4 Tips for Hot-Weather Dressing – Glam Radar

When the temperature hits triple digits and the humidity is extreme, keeping your outfits breezy yet stylish is no easy task. If you’re looking for tricks on how to handle a heat wave in style, keep on reading for our 4 tips for hot-weather dressing.

  1. Go for cold-shoulder or cut-out styles to keep you breezy.

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Laser-cut details, cold-shoulder styles, and cut-out designs are not only trendy but also functional for keeping you breezy in the scorching heat. Like fashion blogger Nicole Warne, opt for a floral maxi dress in floral prints with laser cut details on the bottoms to keep your legs airy and breezy. Or, go for a cold-shoulder style of a button-down dress that can be ideal for casual Fridays at the office. Lace dresses can be your best choice when heading to formal gatherings like a garden party or even summer weddings.

  1. Opt for lightweight and breezy fabrics that will keep you fresh.

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From a fabric perspective, less is more when the sun is blazing. So, stay cool and comfortable with the most breathable summer fabrics like cotton, linen, and rayon which absorb moisture and let air in. Also, seersucker, chambray, eyelet, and jersey are warm-weather winners. Trading your crisp button-down shirt with a chambray shirt can be great to keep your style effortless yet stylish. In skyrocketing heat, take a pass on polyester and silk that can cause sweat stains.

  1. Go for light and fruity colors for summer-ready looks.

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Another thing to keep in mind is your color choices for summer. As a general rule, light colors reflect light and heat, so they’ll keep you cooler than darker colors. White, yellow, mustard, pastel pink, pastel blue, camel and such can be ideal for the scorching heat this summer. So, save your black and other dark-colored ensembles on cooler nights as they won’t be summer-friendly on daytime. Also, fruity colors like strawberry red, lemon yellow, mandarin orange, apple green, peach, and plum can keep you summer-inspired.

  1. Go shorter on your hemlines and opt for non-clingy silhouettes.

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Opt for shorter skirts and dresses, sleeveless tops, or whatever “lighter” versions you feel comfortable in. Instead of a pair of palazzo pants, you may go for a pair of culottes or Bermuda shorts if you’re aiming for a modest look. Miniskirts, tea dresses, or even midi ones can be great to look summer-appropriate on your street style. However, if you’re a fan of maxi dresses, go for ones with off shoulder styles, backless styles, or even ones with slits to keep you breezy. Also, clingy clothing is no friend to a sticky skin, so avoid body-conscious pieces in hot weather to keep sweat marks away.

With your tips on hot-weather dressing, you’ll be able to beat the summer heat with a great sense of style.

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