know it can be scorching in this city of ours, but if the thought of lots of bare skin makes you want to quickly hide under
a baggy cardigan, take a fresh look at how to make
fashion work for you.
Flirty skirts Shorts and T-shirts may be the most familiar way to beat the heat, but flirty skirts are the chicest. Do not be intimidated by skirts: the best skirts are cute AND forgiving (not something that happens in fashion very often, so jump on this!)
The best of the bunch is a flared, knee-length silhouette. It can be in any fabric with a soft hand (most denim does not qualify) like washed linen, chiffon or cotton. Gentle tiers, or a fuller silhouette that gently comes out from the hip
looks great on most women. Pair with a fitted T-shirt or other soft top (washed linen, woven cotton, etc.)
In finding your perfect skirt length, remember that fashion wisdom says a skirt should never be wider than it is long.
Asymmetrical or hankie hems are a great camouflage treatment for bottom-heavy figures; pleats and flounces will you give you curves below the waist if you lack them.
Florals If you have passed on head-to-toe blooms because you think only super-girly types can carry them off, try florals as an accent. One easy way is to pin on a large flower as an accent piece on a simple dress or separates. You can even wear it in your hair.
Everything from shoes to handbags are covered with flowers these days, so add a bud that way. Remember to keep prints in proportion to your shape.
Larger frames look best in wider spaced, bigger blooms; petite frames can carry off allover, ditsy (tiny) prints.
Tank tops Many women keep bare arms under wraps just because they think tank tops are too skimpy. Some tank tops can go braless because they have a built-in bra; many manufacturers now make camisoles with built-ins as well.
Pass on the urge to let your bra straps hang out (tacky, even if it slips in and out of style) and turn to tank tops with modest enough straps to sport a bra, too.
Lingerie-inspired apparel Casual style for hot weather often brings out the underwear with slip-style dresses, bra-inspired tops and pajama-type drawstring bottoms. You can try this look in moderation.
Opt for pretty lace trims on tops and drawstring bottoms in soft linen or a bold print.
The idea here is to merely hint at lingerie, rather than look like you are running around in your slip. Think lace trims, sultry satin pieces, even sculptured corset tops for the sexiest looks.
Bright prints Nothing works better for the heat than bright colours. But you may think yellow and fuchsia are better suited to plastic dishes, than for women's fashion.
The easiest way to slip into some colour is to choose a mid-range bright colour like cotton candy pink, and pair with a neutral like denim or white. Now that you are armed with this new info, it is probably time to try out looks you always shied away from. Have a great time experimenting!