The Poshcast Heatwave Guide: Is it ever OK for a man to wear an open-toed shoe?

The Poshcast Heatwave Guide: Is it ever OK for a man to wear an open-toed shoe?

From Bryony Gordon's Mad World by The Telegraph

June 25, 2026 · 36 min

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Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts discuss heatwave fashion and modern greetings etiquette.

Welcome to The Poshcast with Cleo Watson and Sophia Money-Coutts, two Jilly Cooper characters transposed into 2026. This week Sophia and Cleo discuss how to survive this heatwave sartorially, from office shorts to avoiding sweat patches. Plus they tackle the great question of our time: is it ever ok for a man to wear an open-toed shoe? And the question from the audience this week is about the minefield of modern greetings, prompted by Prince Edward kissing the King on both cheeks at Ascot last week. Sophia delves into her copy of Debrett’s for guidance on handshakes, hugs, air kisses, and whether you can get away with more flamboyance as an Italian Duke. You can watch The Poshcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/iVP6Gc7pl1Y Send your questions to theposhcast@telegraph.co.uk. Video Producer: Carla Mercer Social Editor: Ruby Borg Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Highlights: Is it ever OK for a man to wear an open-toed shoe? How to greet someone: one kiss or two? Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to The Poshcast 03:11 Hippo and Dennis update 05:58 Listener Feedback Roast 08:49 Heatwave Dressing 17:20 Men’s Sandal Debate 25:42 Modern Greetings Etiquette 31:40 Debrett’s Social Kissing Rules 34:36…

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