The 15 Best Linen Suits to Keep You Cool Under the Sun (2024)

Wedding season is rounding the corner, and if the event is outdoors and the dress code is black tie optional, semiformal, co*cktail, beach formal, or dressy casual, J.Crew’s iconic Ludlow suit—a style we endorse regularly—is as foolproof as it gets.

If you’re not ready to squeeze into a slim-fit suit just yet, Alex Mill has a looser option. The two-piece is less structured and gives off a laid-back vibe, but it still looks presentable enough to wear out and about.

Todd Snyder knows how to make effortlessly chic, cool-guy clothes, and when it comes to linen suits, it’s as if they have it down to a science. This charcoal number is a day-to-night look that’ll never go out of style and can be worn with any number of shirts underneath.

This 100 percent linen suit in gorgeous green is an eye-catcher for sure. Pair it with a crisp shirt and skinny tie (and, of course, the matching pants below) and you’re sure to secure Most Stylish Guy at the Function status.

Need a classy linen suit in a pinch? Amazon never fails. Perry Ellis has an option that’s chic, versatile, and incredibly easy to style and wear.

For under $100 per piece, Quince’s linen suit is one you might just want to get in every color available. The single-breasted style has crisp, clean tailoring and a slim silhouette.

We have to give it up to Italian tailoring—they know how to do a linen suit. This is breathable and basic, so you’ll look and feel cool, especially with contrasting white buttons and an anti-creasing double vent.

Banana Republic is a master at styles that are equal parts disheveled (in the best sense) and distinguished, the kinds of pieces that have character and won’t annihilate your bank account. This linen suit is a prime example.

If you’ve watched Gosford Park, Downton Abbey, or anything created by Julian Fellowes, you know that going to the countryside is an event. The men never disappoint with their fits. Their suits are richly textured and expertly tailored and reflect their sprawling woodland estates. Capturing all of this is this beautiful linen suit from Polo Ralph Lauren.

Whether you’re headed to a summer wedding or a backyard co*cktail hour—or enduring a humid commute to the office—Suitsupply’s basic, versatile linen suit is a top contender. It is effortlessly put together, with a double-breasted blazer and pleated pants, so even when you’re combusting under the summer sun, you’ll look like you aren’t breaking a sweat.

With a jacquard-woven undercollar and a funky floral lining, this suit is all about understated elegance. At first glance, it’s outwardly chic and classy, but upon further inspection—from the tonal buttons to the super-lightweight, summery fabric—it’s all in the details.

For a basic black linen suit, Mr P. has you covered. This comfortable style, with its tailored look, is a staple that’ll be in your wardrobe for years to come.