SUMMER STYLE OPTIONS FOR WELL-DRESSED MEN

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[@lorettashumate446]

While I was in the US Navy we were required to wear a white T shirt under our outer shirt no matter what the temperature. I found it was actually comfortable and helped control perspiration in the heat. I still think it adds a bit of 'completly dressed' style to my outfit on many occasions.

[@bigbadbith8422]

Excellent advice - thank you

[@RaoulKunz1]

I do the same thing, white 100% cotton T as a base and then everything from there on out *is* a very comfortable setup in summer! (also in winter) Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

That is correct. Cool by evaporation. Would go with a v neck as opposed to a crew neck. Cheers Ron

[@user-jf6ss9yo3w]

@Ron: V-neck of course, you wouldn't expose neither your underpants, nor your undershirt to the world

[@jproog41]

@@RaoulKunz1 Same here!

[@davedove67]

Great video, Ash! Hot weather can be a challenge when a person tries to be stylish. Cooler weather is easier, because one can embrace layering.

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

Indeed! That is why I love winter. Besides my hometown gets unbearably hot in the summer...

[@KlausKokholmPetersen]

Pink is a seriously underrated colour in menswear! It works best when you have a bit of a tan. For men with darker skin it's even better.

[@viclucyzia]

Nice advice Ash. Always remember sun and heat are the main enemy of leather so avoid quality shoes in soaring temperatures. Always nourish the leather. I switch to cheaper nice shoes if I have to go out at daytime, loafers, suede shoes and my favorite in evenings woven leather shoes. I wouldn't wear a Rolex or any luxury watch with short sleeves. Too risky unless you are at a millionaires party.

[@varunveer39]

Almost 50 degrees here in New Delhi your eminence. Pastel colours,linen and chinos are the saviour. Thanks a ton your eminence.

[@teekue]

I think blazers with shorts looks strange. The formality clash is just too much. Having just been to Italy, long trousers are a must. Get it wider fitting in summer fabrics and it's not really going to be warmer than shorts. The trick is to allow air in!

[@glebz7294]

Hello from Melbourne with it's summer +40s. My recommendation is: espadrilles, or classic penny loafers. There are also perforated loafers available on the market. I really think they would work well with chinos and shorts at the same time. At the same time I struggle with the idea of combining desert boots and the exposure to 30+ day heat though... Going up, I wear straight fit linen trousers during summer on those 30+ days. The way how material is woven is very important to ensure it's breathable. With linen it is generally not a problem as long as it is not a mix with something else. Otherwise chinos,as Ash mentioned, would do.

[@themoderndandy713]

My personal technique for dressing well in the summer: Just cope with wearing suits and ties in upwards of 105F (40.5C) weather. I have several warm-weather suits for summer, including a white, seersucker, cotton beige, and cotton, beige check suit - along with a white dinner jacket for black tie. The only times I remove my suit coat in the summer are when I've exhausted myself from dancing (the Viennese waltz is a horrifically tiring dance), when I'm taking a stroll around the neighborhood or attending a barbecue, or, on rare occasion, with my coat in my arm while taking a long stroll in the city in which I can't avoid the heat. Boater hats are such a neat detail. I wore one just today with black tie - the only appropriate summer hat for a tuxedo. The three classic straw hats are a straw pork pie, Panama, and boater. As someone into vintage, I wear hats daily, so all three are a must. If you do choose to wear a boater, tilt it a la Fred Astaire. In terms of shorts: Consider your age and body type. Young, thin men can get away with shorter, slimmer shorts. Older gentlemen are best with wider-legged, slightly longer shorts. Height also plays a factor - the taller one is, the shorter short shorts seem to sit. The ideal range is seven to eleven inches. Some men can get away with five inches, but never should one's shorts be longer than eleven. Men's shorts should never be baggy or grape hugging; the in-betweens thereof are fine. Also, while I know this is my personal opinion, I recommend avoiding wearing shorts when visiting someone's home - bare legs on a friend's couch isn't an elegant look.

