Call it beige, pale brown, or brownish-yellow, summer is a great time to bring out the khaki dress suit and wear it in style. With the appropriate pieces, you can show off a khaki suit just about anywhere, including the office, a dinner party, and a summer wedding. The following is a brief guide to making sure you’re on target when it comes to wearing a khaki suit.

Formal Event: According to Details magazine, a khaki suit can be just as elegant as a dark one. If you’re invited to a formal event, make sure to leave the bright colors in your closet and select a black-and-white palette. For example, consider wearing one of our sand-hued men's suits with a white shirt and starched collar, a black tie, and a black leather belt. To turn this look into extra-formal, Details recommends adorning your tie with a silver tie bar and adding an alabaster pocket square to your suit.

Casual:  Although it is easy to transform a khaki suit into a formal outfit, this lighter suit shade is ideal for daytime events with casual dress codes. To go for that laid-back look, consider wearing a khaki suit with a light cotton or linen shirt and a thin cotton sweater vest. Complete this relaxed look with tan leather or suede shoes, belt, and bag. To take this look even further, Details recommends wearing white “spotless” sneakers.

Preppy: If your khaki suit features a sand-colored hue, make sure to liven it up with bright colored accessories. Details suggests wearing a khaki wool suit with a green-and-pink-striped tie, docksiders, and a collared shirt. You can also wear a tangerine or raspberry polo shirt. However, don’t go overboard. Avoid whale pants and sailboat motifs, and you will be good to go. 

Menswear eCollection offers a wide variety of affordable men’s suits and sport coats in khaki, including fashionable three- and two-button ensembles. Make sure you view our entire collection to find the suit that is right for you.