How to dress for work when it’s very hot?

There are some mornings when it’s easier to get dressed than others. For many fashionistas, summer is the best time to put together outfits. Just put on a pretty long dress and you’re done. Unless the mercury exceeds 30° and instead of going to the beach or the swimming pool, you have to head to work. The ordeal of public transport on the morning of a scorching day is anything but pleasant.

Getting dressed then becomes a very complex equation. You have to combine comfort and style while remaining elegant. The criteria are demanding and even if we find the perfect outfit for a very sunny Monday, we quickly end up going in circles, especially if the heat wave persists…

Moreover, we don’t always know which piece or colour to focus on to optimize its chances of not dripping at the end of a very hot day. Rest assured, there are safe values ​​that we all have in our wardrobes that promise to keep us cool throughout the day at the office (or almost). Here are some tips we given and outfit ideas for dressing chic and trendy at work when it’s very hot.

Heatwave outfit: what material should you choose when dressing in very hot weather?
When it’s hot, you have to rely on light materials. This seems obvious, but in practice, it is more complicated to identify them. What materials do not keep warm? Well, it’s all the airy textures that make you feel like you’re floating in the air.
You should favour clothes made from Tencel, bamboo fibre, organic cotton, hemp and obviously linen. Against all odds, silk is a false friend in our quest for the ideal outfit for a scorching day.

Contrary to what one might think, silk is a material that heats up, so you have to be careful with this material which will stick in summer. The little fashion tip you should know is to avoid synthetic materials because they can make you very hot!

Flowing pieces will therefore be great allies in ensuring a pleasant feeling from morning to evening. On the other hand, there are some that give a more dressy look than others.
Linen, for example, is a great alternative for a formal look. Synonymous with elegance, it fits perfectly into the quiet luxury or even old-money spirit which dominates the trends this summer of 2023.

Tencel is also a material of first choice because its denim effect is a way of adopting the vibe total denim looks very popular at the moment, but is in complete sobriety. Cotton works very well too, but it will depend on the clothing you choose.

Dress, skirt, pants: how to dress for work while still being chic in a heatwave?
If you’re lacking inspiration in front of your dressing room on a hot morning before going to work, just take inspiration from current fashion trends. This summer 2023 is shaping up to be under the sign of chic in complete sobriety. It’s called the quiet luxury trend, and all the big fashionistas have already adopted it.

If you’re wondering what that might look like, well, these are all the pieces that inspire elegance with a hint of casualness. A pretty long white dress, slightly fitted at the waist and then flared, is the perfect illustration. You can also opt for a plain coloured t-shirt that you combine with ultra-trendy flowing pleated pants or a linen mini skirt.

If you are afraid of halos with the t-shirt, you can absolutely wear a tank top with an elegant cut that you can combine with a linen blazer to add nuance or if you are afraid of ending up frozen in the office because of the air conditioning. The colour code for this trend? Anything neutral like black, white, beige and its derivatives. Tone-on-tone is also highly recommended to be part of the trend with style.

Bohemian chic-inspired pieces are also vying for the top of the fashion trends for this summer of 2023. If we had to name just one, we would undoubtedly say the bohemian dress. Light yet sophisticated, it is the ideal garment to wear during a workday when it is very hot.

If you opt for a long model with an elegant floral print, there is little chance of going wrong. The romantic spirit of the print with large or small flowers gives a very elegant silhouette while avoiding keeping us hot. A plain T-shirt or tank top with a long skirt is also a good option.

Here too, you can choose a beautiful floral or abstract print, the only rule that remains is to wear a sophisticated piece. If you want to succumb to crochet pieces, it is possible, but choose a crochet top that is not very transparent and that you rather combine with a very elegant garment to counterbalance and remain chic, such as oversized tailored pants that do not stick not to the skin.

Summer: what colours of clothing don’t attract heat?
It’s not a big surprise, but white is the #1 colour to go for during hot weather. Unlike dark tones, white does not absorb heat but reflects it. This allows you to protect yourself a little more from the heat. The total white look is therefore more than welcome in summer!

Although it’s a great colour, that doesn’t mean you want to wear it for two months straight. Rest assured, there are other alternatives that are just as trendy. Pale pink and all other pastel colours are real allies against the heat. That’s good, light colours are the big trend of the season.

Baby blue pieces are a must-have! As we mentioned earlier, beige and its derivatives are also first-choice alternatives in the event of a heatwave and this is good news because they are colours that inspire elegance, perfect for a work outfit!

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Author Bio
Akshat Nawalgaria, a renowned businessman, is presently managing the well-established banarasi saree brand named Anvisha in Varanasi. Anvisha manufactures stunning banarasi silk sarees which are a perfect combination of vibrant colors, remarkable designs, and quality material. Through his great ideas accompanied by great vision, he has made Anvisha a highly preferred silk sarees brand in Varanasi.