Style Scenario: Heat Wave – Smart Casual

What are you going to wear? Sometimes it’s good to look at a few suggestions then add your own tweaks and ideas. That’s what these are for. It’s hot. It’s hot in here, it’s hot out there, it’s hot everywhere. And it’s understandable if you feel like it’s too damn hot to give a hot damn (style wise). But that’s why we’re here. Over the next few days we’ll reach into our sartorial ice-box and pull out three frosty-cool looks which’ll also function reasonably well in these blazing temperatures. 

The Polo: UNIQLO Airism Polo in Light Blue – $29.90. Reasonably affordable with a button down collar to keep things from getting sloppy as the day drags us into the unbearable heat of the afternoon. Note that these can sometimes run a little short in the body. A splurge alternative (with a “normal” torso length) would be the Rhone Delta Pique. 

The Trousers: Spier & Mackay Italian Seersucker trousers in Green – $128. Seersucker is the original it’s-too-dang-hot fabric. Those puckered stripes help create air channels, and thus you get air flow keeping you cool. Cooler. Cool-ish. Also, the side tabs mean you’ll be skipping a belt. A little less weight in regards to accessories = always a help when it’s just hot as hades.

The Sunglasses: Spier & Mackay Model 05 Sunglasses – $55. And while we’re at Spier for the trousers, might as well pick up some of their excellent new sunglasses. These are their wayfarer style. Dimensions are 56mm x 18mm x 145mm. Do remember that their returns are spendy. It’s a flat $15 for a pre-paid label. So, a risk. But our guy Adam says they’re legit. So that’s good to know.