How to Stay Stylish in a Heatwave - Hot Weather Fashion Guide
The Met Office is reporting that we can expect a “hotter than average” summer in 2025. During heatwaves, it can be tempting to gravitate towards the same old shorts and t-shirt combo day after day. You may spend your summer days wondering how other people manage to still look so put together in real outfits all day long, whereas you feel like you are melting the second you hop out of that refreshing cold shower and start getting dressed. Well, here are some tips for looking sharp despite uncomfortably hot weather.
Fabric
When trying to stay cool, picking the correct fabric is key. Just because a fabric is thin doesn’t mean it is appropriate for scotching got weather, there are many things you need to consider such as moisture-wicking, airflow, temperature regulation and odour resistance. The best fabrics for the summer months are naturally light and breathable materials such a s linen, cotton, silk and wool. Some synthetic fabrics such as polyester and nylon can also help maintain a cool body temperature, especially when engineered with moisture-wicking technology or used in a blend with more natural fabrics for extra breathability.
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Colour
It is well known that dark fabric absorbs heat whereas lighter colours reflect sunlight, helping your body temperature stay cool. However, this doesn’t mean you are restricted to wearing only white during summer. Experiment with pastel colours, pale blues, greens and pinks are all quality as efficient at reflecting light as white is, so have some fun with dressing colourful in summer.
For formal occasions, light colour suits such as beige and stone grey are good replacements for the traditional black or navy.
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Coverage
Wearing less doesn’t always mean you will be cooler. Especially if you are planning on spending a lot of time outside under direct sunlight, keeping the sun off of your skin will not only protect you from the harmful effects of the sun such as sunburn, premature aging and increased risk of skin cancer, but keeping covered will also help you feel cooler.
Full length loose fitted trousers, a long-sleeved linen shirt, not only help you look sharper and better dressed than a shorts and t-shirt, but in a lot of cases will help you feel cooler too!
Keeping your head covered is very important as it will protect your face and head from direct heat, so finding a good, brimmed hat that matches your style is an important part of any summer wardrobe.
Mix in Workout Clothes
Work out clothes, especially undergarments created with exercise in mind, are purpose built to be breathable, comfortable to move in, and keep you feeling dry and clean even when you are sweating, making them perfect for hot weather. This doesn’t mean you should dress like you are about to go the gym all summer, although these looks work perfectly well for working out or running errand, if you wish to prevent sweat in formal settings, underwear designed for sports will still help prevent sweat stains chafing, even when worn with non-athleisure clothes.
Our organic cotton sports socks are designed to be light weight breathable, with cushioning and support in the places that it matters such as the sole of the foot, making them comfortable for any activity in any weather.
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In Conclusion
There are many key factors to balancing style and practicality. When putting together summer looks, try and pick out items made from light coloured and naturally breathable fabrics. When wo look formal, full-length trousers and shirt or even a full suit is still possible in summer, and in many cases, if they are made from the correct fabrics and fit loosely, full-coverage clothes will help protect you from the heat. And when trying to avoid sweat, sportswear, especially underwear designed for sports is your best friend.