Developing A Seasonal Wardrobe

Although it may not seem like it here in Britain, summer is nearly upon us. Admittedly, it’s likely to be a typical summer full of sudden bursts of heat and humidity followed by unexplainable downpours and showers, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get excited. And it doesn’t mean we shouldn’t start getting ready for it either.

Preparation is a style-conscious gent’s best friend when it comes to managing seasons. Unless you’re content with a wardrobe full of varied cottons, lightweight fabrics will need to be a serious consideration when choosing clothing for the upcoming warmer months. Now’s the time to pack away your winter tweeds, corduroys and wools – they will only invite sweat and feel oppressively hot once June arrives.

It doesn’t matter whether you enjoy layering or not, if you don’t pick the right fabrics for each season then you’re making your life much harder than it needs to be.

Key Warm-Weather Fabrics

But why buy seasonal fabrics? Well, not only do you get to experience the feeling of excitement that comes with unveiling a ‘new’ wardrobe every six months, but you also get added comfort and longevity out of everything you purchase.

Furthermore, seasonal pieces often work better as separates and are much more versatile than the standard ‘four season’ fabrics that are pedalled in most high street stores.

Honestly, once I made the change, the difference it made to my personal style was huge: my clothes lasted longer, I felt more comfortable and the amount of complements I received dramatically increased. You’d be surprised how much women appreciate a man who understands his textiles – it’s a subtle differential that instantly marks you out as a stylish, well-informed gent.

With all that in mind, let’s start narrowing down the fabrics that every man should consider adding to his warm-weather wardrobe…