There’s hot. Then, there’s HOT. Now that the thermometer seems to be stuck in the 90s, I’m HOT. For crying out loud, I walked at 6 a.m. this morning just to beat the heat. I’m evaluating everything I put on my body by what the day’s forecast is. And I’m gravitating to the coolest color–white.
White’s a classic year-round but it has an extra-special spot in this summer’s line-up. White dresses, white tops, white on white embroidery, white pants. Yes, please.
Go shopping with me and see what I found…
A Dress. Period.
Let’s start with my favorite summer outfit…a dress. Comfortable, cool, casual or dressy. It ticks all the boxes. I’ve been wearing my white midi dress from Kohl’s every week. I love it that I can pair it with sneakers for a casual look and with strappy sandals for a dressier one.
The simple tiered dress with the scoop neck is from Soft Surroundings and it’s 100 percent cotton. So, goodbye hot and bothered! Hello, cool and comfy! You can link to it here. The midi dress from Lulu’s is here.
No Such Thing as Too Many
You can never have too many white tops! And I think a white top with long sleeves keeps you cool–blocks the sun and doesn’t absorb it. Then, when you go into the chilly air-conditioned store to buy ice cream, you stay warm. Perfect!
I love this tunic from Soft Surroundings. It’s fun but colorful. A two-for-one fashion pop! And this one, from Sundance, is romantic, flowy, and fun.
The button down tunic with gorgeous embroidery is a steal–it’s on sale right now! It also comes in a fabulous blue. I really debated which one to order.
This one from Sundance is simple and versatile. The embroidery detail and the pom-pom ties give it a lot of personality. This other one from Sundance has beautiful puffy sleeves and nice detailing at the V-neckline. Plus, it’s linen–a friend to those of us who like to keep cool while still having a bit of polish.
Still on the Hunt
I’d really like to find some wide leg white linen pants…that you can’t see through! I get too hot in my white jeans in the dead of summer but I have a lot of tops that beg for white pants. I’m thinking about these from Soft Surroundings. No, hold on, they’re petites! LOL! They’d be at my knees!!
Are you wearing a lot of white this year? It seems extra popular this season. Let me know what white clothes you can’t do without. And stay cool out there!
Jamie
Try again, Tracey. If you click on Misses, those white linen pants are still available! The default must have been on petites for some reason.
Tracey Buchanan
Thanks for the tip!
Tracey Buchanan
Thanks, Ann! Great suggestions!
Ann Boyd
Raven and Moth has some adorable white linen wide legged pants! Cute flowy linen dresses too. Check it out!
I love dresses too! (Also try McClaron manor downtown-I have lots of fun summer dresss and sets from there, too))
Nancy
I just started pulling out my summer dresses. They are so cool and comfortable! Love your white one!
Tracey Buchanan
It’s one of my favorites! Like wearing a nightgown all day! 😄
Paulette Petty
Thanks for memetioning that these pants are petites! I am looking for them right this minute!
Tracey D. Buchanan
I hope they work for you!