After 30+ years of living/fine dressing in NYC I always followed 3 rules to beat the summer heat: 1) Always cross to the shady side of the street, 2) Move as calmly, smoothly and slowly as the situation will allow and 3) Try not to get overexcited about anything. Cool and calm wins the day when beating the heat.
You should have also mention a Guayabera shirt. In tropical areas such as South Floria,Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America a white long sleeve Guayabera shirt is considered classics dress.
Living in Phoenix Arizona where our average daily summer temp is over 110*F with 0% humidity, Linen and open weave cotton is king. Keeping the sun off is hugely helpful as well so long sleeves can really help reduce not only the heat but the risk of skin cancer. That being said I wear suits through out summer but follow the above points and avoid being outdoors as much as possible. There is a degree of just accepting that it is going to be hot and just wearing what you want anyway.
After living in South Florida for 11 years and now living out West I must say that it is much easier to stay comfortable in dry heat compared to humidity.
I live in a tropical country, the Philippines, yet I also am sartorially inclined! This video is a testament for gentlemen that you can still look elegant anywhere even in the scorching heat!
If you live in the Philippines do you guys wear bamboo fabric over there? Is it more expensive than other fabrics like it is over here? A bamboo suit or blazer is beautiful. It’s like cashmere for the summer.
I also live in the Philippines, and I love to dress. But it's difficult to me to dress elegantly when temperatures reaches more than 30°C and sometimes reaches up to 37°C.
Hi! I am from the Caribbean. Due to the fact that we have warm humid weather all year round, we developed the use of the guayabera. For us here, the guayabera is a formal garment used in baptisms, weddings, as well as in any other formal occasion. But you can also use it as a casual garment. You can use guayabera in short sleeves as well as with long sleeves. They are always prepared in lightweight breathable materials, and in light colors. I feel so comfortable with its good looks, that as a lawyer I use guayaberas for my everyday in office (non court) matters. Feel free to look up for guayaberas and its great advantages for hot humid climates. Thanks for the great job, keep it up! Saludos!
I wear suits/blazers a lot in the summer as a Realtor. Two tips I love for summer: 1. Wear short sleeve button downs or polos under a suit jacket/blazer. 2. Change up a suit by pairing a blazer with cotton chinos. Great video!
I'm living in Kazakhstan and you'll never know what weather will be even in summer. For example yesterday i had to wear tweed jacket with tweed trousers, v neck sweater and even an overcoat with backer boy cap but today it was very hot and i just wore simple two piece suit. Well you can guess how much i "love" my climate)
Came for the Schlueter Style. Stayed for the Preston Puns. I'm from southeast Texas where our only two seasons are summer and Christmas and "evaporative cooling" is just a myth. The heat and humidity have always been a major roadblock for upping my style, so thank you for the advice on staying cool while looking cool!
The second suit I ever got was bought for me by my grandma. She told me to go get something I wanted. It was a khaki/stone cotton suit. I know it’s not dress code, but I wore it to her funeral because it reminded me of her. Then again, I was the only one on a 100+ degree day wearing a suit that was meant for the summer.
I will put most of this knowledge to the test when I travel to the Caribbean next month. Temperatures are in the 90s and humidity is at or near 100%. Packing plenty of cotton and linen.
In Jacksonville Florida, when it starts to hit the 90s, I switch to short sleeve collared linen shirts, casual linen slacks, loafers, no-see socks, and one of my straw fedoras (like my Venetian made Churchill). My problem is finding good well made 100% linen pants. Also one of the suits which I recently ordered is a wool/linen blend in an Italian style specifically for this climate.
Your example of the classic men’s wear worn by the Bedouin’s for the heat was spot on. The wearing of a thoab, serwal, keffiyeh or shemagh sure helps to keep a person cool. Even “Laurence of Arabia” demonstrated this. Like who wants to wear a tie and a jacket in the heat? But this clothing is not popular in Western cultures. Anyway, your examples of the light cloths were great. Personally, I don’t layer at all when it is hot. When the temps are stable around 100 degrees all Summer, clothing is minimal. Even for evening outings.
Excellent advice. I’ve always worn long pants (light colored,light weight chinos) in the summer, but I could never explain why I wasn’t hot. Now I can. Also, I wasn’t aware that the chemicals used to make no iron cotton shirts wear so unbreathable. Fortunately I own shirts that need to be ironed (in general I don’t like chemicals added to my clothes).
I’ve been a fabric snob since I was a kid and realized quickly that 100% cotton was infinitely better than blends or plastics. Then when I saw style icons in movies say stuff about only wearing 100% I was sold even more. Lol
I am down in FL and I have been experimenting with merino wool/wool blend garments for the last couple of years. I will agree that my linen shirts are cooler, but my undershirts in merino have excellent antimicrobial properties that really help with odor control. I really try to have a capsule wardrobe and limit the actual number of clothing items I own. The wool helps with being able to wear items multiple times in between washes and increases the longevity of my purchases. Great luck with unbound merino and wool and prince.