[@saleemnaqvi2200]

Try the pith helmet. It is the best headgear ever for hot climates. You would stand out. People start fascinating conversations when they me in mine.

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

I found your comment interesting and funny. I loved the reference to the Viennese waltz, no wonder your icon/badge is a portrait of "Beau" Brummel, you belong to the 1820s! 😁😁😁 Regarding the tilting of a hat there is a line in the song "You either got or haven't got style" that says: "A hat is not a hat if isn't tilted" (The video of the song performed by Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Dean Martin is priceless and available on YT) Finally, I also agree with your advice about wearing shorts in a more formal occasion, I only wear them in very hot weather at home. Linen is a wonderful fabric ideal that allows you to be smartly dressed without melting away. Regards

[@themoderndandy713]

@@arslongavitabrevis5136 Thank you for the reply! Beau Brummell was quite the character. While he may not have been the perfect gentleman (nor all that functional a human being, whether you mean his gambling addiction or his... medical concerns), I've come to truly appreciate the core of the dandyism movement: the relentless pursuit of rampant individualism and male elegance. I waltz, I ride horseback, I attend opera and ballet, I write poetry, and I (amateurly) swordfence - all in the name of the lifelong journey of the elegant gentleman. I must admit that I'd never seen that clip of Style. Color me a fan. I'll need to give Robin and the 7 Hoods a watch - mark that down on my classic film to-watch list. I still have a few I'm meaning to get through. I give myself a couple extra occasions to wear shorts, but not many. When I'm playing pickleball, when I'm strolling the neighborhood, and when I'm visiting the pool are all situations I'll permit myself dress shorts. Aside from that, I consider them loungewear. I find myself in many times more social situations in which I'm wearing a tuxedo than shorts - even though I may be the only one wearing such a formal garment. If not "when I want," then when, after all?

[@arslongavitabrevis5136]

@@themoderndandy713 Hello! Yes, Brummel was more a dandy than a gentleman; in my dictionary that means a bit of a pretentious fool. Mere elegance without moral substance and backbone is nothing. The condition of a gentleman is very difficult to define but, at least for me, is more about character and manliness than good manners. There is an excellent book on this subject which I highly recommend: "The English Gentleman" (1980) by Philip Mason. Since you are a lover of classical films and the noble art of fencing, I would recommend a magnificent film by Ridley Scott (although most probably you have already watched it): "The duellists" (1978) Have a nice weekend.

[@bigprettyman3795]

Lmao! You and my hat compliments! May be seen as a vintage hat but the boater is extremely practical in the hot summer and achieves its goal with style, and People love to see style.😉

[@TheChapsGuide]

I love it!

[@Mark..P]

Desert boots with shorts! The only time that works is with a military uniform and knee length socks. Great video but those of us that are over 50 can dress a little more relaxed, smart yet cool and are no longer limited by our age 😎 Agreed on the long sleeve shirts though 🤣. Thank you for making this 🙏

[@adrianwalker2833]

Knee-length socks work quite well with a safari suit too. But in general, it has to be knee-length socks with shorts, it makes you look so much more dressed.

[@tonykelly3011]

Dear Ash, Great video! So very informative . I’m a chap living far away in Asia ( Japan) I have to cope with heat and humidity more and more ! Great stuff and very informative !

[@gilesjohnson3736]

Love the content

[@aldobega2649]

Hey Ash! This is my nightmare! Like you said, summer makes us almost give up our sartorial styles! I particularly hate shorts, short sleeve shirts and polo shirts. Never gonna use a graphic shirt as well. So my way of dealing with summer is: a super light long sleeve collared shirt, if possible made of 100% Linen, cotton or linen trousers with side adjuster, a pair of leather sandals (the ones that has a monk trap on the side but hides your toes and big part of feet and no socks. I’d like to use light color socks when possible because I sweat on my feet if I don’t. And a nice Panama white hat. But I confess to you that in South Florida where I am now, even these options will be too hot. So, in the summer unfortunately I pass more time avoiding the outdoors and staying inside where the a/c can make you life easier. That’s why I am planning to move to the north of USA or West Europe soon!

