Dressing for the summer season seems simple, right? You’ve got a perfectly good wardrobe of clothes in front of you, filled to the brim with fun and stylish pieces you could pair a thousand times over.
However, if you’re still wearing winter clothing when the heat draws in, you’re going to sweat through in a matter of minutes. You won’t be comfortable if you are missing some key summer must have items. And that means your wardrobe might need an upgrade right now; here are some things to keep in mind when you go clothes shopping.
Basic Summer Must Have Items
Dress- Old Navy; similar; shoes- similar; bracelets- similar; purse- option; purse tassel
Do You Own Anything Lightwear?
By lightwear we mean women’s clothing that’s made of light material in a light color, that you feel you can ‘breathe’ in when you’re wearing it. Something loose fitting, but still a good fit for your specific body type.
And when we’re just coming out of winter, there’s a good chance pieces like these are in short supply within your wardrobe. Make sure you invest in such items, made out of cotton or linen – a dress like the one worn above would be a perfect fit.
Do You Have Any Summer Headwear?
Hat-Amazon; dress- Amazon; shoes- similar
Summer headwear, like wide brimmed straw hats or baseball caps, needs to be bought in dozens during the hot season. Off with the beanies and the knit hats – you need something that offers shade and skin protection on your head!
Of course, if you’re not a hat person you’re unlikely to own any such items. Purchase a couple before the summer gets into full swing. You’ll be able to get a much better deal if you shop for them ASAP.
Have You Got Any Statement Jewelry?
T-shirt- Target; linen pants- Old Navy; sandals- DSW; bag- Amazon; bag tassel- Amazon; bracelets- option
Statement jewelry can take a very basic, plain, and white toned outfit to something rather special and unique. Style is often in the accessories. Style is also the way you choose to pair your necklaces and bracelets with the cami top and jeans you’ve worn for the day.
And in the summer, you don’t want to layer up the clothing! You’ll want to wear some statement pieces instead, to add some complexity to your outfit without any risk of overheating. Try a few chunky bangles and see how they work.
Are Your Shoes Breathable?
Shorts- Old Navy; shirt– JCrew Factory; sandals- similar; hat- Amazon; purse- similar
Breathable shoes tend to be open toed, meaning flip flops, slides, and sandals. If you don’t own any such shoes, you’ll want to get a pair of each for the summer time. They’re a lot more comfortable for beach days and long walks around national parks. They are easy to slip off when you need to let your soles rest. With such breathability, you’re far less likely to notice a smell off of them either!
If your wardrobe isn’t ready made for the summer yet, invest in the key summer must have pieces above. You want to dress in an easy breezy manner; outfits like these will help to ward off the sweat, frizzy hair, and even excess sun burns!
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