One quibble here - while cotton is the more common summer fabric these days, linen is far superior when it comes to wicking and then releasing moisture, no matter what the climate. As you point out in the "sweaty underarms" section on undershirts, cotton is great at *absorbing* moisture...but not always so great at letting go of it. In fact, it tends to act more like a sponge than a wick. Hence wet sweaty underarms, damp smelly socks, the ever-dreaded swamp crotch, etc. And it's also why if you do outdoor activities, you'll frequently hear the maxim that "cotton kills" - since it holds onto water so tenaciously, if you get it wet while hiking or camping it will tend to stay that way, significantly increasing your risk of hyperthermia, creating potentially medically serious levels of chafing and blisters, encouraging fungal and bacterial growth, and adding significant weight to your overall load. So cotton is only really a good moisture-wicking fabric in drier climates or air-conditioned spaces where the heat, humidity, and/or air flow are consistently at the right balance to offset cotton's sponge-like tendencies (although it can be fine as an outer layer, such a light jacket or sweater). Additionally, unless you take care to only buy (very expensive) certified sustainably grown cotton from a reputable and independently verified brand, cotton represents one of the worst water-guzzling and pesticide/herbicide-heavy environmental offenders in the agricultural world. Linen, otoh, is a far more environmentally sustainable crop, and the fiber *wicks* (i.e. MOVES) moisture incredibly well without holding onto it like cotton does. So it dries out far more quickly even in humid and damp conditions. This creates a more enhanced cooling sensation vs cotton and makes linen naturally anti-microbial, since it doesn't stay wet. This also means linen won't get smelly like cotton does and it will also perform far better under wool, which also tends to hold onto water, making it a poor choice over potentially wet/sweat-soaked cotton under-layers. And, as Preston noted, it's a far stronger and more durable fiber than cotton, to boot. This is why our forefathers (and mothers) preferred linen shirts and shifts under wool, even when cotton was available - you get all the advanced sweat-wicking/cooling qualities of linen against the skin plus linen's enhanced durability (enabling it to stand up to frequent wear and washing), combined with the temperature-regulating and wear-resistant qualities of wool facing the environment. So if you're one of those folks who've previously resigned themselves to being sweaty and damp all summer (or all the time), consider switching to all-linen under-layer system. You might be pleasantly surprised at the improvement. (Bamboo is also similarly cooling, but is also quite a weak fiber. So it's more suitable for low-wear/low-stress garments. It does however have a lovely soft feel and drape, as well as providing additional cooling, and brings these traits to the party when blended with other fibers. However, like cotton, bamboo comes with significant environmental costs. While the plant itself is fairly sustainable, bamboo fabric is essentially just another form of synthetic rayon, and requires extensive processing involving a significant amount of electricity, water and toxic chemicals to turn the raw plant matter into a usable fiber. However, some manufacturers are shifting to more 'closed loop' and energy-efficient processes in an attempt to reduce those environmental impacts, so it might be worth looking for that if you are a fan of the fabric.)
Thank you *SO MUCH* for covering this topic. I feel heard. Many people wouldn't consider where I live (Southern California, about 15-20 minutes from the beach) to be particularly hot, but I am highly sensitive to the heat. I just wish I learned about this stuff before I started upgrading my wardrobe... Between materials and weaves, it can be difficult to know how breathable something will actually be, especially when ordering online. I wish there were some sort of standard rating organization that would assign a breath-ability grade to every piece of clothing. It would also be useful for those who specifically want to seek out warmer clothing that will insulate well. Ah well, that's never going to happen.
Wow! Your videos are plethora of rabbit holes to go down! This video in particular has a lot of references to other videos. I guess I know what I am doing the rest of the day.
Hi there! Thank you so much for uploading this! I am also looking for classic summer style for the Tropical Summer Party at school, and they also organized The Best Dressed Award! I can't say anything else but... A big thank you, thanks for the guide! This is what I am looking for!
It's 105 today where I live. Here are my tips: 1. Linen. Linen everything. It's a magical fabric. 2. Long sleeves. Sounds counterintuitive but you'll be keeping the sun off. 3. Buy your clothes from places where it's hot. An Italian suit is going to be a lot cooler than an English suit because it's made for people in a hotter place. 4. Deodorant tries to hide the smell of your sweat. Antiperspirant reduces the amount you sweat in the first place. Use antiperspirant. 5. A jacket slung over your shoulder still carries a good degree of formality. People subconsciously understand that you are taking your jacket off because it's a sauna outside.
Very informative video. Instead of a white shirt as back-up I would go for a light blue one, perhaps an Oxford quality. In Italy for example white shirts are only worn for special events such as weddings or funerals. Linen jackets/suits for hot weather are great but when it's really hot a light high twisted wool can't be beaten.
Linen shirts and Polos all the way either with chinos or Wool Trousers. I also have a few unlined cotton blazers whenever I feel like wearing a jacket or it's a nice occasion. When lounging at home during hot weather it's a tshirt and elastic waist seersucker pants although in the future would love to find one that is 100% cotton instead of synthetic blend. Keep up the good work gents!
I am a Yankee, I live in Westchester NY, but it gets swealtering here in the summer and I can not handle anything about 73 degrees. The key is wearing light fabrics - cotton suits, shirts undergarments, seersucker, linen, silk (for slacks), Fresco fabrics and light wool. Always wear a straw hat.
I like to wear a gentlemanly pair of baggy shorts and gentlemanly t-shirt with the sleeves cut off, complete with both a flip and a flop. Anymore and i'm soaked in sweat.
Can confirm from my experience that a nice cotton dress shirt+undershirt feels better on your skin than any advertised "keep dry" synthetic fabric tshirt. Especially in high humidity heat.
I live on the tropically warm Canary Islands with average annual temperatures of 25 ºC. It is not unusual for temperatures to rise to over 40 ºC. In this weather, linen and summer cool wool have proved to be particularly suitable fabrics for my suits and jackets. For shoes, moccasins with invisible cotton socks. For headwear, Panama and 100% Furfelt, which is even more comfortable to wear than Panama I have noticed. The 100% Furfelt preferably from Stetson. I wear everytime a cotton handkerchief in the pckket. Best wisches from the island. Michael
I loved this video, especially the hats! That coconut porkpie with the madras band is magnificent! I NEED this hat in my life and will be searching for one for myself!
When temperatures go up to 30 ºC, I find much more comfort in wearing short sleeve shirts with a light sports jacket (linen or similar), unless of course I'm wearing a suit in which case a long sleeve is required. I personally dislike polo shirts with their floppy collars and much rather opt for the short sleeve shirt which always makes me dressier in a smart/business casual environment. Also, if you walk a lot, ride public transportations, etc, chances are you'll sweat more and short sleeve shirts are great to cool you down. When temperatures rise to >35 ºC it's time to leave the jacket at home or just wear it if you spend all day in an indoor environment with AC or for an important meeting .
My wife being born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii always told me in summer to wear light silk or rayon shirts and very light breathable under garments. She was right it works and no more looking like a just took the Nestea plunge, per say.
