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How to Survive a Heat Wave in Style

July 14, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

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Is it fall yet?  Despite there seemingly being sundress clad woman on every corner, summer has gotten old for many of us in the Northern Hemisphere.  It’s hot enough that on the East Coast, 50,000 “broiler chickens” jumped the mortal gun and met their heat based demise earlier than expected.  It’s hot as an oven, but that doesn’t mean you have to sweat it out in rags.  Here’s a few suggestions on how to, y’know… keep it cool.  Top Photo Credit
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The Suit:  Bonobos Seersucker Jacketicon & Matching Panticon – $236.00* | J. Crew Linen – $386
Better than chino when it gets brutal.

When it’s not just hot, but really hot, even an all cotton chino suit will feel heavy.  Okay, any suit is going to feel heavy.  Still, stick to seersucker or linen.  Those fabrics feel lighter.  The Bonobos Seersucker is incredibly light, plenty airy, but doesn’t feel flimsy or chintzy.  Full review here.  J. Crew’s linen suit is actually somewhat affordable (by their standards) and will be much more comfortable than chino.  *You’ll need to sign up an email as a new customericon for $50 off and thus, the $236 price via Bonobos.  Also, the Bonobos option just went on sale.  Down from $360.


The Sunglasses:  Warby Parker Jasper Polarized – $95.00
Not Oakleys. At all.

If it’s hot as Havana you might as well look like you’re actually there.  Hat tip to the flood of mentions about Warby Parker following the TOMS sunglasses review.  Didn’t know they were doing non-prescription now.  Famous for their five pairs / five days home try on program and like TOMS they also have a program that helps out the less fortunate.

 

The Blazer:  Kenneth Cole Reaction Unlined Mini-Check – $62.99 (reg. $79.50)
Cheap and light.

The INC Ultra Lights have all but disappeared from online (but seem to still exist in store?)  These sportcoats from Kenneth Cole Reaction are the next best thing.  The mini check is completely unlined just like the INC Ultra lights.  If you are wearing a blazer, make sure it has as little lining/padding as possible.

 

Roll your sleeves up the right way – Flip, Pull, and Lock it In
Easy as 1, 2, 3.

Here’s how to do it:  With your shirt cuff unbuttoned, flip the cuff back.  Allowing your sleeve to turn inside out along the way, drag the cuff slowly up past your elbow until the now bottom seam of the cuff is in your elbow pit.  Fold the extra 3-5 inches of exposed inside-out sleeve up to “lock in” the cuff.  Ta-da.  Instant short sleeve shirt.

 

The Polo:  Banana Republic Luxe Touch – $33.75 w/code BRSAVE25 ($44.50)
White = right choice to stay cool.

Spendy for a polo, but Banana Republic’s Luxe Touch cotton is so smooth it’s almost a bit slippery.  Almost feels cool to the touch.  Not too fitted but not bulky either.  Just enough space to get some air through there.

 

The Shoes:  Mike Konos Suede Penny Loafers – $99.94 (“compare” to $250)
Sleek and simple. Like a loafer should be.

Boat shoes and canvas sneakers are tough to dress up.  Suede penny loafers on the other hand look plenty dressed up when it’s hot, and can be dressed down with ease.  Made in Italy by DSW’s house brand which has a more than good track record.  (Wanna get nuts?  They’ve got them in blue too.)

 

The Drink:  Dry Soda – $1.50 – $2.oo per bottle
The next best thing to ice water on a hot day.

You know it’s hot if you’re turning down a cocktail (but if you’re not, try a Campari and Soda).  Alcohol isn’t really going to help your comfort level when it’s stifling, so try and pace yourself or stick to these things.  They’re only 45 – 70 calories, lightly sweetened, and unlike high sugar/caffeine laced sodas, they’re actually refreshing.

 

The Sunscreen:  Titanium Dioxide Based Sunblock
Not just for the kids.

If you’re fair skinned and have hard water, you might have seen stains showing up on your white clothes around the neckline.  That’s not ring around the collar.  They’re rust stains caused by the most common sunscreens which all use similar chemicals.  The alternative is a Titanium Dixoide based sunblock which goes on smooth and more or less sits on top of your skin (feels like it soaks in)  Plus, it won’t turn into rust when washed in hard water.

 

Lose the Undershirt.  No, really.
Hurts more than it helps.

