4 ways to stay cool this summer

Stay cool as a cucumber this summer with our top tips to surviving the heat in style.

Linen and lining

Wearing a fully lined suit in London’s stuffy summer heat isn’t going to do you any favours. At the very least, make sure your workwear is half-lined or invest in a good linen suit.

Find a summer suit for every budget in our recent article that picked the best of this season’s offerings.

Undecided on undershirts

The menswear world has long been torn over the whether undershirts are a faux pas or a gold star in a man’s summer wardrobe. The bottom line is if you’re prone to getting noticeably sweaty on your morning commute then they’re a must buy.

Derek Rose at Mr. Porter from £35

Cotton on! Know your cottons

Wearing a heavy twill shirt in the height of the British summer isn’t going to put you at ease, super light Poplin cotton is the answer – a material with none of the fuss of linen, but all the advantages.

White Cotton-Poplin Shirt by Richard James at Mr. Porter for £125

Socks, socks, socks

A pair of chunky winter socks will have beads of sweat on your brow in minutes on a hot summers day. Your extremities, including your feet, are an incredibly good way of losing heat and you can use this to your advantage. Suede shoes and light summer socks are the smart choice this summer.

Socks at Mr. Porter by Paul Smith from £17 / John Lobb Lopez Penny Loafers at Mr. Porter from £735