Last year, I moved to the South. Being born and raised in the Pacific Northwest I knew there would be some cultural differences. What I did not prepare for was the Summer heat. Previously, my Summer uniform was shorts, a t-shirt and a light sweater. Living in the South though the Summer months are about survival. No need for light layers. It is about finding items you can feel pulled together in while constantly sweating. Super cute right??
Here are the pieces that I can guarantee will make getting dressed easier, and maybe even enjoyable?
A white cotton dress is a critical aspect of my humidity-proof Summer dressing. This dress by Christian Wijnants is the perfect Summer piece for throwing on with some red sandals, gold jewelry and a raffia bag.Want to know the absolute best fabric to wear in extreme heat and humidity? Cotton poplin. I lived in these pants with a white oversized cotton poplin button down last Summer and loved every second in this look.The absolute best cotton poplin shirt to wear with everything during the Summer months. May I suggest pairing it with the matching cotton shorts? I wear this matching set constantly and it transitions to daytime to dinner seamlessly.Elastic waistbands are the key to success during the hottest months. As the day gets warmer and warmer you want to feel truly comfortable in your clothing. Pair this skirt with a white tank, oversized sunglasses and some flip flops. The perfect 5 minute outfit.The biggest lesson I have learned since moving to a humid climate? You sweat A LOT. A black tank and a light colored skirt? The perfect dress for looking pulled together and hiding the sweat. Win-win folks.Last August, I wore a pair of nylon Patagonia shorts and a white tank almost everyday. It was my August survival outfit. I desperately needed to feel pulled together which meant I turned to accessories. This simple blue lapis necklace paired with the longer fish necklace is exactly what I needed to feel good.Never overlook the need to find breathable and comfortable pj’s for the Summer months. Both the top and bottom are made from a combination of cotton and lenzing ecovero viscose, a very silky breathable combination.Hands down the best t-shirt in the world. I own this exact shirt in multiple colors and wear it almost everyday. It has a lived in feel right away and you will become obsessed with it, trust me.A straw vented sun hat is the piece de resistance for any Summer look. This hat is hand crafted and is personally signed by the maker inside the brim. Truly gorgeous.There is a time each Summer when the idea of clothes touching your skin sounds truly awful. That is when you turn to this dress. Comprised of rayon, which has a cool hand feel and feels divine against your skin.I love the idea of tucking this shirt into a pair of long denim shorts. Dream outfit.I want to put this dress on after a cool shower at the end of the day. The drape, the organic cotton fabric and color are just pure perfection.I wear my tried and true rainbow flip flops all Summer. But, when I do want to add a little something to my look I reach for these sandals. Gold sandals against tan skin is the epitome of Summer.
May I suggest pairing each of these pieces with a very crisp glass of rose and lots of air conditioning? Good luck folks, it is going to be a hot one out there.
