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Summer Style Tidbits

July 16, 2018

by John Phillips

We’re in the dog days of summer where the heat can be a little rough, as can be the decision on what to wear in that heat. Here’s a few things to keep in mind as we power through the remainder summer…

Wear Bright Colors

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The colors in your outfit should reflect the weather outside. This isn’t exactly a hard and fast rule, but useful, especially in the summer months. The sun is attracted to darker colors, so to minimize your body getting baked more, brighten up the colors in your outfit when it’s sunny out.

Loosen Your Fits

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I’m big on good fits, but I relax those rules in the summer. When it’s 90º and high humidity, the last thing I want is clothes hugging my body too tight. I don’t go full on baggy, but I like a little space in my shirts and shorts to give my body more room to breathe.

Wear Summer Weight Fabrics

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Choosing the wrong fabric to wear on a hot day can be brutal. Many of your favorite brands have summer weight options for both shirting and pants. These tend to be either linen, lightweight wool, or cotton. These fabrics are very breathable. Avoid synthetic fibers and/or silk as they tend to hold moisture and make you sweat more.

What to Wear

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Those three tips above are easy to remember and execute. So now with that said, here are a few items you should wear this summer…

Short-sleeve button downs – For a long time, short sleeve button downs were not cool, and generally looked awful. Now they’re in style, with great cuts and patterns. They’re a great summer style option, and you can unbutton an extra button to adjust for the heat as needed.

Summer weight chinos – Even though the weather heats up, some of us still have to dress up for work. Summer weight chinos are your friend. They’re suited for the heat, and very lightweight to move around in, especially if they have a little bit of stretch in them. Bonus points for adding good color to them.

No-show socks – We can’t all go completely sock-less because, well, sweat. In those cases, grab some no-show socks. It still gives you the look you want, but handling the feet sweat in the meantime. They work with practically any type of shoe as well.

Hats – Not everyone can pull off a hat, but it’s worth a try. In the summer when the sun is beaming, they’re more than just a stylish addition, they’re protecting your head from getting torched