I picked up a Lilac three piece suit last year, but with the pandemic I didn't get to wear it. I recently went to an event wearing the trousers and waistcoat, and I looked pretty sharp in it, while staying cool
I went through this situation with a warm weather jacket I had made for me (a retirement gift). I ordered it just before the pandemic, but wasn’t able to wear it until this past week (it was 90+ degrees for 2 days). The jacket was great.
@@gdretired4385 Ah, that sounds awesome! Glad you've got to wear yours. I'm hoping to go out soon and get a chance to wear the jacket for my suit as well
I wish I could pull off a color like that. The only bright colors I can do are whites, subtle yellows, blues, and greens. People say I look good in red but I refuse to believe it. Looks too weird.
Lived in Saigon for 4 years. I wore a shirt, trousers and dress shoes to work, sometimes a tie and never a jacket. Casually, wore linen shirts and shorts - but the most cooling 'garment' of all is flip-flops. If you want to look like an old Vietnamese guy, you should wear loafers with your shorts. Locals take lunch at 11ish and nap through the middle of the day. People avoid direct sunlight and spend most of the time in the shade. Mornings are cooler and comfortable; afternoons hot and evenings humid and sticky. No matter what you wear, you will sweat like a pig until you are acclimatised, which can take months/ years. Even then, doing anything exertive (even walking) will make you drip. Don't imagine you'll be doing any gentlemanly promenading around - it's not a walkable city, the sidewalks are still governed by motorbikes (parked and in motion). Hats aren't a thing, because motorbike helmets. Office jobs usually have a more formal dress code, but also have intense aircon. When outside, get the bike up past 30/40kph and you'll have a pleasant cooling breeze.
Solaro is a trademark, referring to a pure wool fabric whose weight makes it unsuitable to warmer weather. Save it for mid-seasons with plenty of sun and lower temperatures.
I currently live in a temperate/cold environment and especially enjoy my thick woolen garments throughout winter. But I will move to California soon to attend university. This video gave me some great ideas on modifying my wardrobe to dress accordingly to the weather on campus. Thanks again GG!
As a couple of others have mentioned, guayaberas are quite nice in a hot and humid climate. I'm in South Florida, and I own several. I wear them with linen pants, a Panama hat, and huaraches. I know sandals are frowned upon up North, but they seem to be appropriate down here. A quality leather, closed toe sandal works great with that Ernest Hemmingway, old Havana, vibe. I also try to stick to a "Miami Vice" color palette, at least in the Summer.
One of the things I use to combat the heat, is not wearing items until absolutely necessary. If an event calls for a jacket, that jacket is off until I get inside. If it's outdoors, polo or short sleeved shirts and I'm looking for shade. Living in S. Florida, one must make certain concessions and be smart. My linen guayabera shirts are a must.
Idk if it's gentleman-like but viscose is a great summer material and my favourite actually. It's really lightweight as well as breathable, it cools the body and, haha, looks and feels good!
I wear suits all year round. The temperature where I live hits 44 degrees Celsius with 97 percent humidity in the summer. I have plenty of experience many of which you have touched on here. Also diet is important. And staying hydrated is important but you can't drink gallons of water all day long, eat fruit and drink milk drinks like iced lattes etc. They stay in your body much longer so you won't have to run to the toilet every hour. Don't worry the amount of coffee in an iced latte won't dehydrate you. Sunglasses are a huge help. They make you feel much more relaxed and cooler in the heat when you are outdoors. If you are walking down the street on a hot day squinting because of the bright sun you will instantly feel hotter than you are. And nobody looks good squinting!
This was great, even though I live in Finland, where a thick overcoat is needed even with a three piece suit for a big part of the year. The good thing is that summer clothes can last for decades here :D Having good summer clothes do make the few hot and humid summer days feel even more like a celebration. Personally I love linen shirts in the summer and this spring I bought myself a Panama hat. I've already had the chance to wear it a couple of times and I'm loving it!
Believe it or not, THEE absolutely most comfortable Summer dress clothes that I ever owned, were made of a Nylon/Rayon blend and were of 1950s vintage. This was back in the Eighties when I was in my late Teens, early Twenties... I happened to live in Houston at the time, and I guess that this type of clothing was quite popular there, back in The Day. I'd find it "new/old" at the more established Menswear stores around town, and also second hand in the thrift stores... There were TONS of the stuff floating around back then. There were dress and Sport shirts... They were either solid colors or patterned. The weave wasn't open enough to be "see through", but SO OPEN that one didn't need to wear an undershirt... And I have to say that I'd sometimes get downright chilly, even in 90 degree weather... Considering sweating, combined with either the breeze or being in an air conditioned building. The suits were almost all of a Shantung-looking slub weave, some were one solid color, others were a base color with differently toned slubs... They looked just like silk, but all had a weave that was just open enough to let air flow through. Another great characteristic of those garments, was that they were all incredibly lightweight, too. Unfortunately, I either sold or gave away those beloved suits when I magically transmogrified from a 40/42 long coat, 30/32 waist trouser... To a 44 L/ 38 waist.🙄 Middle Age Spread has a rotten way of sneaking up on a lot of us... But I sure do miss those clothes. I've never seen anything else like them since.
Hi, My comment to this is: I have a very good friend in Phoenix, AZ, whilst I live in northern Europe. Your tips andtrix works well here but my friend will still be boiling between May and October. I challenge you to figure out a way for my friend to work comfortably in the outdoors in the desert of Phoenix during the hot season. Yours, Ann
@@moorshound3243 LOL... Not at all. Not everywhere in the country is a conflict area. Moreso, huge successes have been recorded in the fight against armed groups in the Sahel region. Nigeria is indeed viewed negatively in Western media, but facts on the ground don't rhyme with that narrative. I've been dressed like Preston five days a week since I started studying law in 2014, and more than 100+ million people dress the same in Nigeria.
If you’re feelin rootin’ tootin’, you can take a cue from Texans and opt for a straw cowboy hat to keep the sun off you, or a bolo tie for stylish fabric free neckwear.