[@52Royston]

Interesting remarks about desert boots. I was posted to Kenya in the Army late 50s early 60s. In the evenings we all charged from black leather army boots into desert boots and still in KDs (Khaki Drill Uniform). These were made for us by local shoe makers and were the most comfortable imaginable. The shoemaker would first trace your foot on to a piece of cardboard with a pencil. Then he would study the shape of the foot and somehow commit that to memory. The nearest I found in the UK were Hushpuppies and coincidentally I ordered a new pair only yesterday. To look right in my opinion, they have to be suede, as light a sand colour as possible with crepe soles. These days they seem to come in every shade of colour and every type of material for uppers often with heavy leather soles and they just look heavy.

[@rodneymanwaring9396]

Excellent video you thank you so much I have been following your channel and dressing better in South Africa and people is really noticing my improvement in style. I am so glad I am dressing better and more mature I turn 50 in October all the best chaps

[@danielschaeffer1294]

Survival tip. Don’t wear leather-soled dress shoes in summer, especially in the city. The leather soles will transfer the heat from that sidewalk directly to your feet! There are plenty of loafers you can buy with crepe soles that will look stylish but still be comfortable.

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

True 100% leather sole no good on bitumen in summer, is some parts of Australia and New Zealand the bitumen melts! Also 100% leather soles not good when it rains, unless you cheat! Use sandpaper on the sole/heel say 100 grit to roughen the surface! makes the sole like a car tire micro tread so one won't slip over!

[@jonathonshanecrawford1840]

@@jonstern7511 Depends where and when they wear leather soles, say when its raining, "Day/Night" soles, when it dry leather soles! Do you agree?

[@danielschaeffer1294]

@@jonstern7511 Good point. Perhaps I should have qualified that a bit - “… if you can avoid it.”

[@RaoulKunz1]

@@danielschaeffer1294 Though you can always have your leather soles covered with more heat resistant and less conducting hard rubber, which I did to a couple of shoes. Also keep in mind that Crepe has a tendency not exactly to meld but to get more flexible if constantly exposed to heat. It's a great material for anything other than the "summer in the city" when you're constantly surrounded by heated asphalt. I feel the optimum here is hard rubber soles (Vibram and the like, essentially the rubber manufacturers who make tires for their living) because it's resistant as well as not really conducting much heat. Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@johnfaram4684]

great info ash

[@billyo54]

Great advice as we've become accustomed to on this channel Ash. I had to wear short trousers until I was about thirteen and couldn't wait to wear "grown-up trousers. As a result, I could never bring myself to wear shorts in adulthood. Silly, I know. Luckily these days they're are plenty of chinos in light cotton, linen and linen/cotton blends that make life in summertime so much easier. I also find seersucker shirts a great summer top. Even if one sweats the roughed effect of seersucker means the garment will never stick to your skin or show unsightly damp patches. Keep up the good work Ash.

[@Noteability]

13:16 It's so American :-) Can confirm, every time when I dress up or even simply wear my Fedora Temple, a lot of random people tell me, "Nice hat!"

[@fungun7414]

I know it might seem abit too casual but I also ware NATO straps as well in the summer with more casual clothes.

[@grumpyparrotphotography]

Thanks for this. I live in the tropics and there is good food for thought here.

[@05Rudey]

Glad to see the inclusion of the perforated shoe in the list,This summer I been wearing a woven pair of penny loafers, the weave is very loose to give that perforated look and function. Among the best summer shoes I have bought to date, they replaced the boater/deck shoes (Same style as @3:31) that had been my previous goto summer shoe since ditching trainers some 10 years ago and starting to show their age. Clarke's Desrt boots are next on the shopping list.

