Summer is nearly here! Are you ready to welcome the season with a bang? This summer, beat the heat with cool and comfortable fabrics and accessories which transform your mood instantly! Brighten up your closet – making it fun, carefree, and refreshing! Let’s get started and decide what to incorporate into your wardrobe to survive summer heat waves. Take a look at our top 10 summer fashion essentials and get inspired.

SUMMER FASHION ESSENTIALS: CLOTHING

The scorching summer sun can make you sweat, dehydrated and even break out into a heat rash. However, you can avoid some of these problems by dressing smart and wearing the right clothes to beat the heat.

1. Embrace Lighter Fabrics During Summer Months

With the increasing heat, ditch skin-tight tops for something more comfortable. Opt for breathable and flowing silhouettes that don’t put any pressure on your style. The best thing about lighter fabrics is that they make you feel comfortable even when it is warm and humid. It immediately absorbs the sweat from your body, discourages the growth of yeast and bacteria, and helps your skin breathe, making you feel fresh. Though cotton is always popular, you have several other options for summer fashion that create a bohemian look.

Style Tip: Opt for linen trousers and a dress for business, as well as casual wear, to stay fashionable and comfortable at the same time!

2. Reintroduce Brighter Colors in Your Wardrobe

Brighten up your appearance by transitioning from pastel palettes to the vibrant colors of summer. Get your wardrobe ready for this the season by adding fresh, bright colors and more colorful pieces that look and feel fantastic. Colors such as white, mustard yellow, orange, coral, turquoise, pink, bright blue and peach will keep you calm, cheerful, and fresh because they reflect most of the sun’s rays back into the atmosphere. Dark colors, on the other hand, tend to absorb them and trap heat, making you feel even hotter. Opt for neutral colors such as gray, tan and white for a classy, versatile look. They’ll coordinate with most of the other colors in your wardrobe.

Style Tip: Wear a plain white tee under a chambray jacket with lightweight cotton pants or tuck it into a pair of denim cutoffs!

3. Choose the Right Clothing Styles this Season

Summer is synonymous with shorts, dresses, A-line skirts, and sleeveless clothes. However, these clothes expose your skin to the sun’s rays, inviting problems like UV damage and heat rashes. Therefore, it’s essential to apply sunscreen before going out. For daily use, sunscreen with SPF 20 will work best, but if you’re going to be outside for a longer duration, then use sunscreen with SPF 50 or higher. The perfect summer dress should be long enough to cover your legs from the sun, and for those with long legs, splits up the side to show off your tanned calves. Flaunt your midriff with crop tops and pair them with a maxi skirt or high waist pants to look fab!

Style Tip: Opt for long maxi dresses which are long enough to cover legs from the sun or wear chambray shirts with a pair of palazzos to beat the heat.

4. Look Out for Trending Prints this Summer

This year, Fashion Week was filled with fascinating and fab clothing prints that’ll not only make you look uber chic but also help you beat the heat with superb summer couture. Floral, polka dots, paisley, abstract and geometric, camouflage, animal, scripture, and slogans are some of the trending prints expected to be all the rage in summer 2017. These types of prints add a new dimension to your workday outfit while also refining your evening look. Introduce more of these prints and patterns to your wardrobe and play safely outside your comfort zone this summer season.

Style Tip: Go for floral printed shirts, geometric pattern jumpsuits while hanging out with friends, going to a movie, or a house party. Small bird print shirts teamed with formal trousers are perfect for the office. You can also accessorize with floral and geometric hats, bags, jewelry, clutches, scarves and more!

5. Rock Summer with Lace Dresses

Step outside your comfort zone and show off your awesome sun-kissed skin with a lace dress! Lace dresses are an ongoing trend this summer. There’s something special about this timeless textile that always feels flattering. For a day outing, opt for a floral lace shift dress, embroidered cotton lace, fit and flare dress, maxi lace dress in soft colors such as blue, white, and peach. For evening parties and night outs, opt for a lace tube dress or lace midi dress in bold colors such as green and red to steal the spotlight.

Style Tip: Accessorize your lace dresses with fabulous neckwear, dangling earrings and wear strappy sandals to set the floor on fire.

SUMMER FASHION ESSENTIALS: ACCESSORIES

When the temperature hits its peak, look for accessories that combine form and function, protecting you from dangerous UV-rays while adding a touch of style to your persona. Accessories can instantly update your look and get the most mileage out of your wardrobe.

6. Look Out for Vintage-Style Sunglasses

Sunglasses are the ultimate must-have accessory for summer. Not only do they protect your eyes and help minimize skin damage, but a great pair of shades can simply make you look cool in a way no other accessory can! With so many designs and materials from which to choose, invest in a pair of vintage cat eye glasses. For a more versatile, but still trendy look, try sunglasses or aviators with circular lenses. If you’re looking for summer-specific shades, try slightly oversized sunglasses with black, red or tortoise shell frames.

Style Tip: Stock up your wardrobe with colorful frame sunglasses to pair up with different summer outfits.

7. Make a Fashion Statement with Peppy Bags

Yellow Leather Shoulder Bag

Fashion Week saw many stylists going above and beyond by designing truly innovative bags that caught everyone’s attention. Bags with bright colors and embroidered fabrics are the perfect ways to give your wardrobe a summer feel. Ditch over-sized and heavy leather handbags bags this season and lighten your load with a lightweight fabric crossbody, satchel, tote or classic clutch. These bags hold only the essentials, allowing you to travel light and comfortable during the warm and hazy days of summer. Discover the vast collection of the latest and hottest handbags at Shop LC!

Style Tip: Make a remarkable style statement with bright and attractive color handbags such as fuchsia, orange, blue and peach as they’re never going to go out of style.

8. Stock Your Wardrobe with Trendy Scarves

Black and White Silk Scarf

An exceptional addition to any outfit, scarves are the perfect fit for any season! Thanks to their versatility, scarves are a permanent accessorizing tool in any woman’s wardrobe. But when warmer seasons roll-in, scarves serve as an essential and multi-purpose summer accessory that adds eye-catching color to everyday outfits. They come in various colors, materials, and styles. Wrap a scarf loosely around your neck or use it as a headband for a beautiful look anytime, anywhere.

Style Tip: Look for materials such as cotton or silk with tribal prints, designs, and bold colors. These colorful scarves will transform your look all over again.

9. Keep Your Head Covered with Classy Hats

Hats are a useful and stylish summer accessory. They not only protect you from sun’s damaging rays but also add a touch of elegance to even the most casual outfits. Wide-brim hats offer sun protection, which can help you ward off skin damage and keep tresses from fading. Choose hats with vibrant hues as they’ll add ample color to create a bold look.

Style Tip: Opt for a classic straw hat for an everlasting look, or choose raffia hats in black, white, or neutral shades for a dressier style.

10. Enrich Your Collection with Dainty Jewelry Pieces

Garnet Ring

Summer is an ideal time to add some bright and lively pieces to your jewelry collection! Ditch chunky statement jewelry in the sweltering heat and pick delicate pieces such as delicate gemstone rings, thin cuffs, off-beat bracelets, long necklaces, free-spirited earrings, and tasseled anklets to stay on top. So, what’s your preference? These jewelry pieces will reflect an ideal summer mood for any occasion. Mix and match white gold, yellow gold, silver, and rose gold jewelry pieces for an elegant, fashion-forward look.

Style Tip: Always choose a jewelry piece that coordinates well with your outfits and adds a colorful detail to your look.

So, what are your summer must haves for the season? Let us know with a comment!