Safari Jackets. Look up Roger Moore wearing safari jackets, sometimes with a dress shirt and tie, sometimes without. Safari shirts and jackets are made of breathable, yet durable cotton sometimes blended with linen. If you're dressing smart casual having a safari jacket with a short sleeve polo, henley, casual button down or solid t-shirt works perfectly. If you want to be more formal I can't think of a better way to stay cool than a short sleeve dress shirt with a long sleeve cotton safari jacket, tie or no tie. A bonus is they are machine washable. The British invented classic style as we know it so take note on how they dressed in their colonies with tropical weather. During the hotter months I personally either wear a short sleeve polo shirt, or casual button down shirt with chinos and suede chukka boots or a safari shirt or jacket with a Panama hat, maybe a lightweight suit or sport jacket at night but never in the blazing Sun but if I find a nice summer suit or sports jacket that may change.
Of course Safari Jackets are a very stylish option and they are quite versatile as well: if you don't want to wear a tie with them you can also wear a cravat. You can put on long trousers but shorts and knee length socks are alright as well. And you do have the feeling of always being well attired. I remember them well from South Africa.
In my country the humidity is constantly high. In the summer it goes north of 90% every day, all day. So yeah, short sleeves, linen, cotton apsolutely goes but knitwear and anything around the neck is a big no go.
Black is also perfectly radiative. That is why automotive radiators are often black. If there is any breeze or airflow, black is actually cooler. If there is no airflow, lighter colors may be better.
I am currently living in the Peruvian rainforest, where humidity is high and summer is pretty much all year long. Plus, my body is naturally high in temperature and I have oily skin, both of which contribute to the heat sensation. I had to adapt my wardrobe to clothes that fit slightly loose, and are 100% linen/cotton, like shirts, t-shirts, pants, and shorts. Then I got lucky getting some unlined shoes, huarache sandals, and alpargatas. I am thinking of getting a cotton safari jacket just to have a multipurpose top layer. I would like to wear a blazer/sport coat but I get too overheated easily with layers and they would be less versatile. GG's videos have helped me in getting most of my summer fabrics and clothing on point!
I love watching your guys videos, and dream of one day emulating them, but I live in Florida, and I already die just wearing button downs and trousers. This is the video I really needed the whole time!
4:28 me too 🤦🏿♂️ 🥵it sucks I’ve made sweat proof shirts and the work to not show they sweat but then the added fabric makes me hotter so my face beads up with sweat … sweat block wipes and drink apple cider vinegar and honey infused water helps to slow it down but Botox is next.
I love sport coats and blazers. Unfortunately I live in southeast Florida. In the best of years I only have two sometimes three months a year to wear them.
@@ebdaniels8774 Eb, apologies, I meant to reply and thank you earlier. A very nice movie apart from the sartorial content. I only spotted one pair of jeans and no men wearing overgrown kids clothes thankfully. Thanks again and good luck.
If you want to talk about non-overheating neckwear (esepcially here in Austin), don't rule out the merits of BOLO ties, which have gotten quite a good reception when I wear them, and furthermore, can be worn with the top button undone.
So there's got to be a story about why you picked Lyford, Texas. I know about it because it's 122 miles south of me here in Corpus Christi and it's on I -77 on the way to Mexico.
After 30+ years of living/fine dressing in NYC I always followed 3 rules to beat the summer heat: 1) Always cross to the shady side of the street, 2) Move as calmly, smoothly and slowly as the situation will allow and 3) Try not to get overexcited about anything. Cool and calm wins the day when beating the heat.
Shorts and short sleeves also wins the day when it's warm or worse. Pants and a long sleeve shirt on a warm day? Hahahahahaha yeah right.
No wonder people in hot climates are so slow and calm.
You can just wear a t-shirt, shorts and flip-flops to make your life easier
@@ZooomaCW yah but not everyone wants to dress like a man child
@@ekkieck some people like not looking like children
Thank you from Mexico, with our climate sometimes is very complicate to wear classic styles, and as a lawyer this is like a heaven´s gift
There are tons of good suit makers in Mexico along with boot makers like Drews boots and ton of others who make their boots in Leon..
You should have also mention a Guayabera shirt. In tropical areas such as South Floria,Mexico, Caribbean and Latin America a white long sleeve Guayabera shirt is considered classics dress.
I have like 20 of them
@@fmfdocbotl4358 me too, almost all vintage! I love a big collar on my Guayabera’s!
Living in Phoenix Arizona where our average daily summer temp is over 110*F with 0% humidity, Linen and open weave cotton is king. Keeping the sun off is hugely helpful as well so long sleeves can really help reduce not only the heat but the risk of skin cancer. That being said I wear suits through out summer but follow the above points and avoid being outdoors as much as possible. There is a degree of just accepting that it is going to be hot and just wearing what you want anyway.
After living in South Florida for 11 years and now living out West I must say that it is much easier to stay comfortable in dry heat compared to humidity.
I live in a tropical country, the Philippines, yet I also am sartorially inclined! This video is a testament for gentlemen that you can still look elegant anywhere even in the scorching heat!
If you live in the Philippines do you guys wear bamboo fabric over there? Is it more expensive than other fabrics like it is over here? A bamboo suit or blazer is beautiful. It’s like cashmere for the summer.
I also live in the Philippines, and I love to dress. But it's difficult to me to dress elegantly when temperatures reaches more than 30°C and sometimes reaches up to 37°C.
I own a navy blue linen suit, navy blue seersucker suit and a striped blue and white seersucker blazer all unlined. Living the hot weather life.
Heck yeah Filipino menswear enthusiasts! Recently got a linen shirt sa isang ukay ukay sa Palawan 👍👍💯
@@oliverdelica2289 I only buy my menswear in ukay-ukay too, di ko afford mga damit na 500 pesos pataas. 😭
Hi! I am from the Caribbean. Due to the fact that we have warm humid weather all year round, we developed the use of the guayabera. For us here, the guayabera is a formal garment used in baptisms, weddings, as well as in any other formal occasion. But you can also use it as a casual garment. You can use guayabera in short sleeves as well as with long sleeves. They are always prepared in lightweight breathable materials, and in light colors. I feel so comfortable with its good looks, that as a lawyer I use guayaberas for my everyday in office (non court) matters. Feel free to look up for guayaberas and its great advantages for hot humid climates. Thanks for the great job, keep it up! Saludos!
