Stay cool in the sweltering heat with trendy and comfortable fashion staples


Stay cool during a heatwave with trendy clothes and accessories. Photo: Dior

Yes, we hear you, it’s hot! We can’t do much about the weather but what we can do is to find ways to help us ride out the heat in a more bearable manner.

Apart from cold showers and air-conditioning, look out for these wardrobe staples that may help keep you cool(er) as we wait for this period to pass.

Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Prada’s chic contemporary pieces are perfect for everyday styling, including their range of raffia products.

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The chunky Monolith raffia platform sandals are inspired by 1990s beachwear styles, crafted with a cage-like upper, woven from tactile raffia and is pretty airy so that your feet don’t get too sweaty.

There’s been less cloud cover these past few weeks, and one good way to shade your skin and eyes from the sun is a bucket hat.

Louis Vuitton’s oversized LV Uptown bucket hat is styled in an on-trend, ultra-contemporary material: blue denim, with refined details like an all-silk lining and leather piping on the brim.

Max Mara’s Weekend printed short georgette skirt which features contrasting prints is crafted from viscose, a breathable and absorbent fabric that makes it perfect for hot weather.

Maje
Maje
Max Mara
Max Mara

Pair it with a leather belt, satin or silk shirt, or cotton tee, and lightweight leggings if you’re not keen on showing so much skin.

If you’re looking for an excuse to splurge on a pair of high quality shades, protecting your eyes from the sun’s rays is a pretty good reason!

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Dior’s Signature B7I sunglasses are crafted in an elegant low butterfly style, with an ultra-thin and lightweight brown tortoiseshell-effect acetate frame, perfect for keeping your eyes shaded.

Finally, add some 100% cotton pieces to your wardrobe as there’s no better material to keep cool on a hot day.

Maje’s palm tree print cropped T-shirt is the perfect piece to pair with anything – shorts, skirts, jeans, you name it.

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