Posts Tagged ‘Spring summer 2010’
Summer has finally arrived and we can’t wait for more of that lovely sunshine. With the weather reaching up to the thirties this weekend, keeping cool and comfortable is likely to be one of your key considerations. Have you ever noticed how, when the sun comes out, women seem to make a bit more effort about what they wear? Out come the beautiful summer dresses, the crisp white trousers and bold bright prints. Summer dresses are probably the easiest and most comfortable way to keep cool on a really hot summer day and always look really stylish.
The best summer dresses for keeping cool in are cotton or natural fabrics like linen. Synthetic fabrics will make you feel warmer and will make you sweat more. Always opt for quite loose fitting clothes as they will allow your skin to ‘breathe’. You should also opt for lighter colours if you will be out in the sun as they will not get so warm. Finally a wide brimmed hat is a great investment to keep the sun off your face neck and shoulders. If this is too much for wearing out and about, a smaller brimmed hat will also help keep you cool and give your head and face some protection. Â
Floral dresses
Floral dresses are perfect for a hot summers day. They are colourful and will make you feel really happy. For a light and airy summer dress that does not soak up too much heat from the sun, opt for a print with coloured flowers on a white background. We love this ivory and turquiose crinkle cotton dress as it is so bright but also loose and comfortable, it is ideal for days out, casual parties and sitting in the garden.
Maxi Dresses
The beauty of maxi dresses is that they allow you to keep cool without showing off too much of your body. They are perfect for covering up white legs or larger hips and thighs. Their loose fitting empire line is great for keeping cool and looking glamorous, elegant and stylish. Maxi dresses can work for all sorts of occasions including parties or more formal events, casual daytime and holidays.
Sun dresses
Sun dresses are just as the name suggests for wearing in the sun. The are usually fairly simple styles that are made of cotton and just below knee length. We love this black and white ditsy floral crinkle dress, the crinkled texture of the fabric allows it to be loose fitting and comfortable without appearing too loose and shapeless.
Shift dresses
A shift dress is a great alternative to a suit for keeping cool at work on a hot summers day. For a more conservative work place a dress with sleeves would be best. You can add a suit jacket if you work in an air conditioned building which can sometimes be much cooler than the outside temperature.
Looking stylish in the heat is all about combining style and comfort. The outfits that keep you the coolest are likely to look the most stylish as a red and shiny face is never a great look.
There are certain items of clothing which every woman should own. This is often due to the versatility that the garment offers, in essence people purchase staple pieces of clothing because they offer them a great degree of flexibility. In general such items of clothing can be worn in range of situations and with a number of different outfit combinations. One such item which should be found in every womanâ??s wardrobe collection is a camisole.
Camisoles are great items of clothing which truly are staples that every woman should invest in. They can be worn with a number of different garments and similarly look great when worn in a casual or formal setting. In particular camisoles are a fantastic garment for the summer months, when the weather begins to heat up. Often it can be hot and stuffy in the workplace during summer and camisoles represent a great alternative to blouses or shirts throughout this time. Camisoles can look great when teamed with a smart trouser or skirt suit. In general most women simply wear a blouse under their suit jacket when in the office. However, during the summer months camisoles offer a lighter and airier alternative to blouses.
In addition camisoles can also be worn outside of the work place. They can be teamed with trousers and skirts alike and still look great. They can be worn in place of a t shirt and the sleeveless nature of camisoles will allow the wearer to feel much cooler. However, it is advisable that a cardigan is worn as the Great British weather is not always reliable. Many people at this time of year often opt for a layered look and camisoles are absolutely key to this look. Layering is not only particularly fashionable at the moment but it is also extremely practical.
Camisoles are widely available and as such they come in a wide range of designs, patterns and colours. However, in order to get optimum use out of a camisole it is suggested that a plain camisole is chosen. In fact black or white are probably the best choices as they tend to go with a greater number of other colours. Regardless of the colour or design of the camisole chosen the versatility of this particular fashion item cannot be denied.
There are a number of colours which are set to be big for the spring/summer season and one of those colours is none other than yellow. This colour is very much on trend this season and as such can be found in the majority of online and offline stores now. Yellow is the perfect colour for summer as not only does it not project a sense of warmth and brightness but it also practically embodies sunshine, making it the ideal choice throughout the summer months.
However, yellow is somewhat of a statement colour which is sure to brighten up any outfit. Therefore many women tend to shy away from anything yellow as they fear that it will draw too much attention to areas they would rather not draw attention to. There is a common misconception amongst many women that if they want to appear slimmer the only colour they should wear is black. However, this is simply not true, rather if women know which styles and cuts of clothing suit their body and dress to flatter their body there is absolutely no need to stick to just black. Instead other colours should be embraced and experimented with.
Having said that yellow encompasses an extremely wide and diverse collection of tones and consequently it would be fair to say that some tones suit certain people better than others. For instance those who are of a paler complexion should seek out yellow tones which add a hint of warmth to their complexion. Darker tones such as mustard are thought to be the best option for such women. Meanwhile those who have a darker complexion need not worry about seeking that sense of warmth from their clothing choice. Instead they should opt for lemon and pale yellow tones.
