How To Dress Well in a Hot Climate (all year round)
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- Опубліковано 13 тра 2024
- Live someplace where it's warm all year round? This video is about how to dress sharp in hot weather.
In this video I am wearing
Blazer by Hockerty - www.hockerty.com/en-us/men/bl...
Shirt by Brooks Brothers - go.shopmy.us/p-3350229
Tie by Tie Bar - go.shopmy.us/p-3318764
Pocket square by Tie Bar - go.shopmy.us/p-3350024
Products featured in this video
FABRIC
Banana Republic linen shirt - go.shopmy.us/p-3798648
Suit Supply Light brown linen suit - go.shopmy.us/p-3798673
Brooks Brothers seersucker short-sleeved shirt - go.shopmy.us/p-3798698
Ralph Lauren madras shirt - www.ralphlauren.com/men-cloth...
Brooks Brothers madras sports coat - go.shopmy.us/p-3798756
FIT
Suit Supply casual shirt - go.shopmy.us/p-3798709
FOOTWEAR
Thursday suede chukka boots - thursdayboots.com/products/me...
Brunello Cucinelli suede loafers - go.shopmy.us/p-3798775
Mulo denim espadrilles - go.shopmy.us/p-3798725
STAPLE PIECES
Suit Supply safari jacket - go.shopmy.us/p-3798807
Suit Supply cuban collar shirt - go.shopmy.us/p-3798822
Church's chukka boots - go.shopmy.us/p-3307574
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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:01 Fabric
2:49 Fit
3:41 Footwear
5:15 Safari jacket
5:39 Cuban shirt
6:04 Chukka boots
6:35 Conclusion - Навчання та стиль
Finally a respectable male fashion youtuber has taken this topic.... Finally
*sartorial style youtuber.
Fashion changes every season. Twice.
Glad to have finally covered this one!
Sartorial Talks and Gentleman's Gazette, to name just two, did so years ago... Still, this was a good video.
@@theaussiewhinger Both great channels
Exactly, everyone is fond of layering.
I’m born , raised and live in Thailand. You know what people do around here? Just ditch the jacket. Don’t fight the heat. The struggle is real. Unless, you turn up the air conditioning real high which a lot of office do, then you can continue wear whatever you want and just avoid going outside. The people that can do this is a few privilege that live mostly in air conditioning environments switching off in the heat a few minutes in parking lots. And that’s all.
But I always see labor workers, and poor people wear long clothes. But mainly it's because they don't want to burn their skin or get dark. This is motorbike taxi, street cleaner, street food seller, anything where they have to be outside all day.
@@DeanBKK yes. That too. You kind of have to endure and sweat in it. Or you get burn under the sun.
you dont wanna damage your skin and get skin cancer. just wear a jacket and balaclava. even the arabs wear long, covering clothes.
I'm from malaysia, I dont think we spent that much time outside in the midday. People usually work or hangout in air conditioning building, the car, bus and train all have ac . The time that we spent under direct sun is so minimal that I don't even know if i can use the advice in this video. (maybe if I'm going picnic)
Especially if you're someone that dress up, you're most probably going to a building with ac. If it's outdoor, people mostly avoid going during midday.
Some places even turn up the AC so high it's worse than winter.
Tropical wool is a seriously underrated fabric. It can be as cool and breezy as linen but it doesn't wrinkle and looks more elegant.
Indeed
Can you recommend some brands or pieces?
@@TheLostShepIt seems that my previous answer disappeared so I will try again. I would avoid fixating on specific brands but instead look for a good cut, fit, construction and fabric quality. A few big brands might offer items in tropical wool but you will pay just for the brand. However, you could start by looking at Benevento, Canali, Caruso, Slowear, etc. They all sell trousers in tropical wool but there are many more options out there.
"Well I lived in Los Angeles, so I have some experience"... LOL (no you don't).
Lol. Exactly! LA does not get that hot.
@@ZZ-qy5mv LA gets up to the mid 30s?
@@haruyanto8085brazil reached 46 celcius.
Me a women born and raised in Florida listening to a British man who lived in LA for 2 years...
A big thank you from one of your South Florida fans!
You're welcome!
@@Gent.Z when you mention the Cuban shirt, do you mean a guayabera ? I just want to make sure I’m looking for the correct item…. Also cheers from Miami
I love linen in the summer ☀️. Blue, white, black and greys. Sandals as well.
Thank you from hot and humid South Florida. Espadrilles have been my preferred casual shoes for many years now.
