Summer is right around the corner, and it’s time to change your look. Time to head for the beach, hang out with friends, and meet new people. This time, do it in style. Looking great this summer should not be as painful as a sunburn. Here are the essentials for this new summer style:
Sunblock: This might be the most essential this summer. It’s nice to be under the sun and get tanned. However, the long term effects of sun damage to your skin is very devastating. You may be tanned today, but you may look like a hundred years older in a few years from now. When expecting to be under the sun, use a moisturizer with sunblock. The most advisable is at least SPF 15. This at least lessens the damage that UV rays can do to your skin. Also, it is essential to protect your lips with a lip balm that contains sunblock, because your lips are a part of your skin that has to be protected.
Colors are also necessary for sunny days. They make you look brighter and fresher. Bright and light colors are the more advisable colors to go for. White is the most advisable color to have. This gives you a fresh, clean feel, which is essential for warm weather.
Light materials such as cotton, linen, and seersuckers are the best to have this season. Cotton polo and a pair of khakis provide a classic and more put together look. If you like to wear suit jackets, a summer cotton blazer or a seersucker blazer is the best choice. These materials are light and keep you looking and feeling cool in hot weather.
The “golfy” look: This is the trend being featured in current magazines. The “golfy” look is the polo shirt, khakis, and sneakers look. This season, light pastel colors and patterned pants are the look that’s being favored. You can spice things up with an argyle patterned light sweater to complete the look. Don’t go too much though. Leave your argyle socks and sun visors at home, just to keep your style subtle.
White shoes: Yes, you can take them out of the closet now! Since the sun is out, it’s more chic to wear your white shoes now. There is also the release of the Lacoste white sneakers, with bright stripes on them, which will give your fresh outfit a polished and fun look.
You can also now wear your flip flops, for the most comfortable look. You can pair them with pretty much everything–from jeans to shorts to dress pants. Flip flops with bright colors and fun patterns give things a little more attitude rather than the plain rubber footwear. Leather flip-flops are also the best step forward to give your outfit a more sophisticated and polished look.
Summer should be fun and fresh, and so should your outfit. This could be a great time to come out of the shell and have fun. Bright, fresh colors and the bright sun and fresh air should be the best recipe for a great summer!