[@alejandrodono]

Perfect timing, just what I was looking for! Ash, do you have any advice for storing multiple Sportcoats/Blazers and Suits with a small closet? I would really appreciate it since the only I’ve found is maybe using a wide hanger for 2 or 3 jackets

[@angelo8516]

Thanks for reminding me about the Guy Laroche Men's fragrance 'Drakkar'. Drakkar has been around since the 80's. It has a wonderful scent that is perfect👌for all seasons. It has a fantastic blend of wood and spice, with a hint of citrus🍊. It was so popular with the ladies, that Women would wear it themselves.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Classic

[@JeffWilkinson]

Another great video, Ash! You have another subscriber. Another summer casual hat to consider is the ventilated flat cap. While it doesn't offer the sun protection of a boater or Panama, it does keep the sun off of your head and out of your eyes like a ballcap but is so much more stylish and cooler on the head. I have two, one in white and one in tan, and am buying a third before summer ends.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Great tip!

[@pat1589]

Hi Ash. Really enjoying your site. Thus site and RMRS are the 2 best clothing tip sites for men on KZbin in my opinion. As well as teaching other general aspects to being in good male. Thanks. From New Zealand.

[@user-ti6zo7pz5i]

i love a driving loafer on men in the summer , i also bought my hubby some nubuck shoes that are very stylish for summer

[@gilesjohnson3736]

Thanks!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Thank you sir.

[@marceloclemente7419]

Thank you very much for answering my questions. I started to receive compliments after follow your advices and suggestions. Including me I bought a light pink shirt like yours and the colour is really beautiful. " You pronounced very well my name". 😊

[@TheChapsGuide]

Wonderful!

[@deanjackson625]

Always a Great video Ash on style and fashion. Just curious do they sell dr squatch soap and shampoo . Just wondering.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I believe it is available online in the UK. Is it any good?

[@ronaldpoppe3774]

Ash, great advice. I always wear my Panama straw hat in the summer. I always get components. In fact last week the wife and I were having lunch at a local restaurant and a woman winked at me twice 😅. Luckily the wife didn't see. 😂 . Also been wearing my Clark dessert Boots. Or my L.L. Bean deck shoes. Cheers Ron

[@ianf3536]

Hi Ash great video as ever - just need to get the summer back in the UK to put it all into action! A quick question please. Many of your photos had men wearing shoes with no socks - is this a no no for a well dressed man? Thanks.

[@TheChapsGuide]

As a man over 50, I personally forgo the sockless look, but it is perhaps more fashionable in warmer climates for younger gents.

[@martindoyle7077]

The weather were having it mite be a good idea to talk about swimming trunks ash

[@benraus]

As a fairer skin (and prone to burning) gent living & working in tropical Singapore - this was extremely helpful. Thank you, sir!

[@TheChapsGuide]

Glad it was helpful!

[@e-remes7029]

Good Morning Ash After a mostly sunny week in Wiltshire, I am now back in Yorkshire. With the nation now stealing itself for the forecast biblical rain, you bring a brief glint of Summer. My go to last week were all mentioned hereon. To whit; deck shoes, chino shorts and a cotton shirt (button down collar). In an attempt to maintain standards, and in case I went into the Mess (I didn't). I think my clothing will, in the short-term, swing back towards Autumn/ Winter wear. I hope Summer will return soon and allow us all to bare our knees in a sartorially acceptable way. I do, I admit, wear sportswear, I will add that I do so only when running. The wearing of grey tracksuits reminds me of the clothing provided by the Police when they need your original clothes for "reasons"🤣 Until next time *Salute

[@johnbunton9177]

