I’m a fashion expert and here’s the clothes you should wear to stay cool – and what to totally avoid too
WITH temperatures set to reach sizzling highs of 40 degrees together, you may be struggling to decide on what to wear to avoid excessive sweating.
And while many enjoy walking around in a bikini or completely starkers, unfortunately, this just isn’t always an option.
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So if you need need a little helping hand, then look no further than fashion expert Alyssa Beltempo, who has taken to YouTube to share her hot weather clothing tips to survive the heat and still look good.
In the clip, which has since received over 118,000 views, she begins: “My first tip is all about your fabric choice and I think fabric choice is so important throughout the entire year – depending on what climate you’re dealing with.”
So in the summer when it gets super hot, the best fabrics I’ve found are linen, cotton and I personally enjoy wearing silk.”
“A lot of people find it doesn’t breathe or it’s finicky, however I wore my vintage silk skirt all throughout Italy last summer and I was shocked at how easy, breezy and beautiful it felt.”
And according to the fashion enthusiast, there’s three materials that should be avoided in the heat – polyester, rayon, nylon and acrylic.
Alyssa then moves onto her second piece of advice – choosing the right silhouettes.
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“Typically in the hot, hot heat you don’t want anything touching your body – sometimes feeling like you’re naked is preferable in super hot weather…”
“I would recommend looking for silhouettes that are off the body but that allow your body to move freely and that also allows some solid airflow.”
So a maxi dress that hits completely to the floor might not be the best option – make sure it hits above your shoes so that air can get in there.”
The fashion guru also suggests looking for slits.
“If silhouettes with a lot of flowing movement aren’t your thing, you can still look for silhouettes that are off the body but that have
beautiful tailoring,” she says.
“Something like a simple cotton button down shirt – because of the nice clean, crisp lines in the shoulder and at the cuffs and at the collar – this still gives the illusion of being put together and polished while you’re still getting that breathability – both because of the fabric and the silhouette.
She also recommends investing in an a-line skirt which features a tailored waist to help create a polished look, cropped wide leg pants to enable air flow and a linen shift dress that’s flattering but not too tight.
And when it comes to jewellery, Alyssa recommends sticking to a pair of statement studs or statement rings – adding that they tend to stay in place and can add some “great interest” to your outfit.