street style

Summer suiting: how to give the wardrobe staple a season refresh

Make your mark on suiting’s refreshed ways by taking inspiration from Irish Tatler’s top 13 street style looks of the season

Australian model Abigail O'Neil wearing a white Hyde & Stone suit, and a Maximi necklace at the Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023 show at Carriageworks on May 19, 2023 in Sydney, Australia

The suit has been outgrowing much of its cultural baggage in recent years, with the sheath-like trousers, stiff blazer, and heels that pinch taking a long-due sabbatical in favour of a refreshed look that favours easy, informal tailoring.

This season, the summer suit features lighter fabrications and statement-making prints and colourways, and it is most notable for its clientele’s decision to be worn bare chested – making space instead for chunky pendants and necklace chains. It gives the suit a seductive, girl about town edge. Make your mark on suiting’s refreshed ways by taking inspiration from Irish Tatler’s top 13 street style looks of the season.

Model Izabel Goulart wears a cropped white top, a cream blazer and straight fit pants, a baguette bag, and sandals during the 76th Cannes film festival on May 24, 2023 in Cannes, France
A guest is seen wearing a red flutter sleve blouse, red palazzo pants, red patent shoes and a black leather handbag during the 76th Cannes film festival on May 20, 2023 in Cannes, France
A guest wears a beige suit with cut-out back details and a black bag at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023 at Carriageworks on May 17, 2023 in Sydney, Australia
Model Abigail O'Neil wearing a crisp white Hyde & Stone suit, Estillo Emporio boots, a bag by Elk, a Vivi Al ago coat, and a Maximi necklace at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023 at Carriageworks on May 19, 2023 in Sydney, Australia
Influencer Yuwei Zhangzou wears a muted blue suit, matching bralette, and a red snake print bag outside Bally during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023/2024 on February 25, 2023 in Milan, Italy
Digital creator Ginevra Mavilla wears a black fishnet shirt, a green long jacket and matching cargo trousers set, silver earrings, a yellow leather bag, and black leather shoes, outside the MSGM show during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023/2024 on February 25, 2023 in Milan, Italy
Film director Amalie Gassmann wears a brown animal printed suit and a black bag outside Bally during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023/2024 on February 25, 2023 in Milan, Italy
A guest wears silver long chain pendant necklaces, a beige blazer jacket and matching suit pants, and beige shiny leather ankle boots outside Ferragamo, during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023/2024 on February 25, 2023 in Milan, Italy
A guest wears an orange blazer jacket and matching orange wide legs pants, dark brown shiny leather gloves, a black shiny leather handbag, black shiny sequined block heels, black sunglasses, and a gold necklace outside Ferragamo during Milan Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023/2024 on February 25, 2023 in Milan, Italy
A guest wears a floral printed pattern blazer jacket and matching suit pants, a pale yellow long coat, white shiny leather pointed heel loafers from Miu Miu, and silver earrings outside Miu Miu during Paris Fashion Week Womenswear autumn-winter 2023/2024, on March 07, 2023 in Paris, France
Creative director of marketing agency Base Colour Creative Holly Lyle wears a brown oversized vest suit and a Dior bag at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023 at Carriageworks on May 18, 2023 in Sydney, Australia
Katya Komarova wears a green suit, Prada gold shoes and a hot pink Katya Komarova mini bag at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week 2023 at Carriageworks on May 18, 2023 in Sydney, Australia
A guest wears a brown shirt, a beige oversized blazer jacket and matching beige suit pants, a camel shiny leather shoulder bag, brown shiny leather ankle boots, and black glasses outside Wooyoungmi during Paris Fashion Week Menswear autumn-winter 2023/2024, on January 22, 2023 in Paris, France