Dressing For Hot Weather: How To Stay Cool This Summer Summer is the best time for frolicking outdoors, but let's face it: the hot ...
Dressing For Hot Weather: How To Stay Cool This Summer
Summer
is the best time for frolicking outdoors, but let's face it: the hot
weather can make looking good and staying cool a challenge. Not only are
we more prone to stickiness and sweating, but we're also in danger of
hot weather health problems, such as heat exhaustion. According to the
World Health Organization, hot weather lasting several days is among the most dangerous of natural health hazards,
which is why it's important to find ways to prevent heat stress and
exhaustion when you're out and about. Staying in the shade and keeping
hydrated can help you to keep cool,
but the clothes you wear can also make a difference to you staying
comfortable and safe in hot weather. Here's how to dress so you can stay
cool and fresh this summer.
Choose breathable fabrics
Whether you're dressing up for the beach or
running errands, the right type of clothing is a must to help you look
and feel your best this summer. For the beach, a cover-up layered over a
swimsuit, plus a wide-brimmed hat, is a must to protect you from the
hot rays of the sun. Meanwhile, for your everyday summer outfits, choose
clothing made out of breathable fabrics,
such as cotton, which allows air to circulate freely throughout the
fabric. It also absorbs moisture, allowing you to cool down more
quickly. Linen is another fabric that's suited for hot weather, as it
helps heat to escape from the body. Avoid fabrics like polyester, rayon
and denim, which can trap moisture and increase sweating. Keep your
clothes loose - the less clothing that's touching your body, the better
and cooler you'll feel.
Wear the right undergarments
The
right undergarments can help you to stay cool and comfy on hot and
humid days. Women may want to skip wearing padded or underwire bras, as
the excess fabric and metal can chafe the skin. Instead, wear a soft
bralette made of cotton to feel fresh, and pair it with cotton panties.
Meanwhile, men should consider wearing cooling boxers with a relaxed
fit, or boxer briefs made of bamboo fiber, as they're incredibly soft,
can wick away moisture, and are comfortable to wear even in stifling
weather. Both men and women can also wear cotton undershirts to wick
away sweat.
Switch to a smaller bag
Having
a huge backpack pressed to your back, or a large tote bag stuck to your
side on a hot day can make you sweat and feel miserable. Instead of
toting a huge bag, pare down your everyday essentials to the basics, and
carry a smaller bag. For men, it's recommended to use a soft crossbody
bag or a small messenger bag for everyday, while women can bring their
things in a sling bag or a handbag. Keep a few things in your bag that
can keep you cool, such as a packet of cooling wipes and a facial mist.
Having a small tube of facial sunscreen is also a must, especially if
you'll be out and about the whole day.