You're very welcome! I was also a big wearer of espadrilles when I lived in LA
Thank you for a functional video for those of us who live in the hot climate of Brazil! ☀️
As someone living in the subtropics, I’d agree with everything you’ve recommended. I’d also add guayabera shirts. These are collard shirts with pockets and usually embroidered floral or geometric patterns in the same colored thread as the shirt fabric. They are designed to be worn untucked and are considered formal wear without a jackets in parts of Latin America. Being untucked gives you more airflow for cooling and they are my go to everyday wear in summer in central Texas. Just be sure to get cotton or linen or mix of the two.
Excellent ! Short-sleeved shirts with w̳i̳t̳h̳ ̳s̳t̳r̳a̳i̳g̳h̳t̳ ̳h̳e̳m̳, meant to be worn untucked, are less frustrating than shirts with "S" shaped hem that frequently become untucked. Now I know there is a name for it, "guayabera shirt". They are more practical and comfortable in hot weather. Also yes, *natural fabric,* 100% if possible. The less % of polyester, the better. Polyester makes for sweat.
I love Guayaberas. My father used to wear them on formal occasions a lot back in the day. Unfortunately, they are associated with old people and communism here in Miami due to their extensive use by the PCC officials in Cuba :(. The best you can wear them are on very informal beach occasions, which kind of defeats the point IMO. Hope they come back at some point.
@@marcelinorguez No such associations here in Texas. There is somewhat of a hipster connotation, depending on how you wear it.
Yeah! Linen guayaberas are the best! Greetings from south South America.
Guayaberas are called cuban shrtis in other places.
long time southwest climate classic style enthusiast & here’s some things I’ve learned:
- Linen & cotton are absolute must.
- Roll up your sleeves. The rolled up sleeves on a button up is a classic look, relaxed, comfortable, effortlessly cool. I just can’t see the same outfit looking better with a short sleeve shirt than if you had just rolled up the sleeves.
- Leather will get hot! I love leather loafers & dress shoes but if you find yourself outside in sunlight or are a commuter by foot primarily, you may find things getting toasty in the summer, definitely lean on the suede parts of your shoe collection in those moments.
- If you ditch the jacket, ditch the tie. Few things looks sillier than a guy in just a shirt & a tie.
- If you keep the jacket, incorporate shade. A brimmed hat or perhaps even a parasol if you feel you can pull it off, but of course be prepared to sweat if you catch yourself in the elements for too long!
- Check out films like Purple Noon (Alain Delon has immaculate summer style), The Talented Mr. Ripley (both versions have some very tasteful wardrobes), American Gigolo (Richard Gere is shown in some lovely classic attire adapted for the Southern Los Angeles climate).
Checking out a fashion channel, and the host is wearing the same gold buttoned blazer I wore in the 1980's 😂
So glad someone finally spoke on this.
finally, someone addresses this. I'm a suit person living in Dallas, Texas. I've been wearing linen shirts, SUITS, blazers, and pants for years. Seersucker, when I can find it. Never considered Madras...didnt know it existed, but i'll now look into it.
Linen is at least 20 to 100% more expensive, but it's a strong fabric and lasts for almost a decade (i've only had mine for 7 years, so I cant say a full decade). Still thought it costs more, it's totally worth it in the Texas heat.
I'm sure you're pretty much an expert after living in Texas! I also find linen shirts more comfortable, even when it's not particularly cold, And I liked the wrinkled texture, it's a little more elegant and nonchalant
The three best fabrics for hot weather are linen, linen, and…let’s see…linen. As a fellow Texan, I can back you up on this. Yes it wrinkles, but as mentioned, they’re elegant wrinkles, and linen irons very nicely and can take the hottest setting on your iron. It cleans easily and dries quickly. It’s perfect. Seersucker is nice, as it’s also breathable and cool and doesn’t wrinkle. The traditional striped seersucker is bold, but nowadays you can find seersucker in all sorts of solid colors as well if the blue and white is a little too much of a Southern lawyer look for you. Great topic!
Thank you both for the comments. What I like about linen is that it gives off a more "Gatsby" vibe than "Boardroom lawyer" vibe, which is important in my line of work, as I need to be well-dressed, but not intimidating.
I wear linen in the winter, and it doesnt feel frosty at all. BUT, i wear it with a cashmere or rabbit wool scarf to help keep warm. Is it the best for winter? I cant say: Texas winters cant compare to the more punishing winters of other locations that actually get real snow. But for Dallas, linen is a year-round fabric.
Linen suit on linen shirt with loosened silk tie and metal cufflinks (not silk knot cufflinks) is a GREAT combination of casual (linen) with refined (stainless steel or silver).
I'm with you on seersucker giving off the southern laywer/Colonel KFC Sanders vibe, but if I tone down the quirk with somber brown shoes, it strikes a good balance.