The best way to integrate this colour into any wardrobe is by acquiring a few statement pieces which can be mixed and matched with a number of different outfit options.  A great way of doing this is by investing in a couple of yellow tops. Tops are great as they can ensure a woman is on trend but in a much more subtle way than other items of clothing such as dresses or trousers. In addition to this tops afford a greater deal of flexibility when it comes to coordinating an ensemble. For instance tops can be teamed with a number of different trousers, skirts or jackets to create a range of different looks. For those who are still quite wary of wearing yellow asides from tops there are other subtle options available such as accessories.
Yellow is a great summer colour which should be present within any womanâ??s wardrobe wherever possible.
Every woman has at least one part of their body that they are not happy with and the thought of having it on display absolutely fills them with fear. For some it is the prospect of having to wear a bikini on the beach and show off their tummy whilst for others the notion of having to wear a short skirt and having to have their legs on display terrifies them.
However, it would be fair to say that there are ways around these aforementioned problems. For instance when it comes to the tummy area there are plenty of ways of resolving this problem. In recent years there has a huge surge in the number of products available, which tackle this problem area. It is possible to buy underwear which tones, smoothes and flattens the tummy depending on the demands of the wearer. In addition to this much of this technology is now available in beach wear and it is also possible to substitute a bikini for a swimsuit when on the beach or wear a sarong. Whilst those women who feel they cannot wear short skirts have a multitude of other options available to them, all of which mean they do not have to show off their legs. It is possible to simply opt for trousers or longer length skirts and still look fashionable.
However, there is one body part which many women up and down the country absolutely dread having on display and that is the tops of their arms, otherwise known as bingo wings. This is a problem area for many women and one which becomes even more problematic throughout the summer months. With the summer comes the good weather and consequently a change in the design of clothing. Many of the tops available during summer are light, delicate and, unfortunately for some, sleeveless or short sleeved. As a result many women shy away from these tops and consequently they shy away from a number of stylish and fashionable design options.
However, women should not shy away from such tops, rather they should simply invest in a good cover up for the tops of the arms in the form of boleros and shrugs. Boleros and shrugs are the ultimate in cover ups as they do not seem as chunky as cardigans and consequently are perfect for the summer. Moreover, boleros and shrugs now come in a wide range of colours, patterns and designs meaning that any woman is certain to find a cover up to suit both her tastes and wardrobe. Boleros and shrugs are also the ideal accompaniment for evening or formal wear. For instance when shopping for an outfit to wear to a wedding many of the dresses are sleeveless, however often the addition of a cardigan makes the ensemble appear too heavy or dowdy. Boleros and shrugs are slightly more sophisticated and as such can easily be worn with such formal wear.
No matter what the occasion or what the outfit choice there is always a cover up available to ensure that every woman can feel confident and comfortable.
As the weather improves and as the temperatures begin to increase finding something to wear to work which is not only reflective of the work environment but which is also comfortable becomes increasingly more difficult. Despite the fact that Britons up and down the country are rejoicing at the fact spring has finally sprung and that summer is just around the corner many women are struggling with what to wear to work each morning.
For women who work in an office the winter is an easy time of the year when it comes to deciding what to wear. In general they simply wear trouser suits on a daily basis, or even suits with skirts. The majority of skirt and trouser suits come in dark colours such as black or brown which are perfect for the winter months but come summer such colours arenâ??t quite as practical. Darker colours such as these tend to attract the heat, something which most women want to avoid during the summer months.
However it is possible for women to still wear trouser suits to work throughout the summer months without having to sacrifice their comfort levels. By mixing navy and white together women could create a summery look which still looks professional. It is possible to wear a white trouser suit with a navy top or vice versa, or even navy trousers with a navy top and a white jacket and not look out of place in the office.
The white will allow the wearer to remain cool both in work and on the journey to and from the office. What is more, although this look still appears rather formal and professional, and therefore highly suited to the office, it is also somewhat more relaxed and less rigid than the winter look of dark coloured trouser suits. In addition to this these colours represent the nautical look which is set to be very big this summer again. So not only will teaming these colours together leave the wearer feeling cooler but they will also be very much on trend.
In addition it is also advised in an attempt to keep cool in the summer months that women swap their long sleeved blouses with short sleeved blouses. In most offices it is acceptable for employees to removes their jackets whilst in the office, short sleeved blouses would therefore be beneficial. In some instances it may even be acceptable to wear a sleeveless top.   However the level to which the wearing of such a garment is accepted will vary from office to office. It is therefore recommended that the example set by superiors in the office be followed. For instance if a manager wears a sleeveless top then it would be fair to say that this is seen as appropriate summer office wear.
It is much easier to dress for the office during the summer months than many women may think. Nevertheless it is important to remember that the office is a professional environment and as such any outfit worn to the office should reflect this. It is easy for women to opt for comfort over professionalism and consequently dress too casually for the office. However, it is no longer necessary to choose between comfort and professionalism as if the right outfit is chosen the two can be combined.