Hot Out Therre
No. 33
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In the words of a fellow St. Louisan, “So hot in. So hot in herre.” It’s hot everywhere!
While making an effort to get dressed, lace your shoes, blow out your hair, or put makeup on in this sweltering sauna of a day (or weeks), these mundane tasks can be daunting and may break the slightest of a sweat. Give yourself some grace but don’t go too far into your uber comfort zone when getting dressed. We’ll get through this together!
While you wait inside, hydrated, here are a few things to keep your mind off of the heat.
9 Things Under $50 (+1 more) To Get You Through The Heat Wave
Heat wave cramping your summer style? Scan this collection of gadgets to help you bust the heat, not your budget. These clever canicule-busters will help you rise above these ever-rising temps.
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Go-To Styles for Hot Weather Dressing
Asked & Answered
Don’t bog yourself down right now with heavier cotton, denim, silks, or woven blends. Stick to linens (yes, it’s okay if you appear wrinkled, but use starch when ironing if you’re concerned), poly-cotton-stretch blends, rayon, cupro, and performance spandex.
Here are a few effortless and dependable women and menswear staples to reach for when it’s over 100° by 9am - that aren’t workout clothes or swimwear…
Womenswear:
Menswear:
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More travel coming up? Seems like you and everyone else are on the go this summer - here are 10 high/low staples to pack for your next trip.
Still have your eye on sale? Scan a round-up of reduced summer staples to complement your warm-weather looks.
Stay safe!