What's Your Summer?

Summer is here and we are experiencing the beauty, or for some the pains of it. The extreme temperatures and the humidity could make your experience either frustrating or embracing. If you look at summer as an expression, this may make your decision-making process easier. I choose to look at summer as my expression of everything that's fun, exciting, happy and comfortable. So as I head to church or other events I express my summer through my sense of style.

(The above dress could be found at Forever 21)

 

For instance, this is my 'Easy like Sunday Morning' dress. I loved it because, it's simple, bright and absolutely stunning. A friend told me seeing me in this dress just makes her happy. Now is the time to incorporate bright, bold colors in your dress code. Try yellows, pinks, oranges, corals, reds etc. Don't worry about your skin tone; there are no clashes when it comes to these types of colors.

Pay attention to the material of your clothes during the summer. The above dress is made from a chiffon material. Due to the scorching heat of this season I strongly advise using garments that are made from: cotton, linen, chiffon, rayon, or jersey. Materials that are light weight are least likely to make you sweat or hold your perspiration.

Also, the length of the above dress is just right. Although it's summer and there's the temptation to let your skin and body parts out, I think one should be careful not to show too much. Some things should be left for the imagination. If you find yourself constantly pulling up or down on a garment then maybe you should not wear it. Remember your summer expression must always be comfortable. While this dress is above the knee and has fringed cap sleeves, it is still loose which makes it not too revealing and most importantly it looks chic and comfortable (see 1 Corinthians 10:31).  Loose clothing allows the air easy contact with your skin to evaporate any moisture/sweat which in turn helps you stay cool. Moreover, not every style may be for your body type, and there's no need to feel embarrassed about that. Exercise wise judgement as you make your choices (see Proverbs 1:5).

Floral and abstract patterns are ideal for this season. Usually when these patterns are huge and displaced all over an outfit they could create a slimming illusion. These floral or abstract patterns could be in bright or dark colors. They are still a fun expression of your summer.

Furthermore, color choices are important. Usually dark colors such as: red, black, brown tend to absorb heat while light colors such as white tend to reflect heat. However, the opposite is true when certain variables exist, such as: thick garments, humidity and if the wearer is prone to sweat a lot (Inglis-Arkell, 2012).

(The rose, jacket and skirt as seen above could be found at JCPenney)

 

Lastly, consider using accessories. By adding a rose, a bolero jacket, a scarf or brightly colored shoes you could turn up a plain outfit to a delightful summer expression.
In summary, the keys for expressing your summer are:-

• Exercise freedom with your color choices.
• Pay attention to your materials and the thickness of your garment.
• Resist the temptation of showing too much.
• Strike a unique look.
• Ensure you are always comfortable.

So, I've shared my summer expression, with the hope that this empowers you. So, what's your summer?

Source
Inglis-Arkell, E. (2012, April 23). The Physics that Explain Why You Should Wear Black This Summer.io9 we come from the future. Retrieved from http://io9.com/5903956/the-physics-that-explain-why-you-should-wear-black-this-summer