The 14 Best Summer Suits for Men, Tested by Style Experts

Matching Suit Pants: 100% European Linen Pants

$50 at Quince

Linen is a known godsend material for summer: it’s highly breathable, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying so that you will never feel clammy on dog days—see all the hype around linen sheets? Yeah. It is the fabric that'll let your skin breathe—and trust me, your skin will thank you for it. Which is why linen suits are the most ideal for formal summer fits. And Quince lets your score under $100 for both the blazer and pants. In a relaxed fit, it’s best for business casual. We love that it's completely unlined as well—truly summertime-friendly.

Matching Suit Pants: 100% Linen Suit Trousers

$120 at Mango

Great for copping a casual-yet-sophisticated look—especially with loafers—this fitted suit with a timeless tailored cut makes your suit the pinnacle of polished style, no matter the season. And it’s available in classic as well as trendy colors—which we've found to be great for casual days in the office or at a gathering. All in all, it is a suit that is as stylish as it is breathable, as comfortable as it is fashionable. While it is lined, we actually love the smoothness and coolness the lining brings inside.

Matching Suit Pants: Portuguese Stretch Chambray Suit Pant

$225 at Bonobos

Chambray is truly an underrated warm weather material: its higher thread count makes it extra breathable, which means more airflow and thus will keep you cool in dry heat and humidity; it also looks rugged like denim and feels just as soft but much, much lighter. Bonobos makes chambray suits in more casual tones to help you dress up without looking bored. And you’ll keep chill throughout the summer thanks to the weightless feel and stretch material for easy movement, which our testers have found to be absolutely essential for commutes and office days.

Matching Suit Pants: Ludlow Slim-Fit Unstructured Suit Pant

$168 at J.Crew

Who says you need to break the bank for a summer suit that oozes coolness and luxury? Unlined and unpadded, J.Crew's Ludlow cotton-linen blend suit is the ideal option for the dude on the go that needs to stay comfortable, but still looks put together at a decent price tag. And since it's a cotton blend, not only does it work breathability wonder in summer, but our testing editor has also worn this suit in fall and spring to get the most out of its versatility, comfort, and swagger.

Matching Suit Pants: Carry-On Pant

$138 at Buck Mason

Matching Suit Shorts: Carry-On Short

$88 at Buck Mason

Meant to be packed into your luggage or duffle bag and taken out at the right moment, this vintage lived-in blazer and its matching pants are made unlined with breathable cotton twill to be extra cooling, and added with spandex stretch for even more comfort. In fact, on the first try, I couldn't believe how soft and cool to the touch the fabric is, and how easily I was able to put it on and move in it. In a smart-casual profile, it’s perfect for a beach wedding fit—especially since it also comes with matching dress shorts.

This sharp, all-season option from SuitShop isn’t just a green suit—it’s a *green* suit. Made from 38 percent recycled polyester—the equivalent of about 25 water bottles—it’s a signature of the brand’s new eco collection, a big step toward what SuitShop hopes will become a fully sustainable and compostable line of apparel. Perhaps just as important, it looks and feels great thanks in part to the top-notch tailoring and construction, as well as the 5 percent spandex that gives the fabric plenty of room to stretch once you transition from dinner to the dance floor.

Made in one of the most comfortable things for summer—merino wool—the Ultimate Performance suit lets you keep chill throughout the summer thanks to merino wool’s natural weightless feel, natural breathability, temperature-regulating tech, moisture-wicking, and stretch material for easy movement. Don't believe it? Our testing editor has actually worn this to the office and a few events, so we certify here that it's a breeze.

Seersucker is always a go-to for lightweight, practical summer suiting that's quick-drying and hides wrinkles. The fabric has a puckered or crinkled texture that creates space between the fabric and the skin, thus allowing for more ventilation. In Todd Snyder's sophisticated navy, fresh blue, and elevated black, your swanky summer look will be cool as ever. And the seersucker fabric is as lightweight, thin, and breathable as it can come.

Why go with a safe cheap suit when you can make a worthy investment and a style statement in Reiss's high-end but still reasonably-priced linen ensemble? Featuring impeccable tailoring and a classic look, this is the linen summer suit that’ll get you through all the summer weddings, business meetings, or all those suit-required occasions. Whether you're attending a wedding, heading to the office, or just want to look dapper while sipping on a piña colada by the pool, it will make all the difference.

Fact: wool is just as ideal for summer as it is for winter, courtesy of its natural properties that wicks moisture and ventilate, making it an unbeatable summer fabric like linen. Indochino, in particular, makes lightweight (at only 225 GSM in fabric weight!) but still 100% wool suits that will keep you feeling cool and dry, and this particular gray style is great for office and business fits. But our favorite part about Indochino is the brand's customization services: unless you're constantly in and out of bulking and cutting, you can get a perfectly tailored-to-you summer suit here.

Matching Suit Pants: Lancet Slim Fit Wool Linen Trousers

$260 at Ted Baker

Wool-linen is another blessing for summer style: wool guarantees elegance, comfort, and function, while linen provides lightness and crispness. Mixed with Ted Baker’s classic navy (and a few other neutral hues), this suit is a top-notch choice to avoid sweating all day at the office. Our testing editor also loves that it truly offers the best of both worlds—the coolness of linen and the comfort of wool. Although we found the fit is less tailored, it still looks sharp.

Hawes & Curtis has been making suits since 1913, so the brand knows stuff about making suits for summer, like this linen suit that'll let you be the best-dressed guest at those upcoming summer weddings. We love that instead of stiff black or grey, this linen summer suit is available in fun beige and blue hues that'll make you stand out in casual events or summer weddings—just try not to outshine the groom, okay? And as a three-piece suit, it is extra classy without being boring for those with traditional tie situations. Or just skip the vest and wear an unbuttoned shirt underneath to keep it easy.

Looking for a way to wear color without stepping too far out of your comfort zone? Look no further—Suitsupply's seersucker Havana suit comes in neutral and bright tones that add some pop to your suiting. Sport it with a pair of brown leather oxford shoes to dress your look up, or boat shoes for a more casual look. This seersucker suit will look especially good with a pair of tortoiseshell sunglasses, too. Another one of our favorite parts about this suit is, of course, you guessed it, the stretch it offers.

Matching Suit Vest: Raiff Italian Linen Suit Vest

$180 at Banana Republic

Matching Suit Pants: Raiff Italian Linen Suit Pant

$230 at Banana Republic

Be the best-dressed guest at those upcoming summer weddings—or any traditional tie functions—in this three-piece grey herringbone linen suit made in a flattering sculpted fit. As a three-piece, it is impressive in terms of elegance and oozes out a gentleman flair like no other can, but we love that the windowpane check in cerulean blue takes down the stuffy vibe by a notch, making it a perfect piece to wear to smart casual events or beach weddings. While three-piece seems like a lot for summer, each is made in breathable, cooling linen that will beat the heat in layers.