Summer Styling Hacks
By Rachael Perry, Stylist & Personal Shopper
Summer has been particularly elusive this year, but in the last couple of weeks, she’s definitely given us a teaser of what could be to come. Gorgeous, balmy nights sat out in the garden with a glass of Rose. Sunday afternoons spent on a terrace bar with your friends, an Aperol spritz in hand. It really doesn’t get any better, and whilst some people may disagree with me, I’ll stand firm on the fact that there is no better place in the world than London in the summer. There’s such an undeniable buzz and people are just happier!
The only thing that really gets to us all, is the heat. The unbearable, stifling heat that (combined with the vicious new strain of hayfever) feels like it might be literally suffocating us. London isn’t built for the heat and unless you’re a member of a handful of specific clubs with pools, it’s inescapable. As a celebrity stylist and private shopper, it’s my job to help people still look chic while braving this heat. So, I’ve compiled a list of a few summer styling hacks that will hopefully make life that little bit easier when the next inevitable heatwave commences…
- Pick your fabrics wisely – go for loose cottons or linens, they’re breathable fabrics that will keep you cool. Avoid synthetics at all costs!
- Invest in some underarm sweat pads – you can buy these easily online. You attach them to the inside armpit of your shirt and they catch any sweat. At the end of the day, you just take them off and throw them away, so you won’t get discolouring on your clothes from sweat and you don’t have to wash your shirts after every wear.
- Carry a mini fan or water face spray – you can pick these up in your local chemist or online, but when you’re feeling the heat there’s nothing more effective than a refreshing spritz!
- Sandals over sneakers – I know, London is grubby, but spending an extra 5 minutes in the shower when you get home is a small price to pay, trust me. Anything with an open toe will keep you much cooler, and there are plenty of chic options around. All hail the Birkenstock!
- Summer tailoring – one way to still make sure your look is elevated, even when you’re dressing for the heat, is to pick well tailored pieces made out of lighter fabrics. A gorgeous linen pair of shorts for example, with a plain cotton T-shirt or even a matching waistcoat, will become your go-to for sunny days.
Stay cool out there!
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