Dresses Are Great Options During The Heatwave

07/2/2009 - Women Interest - 31 Views

Make the most of the heat wave, thunderstorms are on their way! In the mean time finding clothes which are cool and yet appropriate for the occasion can be difficult.

With high temperatures work clothes can be a nightmare! Yesterday, many workplaces 'allowed' men to remove their ties! However, in many ways women have a far greater choice of what they can wear.

Dresses are probably the coolest, classical shift styles are ideal as they look chic and yet have no waistbands to make you uncomfortable. Opt for Plus Size which have their own integral lining as this provides you with protection of people not being able to see through your dress!

Add accessories which compliment the dress and whilst this season belts are in-vogue when it is so hot it may be preferable to leave the belt off and let the fabric fall away from your body rather than sticking to it!

Opt for natural fabrics as these will also prevent excessive perspiration, allowing your skin to breathe, this is definitely not the time to be wearing Lycra or clingy materials. Silk is another great option, this lightweight fabric is the one of the coolest fabrics you can wear, however due to the transparency a petticoat may also be needed if you want to look stylish and chic.

Women who wear larger sizes need to choose dress styles which flatter their figure. Empire styles are ideal as they accentuate

your ample bust and allow the fabric to fall freely from under the bust line, skimming over the tummy area which will help to keep you cool.

If your workplace dress code allows maxi dresses look chic and stylish and despite their length will keep you surprisingly cool. Ladies who are conscious of their large upper arms or bingo-wings can opt for floaty sheer fabric tops which disguise this problem area and yet still keep you cool.

Linen and linen blends are another natural style fabric which is ideal for keeping you cool, however you should err on the side of caution as pure linen can end up look incredibly creased rather than chic.

Footwear is another contentious issue in both workplaces and advice from fashion gurus. Flip flops of the original plastic style should be left for the beach, however there are some gorgeous toe post sandals which may be acceptable for work. If not there are plenty of other choices of sandals available to compliment your outfit which can help to keep your feet from swelling and becoming unbearably uncomfortable.

Shorts should be kept for leisure and the beach, however tailored crop trousers may be acceptable and can look very stylish when teamed with short sleeved jackets.

Boyfriend shorts are really hot this season, team with a feminine top to create a trendy and chic style. Women who wear plus size clothes can also wear boyfriend shorts, however, these ladies should not wear very short shorts as they can emphasis heavy thighs.