My summer wear is light. I suffer during heat and humidity. So I stick to a LCP with a side clip for attaching to waistband or pocket, or simply pocket carry. No holster or anything to add bulk. I wear linen or upf sun shirts (like Columbia PFG although quality on those suck anymore so I've been getting PataGucci, Filson, and such lately) unbuttoned over a simple t shirt which would mostly cover OWB carry and serve you well in the sun.
Unfortunately Florida is CC only, and I live in Palm Beach County which might as well be New York. You pretty much have to carry IWB, which is when the love handles come into play lol. I’ll carry OWB with the button up on occasion, but it’s usually not worth the potential hassle.I’m a fatty and don’t have any problem concealing a gun. Although I will admit that fluffy and IWB doesn’t work as well. I have gained 25 pounds and one waist size since covid and changing jobs 2 years ago. But with the right belt and holster even OWB is no problem with an untucked shirt.
I like polos. The ones with squared off bottoms look nicer and are intended for untucked look. You can also go the route off unbuttoned short sleeve over a tshirt. People make fun of the lightweight Eddie Bauer or Columbia travel vests but they do work.
Belts. We have had that discussion. Holsters OWB go with something that rides high. This might restrict you to a lighter or shorter pistol. But I carry my commander sized 1911 or Walther PPS year round. A Glock 26 or any of the sub 4” 9mms with a proper holster works well as an everyday belt gun.
So Summer in the South will soon be here, I am wanting stick with OWB carry on the weekends. My go to is ordinarily ankle carry but you know that’s not real discrete and well to be honest is really a fashion failure when wearing shorts. Just curious what you may have found that works well shirt wise that Is somewhat fashionable yet offers good concealment ?
I've said before.....Think I got the idea from here to wear a loose fitting fishing type shirt worn untucked. I'm not a big guy, 6' 170 lbs, but even a 1911 or a full sized 9mm disappears. Also the shirt wicks sweat and keeps off the sun for comfort. Just as important is a good holster that keeps things tight to your side.
I thought that summer was riot and ransack season.Potential threats and reasons for carry don't change with the season so neither does my type of carry.
Good point. Granted I do everything I can to avoid those types of areas, because, well I don't like people, but sometimes.I thought that summer was riot and ransack season.
absolutely. I definitely consider it, and take precautions. Such as when pocket carrying nothing else goes in that pocket, especially keys.No concern for that unprotected trigger?
Agreed I maintain the same sidearm regardless. But my wife complains about my lack of fashion sense. I try to explain look you can’t have everything…And I do not have fashion sense and I am ok with that. Who knows maybe I can find a nice button down?When I am trying to be discreet, I might change from a 1911 to a Browning HP.
Generally speaking, I don't give a **** about the season.
Was not really referring changing carry ie holster, or particular edc, but rather looking for some suggestions with regards to fashion.Potential threats and reasons for carry don't change with the season so neither does my type of carry.
Is that why there was so much blow back from DeSantis wanting to make Open Carry legal.Unfortunately Florida is CC only, and I live in Palm Beach County which might as well be New York. You pretty much have to carry IWB, which is when the love handles come into play lol. I’ll carry OWB with the button up on occasion, but it’s usually not worth the potential hassle.
Probably. A lot of the state’s population is in Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, which are predominately blue. Cubans are probably the only reason republicans win elections in Florida.Is that why there was so much blow back from DeSantis wanting to make Open Carry legal.
When we vacation there I have never had an issue.
Cubans are probably the only reason republicans win elections in Florida.
Sorry, not a direct response to your question. As to fashion, it is so fluid these days. I don't love always wearing untucked shirts, but it is what it is. If I have to dress up, like at church, I just wear a cover garment. Not as easy to do during the summer but I am a hot weather kind of guy so it works out.Was not really referring changing carry ie holster, or particular edc, but rather looking for some suggestions with regards to fashion.