SUMMER STYLE OPTIONS FOR WELL-DRESSED MEN

In this video your enigmatic host discusses the pros & cons of owning and wearing a homage watch - Thank you to viewer Daniel, who wrote in with today's question.

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[lorettashumate]

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.

[davedove]

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.

[kevin-jgnq]

As a resident of Florida, I frequently wear linen garments during the summer, including unlined linen jackets and a wide-brimmed hats.

[glebz]

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.

[Royston]

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.

[rodneymanwaring]

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

[bigprettyman]

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.😉

[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.

[themoderndandy]

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.

[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.

[angelo]

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.

[Rudey]

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.

[fungun]

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

[billyo]

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.

[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!

[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 🙏

[varunveer]

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

[grumpyparrotphotography]

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

[marceloclemente]

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". 😊

[PaulHindemith-ib]

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