What to wear
What to wear to work when it's hot: men's
A men's smart outfit for work in hot weather, picked from real pieces, with why it works and the one change that matters.
Polo
Trouser
Overshirt
Loafer
Belt
WatchCream Polo, Camel Wide-Leg Trousers, Camel Overshirt, Black Loafer, Brown Leather Belt, Silver Watch. A smart combination for work in hot weather, with the lightest colour sitting closest to your face.
Work rewards quiet competence: two tones, clean lines, one deliberate detail. Keep it consistent so you are not thinking about your clothes when you should be thinking about the meeting. 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.
- Match your belt and shoes in tone.
- 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.
Same occasion, other weather