There’s something a little extra special about a summer wedding that takes place outdoors on a beautiful evening. Unfortunately, a gentle breeze and comfortable outside temperature aren’t guaranteed. Summer weddings, whether they take place outdoors, inside, or both, can come with humidity and lots of heat. And nothing feels quite as uncomfortable as spending hours sweating in a very warm wedding suit that you simply can’t change out of.
This is exactly why you might want to have a seasonally appropriate summer wedding suit on hand. It doesn’t matter if you’re the groom or just a guest, you’ll have a lot more fun if you don’t feel like you’re suffocating in your clothes. For warm-weather events, you’ll want to opt for materials like linen or cotton, both of which are lightweight and breathable. Wool blends made with linen, cotton, or silk are other good options. Avoid heavier materials like thick wool or flannel, although, in general, high-quality wool should be pretty good for any season.
As far as colors go, summer weddings tend to mean you can go a little lighter and brighter. Think light blue, cream, or a light gray for the classics, and opt for a bright color if you want to stand out more. Of course, if you’re going to a black-tie or black-tie optional wedding, stick to classic dark shades like black and gray. In general, leave brown, burgundy, and deep green for autumn or winter weddings, where the colors will fit in better.
Here’s a look at some beautifully made wedding suits that are perfect for your next summer soirée.
Best Linen Suit: Brunello Cucinelli Unstructured Linen Suit Jacket
Courtesy of Mr Porter
Made of pure Italian linen, this suit has notch flaps, patch pockets, and a double vent that helps to avoid creasing when sitting down. The jacket may be paired with matching pants, or worn more casually on its own.
Price at time of publish: $3,895
Material: Linen | Fit: Fits true to size | Care: Dry clean
Best Wool Suit: Suit Supply Light Gray Havana Suit
Courtesy of Suit Supply
The light gray shade of this suit makes it feel right at home at a summer wedding. Made of pure wool, it’s also versatile enough to wear year-round.
Price at time of publish: $649
Material: Pure Wool | Fit: Fits true to size | Care: Dry clean only
Best Herringbone Pattern: Hawkes & Curtis Beige Herringbone Linen Tailored Fit Italian Suit
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The herringbone on this linen suit gives it a really nice texture. It also comes in white, royal blue, and light blue if beige isn’t your thing.
Price at time of publish: $699
Material: Linen | Fit: Tailored
For a Beach Wedding: ASOS Design Wedding Linen Super Skinny Suit
Courtesy of ASOS
This super light blue suit looks almost white and would be nice for a beach wedding. It has a subtle check design and a very skinny fit.
Price at time of publish: $100
Material: Linen mix fabric | Fit: Skinny | Care: Dry clean only
Most Casual: J.Crew Ludlow Slim-Fit Unstructured Suit Jacket
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Between the unstructured look of the jacket and the material, which is a blend of cotton and linen, this suit is ideal for a more relaxed wedding. It’s casual and versatile, so it’s a nice one to add to your closet.
Price at time of publish: $228
Material: Cotton/linen | Fit: Fits true to size | Care: Dryclean
Best Blend: Indochino Stockport Wool Linen Blue Suit
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Made of a really nice wool linen blend, this suit works well for warmer weather. The deep blue color has a bit of a nautical feel to it as well.
Price at time of publish: $449
Material: 85 percent wool, 15 percent linen | Fit: Custom
For a Daytime Wedding: Brooks Brothers Milano Fit Plaid 1818 Suit
Courtesy of Brooks Brothers
Made from fine Italian wool, this suit has a slim fit and a fun pattern. The subtle checks make this feel more casual, so it would fit right in at an outdoor daytime wedding.
Price at time of publish: $1,098
Material: Wool | Fit: slim fit | Care: Dryclean
Best for Hot Temperatures: Brunello Cucinelli Herringbone Hemp and Linen-Blend Suit Jacket
Courtesy of Mr Porter
Another more casual option is this linen blend suit, which feels relaxed and comfortable. The herringbone hemp blend adds interesting texture and is very lightweight and breathable, making it perfect for the hottest of days.
