 A navy suit is one of the most versatile suits you can own. It's as easy to dress up as it is to dress down. You can wear it for basically any occasion and in any season, yes, including summer. It's got to have the right elements though and in this video we're going to talk about what those are and I'm going to show you five different ways to wear a navy suit in the summer. I'm Brian Sakawa and you're watching He Spoke Style. The number one most important thing, primary consideration when it comes to wearing a suit in the summertime is the fabric. It's got to be light. It's got to be breathable. There are a variety of different fabrics that fit that bill including what we've got here which is a hopsack. Now hopsack is actually a particular kind of weave in the fabric, not the fabric itself though we tend to use those terms interchangeably. It's light. It's got some texture which makes it more casual and on this suit in particular which is from our collection with Michael Andrews, we also have patch pockets and a half lining which also contributes to the casual and airy quality making it a great fit for summer. As you can see I've styled it in a pretty classic way though definitely with a few nods to the season with lighter colors and seasonal fabrics. The shirt is HSS Michael Andrews ice blue Oxford cloth and I paired that with a great light tan linen tie by Drake's summer fabrics. Don't just apply to your suit choice but also to your neck wear. Even though this is kind of a classic look we're going with a more carefree pocket square fold. Sunglasses are by Oliver Peoples, they're the banks. On my wrist is the Vacheron Constantin Traditionale and then we're finishing off this look with a pair of suede penny loafers by Tube Boot New York. Aside from the fabric choice which remember is the most important part of the equation here we are taking a look at one of the most obvious ways to make a suit more tolerable when it's hot outside and that is by losing the tie. This particular look is so simple and so easy to do it just looks so cool so smooth and so classic in that really casual relaxed and summer kind of way. Cocktail party, date night, alfresco dinner with a slight breeze coming off the sea perfect for that. Those are the scenarios I think this would look great in now let's just quickly go over the details of this very simple look. White shirt is a lightweight poplin it's HSS Michael Andrews, sunglasses are by John Varvatos, watch is the IWC Anjanur and anchored by a pair of chic suede loafers by Bowden and Lang. Unless I'm going to someplace like the jungle I always take one suit with me on vacation Robin and I like to go out for cocktails or a nice dinner here in there and getting dressed up is a part of the experience for us. Wearing a suit though does not necessarily mean that you have to wear a tie and this look showcases one of the ways that I love to kind of walk that line between dressy and casual with my summertime suited looks. The hero piece here and what makes the outfit is this tan polo from our collection with Michael Andrews. It's in a very soft pima cotton but it honestly feels more like a merino wool more of a knit field and a cotton polo shirt. You don't have to do the collar the way I did over the jacket but for this look I like the retro kind of devil may care swankiness that it lends to it. For a vacation look like this gotta have a hat. My Panama hat here is by Homero Ortega, Oliver Peoples Banks sunglasses again. On my wrist is the Tag Heuer Carrera Blue Dreamer, my absolute favorite summer watch and then finishing this look off with the Allen Edmonds Grand Cayman Horse Bit loafers. Kind of a variation on the second look here though a little edgier and a lot more casual. This outfit is actually a great platform to bring up the issue of these categories that we like to kind of section style off into. You've got a suit, that's dressy, a t-shirt, that's casual. They don't mix, some people will say, but I would say why not? Why is it quote unquote illegal to combine tailored clothing with casual clothing? Personally, I think it's totally fine and it really encapsulates this sort of forward momentum and furthering of an acceptance of tailored clothing into more men's wardrobe. I want you guys to understand that there's not just one way to do something and that there is no wrong when it comes to mixing tailored and casual. For some people like me, it's really an honest expression of my personal style and my love for both of those styles. I'm gonna get off my soapbox now to let you know that the t-shirt I'm wearing is by Theory. The sunglasses, my Hollywood sunglasses are vintage USS frames with a blue lens that I got from Retrospects. Making a statement with the datagraph on the wrist and keeping it sporty, casual, and cool with the common project's original Achilles. Another classic suited look though, we're doing it up with a little more summer style and flair this time. Regardless of whether you consider your style to be more conservative or kind of on the less adventurous side, summer is a great opportunity to have a little fun with color and pattern. That doesn't mean you need to go overboard and be really loud and wild. Just something subtle with a little seasonal color and pattern will get the job done. Easy way to do that with a shirt is to add a light pink shirt to your wardrobe. Looks great with a navy suit. The tie here by Drake's, silk, cool pattern that's playful but not too loud, really complements the suit and the shirt and makes a great focal point to the outfit. Pocket square is also by Drake's. Sunglasses are by Oliver Peoples. On my wrist once again is the Vacheron Constantin Traditionnel. Belgian shoes, Mr. Casual, suede loafers. If you think it's too hot in the summer to wear a suit, think again. And I've actually put together a playlist for you showing you many, many, many ways to wear a suit when it's hot outside. No excuses. So click there, I'll jump into some other suits and see you in those videos with some fresh outfit ideas. And don't forget, stay tailored.