The 7 best places to buy lightweight men’s suits so you don’t overheat

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Traditional wool suits can be very hot and uncomfortable during the spring and summer, but lightweight wool, linen, cotton, and even performance suits can provide you with the comfort you need during warmer weather.
We rounded up 7 of our favorite places to buy lightweight suits for spring and summer, including brands like Haspel, Ministry of Supply, Todd Snyder, Indochino, and Bonobos.

When the weather warms up, heavyweight layers like sweaters and flannels get put away in exchange for lighter, more comfortable styles like T-shirts and performance dress shirts. But for men who have to wear a full suit every day of the work week, simply changing the shirt underneath your suit isn’t always enough to achieve true comfort.

Let’s face it. Traditional wool suits aren’t exactly built for comfort. Style and quality oftentimes take precedence, and when it’s hot outside, they can be unbearable to wear. Overheating and sweating profusely is never a good feeling or look in the office, so lightweight options are a must-have during the spring and summer.

By choosing a suit that’s specifically made for warmer weather, you can pull off your best formal looks without baking in the heat. To help point you in the right direction, we rounded up seven of the best places to shop for lightweight suits, along with our favorite styles.

Between these brands, you’ll find suits made of lightweight wool, linen, seersucker, cotton, and performance stretch materials. Whether you’re after something that looks like a traditional suit for the office, or a light and airy pastel suit that’s distinctly seasonal, you’ll find it here.

Indochino

Shop the Indochino Spring Collection now, as low as $299

Our top pick: Chatham Deep Blue suit, $299 (Originally $799) [You save $500]

Indochino is leading the industry in made-to-measure suits that men can buy online. Landing spots in our Best Men’s Suits buying guide and our favorite places to buy affordable custom clothing online, we’ve recommended Indochino extensively — and its spring 2019 collection is no exception.

The collection includes a variety of suits are that specifically made for warmer weather. While they’re still made of 100% merino wool, they’re constructed particularly to be lightweight and breathable.

Originally priced at $699 to $799, Indochino suits can be had for as low as $299 with the existing promotion on the site. If you want your more casual spring and summer suits to fit just as well as your favorite custom menswear, then Indochino is the way to go.

Haspel

Shop seersucker and lightweight suits at Haspel now, starting at $595

Our top pick: Cayenne Red Seersucker Suit (Jacket and Pants), $595

In 1908, John Haspel Sr. founded his eponymous menswear brand in New Orleans with the goal of creating clothing that could withstand the southern heat. After observing British men wearing a lightweight and breathable material called seersucker in the warm-weather colonies of India, he decided to create the first seersucker suit. Colonialism aside, it became a hit.

The word seersucker is derived from the Hindi words sheer and shakar, which translates to milk and sugar — two foods that describe the smooth and rough texture of the material’s striped pattern.

At Haspel, you’ll find a wide variety of suits, pants, and even shorts that feature the iconic pattern and material.

Ministry of Supply

Shop Ministry of Supply suits now, starting at $400 when bundled

Our Top Pick: Ministry of Supply Velocity Suit in Navy, $580

Ministry of Supply is known for re-engineering wardrobe essentials like dress shirts with the input of NASA and MIT scientists, but it was the appearance of its suit in the Guinness Book of World Records that gave it a huge boost in popularity. As the garment worn for the fastest half marathon in a suit, it became clear that the average suit-wearing man could easily achieve comfort and flexibility, even while dressed in formal attire.

Designed to outperform classic wool suits, Ministry of Supply’s suits use four-way stretch materials that are lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking, wrinkle-resistant, and machine washable. I doubt you’ll be competing in a foot race every time you wear the suit, but it’s more than adequate for staying cool and comfortable during the hustle and bustle of your work days.

The Velocity Suit Jacket and Dress Pants are sold separately for $495 and $185 respectively, but you’ll save $100 when you buy them together.

The Kinetic Blazer and Pants are sold separately for $325 and $145 respectively, but you’ll save $70 when you buy them together.

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