How To Dress When It’s Hot And Humid Outside

One thing my clients struggle with is how to dress in the heat. They want to look stylish and put together, but don’t know how when the traditional “complete” outfit consists of a third piece. They ask, “How am I supposed to add a layer to my look when the temperature will hit 100?!”

You may be asking the same question! That’s why I’m sharing some simple style tips for getting dressed in the heat.

How To Dress In A Hot Climate

To help you feel fresh and look good in the heat, there are 3 main guidelines to follow. You don’t have to apply each one, but the more you incorporate into your outfit the more put together you’ll feel.

1. Fabric First

Not all fabrics are created equal. In fact, some will wreak havoc in the heat. Synthetics like polyester, nylon and acrylic feel more clammy because the manmade consistencies trap warmth near your body.

Natural fabrics like cotton and linen are your best choices as they’re breathable and breezy. I also like silk because it’s super lightweight. Just be mindful that silk will show sweat so go sleeveless on sweltering days.

Athletic fabrics are another option. Because of the sweat wicking technology, you won’t get bogged down with moisture.

2. Silhouette Second

There’s a reason loose and flow-y clothes reign supreme in warm weather. They’re more comfortable! Tight clothes cling in the heat and make your body temperature rise. You know that feeling of sweat dripping down your back and causing your clothes to stick? It won’t happen when you’re in baggier silhouettes.

3. Cooler Color

Wearing all white, or light colors is the way to go when it’s really hot. First off, it looks chic. And secondly it’ll reflect the light in a way that darker colors will not. This is key when you want to keep cool. Pastels are also a good choice.

To breeze through summer when it’s still hot and humid, pay attention to what you wear. Choose natural fabrics, looser silhouettes and light colors.

How To Dress In The Heat

Now that you know how to choose your pieces, the next step is putting them together into cohesive (and stylish!) outfits. Ideally, you want your garments to be interchangeable so that when you open your closet, it’s easy to mix and match your clothes because they all work together.

I love starting a summer capsule with what you already own, exploring multiple ways to wear each piece. This way, you’ll pinpoint exactly what’s missing and know what to buy. Many women don’t see their wardrobe’s full potential and end up buying more clothes when a fresh perspective is all they need!

That’s exactly what my client needed. She wanted new options without shopping. So, we dove into her wardrobe (virtually) to refresh her style with updated looks that stood up to the heat.

To begin our session, I asked her to show me her favorite pieces — the ones she wore often or wanted to wear more.

Her cluttered closet was an issue. The chaos made her lose many favorites, and she didn’t know what she had!

So we organized, and then went on to create 2 easy looks with her dresses.

I L O V E the one-and-done punch of a dress 🎯.

… Thing is: dresses can get repetitive, especially since layering isn’t an option in this heat 🥵 —

We moved onto shorts.

She had 2 pairs — one black, one white — which were super versatile and instantly gave us 16 different outfits.

Next were skirts. We found that two of the three were in poor condition. We were left with just one — and it’s printed!

Prints and bold colors are fun, but they can be tricky to match.

This was a big challenge for my client who often bought bright and vibrant pieces, but would later learn they didn’t go with the rest of her wardrobe.

(BTW: This is WHY so many women get stuck wearing the same few things — they think in pieces, not outfits!)

Most of her tops are printed, but we found 3 that looked amazing with the skirt.

I suggested she shop for a neutral skirt to pair with her printed tops and recommended an A-line silhouette, which is both flattering and allows for tucking in, as this style looks SO GOOD on her.

When we wrapped up, I asked my client how she felt.

“E X C I T E D!” she said.

Her summer style got a major upgrade with 21 stylish outfits ready to go, plus she knows exactly what her wardrobe needs to add another 5-7 looks easily.

Now, instead of stressing over what to wear — which she spent A LOT of time and energy doing…

She can put her attention on what matters most — her family, friends and career.

If you’re ready to revitalize your style by creating fresh outfits from your own clothes, let’s make it happen!

Get started with A Week’s Worth of Outfits at a limited time introductory rate.

In just 2 weeks, you can move from feeling stuck in a rut to basking in a renewed sense of style and confidence — making your summer a lot more fun!

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I’d love to see what we can create with what you already have💕.