Summer is undoubtedly many people’s favourite season. However, the heat and humidity can be hard to handle amid a sweltering heatwave. We can feel hot, flustered, sweaty, and sticky.
Luckily, some simple but clever clothing hacks can help you feel more cool and comfortable during these hot summer days. These game-changing hacks will reduce sweating and increase airflow, allowing you to enjoy the summer season while still looking fashionably fabulous.
One common mistake many women make with summer clothing is choosing tight, figure-hugging tops, shorts. or even a summer dress. While this type of outfit may show off your beach body, you will most likely feel very sweaty and sticky as the fabric is fitted tightly to your skin.
The less fabric that touches your body, the more comfortable you’ll feel. Breathable clothing such as flowy maxi dresses from JustFab will increase the airflow to your skin and, therefore, keep you much cooler. Loose clothing allows air to pass by the skin and exit out, speeding up evaporation and removing excess heat. So, the general summer clothing rule is the looser, the better.
Your fabric choice has huge importance when it comes to summer clothing. Fabric can either feel light and breathable or heavy and sticky. Cotton is one of the most popular choices for summer wear, thanks to its lightness and breathability.
Linen is another great option as it doesn’t retain moisture, so any sweat dries out quickly. You should also consider activewear fabrics made of synthetic blends. They can help you combat the heat, quickly soak up sweat, and give you an effortlessly stylish look.
It’s common knowledge that black attracts the sun and white helps you feel cool. This is because dark colours absorb more light, making you feel hot, whereas light colours reflect the light, which keeps you cool. Although white clothing can be a pain to keep clean, opting for light colours will allow you to feel more comfortable in the sun.
Although you may live in your trainers or boots during all other seasons, these types of shoes have no place in the summertime. Unless you’re partaking in a particular activity such as walking, hiking, or running, which requires trainers, try to wear flip-flops or summer sandals as much as you can. These shoe styles allow your feet to breathe and prevent overheating.
Of course, most workplaces will not allow flip-flops or sandals. During the summer, many people choose to keep their work shoes at the office so that they can travel to work in their sandals and then change at the office.
These simple clothing hacks will help you stay cool in the heat and allow your skin to breathe. This will reduce sweating and odour and prevent heat rash and other skin irritations caused by the high temperatures. Enjoy the season of the sun with these smart tips!
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