What to wear
What to wear on your first day at a new job when it's hot: men's
A men's smart outfit for first day at work in hot weather, picked from real pieces, with why it works and the one change that matters.
Polo
Trouser
Overshirt
Loafer
Belt
WatchOlive Polo, Camel Wide-Leg Trousers, Camel Overshirt, Black Loafer, Brown Leather Belt, Silver Watch. A smart combination for first day at work in hot weather, with the lightest colour sitting closest to your face.
Your first day sets the read. Dress one notch above the office norm, because you can always relax afterwards and never the reverse. In heat, fabric and fit matter more than layering. Go breathable and a little looser; light colours help but fabric helps more. The men's read of this day comes down to a clean silhouette and a quiet palette; the fit does more of the talking than any single piece here.
- Meet or slightly beat what the team wears in public.
- Natural fibres and a looser cut beat a lighter colour alone.
- A proper collar and a leather shoe carry more formality than any label will.