Rules of Summer

 

Temperatures hitting over 100 in many places across the country, keeping cool while being cool can be hard to do.  Thunderstorms, along with humidity in the Midwest, and dry heat on the West can be a bit much, especially for a traveler.  Here is how you can do something simple to keep your class in the sun of 2013.

Give your jeans a break.  Linen is used across the world in places where the temperature is always above 80+, and the sun is not always your friend.  The reason is because it is light, covers the body and allows air to flow through it to help cool you off day or night.  The best part about it is that it flows nicely and it looks good wrinkled too!  Stick to the lighter colors such as white, light blue, light grey, tan, and the lighter pastel colors.  It comes in short sleeve and long sleeve, shorts, and pants that can be dressed up or down.  So go to the store and pick up yours now. 

Give most formal wear a vacation.  Going semi casual is okay when it comes to parties, and most events.  If the wedding you are going to, especially if its outside, you can wear a nice linen suit, or even forgo the jacket and just go with a nice shirt, tie and comfortable slacks.  The sun isn’t a suit’s best friend sometimes, so relax a bit, be respectful and show up to have fun.

Socks off. No need to have them on all the time.  With the temperatures going as high as they are, why add another layer?  With the right shoes or sandals, the look is great giving a nice casual and approachable stylish look.  If you have never done this, then it may feel weird at first.  So start off by wearing Toms. Relatively inexpensive, good summer style that goes great with linen or jeans, and for a good cause since a portion goes to people in need with every purchase of a pair.  So save on laundry, make sure your feet and shoes are clean and walk on, sock free!

Let your summer colors shine bright, like a diamond.  Bright colors in the spring and summer are a great way to help you stay cool.  Bright colors are known to repeal heat and light, thus allowing you to not heat up as much when the sun is beaming in the late afternoon.  Moreover, bright colors, even subtle colors such as red, pink, and green with the right color combination will help you stand out in a fashionable way.  Don’t be afraid of wearing pink, lavender, or even some pastel colors.  They not only look good on us men, but women LOVE when you wear it.  Please don’t be a walking color chart, wear it with a base color such as grey, tan or blue to ease into it and see how your image becomes much better.