- A navy suit is one of the most versatile suits
you can own.
It's as easy to dress up as it is to dress down.
You can wear it for basically any occasion,
and in any season, yes, including summer.
It's got to have the right elements, though,
and in this video we're gonna talk about what those are
and I'm going to show you five different ways
to wear a navy suit in the summer.
I'm Brian Sacawa, and you're watching "He Spoke Style".
The number one most important thing, primary consideration,
when it comes to wearing a suit in the summertime
is the fabric.
It's got to be light, it's got to be breathable.
There are a variety of different fabrics that fit that bill,
including what we've got here, which is a hopsack.
Now hopsack is actually a particular kind of weave
in the fabric, not the fabric itself,
though we tend to use those terms interchangeably.
It's light, it's got some texture,
which makes it more casual.
And on this suit, in particular,
which is from our collection with Michael Andrews,
we have patch pockets and a half lining
which also contributes to the casual and aery quality,
making it a great fit for summer.
As you can see, I've styled it in a pretty classic way,
though definitely with a few nods to the season
with lighter colors and seasonal fabrics.
The shirt is HSS Michael Andrews ice blue Oxford cloth,
and I paired that with a great
light tan linen tie by Drake's.
Summer fabrics don't just apply to your suit choice,
but also to your neckwear.
Even though this is kind of a classic look,
we're going with a more carefree pocket square fold.
Sunglasses are by Oliver Peoples, they're the Banks.
On my wrist is the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle.
And then we're finishing off this look
with a pair of suede penny loafers by To Boot New York.
Aside from the fabric choice,
which remember is the most important part of the equation,
here we are taking a look at one of the most obvious ways
to make a suit more tolerable when it's hot outside,
and that is by losing the tie.
This particular look is so simple and so easy to do.
It just looks so cool, so smooth, and so classic
in that really casual, relaxed, and summer kind of way.
Cocktail party, date night,
al fresco dinner with a slight breeze coming off the sea,
perfect for that.
Those are the scenarios I think this would look great in.
Now let's just quickly go over the details
of this very simple look.
White shirt is a lightweight poplin,
it's HSS Michael Andrews,
sunglasses are by John Varvatos,
watch is the IWC Ingenieur,
and anchored by a pair of chic suede loafers
by Baudoin and Lange.
Unless I'm going to someplace like the jungle,
I always take one suit with me on vacation.
Robin and I like to go out for cocktails
or a nice dinner here and there,
and getting dressed up is a part of the experience for us.
Wearing a suit, though, does not necessarily mean
that you have to wear a tie,
and this look showcases one of the ways
that I love to kind of walk that line
between dressy and casual with my summertime suited looks.
The hero piece here, and what makes the outfit,
is this tan polo from out collection with Michael Andrews.
It's in a very soft pima cotton but it honestly feels
more like a merino wool, more of a knit feel
than a cotton polo shirt.
You don't have to do the collar the way I did
over the jacket, but for this look I like the retro
kind of devil-may-care swankiness that it lends to it.
For a vacation look like this, gotta have a hat.
My Panama hat here is by Homero Ortega.
Oliver Peoples Banks sunglasses again.
On my wrist is the Tag Heuer Carrera Blue Dreamer,
my absolute favorite summer watch.
And then finishing this look off
with the Allen Edmonds Grand Cayman horsebit loafers.
Kind of a variation on the second look here, though,
a little edgier and a lot more casual.
This outfit is actually a great platform
to bring up the issue of these categories
that we like to kind of section style off into.
You've got a suit, that's dressy.
A tee shirt, that's casual.
They don't mix, some people will say
but I would say why not?
Why is it quote-unquote illegal to combine tailored clothing
with casual clothing?
Personally, I think it's totally fine
and it really encapsulates this sort of forward momentum
and furthering of an acceptance of tailored clothing
into men's wardrobes.
I want you guys to understand
that there's not just one way to do something,
and that there's no wrong when it comes
to mixing tailored and casual.
For some people, like me, it's really an honest expression
of my personal style and my love for both of those styles.
I'm gonna get off my soapbox now to let you know
that the tee shirt I'm wearing is by Theory.
The sunglasses, my Hollywood sunglasses,
are vintage USS frames with a blue lens
that I got from RetroSpecs.
Making a statement with the Datograph on the wrist,
and keeping it sporty, casual, and cool
with the Common Projects Original Achilles.
Another classic suited look though,
we're doing it up with a little more summer style
and flare this time.
Regardless of whether you consider your style
to be more conservative
or kind of on the less adventurous side,
summer is a great opportunity to have a little fun
with color and pattern.
It doesn't mean you have to go overboard
and be really loud and wild,
just something subtle with a little seasonal color
and pattern will get the job done.
Easy way to do that with a shirt is to add
a light pink shirt to your wardrobe.
Looks great with a navy suit.
The tie here by Drake's, silk, cool pattern that's playful
but not too loud.
Really compliments the suit and the shirt,
and makes a great focal point for the outfit.
Pocket square is also by Drake's.
Sunglasses are by Oliver Peoples.
On my wrist, once again,
is the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle.
Belgian Shoes Mr. Casual suede loafers.
If you think it's too hot in the summer to wear a suit,
think again and I've actually put together a playlist
for you showing you many, many, many ways
to wear a suit when it's hot outside, no excuses.
So click there.
I'll jump into some other suits and see you in those videos
with some fresh outfit ideas.
And don't forget, stay tailored.