Wang folded fabric like origami to create wool-silk tops, and then topped them over the chest with a silk band.

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It's essential, in order for consumers to embrace a fabric, that it look like wool, silk or another natural material, Mr. Kriemler says.

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One key point: When it comes to fabric, Boehm says all suits should be wool.

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If you're looking for something lighter in the summer, try tropical wool, which has a looser weave that allows more air to flow through the fabric, keeping you cool.

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