This suggestion is simple, gentlemen. Buy a cotton suit. Yes, your dad told you that 100% wool was the way to go, but… well, you know… that’s why he’s your dad. Cotton suits have been on the scene for years, but have finally received the respect they deserve as cool, lightweight alternatives to the ubiquitous wool suit. When dressing for a hot (and possibly, humid) summer wedding, you can’t make a better choice.
I fell in love with Topman four years ago in Singapore. They make some of the trendiest slim-fitting garb on the market. You can trust them like you trust your tailor (you do have a tailor, right?) I’m promoting two different options today, both under $300:
Selected Homme Walton Suit – Grey (above)
- $280 ($180 jacket + $100 trousers)
- Pair with a colorful (2+ colors) poplin shirt, knit or cotton tie and sleek brown comtemporary wingtip oxfords
- TRI Tip: Ditch the tie, spring for the pocket square and leave your top shirt button undone if the reception is your end game
Blue Flecked Skinny Suit (above)
- $235 ($160 jacket + 75 trousers)
- Pair this double-breasted statement maker with a solid shirt, no tie (or knit tie, if you’re ballsy) and suede, old-school wingtips like these bad boys
- TRI Tip: This suit is not for the faint of heart. Proceed with caution. Expect sideways glances, phones numbers and lipstick on your shirt collar. You’ve been warned.
