Sizzle This Summer With Simple Styling Tips 

Shorts, t-shirts, espadrilles, swimsuits, summer is the season par excellence where relaxation is possible. If at first glance, getting dressed during this period may seem simple, the exercise can quickly turn into a headache.

At what moment? When you carry out a professional activity which requires you to wear a shirt and a suit in all seasons, for example! And when the heat starts to make itself felt, exercise sometimes turns into an ordeal.

Life therefore sometimes implies that dressing “well” is necessary, summer and winter alike. But should you wear your flannel suit in the middle of July?

And conversely, do we have any other alternatives than the tank top to keep you cooler? Between materials, accessories, and colors, here are some tips from Exfro for dressing well in summer.

Basic rules to know for dressing in summer

June 21 is a music festival, but not only that! June 21 is also the longest day of the year, and incidentally: it’s summer! Many of us appreciate this season for all the imagination it represents.

On the other hand, when it comes to going to the locker room, things sometimes get complicated. The temperatures are the highest of the year, and circumstances mean that it is sometimes necessary to be well-dressed.

Summer has its codes, which must be mastered as best as possible to build both an effective outfit, and also feel as good as possible in your clothes. In short, a tenuous balance, which we will look into!

A. What are the particularities of summer?

We will have understood, that summer is the season of relaxation par excellence. If it includes the months of July and August, then it seems obvious that not everyone goes on vacation for eight weeks in a row.

And if some people stay at work, the weather doesn’t change. It is therefore essential to look at the balance of the wardrobe at this time. Because you don’t decently wear a flannel suit in December in the same way as you do in August.

And besides, it seems that we don’t wear it in August and that alternatives exist! In the same perspective, summer is the season when jackets are rarer, in favor of overshirts, sunglasses, and headwear.

Pieces that we are not always used to wearing in autumn or winter, and which are important when the sunny days arrive. A sort of extra soul, which allows you to give an outfit a more “worked” appearance than the simple t-shirt/pants duo.

But between the long (and sometimes cool) summer evenings, the peaks of heat, and the desire to be well-dressed, the season sometimes requires a few small adjustments, both in terms of colors and material.

B. What materials and colors to choose in summer?

It seems obvious to say that in summer (as in winter), a locker room is built according to very specific criteria. These are refined thanks to the weather, the codes of the moment, or even the comfort of a garment.

But no, summer isn’t just about a swimsuit, as nice as it is! Going to work like this could cause some problems. So, to dress well during the summer season, you could focus your choice around these two main points: colors and materials.

Opt for lighter colors

As for colors, we have been told for years and years: that dark colors retain heat much more than light colors (up to 90% of energy retained for black).

All the more reason to change your color palette in summer by adopting white, pale gray, beige, light blue, sea green, pink, and, why not, brighter colors.

The latter allows a change from the eternal gray, the too-sober navy blue, and fits perfectly into the codes of a season where the spirit of relaxation and fantasy is more developed.

By placing a touch of color in a contrasting outfit, success can be achieved, even for a ceremony or a meeting!

Favor natural materials

As for materials, in summer even more than in winter, the ideal is to favor natural fibers, which allow air to pass through more easily and therefore keep you warmer. Very naturally, we think of cotton and linen, particularly for t-shirts, shirts, but also chinos.

This type of pants adapts perfectly to the season and is also available as shorts. So linen shorts, what could be more attractive? Very often, linen wrinkles quickly, and brands do not hesitate to design blends of the two fibers (with cotton), to produce a more structured garment.

Seersucker can also be interesting for certain pieces like shirts or shorts. Originally from India, seersucker has an embossed, slightly wrinkled appearance. Its relief allows air to circulate better between the textile and the skin, which makes it particularly suitable for hot climates.

On the costume side, we could also think of wool which, due to its fineness and airy structure, remains one of the first choices for making a summer costume, despite its reputation.

Let’s also think about linen, which has the main disadvantage of (but yes, you know it now!) creasing. In the shoe department, the field is left largely to casual models, starting with sandals, moccasins, or espadrilles.

However, from a perspective where we would like to dress a little more elegantly, more polished models of leather sandals exist, just like moccasins (must-have of the season) and white sneakers remain essential, to the detriment of boots and rain boots!

C. Choose a looser cut

Beyond the material, the cut is also of major importance, especially during hot weather. For example, if, usually, the slim cut is the cut that we wear every day, the ideal is to escape a little with looser cut shirts.

Beyond leaving your comfort zone, this side step has the merit of being effective in feeling freer in your clothes, and less constrained.

Not everyone likes loose cuts, and depending on your preferences, it is entirely possible to look at a semi-slim cut (for shirts, for example), up to the traditional cut. right which will at least allow the air to circulate better. This is valid for the highs as well as the lows!

D. Roll up your sleeves

When it’s hot, you can allow yourself to roll up your shirt sleeves. However, it is unwise to loosen the tie and take out the shirt at the same time. The idea is not to look too sloppy either!

And be careful: from the moment the sleeves of a shirt are rolled up, it is impossible to go back because the sleeves will be irreparably wrinkled until the next ironing.

E. Take out the shirt

We mentioned it just before, if the shirt is the piece that raises the most questions in summer (traces of perspiration, cut, material, etc.), its style has the advantage of being modular.

With this in mind, in the case of a casual/chic outfit (a shirt and chinos, for example), it is possible to consider taking the shirt out of the pants. Note that it is traditionally only appropriate to do this if the length reaches mid-buttocks.

This is the case for certain more casual shirts . A classic shirt, on the other hand, has relatively long sides, which allow it to be held securely in the pants, which will harm the visual aesthetic of the outfit.

Conclusion 

Dressing stylishly in summer requires attention to materials, colors, and cuts. Opt for light colors and natural fabrics like cotton and linen to stay cool.

Choose looser cuts for comfort, roll up sleeves when needed, and consider tucking in shirts for a polished look. With these simple tips, you can beat the heat in style.