Miami resident here, and I'm dressed up often. Light weight open weave cotton shirts and linen are a must. Also, a white tee under my dress shirt keeps me cooler than not having one. It sounds counterintuitive but actually works. I'm personally not a fan of performance fabrics. To me, they don't work and dont feel good against the skin. Braided leather shoes look great and stay cool. 👍🏼
Miami was definitely the kind of place I was thinking about when I made this video! You have some good tips there, thank you
305!!! I'll try the t shirt tip, thanks for that. Any brands you reccomend?
@cannedpineapple2702 Not really, even high-end designer brands are using cheap synthetic material blends now. I just shop and look at what clothes are made of, if it's good I'll buy it.
@@illsuspect for sure, thanks!
Wicking. That’s why the military makes you wear undershirts so you don’t heat stroke or get hypothermia when sweating
More casual sneakers using canvas or suede are good for summer too. Just make sure they're not lined with something synthetic. 100% lightweight cotton or lightweight merino wool socks are also the way to go in the summer.
LOVE linen!!!
Great video, but just want to point out that Seersucker was actually first worn by the Spanish army in the Philipines. It was, however, first made into a suit by Haspel in New Orleans, which is probably the reason for your confusion.
Thank you Sir. That video you did that featured the navy safari jacket really impressed me. I'm definitely adding one to my wardrobe this summer
Nice choice, Sean. I'm glad you enjoyed the video
This guy knows his stuff. Thanks for the video
Thank you for touching this topic, from south Spain. Keep the great work. Regards.
Much love from South Africa 🇿🇦
Hi from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹
I’m in Florida & this is on point!
Thank you for this video, straight from Brazil, where it's hot almost every day. This type of men's fashion is very difficult to see even in a big city like São Paulo, but I see that perhaps some of the options you suggested in the video will work well for various occasions.
Great channel!
I live in indonesia and always have to deal with heat.
Thanks for the video my friend.great suggestion❤
You're very welcome
As a year round resident of Yuma, Arizona, thank you for this.
Thanks a lot brother. As someone living in Sri Lanka where its warm all year around this is pretty solid 🩵
This is good for St. Louis in the spring, summer and early fall.
I’ve been living in Southeast Asia 14 years I’ve been struggling the whole time to dress comfortably and look good. Not only is it hot all the time but I’m also short and muscular. It’s a real struggle to look good in these conditions.
I live in a tropical climate 8 months of the year. I highly recommend seersucker suits and separates be unlined. Because of the unique properties of seersucker, a lining is really superfluous because the added structure that lining provides is unnecessary and traps heat. An unlined seersucker suit can also be gently laundered instead of dry cleaned. It is also possible to get seersucker fabrics in solids or patterns other than the orthodox seersucker stripe. A gray seersucker stripe is also more versatile and easy on the eye than the standard blue stripe.
Very good point, Adam, I'm also a big fan of unlined suits and separates. Very comfortable and cooling.
Thank you so much for this video! You seem to have really great videos so im subscribing❤
Thank you very much
Amazing video, well done. Keep up the good work
Well Done!!!
Thank you!
You're a genius. Great tips.
Out here it can get into the triple digits so Linen and Cotton are definitely helpful to wear. I'm in my middle 30's but still tend to learn quite a lot from your channel so I really appreciate the content. Excellent work.
You're very welcome!
Thank you!!
For any fellow Australians, MJ Bale has some fantastic cotton/linen polos with an open neck and unstructured collar. Beautiful for the heat.
Thank you for the recommendation, Nicholas
Thank you, this is the answer to yesterday's question on another of your videos.
Thanks from Malaysia and Singapore
Thanks a lot. I live in Barbados where it’s either hot or very hot. Good recommendations
I live in Thailand and would recommend linen shirts. Yes linen goes out of shape quickly so I would recommend Irish linen which keeps in shape far longer than cheaper varieties even if its a bit more expensive. Finally, check out the Jim Thompson brand in Bangkok which has a first class range of clothing suited for a tropical climate.
That's great advice. Like yourself I live in Thailand. Been contemplating a pair of Irish Linen short from Rota. Also Thailand have excellent Hemp fabric. I can't praise it enough. I found a spun, beige herringbone fabric that's great for short and pants. Wicks moist and appears to be crease free. Only downside if any, is hand wash only. But it's really worth the extra effort I think.
I like your style and presentation.
