There's nothing like escaping the overwhelming heat of summer into an air-conditioned office, but for many busy workingwomen, there are no such luxuries. Ceiling fans and afternoon breezes just don't cut it these days. It seems as if sweat stains and oily faces are this season's hottest accessories (pun intended). For all the effort you put into making yourself up in the morning, sunshine and humidity shouldn't be able to take that away from you. Here are some tips to keep your cool this summer.
Shapewear
Pain is beauty right? I think that saying perfectly describes shapewear. Smoothing out the body, hiding our natural lumps and bumps is what it's best at, but boy is it uncomfortable, not that work clothes are all that comfortable to begin with. Keeping things tight and in tact makes us feel more confident, so why should we ditch it just because it traps in the heat. Japanese lingerie brand, Wacoal, has the answer to your prayers. Behold, the power of cooling yarns! This fabric is quick-drying, odor-controlling and made of recycled coffee grounds, so it's eco-friendly.
Dresses and Skirts
Store your pants, jeans, slacks or whatever away at least until mid-fall. Dresses and skirts are your new best friends this summer. The right frock will offer breathablity, flexibility and will make you look and feel like a million bucks. The type of dress you can get away with wearing all depends on your work environment of course, but if your dress code is casual, indulge in the comfort of a flowy maxi dress. Accessorize appropriately by adding something to cover your shoulders and perhaps a necklace and no one will blame you for wearing beach attire to work.
Updos
If you have long hair, or even medium-length hair, you know that wearing it down during the summer feels like you have a scarf around your neck. Carry hair elastics in your purse, or wear them on your wrists, so long as they aren't noticeable. Emi-Jay hair ties double as bracelets and don't tug at your hair. Sponge donuts will transform frizzy, humid-wrecked hair into a masterpiece that will last all day with the help of a few bobby pins.
Open-toe Shoes
A little peep in your toe, can provide all the ventilation you need for sweaty feet. The last thing you want is to sliding around in your shoes. Trust me, people will laugh. Extra moisture also means stinky feet. If tripping over yourself isn't embarrassing enough, imagine having to explain a strange odor falling you around. A little trick is to apply a some deodorant to the soles of your feet after washing and drying them thoroughly. Your feet will smell great and stay dry all day long.
Simple Makeup
When you go to grab that gel eyeliner or extra mascara, remember what kind of effect a little heat has on heavy eye makeup. When it's especially hot, there's no such thing as "waterproof." Keep things simple. Switch the focus from your eyes to your lips and wear a bold color on your lips.
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