6 Easy Fashion Mistakes to Avoid This Summer
If you want to know how to look more polished and put together this summer, then follow this tutorial.
I will show the most common fashion mistakes women make in the summer and how you can avoid those fashion traps.
1. Choose the right fabrics and styles
On hot summer days, you want to dress to feel cool and fresh. But many women choose the wrong types of fabric to achieve that.
Synthetic, for example, is essentially plastic, so wearing synthetic clothes is like dressing in a garbage bag. That’s not too cool!
So, remember to choose natural fibers that breathe, like linen and cotton.
While it is true that natural fiber fabrics are more expensive than synthetics, they are generally more durable, and you will feel far more comfortable in them.
Choosing roomier clothing styles, rather than tight clothes, will give you more freedom of movement.
If you don’t want to look baggy, choose something looser for the bottom, like Bermuda shorts, and offset the volume with a pretty, fitted top.
2. Make use of your scarves
A silk scarf shouts chic and elegant, and there are so many ways you can use one in the summer.
Wear it as a traditional neck scarf.
On your head.
Or even as a top!
3. Pay attention to grooming
Our skin, hair and nails are exposed to sun and heat in the summer, and need extra care.
Make sure you use sunscreen and wear a sun hat.
Consider cutting back on your makeup in the summer.
For starters, foundation doesn’t let your skin breathe. Plus, you perspire more in the summer so your makeup doesn’t last as long.
If you are wearing makeup, choose products that are good for your skin and make it look glowy.
Of course, make sure you stay moisturized and hydrated, inside and out. Try doubling your moisturizer, then add a light blush, a coat of mascara and maybe a bit of lipstick with gloss on top.
Make sure you keep your nails perfectly groomed, well-filed, and freshly painted.
White and bright colors look especially good with tanned skin!
Tip: If you have nails that peel or chip, use alpha hydroxy acid on your nails up to twice a day.
Don’t wear your hair in tight styles, because that can be damaging to your hair. Try a loose silk scrunchie instead.
Choose a wooden comb instead of a synthetic brush, don’t comb your hair when it’s wet, and use a protective hair serum.
4. Pick a good bag
A small, structured bag, rather than a big, slouchy one, will instantly make you look more put together.
You can add a small structured bag to a dressy or casual outfit, to elevate your look.
5. Know how to style a maxi dress
A cool, loose maxi dress is a summer staple!
Wear it with flat shoes and minimal accessories to keep your look simple and fresh.
Over-accessorizing a maxi-dress will make your look outdated.
6. Choose the right summer shoes
The beach is not the place for heels! Find a medium heel in a nice summer color.
They can be sandals or mules, and wear them with everything to look polished and comfortable.
Shoes are a great place to start playing with bright colors.
If you want to dabble in trends, consider some platform shoes for special occasions.
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I hope you try some or all of the summer styling tips, and avoid the fashion mistakes that you’ll ultimately regret.
Leave a comment to let me know what your favorite summer 2023 style is!
Then check out my post on How to Dress to Look Slim and Tall.
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I would say apply to bare nails as I don’t think it will penetrate nail polish.
Summer fashion can be a blast, but it's easy to slip up and make some fashion faux pas.