Light colored summer suits have a limited use. No matter how well tailored, they just don’t look right in December. But while Medium Gray, Charcoal, and Navy suits are the foundation, light & breathable summer suits look & feel pretty damn good from April – early September. Our search for the best affordable summer suiting options is on, and you can send in your suggestions via styletip.
This one’s unique, and this is how chambray should look. Think of a summer suit and you’ll most likely picture one in khaki colored chino. Instead of the lighter glass smooth khaki chino, the designers at Hilfiger have gone with a slightly rough, darker grey/blue cotton chambray for 64 % of the fabric. The other 36% is linen that really compliments the texture. Not what you’d expect, and hasn’t been seen anywhere but Overstock.
Impressive. Enough so that it’s bumping the B.R. Italian Chino from the top spot. This thing, as the kids would say, is legit. Not the smartest choice if you live in the desert. But if you live in a temperate climate? It’s as sharp as a cotton/linen suit gets. The color lets you pick any tie & shoe combo, and you’ll stand out from the sea of khaki chino.
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Best Dressed Up: Tommy Hilfiger Chambray/Linen
Best Dressed Down: L.L. Bean Signature New Traditional Twill
Best Ultra Cheap Option: INC Grey Cotton linen blend
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