Hot & humid weather = T-shirt & jeans? How to break the cycle

How do you cope with the recent hot & humid weather? (global warming is upon us). Many have lamented about the sad state of affairs of what men wear in Singapore. Well, global warming isn't helping us in this respect.

I have pretty much given up, and wear T-shirt and jeans almost everyday. And I'm one of the lucky few who don't need to wear long sleeve shirts and pants. But how do you fight the weather (a.k.a. break the cycle of wearing T-shirts everyday?)

Look for the collar

• a well-fitting polo T-shirt will almost always look more smart, and more mature; do consider one with "dri-fit" material for better breathability
• rugby jersey-styled collars always look good; do wash them well, as most of them come in white collars
  

Don't forget your accessories

• wear a belt; go for a different colour; use it as a style tool, not just to hold up your pants
  
• backpacks are for school; they also make sweat accumulate at your back; sling/messenger bags have been in fashion since Crumpler made such bags cool enough to wear with office attire.
  
• the more adventurous can also consider jewellery, e.g. chain necklaces or bracelets
  

Material world & colour

• corduroy makes a stylish alternative to jeans
• also consider those G2000 casual pants; versatile enough with a dress shirt or a T-shirt
• the daring can try coloured jeans, but keep the bright colours to one piece (e.g. avoid a bright colour shirt with bright colour jeans)
  

Run away from running shoes

• most running shoes are not stylish enough for streetwear, although there are some exceptions
  
• classic sneakers have been popular since the adidas superstars made them cool. converse chuck taylors are evergreen; my favorites are retro white sneakers; they go with almost any attire
  
• or consider a leather casual (slip-on, chelsea boot, desert boot etc)

Layering is still possible (but indoors)

• cardigans, hoodies, and retro track jackets are still possible indoors where there is air-con; in fact, most air-con in Singapore are too cold, so these are maybe more a necessity than an option