Walking is my major form of exercise, Ash, which can be done wearing any number of casual or even dress shoes, and therefore I've completely given up on wearing athletic shoes or "sneakers" of any kind. Although I've got good legs, thanks to all that walking, at the age of 57, I have stopped wearing short pants entirely, because I just don't feel they are appropriate for a man my age. (I distinctly remember being laughed at one summer in London, many years ago, for wearing shorts in public, and I quickly learned that I had instantly marked myself out as a tourist. Perhaps standards have changed in the last two decades.) As far as sandals are concerned, I would never consider wearing this footwear unless I was at a pool, or on a beach. And although I love hats, and seldom leave the house without a fur felt fedora, or flat cap, or Panama in the summer, I wouldn't wear a baseball cap unless I was standing on a baseball field playing baseball. The t-shirts I still own are worn exclusively in the privacy of my bedroom during the fall and winter months, and I wouldn't dream of going out in public sporting my dedication to The Rolling Stones, or The Grateful Dead, or Charlie Parker, or Gustav Mahler, for that matter. Graphic t-shirts on a man pushing 60 are just not age appropriate, in my opinion. And yet, in the warmer months, the majority of men I encounter on the street, whether they are 18 or 60, wear something that resembles a horrifying uniform of baseball caps, graphic t-shirts, baggy cargo shorts, and neon-accented sneakers. It's truly disturbing to see the number of grown men, including men my age, who dress in a style that is more or less indistinguishable from teenagers. -And some of these men have far more disposable income than I do,

[@danielfrancis3660]

Based on your video I need to 'get a grip of myself' and dump the tee shirts!

[@jaysmall5586]

I agree that open-toed sandals are not preferable. That's why by the water I prefer closed-toed fisherman's sandals. Still protecting the feet while having big enough gaps to let the water drain from them. And cheap enough currently to not worry about them while getting them drenched. As for the rest of my attire, the moment it gets past 90 degrees Fahrenheit, I'm locked into drawstring linen trousers and linen guayaberas in case I need the extra pockets. I've never been a fan of shorts, because I never know when I'll have to be trouncing through the forest getting ticks all over my legs were I wearing shorts. As for hats, I have thick hair at the moment, so I'm happy to let it protect my scalp from the sun, but my brother has recently invested into boater hats, including the one with the red-and-navy stripes band like Big Pretty has there, so I can certainly see the appeal.

[@rogercurrie]

I am ready for summer. Here in Southern Manitoba Canada, the summers get hot. very hot. This year I bought a classic Panama hat from Bigalli. It is great. I wear meshed deck shoes, chinos and a linen shirt. I have two pair of sunglasses, a pair of Maui Jim clubmasters , and an always classic pair of Serengeti Drivers. When I put on my Floris Cefiro, I feel like I am walking in Sorrento or any other Southern Italian town. Thanks for the video Ash.

[@TheChapsGuide]

Sounds great!

[@maxaronson1017]

What are your thoughts on a fisherman sandal, which much more foot coverage and doesn’t show toes?

[@jimc12091966]

Yanks shouting " hey nice hat " a compliment...... think they were taking the Micheal

[@walkerskii]

Suede keeps your feet warm in the winter, I can't imagine it looking anything but very sweaty in the summer wearing desert boots?! July, August, September are for white canvas, sneakers, or if you're going dressier, it's perfect time for Huaraches dress shoes or Huarache sandals

[@vrdrew63]

Great advice, as always, Ash. Hats: In my opinion the ideal summer hat for the well-dressed gentleman has to be the Panama. Buy a genuine Panama straw hat, from a proper hat shop. These start at around £100 (and rise to more than $10,000 for an exquisite model.) A good hat shop will guide you in terms of fit, and in picking the right style. Panamas come in a variety of crown shapes, brim widths, and band colours. But buy a proper Panama. It's an investment that will pay dividends for many years to come. A real Panama hat isn't going to be confused with it's cheaper alternatives. In the less-formal environment I'm a big fan of the baseball cap. Preferably in muted colours, with no logos, slogans, or badges. And slightly faded and worn. Patina, if you will, looks best. Just never, ever, NEVER wear one with a suit or blazer - unless you happen to have just signed a multi-million dollar contract with a professional sports team. But even then...... The baseball cap is a somewhat "American" look, which is OK for me since I'm also somewhat American. But the baseball cap seems to be gaining acceptance in much of the UK. Also good for country wear: The bucket hat. A handy place to keep your trout flies, it also keeps your neck cool when on the banks of your favourite river, or when exploring the great outdoors. Lastly, since we're on the topic of summer: Sunscreen. The sensible gentleman always makes appropriate sunscreen an integral part of his daily regime. Sunburned skin never looks good on anybody. Apply an appropriate sunscreen any time you will be exposed to direct sunlight for more than a few minutes. UV light is the primary cause of premature ageing of the skin, as well as most skin cancers. I make a tube of high SPF sunscreen part of my Everyday Carry anytime I'm going to be outside for more than an hour or two. And, needless to say, ultimately you need to cover up with light-blocking clothing. Summertime, and the living is easy... if you plan ahead.

