The Southern Trad Thread's Guide to Dressing in the Heat

[Anden]

On a side note. Agree that Cotton is horrible in warm weather. Usually too tightly woven.

 

[Caustic Man]

I think lightweight cotton can perform really well in the heat. Cotton doesn't insulate the same way that wool does so it doesn't need as much of an open weave. That said, heavy cottons can simply absorb a lot of sweat, weigh you down in sogginess, and be uncomfortable.

 

[smittycl]

Picking up my khaki seersucker fromtialors today. Will give it test drive on first truly steamy day. I am suspicious about heavy cotton, though.

 

[Caustic Man]

You would tell us this without pics ready for us to consume? Shame! (I really want to see pics )

 

[aj805]

I agree on the unsuitability of many cotton items. It's often touted in style guides as a summer fabric, but pants and jackets are usually twill and actually have poor moisture-wicking and don't breathe well. Anyone who wears jeans or chinos on a hot summer day is suffering for their style.

Junky thin cotton Ts and good madras can actually perform but otherwise linen and tropical wools will be better options.

 

[smittycl]

You would tell us this without pics ready for us to consume? Shame! (I really want to see pics )

Okay, premature but the cotton is fairly heavy on this one and it's fully lined. Will aim for Friday as it will be hot.

 

[Betelgeuse]

Around here, we don’t have massive heat but something around 25 to 30 (77 to 86) degrees is hot for us or at least for me and I sweat a bit more than regular.

I like to use linen trousers in a full cut, those are airy enough and feel great. But it’s a whole other story with linen jackets. I don’t feel as cool as I think I should. On the other hand I have a hopsack SC that feels great and it’s a lot more cooler than the linen one. I also have one cotton linen SC and feels hot. The blend of linen, wool, silk and cashmere feels also very light and cool.

I still need to try fresco, hopefully soon.

 

[Caustic Man]

I would have thought Mexico City got hotter than that. My family is from Coahuila though so we might be the wrong people to ask.

 

[Betelgeuse]

I would have thought Mexico City got hotter than that. My family is from Coahuila though so we might be the wrong people to ask.

Oh, the north I think has a similar weather like Texas. Quite hot, they have hit 50°C (122°F) in Sonora. Insane. I will die in there hahaha. Here in Mexico City, we have a very easy weather.

 

[Caustic Man]

Yes, my grandfather and great grandfather lived on either side of the border in Coahuila and Texas for several years. My great grandfather was a consul during the Revolution so he traveled a lot. I'm going home soon, in a sense, since I'm moving to Texas in a few weeks. That's pert of why I started this thread. I wanted a place to share information about dealing with the heat that I'm about to experience.

 

[Veremund]

My great grandfather was a consul during the Revolution so he traveled a lot.

Which revolution?

 

[Caustic Man]

Mexican

 

[colco]

.Mexico City is at altitude

 

[smittycl]

I think we talked a lot about fabric but not as much about fit. Wearing a comfortably fit beige D'Avenza in a very thin and light 100% wool weave. An Italian summer suit. Fully-lined but generously cut and breathable. Suit is actually yellower than the pic shows.

 

[Roycru]

Standing on the corner of Bloody Basin Road and Nonchalant Ave wearing all cotton and staying cool on a day it's around 90F.