STYLISH GENTLEMAN
Once we have our cloth and cut decided we
must then settle on colour. If winter and
autumn is the time of dark blues, greys and
browns then summer is where we can let our
senses bloom. White (Traditionally not worn
after Labor Day in the US), creams, light tans
and even more unusual light blues and mint
greens can all be used for summer suits.
Accessories can also become lighter and
brighter. I often wear a bright yellow knitted
tie that often gets me complements in the
summer months. If you are wearing white
and cream then it is usually best to break it
up somewhat, putting another colour
between them. A buttoned jacket can do this
especially effectively if you’re wearing cream
trousers and a white shirt, or a tan belt if
you’re likely to take the jacket off.
Cream trousers are traditional day-time
formal party wear in much of the world,
paired with a blue blazer, like the hopsack
mentioned above. I like both linen and
flannel for this, with a little fleck in the cloth
to break up the solid mass of cream. Such
trousers are not forgiving of dropped food
however, so be sure to keep y