[@RaoulKunz1]

"It's an investment that will pay dividends for many years to come. " so true sir, so true! My cheaper "straw hats in fedora form'" to be precise have degenerated to either junk (but that's from ages past before knowledge set in ;) ) or garden work hats but the more expensive ones (read: anything made from toquilla straw) have stayed with me for decades now with occasional new ones entering the collection but next to no wear. I have to mention that I personally *despise* baseball caps.... on anyone *not* "somewhat American" 😉. I feel you need to have this connection otherwise it looks idiotic, I much prefer that flatcap or the newsboy cap for caps but the caps you suggest specifically will definitly look good on a casual outfit... but don't get me started on what people are wearing here in central Germany in regards to baseball caps, it's abysmal and subconscious a manifestation of the effects of cultural imperialism coincident with utter laziness... Great, now I sound like someone waiting for the revolution... I'm not, I'm a style-conservative and as I said, I totally can imagine a ton of outfits that are too casual for me but would look *good* , especially if complemented by other tasteful items of "Americana", when combined with a subdued baseball cap! The bucket hat is a nice mention, my fiancée is very outdoorsy adventure person even it it's just seeking out herbs to properly feed the rabbits.., and she regularly turns to the bucket hat because it offers both protection and a relaxed look... of course she also has a straw hat of Barbossian dimensions for anything remotely formal in summer🤣. Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@RodWorldTours-fo6mh]

Great video Ash! What is your opinion on high-waisted trousers in the summer and in general?

[@TheChapsGuide]

It really depends on your body-type. If you are tall and lean, it may look great, but if you are short and heavy, I was suggest it is a look best avoided!

[@aldobega2649]

@@TheChapsGuidesorry but for the first time we are no in agreement. Right waisted trousers + Suspenders in my humble opinion is the best solution for big bodies and also to short bodies. The high waist makes you look taller and thinner. Specially because you can use the trousers on your real waist and not under your belly for example. The use of suspenders avoid a brake in the vertical line of your body, also helping to make you look longer/thinner. Did you consider this Ash? Let me know if I am wrong on it please? The path to Nirvana is getting bumpy! 😂

[@edwardbirdsall6580]

Greetings Ash: Might be the difference in location but I would be curious about you opinion of the guayabera shirt. Thank you.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I love them, not really that common in Europe, but I think they add a dimension of style - especially in white

[@themoderndandy713]

Forgive me for posting a second comment, but I feel it worth mentioning. In regards to fragrances, summer is a time in which the air is stuffy and exhausting - which is why we must especially take care not to overspray this time of year. Different fragrances have different strengths, regardless of their eau rating, which is why one is best to consult friends and family on if they've oversprayed or not. Remember that nose blindness is a thing! It is folly - yes, folly! - to add more and more sprays the less you smell of your fragrance. Ask people around you about your scent, figure out your number, and stick with it. Oh, and don't forget to spray your neck on every side rather than your wrist. Forget this pressure point poppycock; the scent will take far longer to reach the nose from your hands rather than your neck. Wrist-spraying is a certified waste of perfectly good fragrance. And don't even get me started on the outright offensive spray-and-walk-through method... A handy guide of fragrance terms for my new-to-fragrances friends: Eau fraiche: Lightest strength, 1-3% oil concentration Eau de Cologne (EDC): Second-lightest strength, 2-4% oil concentration Eau de toilette (EDT): Medium strength, 5-15% oil concentration Eau de parfum (EDP): Second-strongest strength, 15-20% oil concentration Parfum/Perfume: Highest strength, 20-30% oil concentration Yes, you read that right - what separates a men's and women's scent is not cologne versus perfume, which actually refers to strength. Fragrances will indicate gender with "for him" or "pour homme," "for her" or "pour femme," or "unisex."

