Too Hot To Touch

Loose fitting clothes for air kiss season

There is an art to dressing for extreme heat and it does not necessarily mean less clothes, but the right clothes. The right fabrics, the right shapes to keep you cool. I find that when it’s sweltering outside, I don’t actually want to strip down into nothing because inevitably, the “nothing” clothes sit too close to my body. And it’s TOO HOT TO TOUCH! So today, five pieces (styled many ways!) to get us through the inevitable next couple months of extreme heat and 90% humidity.

A Parachute Mini Skirt

Close your eyes, imagine a cartoon character jumping from a plane and the little parachute carrying him/her down. This is the shape of mini skirt I’m talking about. I have procured two this summer and only now am putting it all together. This is a shape that sits away from the waist, isn’t too much fabric and eagerly beckons the breeze to crawl up underneath.

Big top over BIGlittle skirt is my favorite combo for this humidity. Nothing touching. Totally covered. Cool as a cucumber. Posse top (more on her below). Aritzia skirt which is now $33. Blue in a few sizes but brown and white full selection! Souer sandals (cute similar styles here and here. But really these are the dream, no?) and Me+Em sunnies.

Banana Republic muscle tank. Aritzia skirt. Hunting Season tote. Jamie Haller sandals, olive available here. But if you are looking for something black with a back, its these. Me+Em sunnies.

This Ter Et Batine skirt I bought in search of Harrison Ford’s iconic Cap d’Antibes summer look has been a gift that keeps on giving. It’s sold out now sadly but this does the job in black! Have worn it pool side. Out and about in the city. And to a family day at day camp! With a Dissh top, Jamie Haller sandals and Khaite sunnies

Posse Tops

This brand has really just nailed the summer top! I’m sorry to all other brands, but it is true. It’s my first stop for both myself and clients of all walks of life. The price is right to sweat in and the shapes/styles are just so summertime. Last summer was all about their cropped linen shell (which you can get now at the Gap for better or worse) but this season is all about their slightly girlish but not lame details. The two I’m smitten with are the embroidered trim tank (my most worn top of the summer!) and the linen peasant top with a little puff sleeve. These run slightly big. I have an XS in both, just an FYI.

Nonna was right! This is the coolest summer look. Breeze up the skirt. Blousy fabric up top to let that sweat disappear into your waistband. :) Posse top. B Sides skirt. (I am enjoying the “windbreaker” material on here, but here is a cotton option too.) Antik Batik bag that I scored in their sale (did you get your purple shirt yet, mine just arrived and SO good!). J.Crew sandals (sold out now in gold but a sprinkling of black and blue left! Thoughts on these for gold?). Khaite sunnies.

The same top worn almost like a nightgown (but I really have never gotten comfortable with wearing an actual nightgown out and about) with a Doen skirt (Gap cotton briefs worn underneath.) Jamie Haller sandals. (But these or these for black!)

My top de resistance! Posse square neck top with Buck Mason shorts (from last weekend!) and Vibi Venezia slippers

The same Posse top with my thin as can be floral Dries pants (long gone but look how good?! And do we all need these? Would be so good with the top.) Rachel Comey bag. Jamie Haller sandals and Cutler & Gross sunnies.

The Tent Dress

Specifically, the mini tent dress is peeking, most likely thanks to Loewe. Brands like Sofie D’Hoore and Daniela Greigis have been perfecting the midi length tent for ages (and are worth the investment if you have it to spend, I might add.) But happily, this summer there are waist-free dresses at every legnth and price point that don’t skimp on design.

From left: Toast, Ter et Batine, Dissh, Leset, Massimo Dutti, Sea NY, Eileen Fisher

A Huge White Short

This is a sneak peek at next week where I get into this idea in more depth, but the big white short has proven to be the master key to this summer’s uniform. I knew we’d get there eventually. We briefly touched on the denim version last week. Now the chino…and next week an even deeper dive. In the meantime…. embrace the drama and go big in a pair of white shorts.

This first pair is a very lightweight chino style from Ozma of California in a size medium. (Medium appears to be the only size sold out at them moment, so if you are also a medium try these two sizes up.) The cotton makes her easy to care for and the shape makes “summer tops” feel less like statement items in a great way. Now you’re in A LOOK!

Ozma of California shorts (size medium) with a Kallmeyer blouse, Kye intimates bra which has a flat back making it look nice and smooth peeking out of the top, old sandals from The Row (these Khaites are it for the same idea. I might like the non-ankle wrap even better?). And a pastaccino, naturally. But any fun summer bag will do!

What great fodder these shorts are for romantic tops and preppy shoes! Doen top. Emme Parsons slipper shoes.

The best workout in town is taking the training wheels off your kid’s bike!!!!! My arms have never looked better. 🙃. Maccapani tee, Gap cargo shorts (size medium and rolled). How cool are these sunnies? Man Khaite accessories are really unmatched right now, huh!!! Because this is the shoe alt I’d do! Same as above.

Crinkly Fabrics

So much gauzy material out there right now. Perfect for hiding stains and sweat! I love that we are embracing wrinkles this year. I love wrinkles in all forms. Gauzy shirts, silky skirts, micro pleated pants! It screams: I AM RELAXED! 😆

All Three Studio’s crinkle cotton shirt (size small and excellently billowy) makes a for a great full coverage layer both for those who don’t like showing their arms and for those who are more responsible with with their sun consumption.

All Three Studio shirt over a bralette by The Park (slightly longer than a proper undergarment with pretty velvet straps making it a nice layer for sheer stuff…as an aside.) Ozma shorts, Dehanche belt. Great sandals here as discussed above.

Also great for those who fear air conditioning and do not leave the house without a cardigan…a bit chic-er for summer, no? The All Three Studio shirt with a Frances de Lourdes tank (here’s a good sweat friendly option) vintage Chloe shorts via TRR (how about these cargo shorts or this skirt?) and Tod’s sandals from the first 5 Things ever!!

A pretty dress that will hide it all!!! Sweat. Stains. Sweat stains! I love the messy crinkle pleating on this dress by Saint Art so much! Shockingly forgiving. And half off, which…yes!

Just look at her!

Thats all for today. Stay cool out there ladies (and germs). Next week we are finally unlocking the summer uniform…and getting into why it took so dang long to figure out.

Yours TRULY,

Becky