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These key pieces will keep you cool and collected during the hot summer months.
By
Ivy Tang
Date July 21, 2022
When we were preparing for “hot girl summer,” record-breaking heatwaves were not exactly what we had in mind. With global climate change causing places like the UK to smash records, we know we’re in for a sweltering summer that no amount of SPF and sweat-proof makeup can save us from. Looking put together while keeping sweat and stress to a minimum is no easy feat, but with the right items, you can achieve both with minimal effort. Luckily, we’re here to help you do just that with our guide for what to wear in a heatwave.
Step one: look for breathable fabrics and fuss-free fits. From airy trousers to micro minis, the best way to keep yourself cool and comfortable is to keep your outfits as simple as possible. Roomy dresses and barely-there tops are life-savers when it comes to feeling breezy. Or better yet, take your swimsuits for a spin on the streets and for an easy city-to-beach transition. Materials are important, too. Choose fabrics that are fast-drying, such as terry cloth and textiles made with superfine merino wool, or look to natural fibres like linen and cotton for their breathability. And don’t forget to add a splash of colour and interest with your accessories!
So if you’re struggling to figure out what to wear in a heatwave, take a look at our picks of stylish yet practical summer-ready pieces below.
Elisa Johnson
COS
Relaxed-Fit Short-Sleeved Striped Shirt
($102, COS)
Christopher Esber
Loewe
Flower Sunglasses in Injected Nylon
($530, Loewe)
Hilary MacMillan
Levi’s x Naomi Osaka
Sleeper
Atlanta Linen Dress in Pansies
($412, Sleeper)
Faithfull the Brand
Acne Studios
Neous
Neptune Mini
($730, Neous)
Gigi Hadid x Frankies Bikinis
Whitney Linen
Tove
Cecily Top Sandwashed Silk Satin Red
($563, Tove)
Vilebrequin
Reformation
Ever New
Jenny Broderie Mini Dress
($150, Ever New)
K.ngsley
Bright Blue Romain Ribbed Tank Bright Blue Romain Ribbed Tank Bright Blue Romain Ribbed Tank Bright Blue Romain Ribbed Tank
($236, K.ngsley)
Le Specs
Work It! in Vintage Tort
($85, Le Specs)
Conner Ives
The Reconstituted Scarf Bias Habit Top- Small
($833, Conner Ives)
Homme Plissé Issey Miyake
Black Pastel Stripe Trousers
($655, Ssense)
Eliza Faulkener
Fe Noel
Gradient Ritual Panty Shorts
($603, Fe Noel)
Soup
Blue Squiggle Top 2
($229, 50-m)
Uniqlo
Airism Soft Active Biker Shorts (Long)
($30, Uniqlo)
Banana Republic
Mara Hoffman
Tiger of Sweden
Atelier New Regime
Paco Rabanne
Gant
Reg Linen Shirt Ss Bd
($180, Gant)
Priscavera
Pink Lemonade Mini Open Back Dress
($683, Priscavera)
Gauchere
Viscose Twill Halter Neck Top
($518, Gauchere)
Silk Laundry
Bees & Bones
Brixton
Jo Straw Rancher Hat
($89, Brixton)
Olivia Latinovich
Cesta Collective
Joie
Jose Sleeveless Cotton Top
($215, Joie)
Didu
One Piece Cutout Swimsuit
($395, Didu)
Rebecca Taylor
Roxana Salehoun