Continent and
still maintains a smart edge.
MAKE YOUR WARDROBE
WORK FOR YOU
You don’t have to restrict yourself
to wearing just the full suit; you can
wear both the trousers and blazer as
separates to create many different
outfits – ideal if you’re heading off
to sunnier climes. For example, wear
your jacket with jeans and trainers
on a night out, or wear the trousers
with a neutral coloured polo and smart loafers when
heading to the office on a dress down day. A grey
PAIR YOUR SUIT JACKET
WITH LEIGHTWEIGHT
TROUSERS OR JEANS
blazer with navy or black tailored chino is perfect for
smarter occasions.
THE RIGHT ACCESSORIES ARE KEY
When it comes to your shoes, choose brogues
or loafers. Feel free to ditch the socks or
choose a bright, playful pair that poke out
from underneath your trousers or tailored
chinos.
For your shirt choice, if in doubt always go
for classic white because this gives you more
flexibility in terms of other accessories like
ties and pocket squares. Avoid dark colours
at this time of the year as it has echoes of
winter dressing. I would recommend opting
for a linen, silk, or knit tie in a lighter colour,
or even a bold floral.
SWAP DARK SUITS FOR PASTEL
TONES FOR SUMMER STYLE
Edit Suits was founded in 2014 by Reto
Peter and Patrick Jungo offering madeto-measure
Savile Row suiting and
casual clothing without the hefty price
tag. The brand has recently launched
its first UK store outside London in
Birmingham’s Mailbox. For more
details visit www.editsuits.com.
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