Is that gross feeling of sweaty, wet clothes sticking to your body, leaving you unmotivated to step out in style?
It’s near the end of the summer when you’ve already worn every creative style combination you can think of and feel stuck. Or you find the August heat challenging, and if there’s the slightest chance you’re heading outside, it’s in a plain tank and shorts. We get it!
Whether you need a completely new approach or just looking for a few ideas of what to wear, keep scrolling. Below are outfits for several occasions and styles to dress comfortably in the August heat.
Linen Pants
The ideal fabric for the summer heat is linen. It’s lightweight, breathable, antibacterial, anti-fungal, among other beneficial properties. A pair of beige linen pants are timeless and can dress up or down. Elevate a casual look with a white, ribbed halter paired with monochromatic nude accessories.
Classy Jock
Basketball shorts are breathable and allow you to move freely. Sport these unconventionally with a pair of loafers, scrunched crew socks, and a light-blue pinstripe oversized button-down. The more classic pieces worn with athletic shorts, the more cohesive the whole outfit will be.
Cool and Colorful
Wear colorful pieces; it’s summer, after all. Play with different color harmonies, such as complementary blue and yellow. Blue, wide-leg pants with a yellow, oversized graphic tee complement each other. Work with the colors in the graphic to accessorize, such as a pink and yellow crochet hat to match grapefruit.
Elevated Eloise
This black-and-white ensemble may suit you if color isn’t in your wardrobe. Before Bridgerton, Eloise was the popular character name known from The Plaza. Her aesthetic is preppy, with bows, peter-pan collars, pearls, and a subtle touch of pink or red. Head out for a coffee date in a dainty, gold pearl button mini dress.
Casual
It doesn’t get any more casual than a white T-shirt. Do you have plans to run errands or spend a laid-back day with friends? Stay cool in a white tee as it reflects heat, a baseball cap to block the sun, a classic uniform skirt, and colorful sneakers to add a bit of fun to the look.
Vest
Update your vest collection with square necklines. Differing from the go-to v-neck, it adds a modern spin to the put-together look and feels more effortless. Pair with lightweight pants and flip-flops to deliver an easy-breezy sentiment, perfect for beach days.
Bubble Hem
Dinner reservations for two require an elegant dress to match. Drop waistlines and bubble hems are all the current rave. These design details add texture and volume to the silhouette. They also add a bit of playfulness and a whimsical aspect to sophisticated attire.
Tailored
Thank goodness for summer Fridays! Monday through Thursday, opt for a professional yet cool outfit with tailored shorts and slingback flats. Top it off with a structured loose-fit tee or a button-down. Bring a blazer along if you know the office is cranked with a/c.
Maxi Skirt
Maxi skirts come in various textures, prints, and colors, making them versatile. They’re flattering on all body types, creating flowing movement and comfort to wear in the August heat. A white pleated, satin finish is perfect for a more profound or formal event.
Comfy Sundress
The ultimate breezy seaside outfit is one article of clothing— a sundress. If you have one in your closet or get the chance to snag a cotton or linen lightweight and loose-fitting piece, you’re all set. Both minimalists and maximalists find sundresses efficient to style!
Are your wheels spinning now? How will you shake up your August outfits?
For many, summer is the epitome of fun. Take breaks when needed, but continue to explore all that there is to offer before the season begins to turn. Despite unbearable heat, play with what is in your closet. See what cool, comfortable, unique looks you can create for the August heat.