The heat index is 108 in New York City–that is hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. If you saw my tweet yesterday morning, you knew it was already sweltering at 6:00 a.m. Looking presentable on days in 100 degree weather is definitely a fashion challenge, especially when all you really want to do is stay inside. It can be dreadfully hard to stay polished and pretty when it is a sauna outside: your makeup melts, your hair frizzes, and your clothes wrinkle. My number one tip? Wear light colors. (Dark colors absorb heat, and make you feel hotter.) Here are four cute outfits to look cute in this heat:
White dress / Turquoise Earrings / Rayban Sunglasses / Kate Spade Pastel Bag / BCBG Wedges
White T-Shirt
/ Jean Shorts / Necklace / Ralph Lauren Fedora / Jaguar Clutch / Gold Jack Rogers
White T-Shirt
/ Jean Shorts
/ Necklace / Ralph Lauren Fedora / Jaguar Clutch / Gold Jack RogersBesides wearing white, here are a few more tips to look polished despite the heat:
- Skip the foundation–you’re better off without it than with it melting down your face.
- Messy buns, sleek ponytails and side braids will become your best friend
- You’ll be cooler in dresses and skirts, because they allow for more air circulation than pants
- Choose natural fabrics like cotton or linen for coolness
- Carry a lightweight sweater or jacket so you do not die in a frozen office, mall, or public building
- Go for statement jewelry–an armful of bangles or a big necklace, they will make you look put together even if you feel like you need to be scraped off the sidewalk!
I hope everyone staying safe and trying their best to look cute on these crazy hot summer days!
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Eva M. says
So so cool choices for summertime!
xx
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Sofia Donatelli says
Great picks for the summer.
Have a great weekend.
Sofia
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Jen Umm says
great inspiration! love the first pic!
thanks for sharing!
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Rakel says
love this post!
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We Are MIXT Bloggers says
great items you’ve picked!
ROXTHEFOX says
Fabulous picks, I like anything with white or pastel colors!
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Kirsty says
Oh how I miss summer! Even when it’s really hot!
love these outfits…
x Kirsty
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Areeba says
White is my thing for summer! If I get the tibet stone, we’ll rule!
PS: Oh boy, wish the sun bro will cool down soon!
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Sonia De Macedo says
Blah just when I was getting envious over your summer you remind me the key point. It gets hot LOL. I hate hot and can never look put together no matter how hard I try, the heat just melts any fabulousness right out of me!
SDMxx
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Kaitlin Roche says
Love these tips! I’ve been commuting to class every day while living in Chicago, and I look/feel so gross by the time I get there. These could definitely do me some good!
Kaitlin
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Whitney Cosgrave says
such cute picks! i’d wear something similar i think!
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Peonies and American Honey says
I’m loving all these looks! Thanks for the tips, the nyc heat has definitely done some damage to my style.
Jo
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Hena Tayeb says
you put together some really great outfits.. and good tips.
Vale ♥ says
Great advice ! I totally love the workplace looks you posted, your outfits are all perfect <3
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Ashley says
It is so hot here in Canada and I am loving these outfits you put together, especially the Casual Chic outfits!!
P.s. Thank you for the comment on my blog, we should totally follow eachother 🙂
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Sincerely Miss Ash
Megan Petersen says
Love these sets. Really like the navy flats! ♥
Rachel says
Perfect outfits! Love the pops of color.
thechicstreet.com says
That asymmetric skirt is insanely awesome!!
XX,
Miranda
emily | shell chicd says
There is nothing worse than trying to dress work-appropriate in this heat– even my boss came in wearing shorts today! Though I LOVE the work outfits you put together, and great summer beauty tips too!
xx, Emily
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Chelsea says
I love the very first workplace outfit- SO cute!
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Rachel Murphree says
I love all 4 of these looks! Both skirts are adorable, and I need that white dress!
Carly says
I love those ballet flats!
Carly
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TheTinyHeart says
Oh gosh, I can’t wait for this heatwave to be over! You’d think it would be cooler here at the beach but it really isn’t. My hair has been in a ponytail every single day!
-Sharon
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Sandy a la Mode says
messy buns, shorts and dresses are the way to go!!
xo,
Sandy
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kathy @ vodka and soda says
love the outfits! i wear flowy dresses and flip-flops. i’ve been a rule-breaker this past week because i’ve been wearing my flip-flops to work!
Sam says
Hi Kelly, adore your savvy picks, I am still not over that stunning asymmetrical skirt, it packs a punch! Love the look with the white dress, that pink bag is beautiful.
Emmett Katherine says
grat tips, I find light, loose layers are the key to surviving the heat! I also like the tip about wearing bright/bold jewellery 🙂
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Carolina Martín says
Oh, I love the Casual-Chic one!!!
Nice post 🙂
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Annie says
It has definitely been SUPER hot! Love the outfits you put together, especially the bottom right 🙂
Annie
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Natalia | Fashioned by Love says
Really like the top and skirt in the second outfit – so beautiful! x