I wear suits/blazers a lot in the summer as a Realtor. Two tips I love for summer:
1. Wear short sleeve button downs or polos under a suit jacket/blazer.
2. Change up a suit by pairing a blazer with cotton chinos.
Great video!
All this is great but when autumn arrives then I get really excited ... the best time for wearing best clothes. Could never live without 4 seasons.
I’ve been on a big linen kick recently because of hot weather here in the south. Im excited that this video is helping me diversify
Give bamboo fabric a try. It’s like cashmere for the summer.
I live in similar weather and also we have ethenic ideas of formal clothing more suited to weather and I mostly wear a mix of them
Men in linen are very handsome! 💕
I'm living in Kazakhstan and you'll never know what weather will be even in summer. For example yesterday i had to wear tweed jacket with tweed trousers, v neck sweater and even an overcoat with backer boy cap but today it was very hot and i just wore simple two piece suit. Well you can guess how much i "love" my climate)
This video goes very hard. Love from Kazakhstan. I hate summer heat so much it's unreal.
I'm from England... weather here is bipolar
i guess we all resonate here. Spring and Autumn are peak when it comes to temperatures.
@@testnametestsurname1032 Yes man the yes! Love from Bosnia (there are land mines everywhere)
Came for the Schlueter Style. Stayed for the Preston Puns. I'm from southeast Texas where our only two seasons are summer and Christmas and "evaporative cooling" is just a myth. The heat and humidity have always been a major roadblock for upping my style, so thank you for the advice on staying cool while looking cool!
Living down in Dixie myself, cotton and linen all summer long! I don’t go a week with out wearing some seersucker!
Sounds great, Ian - you know we're seersucker fans here!
The second suit I ever got was bought for me by my grandma. She told me to go get something I wanted. It was a khaki/stone cotton suit. I know it’s not dress code, but I wore it to her funeral because it reminded me of her. Then again, I was the only one on a 100+ degree day wearing a suit that was meant for the summer.
Nothing like a crisp ivory linen suit and some light spectators for summer.
I will put most of this knowledge to the test when I travel to the Caribbean next month. Temperatures are in the 90s and humidity is at or near 100%. Packing plenty of cotton and linen.
Cotton and linen are very solid choices - have a great trip!
Thank you, I’m in Florida. It was 92 today with 60% humidity. Breathable fabrics are king.
In Jacksonville Florida, when it starts to hit the 90s, I switch to short sleeve collared linen shirts, casual linen slacks, loafers, no-see socks, and one of my straw fedoras (like my Venetian made Churchill).
My problem is finding good well made 100% linen pants.
Also one of the suits which I recently ordered is a wool/linen blend in an Italian style specifically for this climate.
Paul Frederick sells some linen pants that are decent, and actually have belt loops and no drawstring. They are made in Vietnam.
I live in Atlanta. Braces, suspenders allow for better air circulation than a belt.
Great tip! Thanks, Lee
Your example of the classic men’s wear worn by the Bedouin’s for the heat was spot on. The wearing of a thoab, serwal, keffiyeh or shemagh sure helps to keep a person cool. Even “Laurence of Arabia” demonstrated this. Like who wants to wear a tie and a jacket in the heat? But this clothing is not popular in Western cultures. Anyway, your examples of the light cloths were great. Personally, I don’t layer at all when it is hot. When the temps are stable around 100 degrees all Summer, clothing is minimal. Even for evening outings.
Excellent advice. I’ve always worn long pants (light colored,light weight chinos) in the summer, but I could never explain why I wasn’t hot. Now I can. Also, I wasn’t aware that the chemicals used to make no iron cotton shirts wear so unbreathable. Fortunately I own shirts that need to be ironed (in general I don’t like chemicals added to my clothes).
I’ve been a fabric snob since I was a kid and realized quickly that 100% cotton was infinitely better than blends or plastics. Then when I saw style icons in movies say stuff about only wearing 100% I was sold even more. Lol
I live in Bangkok so madras, seersucker, irish linen, fresco, solero, tropical wool are my go-to fabrics
As a young English gentleman I love the outfit Rafael is wearing at 6:06
Both the boutonniere (I grow my own) and the Ascot (I love the colours in the paisley)
I am down in FL and I have been experimenting with merino wool/wool blend garments for the last couple of years. I will agree that my linen shirts are cooler, but my undershirts in merino have excellent antimicrobial properties that really help with odor control. I really try to have a capsule wardrobe and limit the actual number of clothing items I own. The wool helps with being able to wear items multiple times in between washes and increases the longevity of my purchases. Great luck with unbound merino and wool and prince.
Here in the Philippines, formal wear is mostly made of light fabrics especially for the traditional men's wear the 'Barong'.
One quibble here - while cotton is the more common summer fabric these days, linen is far superior when it comes to wicking and then releasing moisture, no matter what the climate.
As you point out in the "sweaty underarms" section on undershirts, cotton is great at *absorbing* moisture...but not always so great at letting go of it. In fact, it tends to act more like a sponge than a wick. Hence wet sweaty underarms, damp smelly socks, the ever-dreaded swamp crotch, etc. And it's also why if you do outdoor activities, you'll frequently hear the maxim that "cotton kills" - since it holds onto water so tenaciously, if you get it wet while hiking or camping it will tend to stay that way, significantly increasing your risk of hyperthermia, creating potentially medically serious levels of chafing and blisters, encouraging fungal and bacterial growth, and adding significant weight to your overall load. So cotton is only really a good moisture-wicking fabric in drier climates or air-conditioned spaces where the heat, humidity, and/or air flow are consistently at the right balance to offset cotton's sponge-like tendencies (although it can be fine as an outer layer, such a light jacket or sweater). Additionally, unless you take care to only buy (very expensive) certified sustainably grown cotton from a reputable and independently verified brand, cotton represents one of the worst water-guzzling and pesticide/herbicide-heavy environmental offenders in the agricultural world.