There are plenty of undershirt addicts out there who feel weird wearing a dress shirt without an undershirt underneath.  Here’s the problem with that.  First, it’s another layer.  And second, cotton doesn’t dry that fast.  So when your thick, squishy undershirt gets sweat soaked, it’s going to stay that way for the rest of the day.  You’ll sweat more because of it, and you’ll have pit stains no matter what.  Lose the extra layer.

 

The Music:  Christmas Tunes

“I think… therefore I am.”  How about, I’m sweating like a god*amned pig, therefore I am thinking about being in a cooler place?  Like the North pole.  In December.  Throw a Christmas in July party.  Might distract just enough.

Any other suggestions for looking decent but staying cool in the heat?  Leave them all below…

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Drink, Etc., Shoes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Banana Republic, Bonobos, heat wave, J. Crew, Kenneth Cole, linen, loafer, Mike Konos, Seersucker, style guide, Summer, tips, warby parker

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Cheaper alternative to Dry Soda is La Croix–basically club soda with a shot of flavor (lemon, lime, cranberry raspberry, etc.). Sold at most grocers, and worth a try.

  2. Willie Beamon says

    July 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    No undershirt?!?!  That’s crazy enough that it just might work…  but alternatively I could have a tragedy on my hands.

  3. Colby says

    July 14, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    In my case, undershirts are non-debatable.  Therefore, in the summer, I will wear an Underarmour v-neck.  It wicks away moisture and keeps me cool.  They are steep at $20 a piece, but well worth having a few on hand during the summer months.
    http://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens/apparel/underwear-and-socks/underwear/pid1209295-Men-s-O-Series-V-Neck/1209295-100

  4. MattR says

    July 14, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Also disagree with the “no undershirt” line.  At least for those of us whose blood is too thick for their surroundings, it is just not feasible to go without.

    One suggestion I’d add is to carry an extra handkerchief to wipe your brow.  For a guy who sweats in the least bit of heat, trust me when I say you should suck it up and admire the fact you are following in greater men’s steps (like your grandfather).  The extra handkerchief has saved me more than once this summer.  I won’t say that it’s a panacea, but it is certainly good for damage control.

  5. mjs says

    July 14, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    i just can’t get behind the no undershirt in the summer and the sleeve rolling technique.

  6. Jon says

    July 14, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    aren’t undershirts supposed to protect your dress shirt from sweaty armpits? in my case, the absolutely do that. i can’t imagine that it doesn’t protect others in the same way

  7. Frank says

    July 14, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    FYI check out the price of those Mike Konos loafers in store first, I could have sworn I saw them on the clearance rack the last time I was there…  Also, sweaty pit stains used to keep me from going without an undershirt, until I stopped using antiperspirants and started using regular deoderant and powder.  I still may sweat a little bit, but I don’t have to worry about ugly yellow stains on the shirts.

  8. Gary says

    July 14, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Undershirts are completely overrated. Every time I see someone with a nice collared shirt on with a BLARING white crew-neck undershirt, I shudder. Loose the undershirt, dork.

  9. Mark says

    July 14, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I never wear undershirts, even in the winter. Is that odd? Seems like most here do wear them year round

  10. Peter Bailey says

    July 14, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    I rarely wear them.  Maybe 10 times a year. Certainly never in the summer.

    To me, the undershirt is there to protect your… outershirt.  Less contact with the body means you can clean your button-ups less often.  And if you wear an aluminum-based antiperspirant, the undershirt will take the hit on pit stains.

    But!  An undershirt doesn’t help with ring-around-the-collar.  I don’t sweat a ton from my pits (even in this 100 degree weather we’re having in Dallas) and I don’t wear an antiperspirant, so the pit-stain bit is not a concern for me. But I balance not wearing an undershirt by wearing my other shirts less often (which means owning enough to have a long rotation).

  11. Joe says

    July 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Easy with the lobbing of “dork.”  He’s not asking you to wear it.

  12. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    S/s linen shirt, trimmer fit. I picked one up from Zara on sale. It’s my go to fishing shirt when I’m out in 90+ heat here in Florida. Still humid as a beetch, but more bearable. Plus; you start catching fish, and you don’t mind the heat so much.

  13. Matt Lemmerman says

    July 14, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    You make the faulty assumption that we wear crew-necks. It’s v-neck all the way. No one knows it’s there unless you unbutton more than 2 buttons, which, IMO, you shouldn’t anyway.

  14. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    I used to never wear undershirts. I still wouldn’t if it was an option. Unfortunately my arm pits sweat a ton, so I needed a barrier (in the summer more than anytime). I go with a v-neck year round. It’s cooler and is a little more unique than a regular crew shirt, at least in my opinion. 

