Fashion can get harder and harder to do as the temperature climbs during summers. Days get hotter, which means you have less chances to use layered styles and greater need for fabrics that don't get ruined by sweat. The typical suit is probably the last thing on your mind when you begin planning your summer fashions. Oppressive heat and excess sweat production, however, are no reasons to remove suits from your summer style options.

Pulling off a suit in boiling heat usually boils down to three things. First is the fabric: a light textile is obviously necessary to replace the heavy wools and tweeds of winter. Next comes color, which determines how much heat your clothes tend to absorb from the sun. And then there's the pattern of the suit, which should jive with the lighter, less serious vibe of summer.

White
Since blacks and grays are the style staples of the colder months, it would make sense to turn to white once the days start getting hot. Not only does it absorb less heat - white has the ability to reflect most of the sun's rays - but it's also fashionably appropriate for the season.

Yes, a white suit means a two-piece job that's all white. It's a daunting style challenge, but sharp and comfortable if done properly. It's best if the suit itself is cut much like the ideal black or navy suit: close to the body without being tight. White tends to take up more visual space than most colors, and you don't want to reinforce that with a baggy fit.

Keeping you from looking like Morgan Freeman in Bruce Almighty comes down to the other pieces under your white suit. Colorfully patterned shirts, for example, are a great way to keep you from being mistaken as a walking bed sheet. Keep the shirt light colored so that you ease the whole outfit into the contrast. A dark but classic necktie is the final key piece that should complete this white suit look for the warm season.

Seersucker
A seersucker suit is something of a middle ground between white and navy. It's just the right amount of light to withstand the heat, but has a fair amount of color at the same time to make it interesting. The preppy standby isn't as easy to find as the two other styles in this article, but it's an excellent style option nonetheless.

One thing you should know about seersucker is that it's fancy enough on its own. The use of the bold blue stripe pattern throughout both pieces can more than make up for the lack of a shirt and necktie pairing underneath. Chances are good that the viewer will be more interested in checking out the pattern on the suit. Besides, wearing other pieces that are too complicated, a printed tie, for example, runs the risk of clashing with the suit.

To prevent your patterns from going out of hand, avoid them altogether. The best pieces to pair with a seersucker suit are the simplest ones like a solid linen sweater or a plain white Vneck tee. Remember that your suit is cool enough on its own, and that there's no sense in overdoing anything in men's fashion.

Khaki
A strong military heritage doesn't prevent this fashion mainstay from being popular with civilians, especially in warmer times and climes. It's the safest option out of all the three because it uses a traditional menswear color without going into too dark territory.

Perhaps the worst thing about a khaki suit is that it tends to look drab with the sheer and utter uniformity of the color. Balance this with a pop of light colors like a pastel shirt and a bold solid necktie. While deeper colors are recommended for white suits, lighter colors usually work better with earthy brown, so pastel shades should definitely be considered.

Khaki is easily one of the most laid-back textile colors in all of men's fashion, making it an even better choice for summer. Go with that vibe by donning white sneakers instead of black leather oxfords. Not only will they be more comfortable, but they'll get you into that summer mood to boot.  Hendrik Pohl