Linen, otoh, is a far more environmentally sustainable crop, and the fiber *wicks* (i.e. MOVES) moisture incredibly well without holding onto it like cotton does. So it dries out far more quickly even in humid and damp conditions. This creates a more enhanced cooling sensation vs cotton and makes linen naturally anti-microbial, since it doesn't stay wet. This also means linen won't get smelly like cotton does and it will also perform far better under wool, which also tends to hold onto water, making it a poor choice over potentially wet/sweat-soaked cotton under-layers. And, as Preston noted, it's a far stronger and more durable fiber than cotton, to boot. This is why our forefathers (and mothers) preferred linen shirts and shifts under wool, even when cotton was available - you get all the advanced sweat-wicking/cooling qualities of linen against the skin plus linen's enhanced durability (enabling it to stand up to frequent wear and washing), combined with the temperature-regulating and wear-resistant qualities of wool facing the environment.
So if you're one of those folks who've previously resigned themselves to being sweaty and damp all summer (or all the time), consider switching to all-linen under-layer system. You might be pleasantly surprised at the improvement.
(Bamboo is also similarly cooling, but is also quite a weak fiber. So it's more suitable for low-wear/low-stress garments. It does however have a lovely soft feel and drape, as well as providing additional cooling, and brings these traits to the party when blended with other fibers. However, like cotton, bamboo comes with significant environmental costs. While the plant itself is fairly sustainable, bamboo fabric is essentially just another form of synthetic rayon, and requires extensive processing involving a significant amount of electricity, water and toxic chemicals to turn the raw plant matter into a usable fiber. However, some manufacturers are shifting to more 'closed loop' and energy-efficient processes in an attempt to reduce those environmental impacts, so it might be worth looking for that if you are a fan of the fabric.)
Yup lightweight wool will be the best since it's the most moisture wicking away natural fiber has nature has to offer.
As a Palm Springs area fan, I’ve been waiting for this!
Thank you *SO MUCH* for covering this topic. I feel heard. Many people wouldn't consider where I live (Southern California, about 15-20 minutes from the beach) to be particularly hot, but I am highly sensitive to the heat. I just wish I learned about this stuff before I started upgrading my wardrobe...
Between materials and weaves, it can be difficult to know how breathable something will actually be, especially when ordering online. I wish there were some sort of standard rating organization that would assign a breath-ability grade to every piece of clothing. It would also be useful for those who specifically want to seek out warmer clothing that will insulate well. Ah well, that's never going to happen.
We're glad to be of assistance!
Wow! Your videos are plethora of rabbit holes to go down! This video in particular has a lot of references to other videos. I guess I know what I am doing the rest of the day.
From the incessant al forno climate of Hollywoodland, I thank you dear Preston for this edifying exploration of men's summer wear.
Hi there! Thank you so much for uploading this! I am also looking for classic summer style for the Tropical Summer Party at school, and they also organized The Best Dressed Award! I can't say anything else but... A big thank you, thanks for the guide! This is what I am looking for!
One thing that got overlooked on jacket structure is how important a sous bras is, especially for us sweatier types!
A very useful addition, thank you!
Well done, Preston.
It's 105 today where I live. Here are my tips:
1. Linen. Linen everything. It's a magical fabric.
2. Long sleeves. Sounds counterintuitive but you'll be keeping the sun off.
3. Buy your clothes from places where it's hot. An Italian suit is going to be a lot cooler than an English suit because it's made for people in a hotter place.
4. Deodorant tries to hide the smell of your sweat. Antiperspirant reduces the amount you sweat in the first place. Use antiperspirant.
5. A jacket slung over your shoulder still carries a good degree of formality. People subconsciously understand that you are taking your jacket off because it's a sauna outside.
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Very informative video. Instead of a white shirt as back-up I would go for a light blue one, perhaps an Oxford quality. In Italy for example white shirts are only worn for special events such as weddings or funerals. Linen jackets/suits for hot weather are great but when it's really hot a light high twisted wool can't be beaten.
Linen shirts and Polos all the way either with chinos or Wool Trousers. I also have a few unlined cotton blazers whenever I feel like wearing a jacket or it's a nice occasion. When lounging at home during hot weather it's a tshirt and elastic waist seersucker pants although in the future would love to find one that is 100% cotton instead of synthetic blend. Keep up the good work gents!
I was just looking at getting a summer suit, so this video was very timely 👍
As a Floridian this is the video I’ve been waiting for!
Same here!
I am a Yankee, I live in Westchester NY, but it gets swealtering here in the summer and I can not handle anything about 73 degrees. The key is wearing light fabrics - cotton suits, shirts undergarments, seersucker, linen, silk (for slacks), Fresco fabrics and light wool. Always wear a straw hat.
Hail and greetings from a little ways north, I am a Georgian!
I like to wear a gentlemanly pair of baggy shorts and gentlemanly t-shirt with the sleeves cut off, complete with both a flip and a flop. Anymore and i'm soaked in sweat.
@@outlaw1179 yikes that’s a no from me man I wouldn’t be caught dead in shorts lest I’m at the beach or swimming in my pool
Appreciate this! I'm generally warmer than the average person, so this video is appreciated!
Immaculate drip
Can confirm from my experience that a nice cotton dress shirt+undershirt feels better on your skin than any advertised "keep dry" synthetic fabric tshirt. Especially in high humidity heat.
I live on the tropically warm Canary Islands with average annual temperatures of 25 ºC. It is not unusual for temperatures to rise to over 40 ºC.
In this weather, linen and summer cool wool have proved to be particularly suitable fabrics for my suits and jackets. For shoes, moccasins with invisible cotton socks. For headwear, Panama and 100% Furfelt, which is even more comfortable to wear than Panama I have noticed. The 100% Furfelt preferably from Stetson. I wear everytime a cotton handkerchief in the pckket.
Best wisches from the island.
Michael
I loved this video, especially the hats! That coconut porkpie with the madras band is magnificent! I NEED this hat in my life and will be searching for one for myself!
When temperatures go up to 30 ºC, I find much more comfort in wearing short sleeve shirts with a light sports jacket (linen or similar), unless of course I'm wearing a suit in which case a long sleeve is required. I personally dislike polo shirts with their floppy collars and much rather opt for the short sleeve shirt which always makes me dressier in a smart/business casual environment. Also, if you walk a lot, ride public transportations, etc, chances are you'll sweat more and short sleeve shirts are great to cool you down. When temperatures rise to >35 ºC it's time to leave the jacket at home or just wear it if you spend all day in an indoor environment with AC or for an important meeting .