This video was great since I live in LA. You gave me some new ideas. Love linen shirts. But I do own a herringbone overcoat that i just love. I can barely get a couple months use out if it. But I just love overcoats. Maybe I should move to NYC. Lol
Really helpful for someone like me from Southern part of india🇮🇳
Glad to hear it, thank you for your comment
Great topic. Greetings from the brazilian gang
Great video! I’d love a video dressing in rainy climates
Thank you.. ❤
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for uploading this video! UA-cam recommended you to my feed hahaha, I was hesitant at first because I thought it's an AI generated video (I was recommended a few of those) but I'm glad you weren't an AI! Hope to see more content from you soon! Cheers.
Fantastic advice. I live in Tucson, Arizona and could use it!
Glad to hear it, Frank! I never made it to Arizona yet but it’s on my bucket list for sure
I recommend November-April :)@@Gent.Z
Subscribed, i moved from California to Arizona recently and it'll be experiencing summer for the first time in Arizona soon lol
In the south west where I am, a lot of people wear western style boots. I don’t feel warm when wearing them and you can dress them up or down.
Great video, could you please add captions when you introduce a new term? That way it's easier to find the things you mention online. Please also add more example images. Thanks a lot! Keep the good work!
Here's one from the Lower Rio Grande Valley. Killer heat year-round.
Spot on again. Being from Santa Barbara I can attest to these staples. Medium and tropical weight wool garments are good even in hot climes. Order the cloth from Italy. There are some of the best sources in the world for tropical weight wool in Italy. Use cloth with an open weave and have it tailored with minimal structuring. Full cut high waisted trousers with braces are a very comfortable option in hot weather.
Great subject, great channel.
Cheers
Great choices, Douglas. I always loved visiting Santa Barbara
A really useful video. I live in a city with a lot of humidity
This helps a lot
Glad to be of help, Isaac!
Good info. Watching from Bangkok, Thailand.
You're welcome. I plan to visit Thailand in the next couple of years!
Thank you. Phoenix here.
Great tips. I would also add staying on the lookout for unlined or half lined sports coats. They can be a little hard to find as they can be harder manufacture. Thanks from Down Under!
Absolutely, that's a very good point!
As a venezuelan, thank you for this video.
You're very welcome, sir
Greetings from Brazil!
Finally.... Currently living in a hot climate with no 4 seasons. Appreciate your effort in making this video for us
You're welcome, I'm glad it was helpful
in the summer I wear linen pants and shirts, and you're right, linen is the right option for warm weather. but under the shirt, no matter how warm it is, I wear a cotton t-shirt as a sweat absorbent. because of that extra t-shirt, I'm not any warmer than without it, and it helps a lot by absorbing sweat to keep the top shirt in decent condition. for footwear, I recommend shoes whose upper part is at least partially made of mesh material. it is not visually repulsive like sandals, and the air flows freely through the mesh, the openings of which are about 2-3 millimeters wide.
Agree with everything except the preference on footwear - I comfortably wear plenty of leather shoes and boots with my linen suits and I feel fine. I don't like wearing suede because it's so much more fragile and difficult to maintain than traditional leather.
Thanks from India for making this video. My brother also make a video on classic ol money style watches for gents.
From Metro Manila, Philippines here. Other than linen, seersucker, and relaxed tailored fits: here are some suit fabrics I swear by:
●Dormeuil Tropical Amadeus summer wool
●Loro Piana Zealander Merino Wool
●Holland & Sherry Snowy Mountain / Snowy River summer wools
Even with just an electric fan I stay dry and well ventilated.
Underrated channel
Quite a lot of hot places have no culture of jackets and suits and will look out of sort wearing one. Cotton mixed linen shirts are my go-to these days. Solves the wrinkling issue
Please make a video about the proper headgear for hot climates, especially what hat to wear with business suits in a place like Dubai.
Summer here in Cincinnati can get hot and humid I wear seersucker landed and like Cotton shirts. I also wear suede Chukka boots and Clark's dessert boots. I have a pair of Allen Edmonds brown leather cap toe sneakers as well. I always wear a Panama straw hat to keep the sun off my head. Cheers Ron
Cheers Ron, did not know it got humid in Cincinnati! I just moved to the Mid-West, Chicago specifically
Nice call on the safari jacket, i was thinking getting mine made bespoke due to me having weird proportions for a more elegant look compared to my chore coats and field jacket.
Pro tip: Embrace no-show socks. After moving to a hot climate years ago, they were a game changer for me. It might seem like a small change, but every little bit adds up, and you lose a surprising amount of heat through your feet.
Cheers from saigon
When the climate is hot, your mixing and matching game is crucial, as you can't really do layering and your item option is limited. The overall color palette has to be nice, formality level between each item has to be well coordinated. Accessories like watch, rings, bracelets, or even sunglasses can really make a difference, too.