    Someone mentioned that they changed what deodorant they were using. I’ve also been thinking about switching to the clinical strength stuff after my stick runs out. Anyone tried a specific brand?

    Also thanks for the tip about rolling up the sleeves. It never occurred to me that there was a better way to do it. 

    First time poster. Love the site. 

  15. Joe says

    July 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    It takes some getting used to, but I haven’t worn an undershirt under button down/dress shirts in years.  I was a full on believer that the undershirt did a solid job of preventing the wetness from soaking through.  Only after I finally gave it a try (not wearing one) did I realize that the undershirt just held the sweat longer and made me more uncomfortable and damp.  And thus, perspiration inertia takes over, and I’d be stuck all day with swampy pits.

    To me, undershirts are in a way like chap stick.  Sure there’s a great use for them from time to time.  But habitual use, for many, is just that.  A habit.  And once you kick it, it can be a great switch.

  16. Ksnyyeueuehe says

    July 14, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I disagree. I’m not a heavy sweater at all but unless I have an extra layer of padding, my shirt gets soaked where it touches my chair-back.

  17. wingwang says

    July 14, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Don’t you dare speak ill of my chapstick use!  In the desert here it’s an absolute essential before leaving the house: keys, wallet, phone, chapstick.

  18. daliam says

    July 14, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    one word re: pit stains:  drysol.  unfortunately for me, i overheat easily and its tough to cool down, especially on the metro in DC…I hate wearing undershirts as they feel constricting and raise my temp slightly, but I need that extra layer to buy me some time during my commute — otherwise i will be totally soaked.  blue shirts are out of the question for me 🙁

    I’m slightly embarrassed by the undershirts’ visible short sleeves when I wear broadcloth shirts. Been considering cutting off the sleeves of the undershirt–not sure how it would look though.

    The alternative is buying thick twill, premium cotton $hirts… and that ain’t happening with regularity.    

  19. daliam says

    July 14, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    oh yeah, and folks, put deodorant on your feet, and enjoy a sockless, odor-free lifestyle.  Nothing like having someone smell your loafers only to say “mmm, I love Old Spice!”

  20. daliam says

    July 14, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    oh yeah, and folks, put deodorant on your feet, and enjoy a sockless, odor-free lifestyle.  Nothing like having someone smell your loafers only to say “mmm, I love Old Spice!”

  21. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    depending on your skin tone, try a light grey undershirt, if you gotta wear one.  I’ve just switched to ocbd’s, and skip undershirts entirely now…i wasn’t worried about the sweatthrough, but more the nip-effect, and ocbd’s nip that problem.

  22. Peter says

    July 14, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Another tips from Arizonan – don’t wear jeans on Jeans Fridays, make sure your car’s AC works well, keep deodorant/powder in your office, make sure to drink enough water, fresh mint chewing gum or lip balm may keep you feel cooler, too. Undershirts do help prevent sweaty armpits 

  23. Tergiversator_Maximus says

    July 14, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    My blood is a bit too thick for this weather, and I couldn’t agree more with the handkerchief bit.  I’ve been carrying one since one of my professors recommended it in college – they’re useful for so many things.  You’ll forget you have it on you until you need it, and then it’s so nice to have.  It also beats wiping your hands on your nice clothes when there aren’t any paper towels around.  Basically  mandatory in Japan.

  24. vinman says

    July 14, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I agree.

    Nothing ruins an outfit like having your crew neck undershirt exposed behind an open collar. If you are going to go the open collar route, either skip the t-shirt or wear a v-neck. I can’t believe how many people make this hideous mistake. Ranks up there with triple pleat pants and square toe shoes. 

  25. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Totally behind you with the crew neck. I think it’s just such a goofy look.

  26. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Sometimes it seems like Dappered rules my life.

    I’m wearing a button-down poplin button-up from LEC today, sleeves rolled up Joe’s way (which I actually find to be pretty time consuming; I have to put the shirt on, pull the cuff up, then take it off for the rolling), and no undershirt (but I never wear them). Got that on with some white jeans and a pair of Sperrys and I am set for these hot Florida summers.

  27. Anotherjames says

    July 14, 2011 at 6:29 PM

    Zero calories too (I think).

  28. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    That’s correct. No calories, sodium, high fructose corn syrup, caffeine. Nada.

  29. Gary says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    I didn’t mean to call anyone here directly a dork, it was more of a call-out of the collective mass of people everyday on the street do this.

