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11 Highly Specific Things Fashion People Are Wearing to Beat the Heat This Summer

By Swedan Margen

11 Highly Specific Things Fashion People Are Wearing to Beat the Heat This Summer

If you don't live here or haven't heard the complaints echoing across the internet, the weather has been in the high 90s and low 100s in New York all week long, and let's just say we are struggling. And it's not just with the heat! Getting dressed is half the battle, and it's one I've nearly lost every morning.

Luckily, I had this story coming up, so I had already been doing research on what some of my favorite stylish women wear to beat the heat in style. As always, they delivered, and the inspiration has been everything I've needed and more in order to put together actually-cute summer outfits for even the highest temperatures. Now, you can too! To see and shop all the easy essentials for a chic summer in any city or climate, simply keep scrolling.

Halter Midi Dresses

Summer outfit.

For a classic look that's easy to throw on and go, slip on a simple halter midi dress and add your favorite bag and shoes.

MANGO, Halter Neck Cotton Midi-Dress - Women | Mango Usa

MANGO

Halter Neck Cotton Midi-Dress

Talassa Maxi Dress

Capris

Summer outfit.

Capris are not just cute—they're functional too!

Harlow Capri
Cropped Crepe Slim-Leg Pants

TOTEME

Cropped Crepe Slim-Leg Pants

Raffia Hats

Summer outfit.

Sun protection is key, and a raffia hat isn't just on-trend. It also won't make your head feel as hot as a heavier material.

Felix Bucket

Janessa Leone

Felix Bucket

Hat Attack Raffia Crochet Cowboy Hat

Hat Attack

Raffia Crochet Cowboy Hat

Poplin Pants

Summer outfit.

I finally put down the denim myself and have been wearing my poplin pants nonstop for the past month.

The Pop Pant
Yoko Cotton-Poplin Straight-Leg Pants

LESET

Yoko Cotton-Poplin Straight-Leg Pants

Boxer-Style Shorts

Summer outfit.

Another trend I've been wearing a ton myself is boxer-style shorts. They just look so cool and work for weekends at home and the beach on vacation.

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