The easiest part about summer, in my opinion, is being able to simply pull on a dress to deal with a hot day. Although autumn’s layers may make for more interesting and versatile outfits, it takes a lot less time to get dressed in the morning when you can just put on a dress and go. The simplicity of this Fashionista’s summer ensemble, plus her unique hairstyle, caught my eye on a super sunny afternoon.
A flouncy spaghetti strap dress like the one on this Fashionista is the best style for crazy hot weather because it allows for maximum air flow, unlike body con dresses, and doesn’t chafe like strapless dresses tend to. Choose a dress with a fun pattern like the floral motif on Club Monaco’s Martina Silk Print Dress. A cutout dress increases that precious air flow and lets you show off even more skin. NASTY GAL’s Bugged Cutout Dress is the perfect combination of sweet and sultry with polka-dots all over and cutouts in the back. It’s easy to accessorize these day dresses with simple sandals that don’t leave as many awkward tan lines as strappier styles. This Fashionista added waist definition with a chunky, braided belt, but this look would probably be uncomfortable for humid weather. For super humid days, I suggest a loose fitting number like NASTY GAL’s Topanga Dress. Obviously, you can’t beat the heat without a great pair of sunglasses. I love the vintage rounded style of this pair by Karen Walker.
As for hair, this Fashionista pulled off an updo more interesting than the basic ponytail. Although this tutorial is technically for bridal hair, you can easily make it an every day style by adding some simple flowers. Real flowers, like the ones this Fashionista used, obviously wilt easily on a hot day but are still prettier than fakes.
Before you turn up the air conditioning this summer, try out these tips for a cool outfit to beat the heat.