  30. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    great suggestion, andrew…I’m considering getting off diet pepsi, and this might be a way to do it (in the last 6 months, I’ve quit a 20-beer-a-day habit cold turkey, and carbs w/ no problems…but diet pepsi??? aack!).

  31. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    I definitely was all about those UA shirts at one point…their longer boxer briefs are awesome, too, in ultra-hot weather, or while exercising…especially if you’ve got a bit of flab that’ll chafe while walking more or running.

  32. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    AND, a few in fun colors can add a little interest to an otherwise simple color scheme when they pop out of your back pocket.

  33. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I’ve been hesitant to take the white jean plunge; not because I’m stylistically against it, but I’m just afraid they’re still going to be too warm (I’m also in FL).  Did you find some lighter-weight ones, or just relying on the whiteness to keep you cooler?

  34. andrew says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Why not the sleeve technique?

  35. JimmyBoy says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Polyester?  What?? Nooooo.  That holds on to smells really bad.

  36. JimmyBoy says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    There’s a good look right there, sir. Boat shoes and all. But i just don’t like sperry’s. I wear a lot of ‘no-name’ boat shoes from various places and i like them a lot more and are normally cheaper.

  37. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    I’m wearing the LEC slim fits in white. They’re not really lightweight, but the whiteness does help with the sun. Mostly I just think white jeans are fun and I like to toss in some light colors during the summer (though I wear them year-round). I have a few pairs and I find they’re more versatile than one would think.

  38. Joe says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Clearly, and I understand that, but hear me out here.  Those in the collective mass aren’t asking you or any of us to wear the undershirt.  Meanwhile, there’s also a stereotype about guys who spend a little more time thinking about they wear and how they present themselves (y’know, us).  That stereotype is that those types (us) are snobs and judgmental of how others dress.  And for a lot of us, that’s not true.  So, calling anyone in the masses who shows a white crewneck a dork, doesn’t really help. I’m sure you didn’t actually mean anything by it, but… y’know?

  39. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    Really? I’m not wearing normal Sperrys right now–these are canvas moccasins, but still look pretty boat shoe-y–but I’ve always liked the classic look of Sperrys. Still, I think other brands can look great too and considering how poorly Sperrys hold up (at least for me), they’re a good alternative. 

    Timberlands have never looked good to me though.

  40. the passenger says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    One of the reasons to wear an undershirt is to avoid having sweat make its way to your outer shirt. If, like me, you use public transportation, then an undershirt is an absolute necessity during summer. It doesn’t have to be a heavy fabric, if you look around a little. I did just discover that Uniqlo now sells wicking undershirts for $6 each, same price as their older (non-wicking) undershirts. I bought one (I was in NYC over the weekend) and it did help somewhat.

  41. Frank says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    Eerie.  Definitely had the same thing on minus the button up yesterday,  I had on this shirt http://canvas.landsend.com/pp/StripedCrewneckTee~211465_-1.html?bcc=y&action=order_more&sku_0=::KQ1&CM_MERCH=IDX_Sale-_-Men-_-Tops.  Clearly, I follow this blog too much.

  42. Gary says

    July 14, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Very true.

  43. Joe says

    July 14, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Now, let’s all hold hands with the nearest pleats addicted way too big polo wearing (sleeves must go PAST the elbows) fellow out there, and… SING!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M72LEwMx8H0&feature=related

  44. Joe says

    July 14, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    La Croix is great.  Kudos to you Andrew for that suggestion.  Cheap too.  Also, might want to consider making your own sweet water.  Basically just cut up a bunch of lemons, limes, and cucumbers, throw them in a big pitcher of water and let it cool down in the fridge.  It’s not all that “sweet” but, it tastes just different enough from regular water to sip on.

  45. woodfordandwayfarers says

    July 14, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Why in the world are you taking the shirt off after you cuff it? No no no sir. The idea is to simplify. fold up the cuff, pull it up your arm, and then fold up the excess fabric to the desired length. That’s all. No need to take off the shirt at any stage. (Unless you’re three Negronis and a tango or two in.)

  46. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Haha, ideally. For some reason I have difficulty pulling the sleeve up over my arm, but I really like the way it looks.

  47. Jwedel says

    July 14, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Hey now!  Let’s not go overboard!

  48. Jwedel says

    July 14, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    one thing to amend:  Try driving with your window down.  Me and a friend drove I-40 from OK to Barstow in long sleeves with the windows down (his AC was broke) and were fine.  I still do it in 100+ weather and its fine until I come to a redlight.  It helps me acclimate to the heat and build a tolerance to it.  But on the jeans I agree 100%

  49. Anonymous says

    July 14, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    yeah; there’s another stereotype about guys who spend a little more time thinking about what they wear and how they present themselves….y’know?

