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Comment by nathan_long | Hacker News Reader

The classic programmer corporate power move is wearing whatever you want to the office.

Metal/Video Game/Nerd T-shirt + Bermuda short + Espadrille was my main dress code this summer. Skater shoes + cargo pant + hoodies right now. My power move would be to switch to a sirwal (best pant ever!). I may try it. My god level move would be to wear a mundu or a pareo.

I've done the pareo before on multiple occasions. The cooling factor in 30°+ heat is unrivalled.

Easily one of my favourite things to wear at work when the weather's good for it. Probably want to practice putting one on and keeping it secure for a bit first though - don't want it slipping off in front of people! (That would be a different kind of power move.)

Good advice indeed for a neophyte. In my case, I am used to it. It is my main outfit at home for something like 15 years. I am not confident enough to wear one in a French open space though.

How much cooler if you freeball it?

Hard to quantify it but it's far more comfortable due to the soft fabric and lack of friction around the thighs. It's super refreshing not just with the breeze but also because it's like shade for your legs.

It's honestly a shame that it's not socially acceptable (in the West) for men to wear skirts and dresses.

One of these days I should go to work in the fencing outfit. (Mask optional.)

Maybe even the full historical reconstruction set I have.

A (male) friend used to wear a utilikilt to work from time to time.

Isn't that something? I work in a big-4 accountancy office and just wear a hoodie or t-shirt.

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