How to dress well for a wedding abroad, without crumpling in the heat? Follow our lead …
Main Image; In the HBO series Succession, Tom Wambsgans wears a Gregory slim-fit Ralph Lauren Purple Label suit with a white linen shirt.
July and August are months for weddings, leaving men with the challenge of dressing well, without crumpling in the heat. The lightweight linen suit is an elegant choice for weddings abroad. Wear with a knit polo shirt or a smart button-down linen shirt, and rather than fret about them, embrace the wrinkles. Off the rack, we rate Reiss (1 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2). Its slim-fit Kin linen suit, €620, is available in seven colours, to suit all skin tones. At Marks & Spencer, Jaeger’s stone, tailored double-breasted suit is perfect for summer weddings and comes in navy too. The silk-linen mix fabric is woven in Italy at the acclaimed Nova Fides mill, making it one of the best off- the-peg suits you will find. If budget is no obstacle, then Paul Smith’s lightweight razor-sharp linen suit at Brown Thomas, €1,000, is for you. Accessorise with a great watch and a smart leather belt.
Other investment buys include pricier made-to-measure options; they’re a cut above the rest if you want a perfectly proportioned, precisely tailored suit. This process can take four to six weeks, so now is the time to order ahead of an Indian summer wedding. At Louis Copeland, you can book appointments online, selecting any of the stores nationwide and even a specific tailor. www.louiscopeland.com. Magee 1866 also specialises in made-to-measure suits in linen, tweed or wool with extra details available such as monogramming and extra under-the-collar or jacket lining. www.magee1866.com.
Don’t forget to pack the sunblock. Recent research shows that only a tiny per cent of Irish males wear SPF daily, despite being aware of the dangers of UV rays. Choose a light formula, such as Image Skincare Prevention+ Sun Serum SPF30, or CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF50, €17.50, at pharmacies. Have a great scent at the ready. Frédéric Malle’s Vetiver Extraordinaire Parfum is perfect – cool, suave, intriguing. Keep it in its refillable travel spray case.
Tailored fit Italian silk and linen jacket, €279, Jaegar, at Marks and Spencer, www.marksandspencer.com.
Matching trousers, €145, Jaeger, at Marks & Spencer, www.marksandspencer.com.
Off-white doublebreasted linen blazer, €225, at Cos, 6-8 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2. www.cos.com.
LINEN CAPSULE
Stable of Ireland’s new menswear capsule collection, in pure Irish linen, perfect for holidays, includes shirts in a classic, regular fit, as well as navy linen shorts and drawstring trousers. White Irish linen shirt, €180, at Stable of Ireland, Westbury Mall, Dublin 2. www.stableofireland.com.
Vetiver Extraordinaire parfum, €54 for 10ml; Frédéric Malle at Brown Thomas. www.brownthomas.com.
Skincare Prevention+ Sun Serum SPF30, €64; www.imageskincare.ie.
