This is the part where we admit that linen trousers are lovely, but they wrinkle the second you sit down. Who cares? It’s 37°C—be a crumpled mess with dignity. Cotton and linen are your best mates. Anything synthetic will make you feel like you’re wearing a plastic bag.
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And please, for the love of all things good, do not wear black. I saw a bloke in a black hoodie last summer when it hit 35°C, and I nearly called an ambulance. He looked like a walking hot water bottle. Go light, go loose, and don’t be afraid to look like you’re on a beach holiday—even if you’re just going to the corner shop.
The office battle: air conditioning vs. cardigans
If you work in an office, you know the struggle. Half the team is shivering under a duvet while the other half is fanning themselves with a folder. The thermostat is never set to “happy for everyone.” My advice: keep a thin cardigan on your chair, but wear shorts underneath. That way, you can shed layers faster than a snake in a heatwave when you step outside at lunchtime.
And speaking of lunch, forget the hot soup or the curry. Mid-August in 37°C is the time for cold salads, watermelon, and maybe a cheeky mango lassi from the takeaway. Your body will thank you for not running an internal furnace.
