Groom Style - Warm Weather Wear

Keeping cool in the warmer months doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style for your wedding. Suits made from whipcord (like corduroy without the fuzziness), linen, and cotton are great alternatives to beating the heat, but still looking your best for your big day.

Take your cue from these suits featured in GQ magazine (June 2009) modeled by Chris Pine, Star Trek's latest Captain Kirk.

The whipcord suit is ribbed like corduroy, but without the heaviness or fuzziness. The two-tone variety above mimics seersucker. Suit, $120, by Uniqlo. Shirt, $40, by H&M. Tie, $135, by Rag & Bone. Tie bar by Kenneth Cole New York. Pocket square by Brooks Brothers. Photo by Ben Watts.

Choose light weight, lower cut dress shoes made from more pliable leathers or cotton. From top: John Varvatos, $398; Geox, $230; The Generic Man at Scoop, $310; Louis Vuitton, $975. Photo by Tom Schierlitz.

The white suit; Easy to pull off? Yes! Just dress it down. It's summer remember: relaxed style is cool style. Suit, $895, by Boss Black. Shirt, $100, by Save Khaki. Pocket square, $30, by Turnbull & Asser. Belt, $33, by Paul Stuart. Shoes, $98, by Banana Republic. Sunglasses by Tom Ford. Photo by Ben Watts.

Add some quirk to a simple cotton suit with a colorfully patterned cotton tie. From top: Polo Ralph Lauren, $85; Hickey, $125; Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, $150; J. Crew $60; Gitman Vintage $60; Black Fleece by Brooks Brothers, $150; Rag & Bone, $135. Photo by Tom Schierlitz.

Linen suits are a summer staple, but the difference between looking totally chic and totally 80's is cut. Look for a modern, slim shape like this one. Suit, $825, DKNY. Shirt, $370, by Thom Browne New York. Tie, $85, by Black Brown 1826. Hat, $110, by Biltmore at J.J. Hat Center. Tie bar and pocket square by Paul Stuart. Watch by Hamilton. Photo by Tom Schierlitz.

Summer caps are all about the fabric - in this case cotton and straw. For a casual look, slap on a cotton driving cap. For a more sophisticated edge without being too stuffy, try a straw porkpie, fedora, or trilby. Clockwise from top left: J. Crew, $40; Urban Outfitters, $28; Biltmore at J.J. HatCenter, $110; Brooks Brothers, $48. Photo by Tom Schierlitz.