Inside: How to Look Cool When the Weather’s Anything But. Collaborative post.
There’s hot, and then there’s “why does my bra feel like a portable sauna?” kind of hot. Dressing for summer means walking the fine line between looking effortlessly stylish and not melting into a puddle halfway through the day. Well, heat has a way of making the cutest outfits feel like they’ve turned against you, and makeup? Forget it. Nope, really, just forget about it. Basically, one bead of sweat and the whole face starts sliding south.
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It’s going to be a while before you can pull out the cute autumn fashion, so in the meanwhile, you’re just going to have to make your summer wardrobe count. But anyways, warm weather doesn’t have to hijack the entire vibe. Sure, maybe if it’s unbearably hot, but that’s about it. It’s really about making smart swaps, so you can look cool and stay cool too.
It’s All in the Fabrics
Alright, so you absolutely need to start with the basics, literally. Now, this might be obvious enough, but fabrics make or break a summer outfit. The polyester dress that looked great in spring will betray you the moment the sun gets involved. Overall, the goal is to stick with fabrics that breathe, like linen, cotton, and light jersey. Anything that clings or traps heat is going to feel like punishment. Plus, it also helps that these lightweight materials, especially linen, already look so polished on anyone.
Layers, But You Need to Keep It Light
Sure, it sounds bizarre, but seriously, bear with it for just a moment! So, layering in summer might sound like nonsense, but it can actually work if the layers are doing their job. For example, a lightweight overshirt or open button-up can give a look more shape while also shielding your skin from the sun.
Some more “basic” ones for ideas can include sheer pieces, sheer kimonos, or sleeveless waistcoats, since they’re perfect for throwing on without overheating. It’s less about adding warmth and more about adding depth to your outfit, just like when it’s hot, it’s for the depth.
Swapping Specs for Something Fresher
Maybe this one will throw you a bit by surprise, but hot weather doesn’t just affect clothing and makeup; it messes with comfort in sneaky ways, too. For example, glasses can feel heavy, slide down your nose, and get foggy when you step into air-conditioning. All of that is super annoying, right? But swapping them out for contacts like the 1 Day Acuvue Moist, even just on extra-hot days, makes everything feel lighter. Besides, it’s nice getting to skip the whole glasses-slipping-down-your-face situation, even for a day while you’re a sweaty mess.
Makeup that Shouldn’t Have to Slide Off Your Face
There’s something deeply unfair about spending time on makeup only for it to dissolve in thirty minutes flat. In the summer, it’s all about staying light-handed. So, in this case, you’re probably going to have to look into tinted moisturiser instead of foundation, cream blush over powder, and waterproof everything if it’s going near your eyes.
Ditch the Extra Weight
Heavy accessories feel like actual torture once it’s hot enough. That chunky necklace might look cute in front of the mirror, but out in the sun, it’s just a portable heater hanging around your neck. It helps to stick with something light, or stick to quite literally nothing at all. But feel free to check out Pinterest for ideas, though.