Summer is in full swing and, it is HOT and HUMID here! I live in Montreal and our summers are always hot with a lot of humidity! Do you have similar weather where you live? If you do, you know that wearing clothes that are breathable and lightweight are key to staying cool and dry.
I have lots of linen and cotton pieces in my summer wardrobe, since those fabrics are breathable and I feel great wearing them in the summer. I enjoy wearing neutral colours the most. So how do you survive in a heat wave?
Keep your clothes loose. The looser, the better. The less fabric you have actually touching your body, the more comfortable you will feel. Believe it or not, a flowy maxi dress will keep you cooler than a pair of shorts and a skintight tank.
Choose clothes in natural fabrics. Lightweight materials are great for hot weather, but they need to have some structure (like embroidery or seams), so they don’t cling to you the second you start to sweat.
Avoid embellishments — particularly heavy ones like beads or metals. They tend to weigh down your clothes so they are closer to your skin, trapping body heat. Try wearing a patterned garment, which will add the same kind of interest to your outfit.
Wear minimal jewelry. Earrings are fine because they don’t really touch much of your skin, but necklaces, bracelets, and rings are often more trouble than they’re worth once the temperature rises. Lightweight chains stick to your skin, heavy necklaces trap your shirt against your chest, metals get hot, and bracelets cover your wrists, which are a major cooling point on your body.
Crochet set – SWEETINA
Heeled sandals – Zara
Straw bag – vintage
This is a beautiful outfit on you. It’s hot here in Toronto too. I take walks in the neighborhood but they are shorter these days with the heat. Popsicles in the evening help too. 🍧
Us too! We love to go for a stroll later in the evening and a have an ice cream or two )))