Wearing a suit in summer gets easy; 4 ways to stay cool

A handy guide to acing the suit look in the sweltering heat:

Wool rules

Summer favourites — linen, cotton seersucker, and pure cotton in lighter hues are the obvious choices this season. But the unexpected hero here will have to be wool. Popular to contrary perception, wool is highly absorbent in nature and dries quickly as well. It’s also lightweight, so suits in wool and wool-blend would be a great investment when the temperatures soar.

Ditch the socks and even the tie

It’s all about shedding the load. This way your skin will be able to breathe freely. Wear loafers without any socks. If you are planning to wear a threepiece suit — ditch the waistcoat and go for just the jacket. In fact, bid goodbye to the tie whenever possible.

Check the insides

Suit jackets have a smooth, silky lining so that you can slide your hand in easily. But admit it, come summer, and this very lining — made mostly out of synthetic materials can be your worst enemy. You can avoid sweat patches and feel lighter once you do away with this feature. Opt for jackets minus any lining or half lined ones.

Essentials

Carry a few handy essentials when stepping out. A travel sized perfume, deodorant and even wipes is a great start to deal with sweaty palms. It is advisable that you always keep an energy drink or a bottle of water close by.