[@themoderndandy713]

@@jonstern7511 I had to Google it. I'd never heard of that technique. Here's what I found: "Technically, it isn’t the worst thing you can do to your hair. But it’s also not the best. Perfume has the potential to damage your hair. Consider what ingredients are inside your perfume. Most perfumes and body mists are made with harsh alcohols, like ethyl alcohol, and heavy synthetic fragrances. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ethyl alcohol can have a drying effect on skin and hair. For this reason, many cosmetics choose to use other alcohols in their formulas. Untreated dryness can cause long-term damage, such as breakage, split ends, and frizziness. [...] Spraying your favorite perfume on your hair might help short term, but it can damage hair in the long term by drying it out." - Healthline Of course, your methods of applying fragrance are totally up to you.

[@RaoulKunz1]

@@themoderndandy713 "Oh, and don't forget to spray your neck on every side rather than your wrist. Forget this pressure point poppycock; the scent will take far longer to reach the nose from your hands rather than your neck. Wrist-spraying is a certified waste of perfectly good fragrance. And don't even get me started on the outright offensive spray-and-walk-through method..." Oh you don't know the worst: don't buy fragrances, just *douse* yourself in spay-on deodorant - you wouldn't believe just how prevalent this "method" is even on adult *men* I get to smell (and it's always Axe...) in the morning commuter rail in summer... this was already a horrible idea when they where 14 and changing after school sports and it still is a crime! It causes me to spray another two sprays of Sauvage EDP just in olfactory self defence...🤣 Heck if it would block this out I'd douse myself in 4711, it's cheap enough, if it killed the Axe smell... Best traumatized regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@user-jf6ss9yo3w]

Fully agree with Ash, a gentleman must never expose his toes ( except being barefoot in the sauna, on the sand beach etc.) 3rd elegant option for watch summer attachment : NATO strap

[@johnbunton9177]

In July and August, I will wear a cream linen suit with a light blue linen shirt, a cotton tie, light brown tassel loafers, and a Panama hat in Fedora style. On the hottest days, I would leave off the jacket, roll up the sleeves, and either wear a silk scarf tied loosely at the neck, or just the open-collared shirt with a floral or paisley pocket square providing a splash of colour.

[@lynn5447]

I live in Virginia which can have almost tropical summers, with very hot temperatures. I go for the guayabera shirt, a tropical shirt always of a natural fabric (usually cotton). It is loose, square at the bottom and is always worn out, never tucked in. It has some embroidery of the same color as the shirt and four pockets. It is the formal shirt in some tropical countries, some of which claim to be the originators: Indonesia, the Philippines, Cuba, etc. I've seen photos of the President of Indonesia wearing a white guayabera. It is very comfortable and stylish in its own way, but little known in the Western Hemisphere outside of the Caribbean. It is usually short sleeved, though long sleeves are available. And it comes in a plethora of colors. Terrific video, as always.

[@TheChapsGuide]

I do lime the guayabera shirt and investigated them earlier in the year for a feature I was planning. They are favoured in South America and Cuba and I rather like them. I may even indulge in one for 2024 (If I am blessed with another summer).

[@lynn5447]

Stick with cotton. Some versions use wierd fibers that can be scratchy and uncomfortable.

