jaclynday: Yikes. This summer has been a doozy so far and it’s not even July. I’ve heard murmurings that this is going to be a record-breaking summer in terms of heat and humidity and we’re only one month in. One of the biggest problems I face when I choose what to wear in the morning is how to balance the widely varying temperatures I’ll be subjected to over the course of the day. Maybe it’s 75 when I leave my house, but 95 degrees by the time I head home. My office is probably around 65 and Brandon and I keep our house at around 73. Throw in a passing summer thunderstorm and I’ve got quite a pickle. How do you dress for all that?! Here’s what I’ve discovered is the easiest way to dress stylishly—but comfortably—for the problematic summer months: The Dress (Forever 21, $25) - You need to invest in some light, airy, comfortable dresses. No heavy knits, definitely no wools and if at all possible, look for loose sleeves (or no sleeves at all). Put away the pants, put away the jeans, put away the skirts. Stick with dresses. If you’re worried about your dress sticking to you, get a slip. The Flip-Flops (Havaianas, $24) - Maybe you haven’t discovered this yet, but you will. Flats are probably one of your go-to looks when you want something comfy on your feet, but don’t fall for that in high humidity. That stickiness will make your feet stick right to your leather shoes and you’ll be left with blisters the size of quarters all over. Ouch. If you’re outside, make sure you’ve got sandals or flip-flops on your feet. Otherwise, be prepared for blistering. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! (And don’t be fooled into thinking expensive shoes will save you. Leather + humidity is a bad combination no matter if your shoes cost $50 or $500).  The Anti-Perspirant (Certain Dri Solid, $5) - I’ve been a long-time Certain Dri fan, but they were kind enough to send me a stick of their solid anti-perspirant to try. I used to use the roller version, but I am a full convert to the solid now. Certain Dri is the strongest OTC anti-perspirant on the market—and thank god, because it’s like armor on your pits. For real.  Hair Claw (Sephora, $8) - If want to keep your hair from getting sweaty but don’t want ponytail lines, invest in a hair claw. Twist your hair up from the nape of your neck and secure with the claw. The Heels (Forever 21, $20) - If you have a strict dress code at your place of work, throw a pair of heels, pumps, wedges, what-have-you in a tote bag to change into once you are safely ensconced in A/C. The Cardigan (Delias, $40) - You’re liable to get sick sitting at work freezing as your sweat dries. No good. Keep your body temperature regulated (read: not shivering) in the overactive A/C with a cardigan—they are warmer than blazers and can be easily toted in a handbag. For a more stylish look, add a skinny belt around your cardigan. How do you combat the heat in the summer and still look put together? Hah.  I was searching around for Investing Books and somehow this came up in my search.  I’m calling the search engine’s quality into question.

jaclynday:

Yikes. This summer has been a doozy so far and it’s not even July. I’ve heard murmurings that this is going to be a record-breaking summer in terms of heat and humidity and we’re only one month in.

One of the biggest problems I face when I choose what to wear in the morning is how to balance the widely varying temperatures I’ll be subjected to over the course of the day. Maybe it’s 75 when I leave my house, but 95 degrees by the time I head home. My office is probably around 65 and Brandon and I keep our house at around 73. Throw in a passing summer thunderstorm and I’ve got quite a pickle. How do you dress for all that?!

Here’s what I’ve discovered is the easiest way to dress stylishly—but comfortably—for the problematic summer months:

  • The Dress (Forever 21, $25) - You need to invest in some light, airy, comfortable dresses. No heavy knits, definitely no wools and if at all possible, look for loose sleeves (or no sleeves at all). Put away the pants, put away the jeans, put away the skirts. Stick with dresses. If you’re worried about your dress sticking to you, get a slip.
  • The Flip-Flops (Havaianas, $24) - Maybe you haven’t discovered this yet, but you will. Flats are probably one of your go-to looks when you want something comfy on your feet, but don’t fall for that in high humidity. That stickiness will make your feet stick right to your leather shoes and you’ll be left with blisters the size of quarters all over. Ouch. If you’re outside, make sure you’ve got sandals or flip-flops on your feet. Otherwise, be prepared for blistering. Don’t say I didn’t warn you! (And don’t be fooled into thinking expensive shoes will save you. Leather + humidity is a bad combination no matter if your shoes cost $50 or $500). 
  • The Anti-Perspirant (Certain Dri Solid, $5) - I’ve been a long-time Certain Dri fan, but they were kind enough to send me a stick of their solid anti-perspirant to try. I used to use the roller version, but I am a full convert to the solid now. Certain Dri is the strongest OTC anti-perspirant on the market—and thank god, because it’s like armor on your pits. For real. 
  • Hair Claw (Sephora, $8) - If want to keep your hair from getting sweaty but don’t want ponytail lines, invest in a hair claw. Twist your hair up from the nape of your neck and secure with the claw.
  • The Heels (Forever 21, $20) - If you have a strict dress code at your place of work, throw a pair of heels, pumps, wedges, what-have-you in a tote bag to change into once you are safely ensconced in A/C.
  • The Cardigan (Delias, $40) - You’re liable to get sick sitting at work freezing as your sweat dries. No good. Keep your body temperature regulated (read: not shivering) in the overactive A/C with a cardigan—they are warmer than blazers and can be easily toted in a handbag. For a more stylish look, add a skinny belt around your cardigan.

How do you combat the heat in the summer and still look put together?

Hah.  I was searching around for Investing Books and somehow this came up in my search.  I’m calling the search engine’s quality into question.

(this post was reblogged from jaclynday)