My pair of suede chukkas actually carried me throughout the whole past summer. It is so silly that conventional wisdom says boots can't be worn in summer when these were so comfortable, and the looked good even in shorts!
Also, not sure about the linen shackets. It is something I have tried many times, but I realized that in the July heat, I rather just be wearing one layer rather than two. I romanticize linen shackets, but I am not sure they have a home if you aren't in the bush and need multiple pockets.
Great video! I’m in Australia and had never really considered linen or chukka boots but will have a look down that avenue … One request - do you think you could do a video on style tips for bald men? I love the “Old Money” style, but feel like hair is a big component of that look unfortunately and would like to try and work with what I’ve got
Hmmm, good question! As you can see, I'm no too well qualified to make this video myself. But check out The Chap's Guide. Ash, the host, is a bald man who always looks sharply dressed
@Gent Z you should do a home design videos as well. Your place looks very nice.
Summer here in Cincinnati can get really hot and humid. I wear seersucker
I would request you to please make more videos on this topic as I was really confused that being in India how can dress elegantly. Thank you very much took this topic as it is much needed.
You're very welcome. I will definitely be making more videos on this topic, especially as we approach summer
are there different types of seersucker? the last time i tried on a seersucker suit jacket, it felt pretty heavy, so i've primarily stuck to linen whenever i wear a suit jacket during the summers here in the dessert. Oh & your channel is a breath of fresh air amongst many other the fashion UA-camrs out there. Appreciate your unpretentious approach to elevated menswear.
I live here in Los Angeles. It does gets quite warm here. You wear your summer clothes once between washings.
Indeed
What about silk jackets? I have a classic cream coloured silk sports coat that looks and feels like linen. And an important element of light-weight suits beyond the fabric itself is to have a half-lining, which increases ventilation and breathability.
Thank you for addressing this issue. Do you know of any affordable online stores that sell these light weight materials and ship to Mexico? I see a lot of ads online for linen products but then when they arrive I'll see they are 100% polyester or less than 20% linen when supposedly mostly linen.
Small correction, seersucker (the fabric) originated in India as a fabric for laborers which was then exported to various places amongst them being New Orleans, where the Haspel tailoring house (allegedly) gave birth to the seersucker suit - popular amongst jazz musicians and Maycomb lawyers alike
Fabric (Linen, tropical wool, seersucker?, Madras)
Fit (Relaxed)
Footwear (Suede chukka boots, loafers)
Suggestions:
Linen Safari Jacket
Cuban collared shirt
Dark brown suede chukka boots
One issue I have had, and maybe it's because I buy "off the rack"...........but they will put an acetate lining or half-lining in a linen jacket or pants. This is silly. Need a cotton or silk or even a linen lining.
Hi! Loving your videos. Would it be possible to make a video about the casual style of British royals? Specifically, Prince William? I've been noticing he shows many of the characteristics of the smart casual style but would be interesting to analyse it more deeply. Thank you!
Thank you! Honestly, I think Prince William's style is quite boring. I think he looks classy and presentable but he could have more fun with his outfits, as his father does
Los Angeles is cool compared to the hot and humid US coastal south. A truly challenging place for dressing up during the long summers.
3:22 This is so true, I'm an Indian and temperature here always goes above 100 each summer and whenever I wear a tightly fit polo it makes me feel like I cannot breathe
This is super useful, as someone who lives on the go around South East Asia. But I'd love a more in depth guide on specific places to get and suggestion pieces. As Uniqlo is just not cutting it.
Definitely not Uniqlo. For these fabrics, a tailor classic menswear store is what you need. From what I understand, there are many tailors in South East Asia? Go to the most expensive one you afford to ensure higher quality
Polyester? Yuk.
With you on desert boots - but tan, sand or mouse works best for me.
Good video. Subscribed.
California HOT is complete different than Caribbean or tropical HOT … one is dry and the other is very humid, That changes everything.
Hope someone out there will touch the subject accordingly.
In a hot climate don't wear a jacket.
I live in cayman island, people do wear jackets for occasions all the time, and if you work in a offfice it is normal, we have ac everywhere it is only hot when you are outside location during day time
What about boat shoes? Would that be a great alternative to loafers and espadrille?
I can't imagine wearing any sort of jacket, linen or otherwise, where I live in extremely humid Singapore
I'm almost certain that Madras is the checked pattern on the fabric, correct me if I am wrong
Although this video was excellent, it does have one flaw. You didn't mention sandals in the footwear section. Leather sandals have been worn in the Mediterranean for millennia, and they can be very stylish
They are the perfect footwear when wearing shorts. Closed toe shoes are more appropriate when wearing trousers
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I like to believe all my creases look elegant 😂