The summer of 2022 recorded the hottest ever day in recorded in Shanghai since 1898. A typical Shanghai summer brings with it a stifling 44ºc (112ºf) with over 90% humidity. Contrary to popular belief it is possible to dress well in the summer which is sometimes necessary if you likened work in a city. Personally I prefer to keep my shorts and t-shirts for the parks and beaches.
You will definitely need a hat in the summer and the go to hat for men is a Panama. Made from grass so it is lightweight and breathable.
My newest suit is a wool suit. Yes, you can wear wool in the summer if you buy the right one. This is what is known as a high twist open weave fabric. It is very light but doesn't not wrinkle easily and lets the air pass tight through. The shirt is a blue linen shirt. You can get very soft linen fabrics for shirts which are great for the summer.
This is a very lightweight fabric from Holland & Sherry called Snowy River Lightweight which is great for the summer. It feels as light and soft as a cotton shirt but is made from wool. It’s only disadvantage is that is is not a high twist fabric so it can wrinkle easily but it looks and feels great in the heat.
One of my oldest summer suits. A blue linen form Holland & Sherry. Though it’s quite a heavy fabric it’s very breathable. Underneath I’m wearing a very light and soft linen shirt in pale green.