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Wearing Tweed In The Summer: Styling Tips & Choosing The Perfect Fabric

While tweed is often viewed as a material for Winter wear, it’s actually versatile enough to take you through the warmer, brighter seasons too. We’ve pulled some advice together on how you can style Tweed in the Summer, with tips on making Summer-friendly tweed pieces.

Wearing Tweed In The Summer: Styling Tips & Choosing The Perfect Fabric

While tweed is often viewed as a material for Winter wear, it’s actually versatile enough to take you through the warmer, brighter seasons too. We actually stock a selection of tweed fabrics that are made up of lighter yarn, making them breathable and ideal for Spring/Summer layering - after all, the British summertime weather doesn’t always mean balmy temperatures! We’ve pulled some pieces of advice together, provided by our expert team, on how you can style Tweed in the Summer, as well as sharing top tips on what to look for from your material of choice if you’re crafting with warmer climates in mind.

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Can you wear tweed in Summer?

The short answer is yes, absolutely. Whilst tweed is normally associated  with Wool, Linton Tweeds design spring summer tweed qualities in full cotton base or a mix of cotton with mixed fibre content perfect for lighter weight styling. These lightweight tweeds exude crisp textural quality, open airy structures and sharp pattern effects which are perfect pairing with silk, linen and cotton basics.

What weight of tweed fabric works best for Summer wear?

It’s also worth remembering that tweed is produced in a variety of weights and weaves, and you’ll see this across our entire collection. 

Lightweight tweeds, (250g/m2 and under) often have characteristics such as a looser structure or blended composition, and these features make them great for pieces that can be worn year-round, such as skirts, trousers, and light jackets. This makes them particularly well-suited to the British summer - where the weather is anything but predictable. If we were going to suggest the best tweed for summer, we’d base it around this.

Opt for lighter colours and patterns

Colour plays a role in the look and feel of tweed garments, and when we think about the Summer months, we’re not drawn towards dark hues - we’re leaning into lighter, brighter palettes. This makes soft greys, pale blues, sage greens and warm neutrals ideal choices for Summer tweed. Statement colour bursts don’t have to dominate the fabric either - you could choose a striking pink tweed where more intense hues are mingled with lighter, more muted flecks or other soft-toned shades.

Try to detach from the association between patterns like checks and herringbone with feeling ‘wintery’ - because they don’t have to be! Pastel-infused patterned tweed can have a fresher, more relaxed feel. 

Rethink the full suit

When we think of a tweed suit, we’re often envisaging a full two or three-piece set (think jacket and trousers, or jacket and skirt), and in the warmer Summer months this can feel excessive - even as formalwear. Instead, you could break up the look with some clever fabric layering.

One of the easiest ways to wear tweed in summer is by treating it as a statement piece rather than the entire outfit. A tweed blazer paired with lightweight trousers or a denim skirt strikes a balance between smart and relaxed. This type of styling is something we focused on in our guide on how some celebrities style their tweed garments, so there’s also a contemporary edge to this approach. We’ve created a guide to making your own Chanel-inspired tweed jacket, so you can build a Summer capsule wardrobe around your own bespoke, designer-style piece.

When you wear your tweed pieces in this way during the Summer, you’ll feel more comfortable and your garments will be far more versatile.

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Pair with airy, breathable fabrics

It might feel like a bit of a mismatch, but tweed can be worn with other lighter fabrics. Pair your favourite pastel-coloured tweed jacket with a pair of white linen trousers, and you’ll have a chic, day-to-day look that can take you through sunny mornings. Lighter, breathable fabrics such as cotton or linen will give your tweed styling a fresh, effortless appeal. A crisp cotton Oxford shirt or a linen-blend tee works particularly well under a tweed blazer. 

Embrace tweed accessories

One of the most subtle ways that you can add tweed to your Summer wardrobe is to choose an accessory over an actual garment. If wearing a full tweed jacket, skirt, or shirt feels too heavy, accessories are a smart alternative. A tweed cap, bag or headband can bring texture and a focal point into your outfit without overwhelming it. 

Reimagine tweed for the warmer months with tips from our experts

Tweed works across different settings and seasons, from Summertime garden parties to weddings and outdoor events. Its texture adds depth to an outfit, while also nodding to British heritage styling. Wearing tweed in the Summer months is less about breaking rules and more about understanding the fabric - navigating different weights and weaves will be extremely helpful if you are creating your own tweed pieces to wear on warmer days. 

If we’ve inspired you to get creative, remember to share your Summertime tweed pieces with us over on our Community space, or get ideas from other makers for your next project.