When the mercury hovers around 95 degrees (35C) in China, it’s officially hot, and outside it’s hard to escape the heat.

The local women (and a few men) carry reflective umbrellas to shade themselves from the harsh sun. Americans would do well to adopt this sun-safe and fashion-forward habit.

A fashion trend for men that hasn’t made it to the hot weather States yet is the half-T look. According to our guide, it’s illegal for men to completely remove their shirts, so this is the next best thing. We decided to go native and try it out: