Five Cheats To Look Pulled Together in A Heat Wave

While many of us love summer, the oppressive heat can ruin our carefully planned outfit—not to mention forcibly encourage sweating through our makeup and styled hair. Luckily there are a few cheats that will help you withstand the warm weather and keep you feeling fresh as a daisy and looking less like a fried egg.

Natural Fabrics

Ditch the synthetics and stick to breathable fabrics for summertime. Natural materials like cotton and linen will be much more comfortable than rayon or polyester. Yes, they might wrinkle, but we think it’s chic - and we value staying cool way more. Plus, haven’t you heard? Fine lines are the new botox. However, beware of too-flimsy fabrics. They’ll stick to your skin and worsen your sweaty situation.

Bra Adjustments

Natural fabrics apply to your bra, too. If you can opt for a bralette during hotter weather, do so. Even a bikini top can work great. If you need more support, look for an underwire bra with sweat-wicking fabric to stay comfortable in the sweltering weather.

Hair Up

Getting your hair off your neck and feeling the breeze can help you battle the hottest days. This is also essential when you’re trying to stay cool while wearing a wig. Yup, you heard us, a wig in the summer. Some ladies wear them and there are tricks to keep them comfy in the heat. Additionally, many of us take advantage of summer and get a shorter cut - but, if you’re not willing to snip your locks, summer is the perfect time to try out a new updo, like a French braid bun.

Ditch the flat iron and heavy styling products and embrace beachy waves; styling tools and products can weigh down your hair and make you warmer.

Ditch Accessories

While we may love them, some accessories just weren’t meant to be worn in 90-degree heat—for example, large pendants and heavy jewels can happily hibernate until the crisp days of fall. Otherwise, they’ll stick to your skin and make you even more of a sweaty mess. Be careful with melting makeup as well. Liquid eyeliner will run in the hot summer sun, so we suggest opting for a more natural vibe on muggy days.

Go Vibrant

It’s summer, and this is the season to experiment with bold colors and fun patterns! A monochromatic look is a great way to try a new color while keeping the whole look pulled together. Pretty prints in ditzy florals or a bolder 90’s pattern - or anything tropical is a great way to embrace the summer spirit fully.

You’re ready to brave the next heatwave!