  50. Ennuiday says

    July 15, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    I changed  to Gillette Clinical after regular antiperspirants had stopped working for me.  I like it much better.  I don’t have to use as much product either, so it doesn’t leave any residue on my shirt.  I haven’t tried any other “clinical” brands, but they all list the percentage of active ingredient on them…

  51. Adam says

    July 15, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I tried the campari and soda. I’m sad to say I thought it tasted terrible. Maybe just me…

  52. John Schroeder says

    July 15, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Agree with this one. I’ve been using Gillette Clinical for a while now. Wore a Cotton/Linen suit with button-down (no undershirt) and tie when we had a hot evening here a few weeks back and that stuff kept my shirt pretty fresh. Definitely recommend.

  53. Billy Millman says

    July 15, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    I’d rather see their undershirt than their nipples, that’s what really puts me off. If you’re wearing a shirt that’s thin enough that it’s somewhat see through, do everyone else a favor and wear the undershirt.

  54. Glen says

    July 15, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Funny, I always wear undershirts in the summer, but not in the winter. Undershirts in the summer protect my outershirt from getting wet from sweating and hide my nipples from the rest of the world. I don’t wear undershirts in the winter because I sweat less and the layers I wear over my shirt hide my nipples.

    Nipples.

  55. Willie Beamon says

    July 15, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Second day going “chest commando” and I have to concur w/  Ksnyyeueuehe.  I’ll just have to roll v-neck b/c I am a relatively heavy sweater and I have to wear a suit most days to work.  Outside of work I could live w/out, though. 

  56. Anonymous says

    July 15, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Can’t us dorks just switch to v-necks?

  57. BenR says

    July 15, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Quitting undershirts is hard for me, but not for the mentioned reasons. I don’t honestly care that much about figurative pit stains… I care much more about literal pit stains. You know, the stains left on your shirt from the nasty combination of deodorant residue and sweat, stains that seem to get worse, not better, in the wash. I ruined a lot of nice shirts that way before I finally started using undershirts full time. Now I just go through a couple packs of undershirts a year, and have some ready-made rags for cleaning/polishing/etc. I haven’t lost a “real” shirt to underarm stains since I started using undershirts.

    As for chapstick, I am completely addicted to Burt’s Bees. My lips would probably die without it. But I only apply once, max twice, per day.

  58. BenR says

    July 15, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    +1. Those who dismiss the daily use of lip balm clearly don’t live in an arid or high-altitude climate, where you lose all the moisture from your body just by sitting still and breathing.

  59. Derek says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    It’s an acquired taste, Adam. Think of the first time you drank coffee. The first time I tried Campari I was like, what the SHIT! But now I love it. Campari and soda with an orange twist is one of my favorite drinks in the world.

  60. Derek says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    And as for no undershirt, no way. An undershirt prevents me from soaking my shirt in sweat.

    I also don’t care for Joe’s method of rolilng up my sleeves. It doesn’t bring it high enough above my elbows. I don’t like having my sleeves past my elbows if I’m rolling them.

  61. Derek says

    July 15, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I really, really love bitter stuff, though. Any kind of Italian amaro, I’m down with.

  62. Bryant Turnage says

    July 15, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Great tips. Though yesterday and today were fairly mild here in D.C., we’re getting another brutal heat wave next week. I feel sorry for all the Hill staffers who still have to wear suits all summer, especially those who (through ignorance or poverty) still wear their “year-round” wool suits.

    Another couple of additions: 

    – Talc-free body powder. A little on your feet, in your shorts, or on your back (wherever you sweat a lot) can keep you cool and dry a little longer.

    – Though I wouldn’t normally suggest a product from Axe, they have a new hair styling cream that includes SPF 15, perfect for protecting your scalp with your short summer buzz when you aren’t wearing a hat. I don’t know if anyone else makes a similar product, but it is great as you can keep your hair looking in place while protecting your head.

    – Witch hazel. It’s a natural astringent, and in addition to reducing inflammation of your blemishes, it can soothe poison ivy, sunburn, and razor burn. It’s a great item to have in your medicine cabinet during the summer.

  63. Cannon says

    July 23, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I love that song. It is probably my most played Winter/Holiday song. The rest of the list is nice too though. I am interested in the soda, but online is my only option. La Croix sounds like a decent alternative and I know it is widely carried.

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