Lightweight, light-coloured jacket is a summer essential, men advised
03/07/2009 13:00:00
A lightweight jacket should be the top of every fashion-conscious man's 'must-have' list this summer, one expert has advised.
With temperatures starting to soar across the country, the president of Canali North America, Giorgio Canali, has advised that it is possible to stay cool and chic over the next couple of months.
In particular, suit jackets made from lightweight silk/cotton or cotton/linen blends are both easy to wear and casual, while tan, off-white or light blue are the perfect colours for summer.
Writing for the Vancouver Star Phoenix, he added: "For this spring/summer season, a light to mid-tone grey is the best colour suit to purchase, in a lightweight pure wool fabric.
"A high two-button style with plain-front trousers is a modern cut and it looks perfectly appropriate for all business and social functions."
What's more, when it comes to ditching the office for a well-earned summer break, it's hard to go wrong with a "versatile" navy blazer, he also advised.
These comments come soon after the TUC urged employers to relax their office dress codes and allow men to leave their suits at home and switch from smart trousers into shorts.
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