Of what fabric trousers/shirts should I buy for the summer?

[weebayohhh]

I live in the northeast and summer is here; weather is in the mid 70s to mid 90s. I know for jackets I need a seersucker or linen piece, preferably unlined. What fabrics should I be looking for in my shirts and trousers? How does SF feel about polyester dress slacks?

Also, I need to obtain accurate measurements of my collar/neck and sleeve length. What is the procedure for doing so?

 

[Trompe le Monde]

while its more a descriptor of the color/patterning than the weave, most end-on-end shirts i have (technically under the broadcloth/plainweave family) are light weight and have a crisp feeling to them

no polyester anything

go to store and put on shirts and you'll find your size.

 

[thinman]

I prefer linen shirts and trousers in summer, but I work in a casual business and don't mind the wrinkles. YMMV.

 

[RDiaz]

If you mind the wrinkles, lightweight wool works well for slacks, and cotton is fine for shirts.

 

[Midnight]

Go for a cotton shirt. Poplin weaves are usually thinner than twill or herringbone, so should be better in the summer. I agree with Trompe Le Monde, Avoid any polyester.

Many of the shirt retailers have a page telling you how to measure your shirts. Charles Tyrwhitt have a video on their website

http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/How-to-measure-for-a-shirt?cnt=measure-for-a-shirt

 

[morrison13]

Linen is better.

 

[joe4u]

Preferably cotton or cotton blends.

 

[unbelragazzo]

Linen and cotton blends FTW.

 

[musicguy]

No polyester. Ever.

haha

Seriously though, if you want cool clothing, a linen cotten blend is great. Incotex makes an awesome line of trousers called chinolino which has a blend of the two. It's truly beautiful and very comfortable. You can also try pure linen, but it can get a bit wrinkly. I don't mind, but some may. Nothing wrong with a thin cotton either.