Price at time of publish: $3,995
Material: Hemp and linen blend | Fit: Fits true to size | Care: Dryclean
Best Slim Fit: Moss London Slim Fit Navy Linen Suit
Courtesy of Moss Bros
A deep navy blue color like this one works for weddings all year round and looks especially great at a wedding by the beach. The linen material makes it lightweight, and because it’s a polyester blend, it won’t wrinkle and crease quite as easily as pure linen.
Price at time of publish: $618
Material: Linen and polyester blend fabric | Fit: Slim | Care: Dryclean
Best Blue Suit: John Varvato’s Star USA Melange Wool Suit
Courtesy of Nordstrom
The wool material of this suit has a subtle pattern that makes it appear really elegant. We love the blue colour, which feels modern and fresh without being too bold.
Price at time of publish: $696
Material: Wool | Fit: Slim | Care: Dryclean
For a Formal Wedding: Brunello Cucinelli Linen, Wool, and Silk-Blend Jacket
Courtesy of Mr Porter
This suit is a mix of linen, wool, and silk. This makes it a bit more versatile than just linen, which really only feels appropriate in the summertime. The dark blue color makes it look elegant and formal.
Price at time of publish: $2,495
Material: Linen, wool, and silk blend | Fit: Regular | Care: Dryclean
Best Budget: ASOS Design Wedding Cotton Super Skinny Suit Jacket
Courtesy of ASOS
We love the off-white shade of this suit, which feels very summery and classic. It looks especially great paired with the vest.
Price at time of publish: $100
Material: stretch cotton | Fit: Skinny | Care: Dryclean
Most Versatile: J.Crew Ludlow Slim Fit Suit Jacket
Courtesy of J.Crew
As evidenced by this model, this slim-fit suit can easily be dressed down with sneakers and a sweater. But it can also be dressed up for a more casual wedding, and it’s made of all-season wool, so it’s very versatile.
Price at time of publish: $450
Material: Worsted wool/elastane | Fit: Slim | Care: Dryclean
Most Classic: Indochino Hamilton Sharkskin Suit
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The texture of this sharkskin wool suit makes this gray anything but drab. Sleek, sophisticated, and versatile, this one can be worn at any time of the year.
Price at time of publish: $549
Material: 86 percent wool, 14 percent mohair | Fit: Custom
Best Athletic Fit: State of Liberty Athletic Fit Stretch Suit
Courtesy of the State of Liberty
This bold sea green color is unique and different, and it feels perfect for a summer event. Made of comfortable stretchy fabric and lined with a breathable, lightweight, and moisture-wicking dress shirt fabric, this one will keep you cool too.
Price at time of publish: $650
Material: Rayon/Nylon/Polyester/Spandex Performance Blend | Fit: Athletic | Care: Dryclean
Best Tan Suit: JOE Joseph Abboud Tan Chambray Linen Slim Fit Suit
Courtesy of Men’s Wearhouse
Tan linen looks crisp and just right for a hot summer day. Breathable and comfortable, this one can also be worn more casually as separates.
Price at time of publish: $250
Material: Linen | Fit: Slim | Care: Dry clean only
Best Color: Moss London Slim Fit Ice Blue Suit
Courtesy of Moss Bros
This three-piece suit features a fresh color and a melange texture that keeps it interesting. It’s also made with blended recycled fibers, so you can feel good about wearing it.
Price at time of publish: $538
Material: 69 percent recycled polyester, 29 percent viscose, two percent elastane | Fit: Slim | Care: Dryclean
Best Texture: Oliver Wick’s The W Suit In Khaki Linen
Courtesy of Oliver Wicks
This is made of very breathable 100-percent Italian linen, and the khaki color is different, especially with the texture of the material. It looks great paired with blue, as shown here.
Price at time of publish: $309
Material: Italian linen | Fit: Tailored
Best Designer Suit: Tom Ford Shelton Cotton and Silk-Blend Suit Jacket
Courtesy of Mr Porter
The mix of cotton and the silk blend make for a really lovely fabric. Tom Ford suits are great quality and expertly tailored, making them well worth the investment, especially for something as versatile as this black option.
Price at time of publish: $3,870
Material: Black cotton and silk blend | Fit: Slim | Care: Dryclean