The days are oppressively scorching, the evenings hung with a slightly more tolerable, though unshakable humidity: this is summer in the city, my friends. It’s only right that you be informed about the stylistic tools that will carry you through an urban summer without sacrificing your dignity and poise to clingy, sweat-inducing fabrics. Enter seersucker. The breezy choice of mint julep-sipping Southern gents and season-savvy fashionistos, seersucker suits, shorts and jackets are a breath of fresh air for your man-parts. This classic fabric’s airiness can be attributed to its distinctive weave, which keeps it elevated from your sticky skin and gives it its charmingly wrinkled appearance. Whether you stick to classic blue and white thin-striped numbers, or make a statement with funkier blends, make sure you don’t miss out on one of summer’s most comfortable options…
Outfit 1: Little Boy Blue has this seersucker thing down pat, so why not draw from his well of inspired lemonade by pairing light seersucker shorts with a crisp white button-up and a cute Panama hat? An artfully tied kerchief contributes to the laidback vibe of this outfit, adding a touch of playful mischief without threatening the stylistic validity of the overall look. As a more day-appropriate summer fabric choice, seersucker jives well with the accoutrements of mellowness – straw hats, rolled sleeves, slippers, gauzy tees and even cute suspenders are fair game.
Outfit 2: This outfit is a prime example of just how classy seersucker can get. On a sweltering day, the diehard fashionisto faces a serious dilemma: how to strut the streets in style while maintaining a humane level of personal comfort? Seersucker suits are ultimately lightweight and never seem to go out of style. Worn with strategic, brilliantly hued accessories and a gorgeous pair of loafers or high-end deck shoes, the summer uniform of the tasteful traditionalist bursts with dignity and elegant aplomb. Because the components can also be sported singularly with regularity, a seersucker suit is a great investment for gents looking to add an enduring staple to their warm-weather wardrobes.
Outfit 1 was sourced from The Sartorialist, Outfit 2 was sourced from the fashionist.
This week’s Ladies Touch is written by Sarah Parniak, a freelance writer and style enthusiast.
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