Late summer is the hottest part of the year–weather wise–for most of us. It definitely isn’t the social peak of the year.
Let’s face it, 4th of July means the start of the off season.
There is certainly time to plan for the new school year or the coming fall season. A club or party here and there perhaps?
But how are we going to get through the heat and humidity and look great doing it? The answer is not what to wear really, but what color?
White clothing in light fabrics is going to make you look sharp and feel comfortable at the same time.
The key to white, other than not to spill anything on it, is to wear sweat collecting under-gear.
I know that it sounds odd to add more clothes in the summer, but try it. Get some of that sports lycra gear that keeps the perspiration away from your body. You can find it in tanks, tees and under garments in many of the sporting goods stores, in many colors.
Once you are out and about and having a great time, your clothes won’t be soaked with sweat, and you won’t look like you just ran a marathon while everyone else does.
You will be pleased that you took my advice.
This tip especially works if you are a dancer/clubber or just a profuse sweater.
For women if you add a straw hat, straw bag and some espadrilles or other cute sandals, you might as well have brought the tropics with you.
If you wear a hat, do a big sun hat that has style and attitude. (Big is relative. Make sure that you are wearing the hat, and it is not wearing you.)
For men, summer and white slacks are okay for some. It depends on you social clique. But khakis or a pair of great jeans and a white shirt will look smashing. There are plenty of options that will do the trick in this instance.
A white polo shirt or a crisp white tee will make every woman swoon in the post-solstice heat.
The optical impression that white makes in the heat is worth the extra care that you have to do to take to keep it clean. Be the cool, non-sweating one, and watch you social status climb a few notches around the office, the club or on the street.
One thing: white shoes at night for guys is generally a no, no. Sometimes even for women. The reason is that white is noticeable in the dark when there is barely any light, like in a club. You don’t want people watching your feet as you meander through the crowd, you want them trying to see what you face looks like in the shadows.
Smooches for now! Try white. See how it works. Let me know. We can chat.