My wife being born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii always told me in summer to wear light silk or rayon shirts and very light breathable under garments. She was right it works and no more looking like a just took the Nestea plunge, per say.
Living out here in Portland Oregon the weather's bipolar and humid, being a snappy dresser is a challenge sometimes 🤔
I picked up a Lilac three piece suit last year, but with the pandemic I didn't get to wear it. I recently went to an event wearing the trousers and waistcoat, and I looked pretty sharp in it, while staying cool
I went through this situation with a warm weather jacket I had made for me (a retirement gift). I ordered it just before the pandemic, but wasn’t able to wear it until this past week (it was 90+ degrees for 2 days). The jacket was great.
@@gdretired4385 Ah, that sounds awesome! Glad you've got to wear yours. I'm hoping to go out soon and get a chance to wear the jacket for my suit as well
I wish I could pull off a color like that. The only bright colors I can do are whites, subtle yellows, blues, and greens. People say I look good in red but I refuse to believe it. Looks too weird.
Needed this for the Southern California desert
You missed out dupioni silk! It was very popular in the middle of the last century. Half the jackets in Purple Noon are dupioni silk.
I have some bedlinens in seersucker, and it is absolutely amazing in summer.
Lived in Saigon for 4 years. I wore a shirt, trousers and dress shoes to work, sometimes a tie and never a jacket. Casually, wore linen shirts and shorts - but the most cooling 'garment' of all is flip-flops. If you want to look like an old Vietnamese guy, you should wear loafers with your shorts.
Locals take lunch at 11ish and nap through the middle of the day. People avoid direct sunlight and spend most of the time in the shade. Mornings are cooler and comfortable; afternoons hot and evenings humid and sticky.
No matter what you wear, you will sweat like a pig until you are acclimatised, which can take months/ years. Even then, doing anything exertive (even walking) will make you drip. Don't imagine you'll be doing any gentlemanly promenading around - it's not a walkable city, the sidewalks are still governed by motorbikes (parked and in motion). Hats aren't a thing, because motorbike helmets. Office jobs usually have a more formal dress code, but also have intense aircon. When outside, get the bike up past 30/40kph and you'll have a pleasant cooling breeze.
I love this video. Very informative.
Great video. Well researched and the humour is the nice touch
Solaro is a trademark, referring to a pure wool fabric whose weight makes it unsuitable to warmer weather. Save it for mid-seasons with plenty of sun and lower temperatures.
I currently live in a temperate/cold environment and especially enjoy my thick woolen garments throughout winter. But I will move to California soon to attend university. This video gave me some great ideas on modifying my wardrobe to dress accordingly to the weather on campus. Thanks again GG!
As a couple of others have mentioned, guayaberas are quite nice in a hot and humid climate. I'm in South Florida, and I own several. I wear them with linen pants, a Panama hat, and huaraches. I know sandals are frowned upon up North, but they seem to be appropriate down here. A quality leather, closed toe sandal works great with that Ernest Hemmingway, old Havana, vibe. I also try to stick to a "Miami Vice" color palette, at least in the Summer.
One of the things I use to combat the heat, is not wearing items until absolutely necessary. If an event calls for a jacket, that jacket is off until I get inside. If it's outdoors, polo or short sleeved shirts and I'm looking for shade. Living in S. Florida, one must make certain concessions and be smart. My linen guayabera shirts are a must.
No doubt, polo shirts are a go during the summer here. Breatheble, classic, and very comfortable in general.
I even wear polo shirts during the winter
Mid video, enjoying the content. Keep on with these amazing videos!
Very thorough informative video as always. I especially liked the panama woven hats. I find my silk Hawaiian shirts are a lifesaver in the heat.
It’s always nice to be coolheaded
Thank you for your tips. In Tunisia summers are hot and dry and these tips work perfectly there too
Idk if it's gentleman-like but viscose is a great summer material and my favourite actually. It's really lightweight as well as breathable, it cools the body and, haha, looks and feels good!
I wear suits all year round. The temperature where I live hits 44 degrees Celsius with 97 percent humidity in the summer. I have plenty of experience many of which you have touched on here. Also diet is important. And staying hydrated is important but you can't drink gallons of water all day long, eat fruit and drink milk drinks like iced lattes etc. They stay in your body much longer so you won't have to run to the toilet every hour. Don't worry the amount of coffee in an iced latte won't dehydrate you. Sunglasses are a huge help. They make you feel much more relaxed and cooler in the heat when you are outdoors. If you are walking down the street on a hot day squinting because of the bright sun you will instantly feel hotter than you are. And nobody looks good squinting!
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@@TheSultan1470 Try harder honey.
This was great, even though I live in Finland, where a thick overcoat is needed even with a three piece suit for a big part of the year. The good thing is that summer clothes can last for decades here :D
Having good summer clothes do make the few hot and humid summer days feel even more like a celebration. Personally I love linen shirts in the summer and this spring I bought myself a Panama hat. I've already had the chance to wear it a couple of times and I'm loving it!
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Thankyou. love this channel and the best blog. I move to India in July- Very useful .😄😄
Believe it or not, THEE absolutely most comfortable Summer dress clothes that I ever owned, were made of a Nylon/Rayon blend and were of 1950s vintage.
This was back in the Eighties when I was in my late Teens, early Twenties... I happened to live in Houston at the time, and I guess that this type of clothing was quite popular there, back in The Day.
I'd find it "new/old" at the more established Menswear stores around town, and also second hand in the thrift stores... There were TONS of the stuff floating around back then.
There were dress and Sport shirts... They were either solid colors or patterned.
The weave wasn't open enough to be "see through", but SO OPEN that one didn't need to wear an undershirt... And I have to say that I'd sometimes get downright chilly, even in 90 degree weather... Considering sweating, combined with either the breeze or being in an air conditioned building.
