I know, I know, what I’m about to say is a bit controversial. But I can’t help it. My loves, it is HOT outside. And I know that’s something we say EVERY year. This year? It feels like hot x 1000. It’s been over 100 degrees for so long that I now think of anything under 95 as chilly. In the afternoons you can see the heat waving off the pavement. The plants are wilting, the pets are lethargic, and I’m wondering how low we can put in the AC.
In the midst of this, we’re supposed to get dressed? I’ll be honest, lately I feel as if I’m not doing the best job at this. I’m hot, I’ve had cameras overheat and sweated through simple sundresses. The idea of getting a GREAT outfit together can just seem so overwhelming. And yet- there’s so much fashion that I want to wear and show you and chat about. However, there are days when simply getting dressed feels like too much. I’ve spent the past few weeks trying to wear as little as possible while staying cool while staying fashion.
It’s hard.
And it looks like the heat isn’t breaking. So. What do we wear when it’s so hot and all we want to do is beat the heat? I’m not an expert (as I am in the turn down the AC camp) but my recommendations are:
-swim with everything. Not shocking as I am a fan of swimwear as outerwear, but you at least have the option to jump in a body of water at a moment’s notice
-linen. Or any breathable fabric. This is not the season for heavy or synthetic or clingy. Let your body breathe by wearing fabrics that breathe (the first look in this post is one of my faves as it’s a linen top and shorts that can be mixed and matched in SO many ways- but always leaves you cool
-dresses. In general I’m a dress woman (fun trivia I wouldn’t wear jeans till I was 7 as they were too “constricting”) and yet, dresses let the air flow keep you cool, and keep you chic
What do you recommend?
Below I’ve rounded up some of my beating the heat faves but my most important tip is to stay hydrated, dress cooly and stay out of the sun as much as possible in the heat of the day! We’ll save our high fashion for AC and pray for breaks in the temps together!
XO RA
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