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Businesswear in 90+ degree & 100% humidity?

Kentishman

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Originally Posted by George
I like the idea of strolling around in pyjamas like our Indian friend suggests. Very Hugh Hefner.

Either that or...

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What does 100% humidity even mean? Wouldn't that be the equivalent of being submerged in water?
 

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Originally Posted by holymadness
What does 100% humidity even mean? Wouldn't that be the equivalent of being submerged in water?

If you want to know what it feels like rather than what it means, go to Singapore.
 

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Originally Posted by holymadness
What does 100% humidity even mean? Wouldn't that be the equivalent of being submerged in water?
% humidity is measured relative to the point where air can't hold any more water (the saturation point). Its not relative to the density of water itself. So it always maxes at 100% - the air just can't get any "wetter".
 

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Indian Prime Minister receiving the guard of honour
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India's ruling party, the Indian National Congress's party spokesperson giving an interview on national television. On television only the top half can be seen.
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Note: Barkha Dutt is the name of the presenter “Barkha, three quick points: a) The mere fact that I am in my kurta-cheddi doesn’t mean I have been directed by the party to make a public display of my commitment to the austerity measures. b) Even if I have, merely because you can see my legs, you cannot conclude that these are the only austerity measures I am practising. There may be more, there may be less. c) And may I remind my learned colleague, since when did it become illegal to wear nothing below the waist, when the father of the nation wore nothing above? “And, Barkha, Barkha, one last point, Barkha, regardless of whether I am in a kurta-pyjama or kurta-cheddi, surely it’s an invasion of an individual’s right to privacy for such pictures shot at the front porch of a private citizen’s private residence to be put out in the public sphere? Sure, Article 19(1) (a) as by law established guarantees freedom of speech and expression and we respect that, but let’s not forget it comes with reasonable restrictions insofaras public order, decency or morality is concerned….”
 

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I know this sounds crazy, but you'll actually need a sweater some mornings in Bangalore. It is 3,000 ft above sea level, and the weather can feel temperate (like mid-seventies to low eighties, with a breeze). They do have heat waves, but it never gets Delhi/Bombay hot. Maybe ninety, then rains.

Not sure what you're doing, however if you are doing business with top Infosys-types, pack a suit and blazer.
 

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There are some really light wool suits out there. I like Carolina Herrera off the rack for that. You hadly know your wearing them.

Thats my first choice for Southern state summers.
 

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I re-read this. Yes, light tropical wool slacks will be good. Also nice shoes will be good. You should at least pack a blazer and perhaps a nice sportcoat as well, as Bangalore has some swish places to entertain corporately, and to see the fillies.
 

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Living in a climate that, in the summer months (May to October), is very similar to the one the OP has described, I second the recommendations of linen and fresco. I also suggest a mohair/worsted blend.
 

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Originally Posted by Phat Guido
That would be 60% off the climes I encounter in Asia.

I never thought I would say this, but Fresco has been a revelation for me this last few months in HKG. Me being new am only MAN enough for 8oz J.J. Minnis Fresco aka Phasco.

So much that I rotate the following every week Mon - Thu & Fri I wear split them or wear the grey pants with a linen or cotton SC:
1 x navy SB suit
1 x dark grey SB suit
1 x navy DB suit
1 x dark grey DB suit

Always leather soled shoes & always fine pin-point oxford cloth shirts + tie.

Check my WAYWRN for the last few months in HKG & SIN.

PG


What's the lining situation on these suits? Unlined? Quarter lined? Half? Full?
 

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Originally Posted by JohnnyCrockett
What's the lining situation on these suits? Unlined? Quarter lined? Half? Full?
1/8th
 

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Thanks for all the comments. I think I'll see if I can pick up a couple of pairs of linen or lightweight cotton pants this weekend.

Prob also take a sportscoat, and probably one suit, but I dont really feel like investing in a tropical wardrobe when I live in the UK.

While the heat is one thing (compared to London), I'm more concerned about walking through potential monsoon puddles and such in nice shoes and trousers. Maybe I've still got those nasty shellacked rubber soled things that I used to wear for rainy weather in Amsterdam.

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I live in New York where it gets muggy as hell in the summer. If I have to be outside for any extended period of time (i.e. weekends) I don't wear a jacket, unbutton the top button and I have some 8oz wool trousers, which are cool, and are still better looking (and longer lasting) than cotton. I think they are cooler than cotton pants, or khakis, and more formal looking than linen.

I have this extremely irritating problem of sweaty knee-caps, so I have all of my warm weather trousers lined past the knee or I will sweat right through just at the knees and look like the greasy ginny that I am.
 

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