The suits were almost all of a Shantung-looking slub weave, some were one solid color, others were a base color with differently toned slubs... They looked just like silk, but all had a weave that was just open enough to let air flow through.
Another great characteristic of those garments, was that they were all incredibly lightweight, too.
Unfortunately, I either sold or gave away those beloved suits when I magically transmogrified from a 40/42 long coat, 30/32 waist trouser... To a 44 L/ 38 waist.🙄
Middle Age Spread has a rotten way of sneaking up on a lot of us... But I sure do miss those clothes.
I've never seen anything else like them since.
Needed this, being a funeral director is hard during the summer
Can we have more of Raphael please?
Prefer him doing the videos more
Hi, My comment to this is: I have a very good friend in Phoenix, AZ, whilst I live in northern Europe. Your tips andtrix works well here but my friend will still be boiling between May and October. I challenge you to figure out a way for my friend to work comfortably in the outdoors in the desert of Phoenix during the hot season. Yours, Ann
I'm from Nigeria, and this video is really helpful to me.
Old army jackets & sandals with an AK47 accessory then?
@@moorshound3243 LOL... Not at all.
Not everywhere in the country is a conflict area. Moreso, huge successes have been recorded in the fight against armed groups in the Sahel region.
Nigeria is indeed viewed negatively in Western media, but facts on the ground don't rhyme with that narrative.
I've been dressed like Preston five days a week since I started studying law in 2014, and more than 100+ million people dress the same in Nigeria.
If you’re feelin rootin’ tootin’, you can take a cue from Texans and opt for a straw cowboy hat to keep the sun off you, or a bolo tie for stylish fabric free neckwear.
This video is pretty useful. I live in Singapore where it is usually very hot, but when it rains can get pretty cold. Any ideas for Tropical Outfits ?
Safari Jackets.
Look up Roger Moore wearing safari jackets, sometimes with a dress shirt and tie, sometimes without.
Safari shirts and jackets are made of breathable, yet durable cotton sometimes blended with linen. If you're dressing smart casual having a safari jacket with a short sleeve polo, henley, casual button down or solid t-shirt works perfectly.
If you want to be more formal I can't think of a better way to stay cool than a short sleeve dress shirt with a long sleeve cotton safari jacket, tie or no tie.
A bonus is they are machine washable.
The British invented classic style as we know it so take note on how they dressed in their colonies with tropical weather.
During the hotter months I personally either wear a short sleeve polo shirt, or casual button down shirt with chinos and suede chukka boots or a safari shirt or jacket with a Panama hat, maybe a lightweight suit or sport jacket at night but never in the blazing Sun but if I find a nice summer suit or sports jacket that may change.
Of course Safari Jackets are a very stylish option and they are quite versatile as well: if you don't want to wear a tie with them you can also wear a cravat. You can put on long trousers but shorts and knee length socks are alright as well. And you do have the feeling of always being well attired. I remember them well from South Africa.
I wear silk jumper with my blue summer suit and black driving shoes and my red tint eyeglasses
In my country the humidity is constantly high. In the summer it goes north of 90% every day, all day. So yeah, short sleeves, linen, cotton apsolutely goes but knitwear and anything around the neck is a big no go.
Black is also perfectly radiative. That is why automotive radiators are often black. If there is any breeze or airflow, black is actually cooler. If there is no airflow, lighter colors may be better.
Thank you for sharing this!
I am currently living in the Peruvian rainforest, where humidity is high and summer is pretty much all year long. Plus, my body is naturally high in temperature and I have oily skin, both of which contribute to the heat sensation. I had to adapt my wardrobe to clothes that fit slightly loose, and are 100% linen/cotton, like shirts, t-shirts, pants, and shorts. Then I got lucky getting some unlined shoes, huarache sandals, and alpargatas. I am thinking of getting a cotton safari jacket just to have a multipurpose top layer. I would like to wear a blazer/sport coat but I get too overheated easily with layers and they would be less versatile. GG's videos have helped me in getting most of my summer fabrics and clothing on point!
Okay the ostrich was awesome
I love watching your guys videos, and dream of one day emulating them, but I live in Florida, and I already die just wearing button downs and trousers. This is the video I really needed the whole time!
I love linen clothes in summer
4:28 me too 🤦🏿♂️ 🥵it sucks I’ve made sweat proof shirts and the work to not show they sweat but then the added fabric makes me hotter so my face beads up with sweat … sweat block wipes and drink apple cider vinegar and honey infused water helps to slow it down but Botox is next.
I love sport coats and blazers. Unfortunately I live in southeast Florida. In the best of years I only have two sometimes three months a year to wear them.
Lyford Texas! I'm near that city and am looking at this video for that exact reason. 😂 Fantastic
I also recommend cashmere because cashmere adapts to hot and cold like in Mongolia where cashmere is the most popular fabric for clothing
Great video and perfectly timed. One of the classic movie stills was 'The Great Gatsby.' Does anyone know the other?
That's Rossano Brazzi from Summertime (1955), starring alongside Katherine Hepburn
@@ebdaniels8774 Eb, apologies, I meant to reply and thank you earlier. A very nice movie apart from the sartorial content. I only spotted one pair of jeans and no men wearing overgrown kids clothes thankfully. Thanks again and good luck.
If you want to talk about non-overheating neckwear (esepcially here in Austin), don't rule out the merits of BOLO ties, which have gotten quite a good reception when I wear them, and furthermore, can be worn with the top button undone.
So there's got to be a story about why you picked Lyford, Texas.
I know about it because it's 122 miles south of me here in Corpus Christi and it's on I -77 on the way to Mexico.
All my fellow southern California gentleman just gave a little air fist bump with this vid😄🙌
As a man, my go to outfit for hot weather is a sleeveless dress along with men's sandals.
that is a good video for the time , please focus these next videos on summer related topics and also the bandana
Yes, it can be pretty magical.
I recommended doing a Miami Vice fashion episode.
Finally, thanks from Brazil
I love Preston's videos!
Is that a seersucker suit?
Yes. It’s from Sears & I was a sucker for buying it. 🤷♂️😆
If not silk or rayon, what would be the proper fabric to lining a suit for a warmer climate?