[@RaoulKunz1]

To a degree I concur with themoderndandy713 - suits, specifically cotton suits (I've just two cotton suits made, actually "chino" suits) in brown, in beige/khaki and middle blue like royal blue (I feel navy is too much a "formal" colour) are a summer must! Linen shirts are a must as well and not having any maritime connection I feel boat shoes are a nice option. Polos sadly are no longer an option for me (though long sleeved should be, got have them made probably to avoid sport-suggesting-prints... I'm no longer a sporty bloke🤣) so I prefer summery coloured long sleeve shirts in vanilla or beige or even a pink. I know this is probably a bit controversial, depending both on just how much of a stiff upper lip or how much the heat is beating down on you, but I preferably wear printed cotton informal cravats in summer. And of course hats, I'd skip the trilby in any form, but that's mostly because a small brimmed fedora (in this case it will of course be a panama) is the minimum of brims that still looks good on my somewhat massive person - by now I have four panamas in varying degrees of quality, going from 300+ to 20€ (that's the one for garden work ;) ), three boaters, two newsboy caps made from linen and then there's the one insane option for the 40°C+ temperature: a French pattern (with a wider brim) pith helmet... I only wear it in that insane (for central Germany mind you) temperatures and by that time no one even bats an eyebrow... As for summer scents I'm absolutely taken by Dior Sauvage in an EDP concentration (and honestly some of it's clones, everyday wear gets really expensive otherwise) - overpowers any unpleasant odours and has it's own nice fresh summery fragrance. But generally I keep to various brown/ecru/beige/blue combinations in... everything, you wont find red or grey on me between June and September... then those come back in force of course. (And then there's the black cotton suit I have for metal concerts... but that's on another page😅) I personally have not worn shorts since turning 16 and probably won't ever again, but that's not to say your advice on shorts (like all of the advice offered in many a video) is unsound! Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@janerkenbrack3373]

I favor a panama hat for most summer days. It works in settings both casual and more formal, and keeps me cool. I would also say that a well-dress gentleman would not go out in public in cargo shorts. Save those for actual wilderness treks.

[@viccosta5301]

Hello Ash, What is the name of the magnificent sunglasses you are wearing?

[@TheChapsGuide]

Full review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXeUeHmXgKt2pLc

[@ThePauloEmo]

My opinion is that you should wear what makes you feel comfortable with yourself, just don't wear gym clothes on the everyday life. There's nothing more depressing than seeing men walk around in sports shorts or, god forbid, track suits.

[@salkinfamilychiropractic3142]

what is that ventilated shoe?

[@TheChapsGuide]

This brand: Triestiner - Halbschuhe - Ludwig Reiter Schuhmanufaktur (ludwig-reiter.com)

[@saleemnaqvi2200]

I think the best headgear ever for torrid summers is the pith helmet. Unfortunately, it has come to symbolise colonialism. However, it should be reintroduced in hot climates in the light of global warming.

[@themoderndandy713]

I agree - there are times in which we must put practicality before sensitivity.

[@saleemnaqvi2200]

I an 62 years old and live in Dubai. Iown two pith helmets, one the French style and the other an Indian (British) pattern. I am the only person in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa who wears the pith helmet every day over my suit.

[@RaoulKunz1]

@@saleemnaqvi2200 At last some else! I do have two pith helmets in the French style - if anyone suggest imperialism mention that the Peoples Army of Vietnam still wears it, and they're on the anti-imperialist side of things and defeated the French, the Americans, the Cambodians and the Chinese all back to back so who's to doubt them? And they work, they really do in the heat! Best regards Raoul G. Kunz

[@saleemnaqvi2200]

​@@RaoulKunz1 Shall we take on the responsibility of rehabilitation of the pith helmet?

[@Solaar_Punk]

Lol, this is hilarious. Going to be alot of people fainting wearing all this unnecessary garb.

[@TroyTempest1]

Bring back the good old string vest all is forgiven.

[@stereomike75]

Could not agree with more about sandals, horrible footwear imo.