Dressing for the summer differs from dressing for any other season. The hot weather means you need to dress light and airy, and it’s going to be hard to break out any dark pieces you love! And that means you need to redefine your look just for a little while; you can still dress like you, you just need to take the hot sun and the potential sweat into account as well. So here are some tips for you!
Wear More Prints
Prints are the design of the season. And seeing as you’re going to be wearing a lot of light, plain clothes, you’ll want this element of ‘jazz’ to bring some depth into your outfit. From leopard prints to paisley, back to plaid and across to motif tees, you’ve got a lot of prints to choose from here. You’ll never be bored with putting a summer outfit together if you just give yourself more options!
Dramatically Frame Your Features
Makeup comes into its own when the sun is out. You need to use sunscreen as a base layer to keep your skin safe, but you should also think about wearing lighter creams, foundations, and concealers, as well as any liquid blushes or contours. With less makeup, that means you need to frame your features a little more heavily; lash extensions with a bit of eyeliner and a pencil to define your lips along with a lighter lip gloss that’ll keep you much more moisturised!
Work with More Updos
Updos keep the hair off your shoulders and out of your face when you’re sweating the rays out, and that’s good news all round. It prevents your hair from getting too oily during summer, and even a fairly effortless updo always looks good!
You can pull down flyaways, curl them and pop in some frizz hold gel, and use various bands and clips to ensure the hair doesn’t sit too heavily on your head. And no matter what you’re wearing, using small strips of hair to frame the face will match the look you’re going for!
Protect Your Skin!
You’re likely to be showing a lot of skin during summer, and that means you need to take extra steps to protect yourself. Never underestimate just how much suncream you’re going to need, or how often you’ll need to reapply it.
Always pack a small bottle in your bag wherever you’re going, try to keep a hat around to shade your face directly, and take a light overshirt if you’re going to be on the beach most of the day. Getting the sun off your shoulders is one of the key ways to feel good in your beach body!
Your summer style might need a tweak; if you want to look stylish and feel good in your outfit, make sure you dress carefully for the weather. And remember, never be afraid to try out some fresh styles under the sun’s direct lighting!
