35 Easy Outfit Fixes to Get You Through August
Even worse than the scorching heat that comes with summer are the sticky, steamy, hot days that wreak havoc on your daily look. Makeup melts, blowouts are rendered useless, clothing feels restrictive, and we end up feeling miserable. Because it’s better to be prepared, the Cut found the key items that safeguard against that wilted feeling on hot, humid days. We found comfortable, easy-to-move-in pieces, breathable sandals, and an arsenal of beauty products that stay put and keep you looking sharp. Click on to see the 35 ways to look awesome in spite of August’s humid heat.
For a flowing dress, try these loose options from India-based label Bungalow 8 with rise-and-fall hemlines that sway in a pretty way as you walk. They...
For a flowing dress, try these loose options from India-based label Bungalow 8 with rise-and-fall hemlines that sway in a pretty way as you walk. They'd look good with any color sunglasses — but these options from See Eyewear are particularly sharp.
It's a good thing that gauchos and culottes are in this season — they make dressing for muggy weather that much easier. Pick a lightweight, flowy...
It's a good thing that gauchos and culottes are in this season — they make dressing for muggy weather that much easier. Pick a lightweight, flowy option and pair it with a top that feels loose around the waist. Simple slides, like these from J.Crew, add a little polish to the flowy look.
With 16 hours of wear, here's a serious mascara that won't immediately water and flake in humidity. It's perfect to match with a bright-red lipstick, ...
With 16 hours of wear, here's a serious mascara that won't immediately water and flake in humidity. It's perfect to match with a bright-red lipstick, like this NARS option, that won't melt off your lips in the heat.
It's hard to look sharp when all you want to do is wear loose-fitting jersey. Wear this dress: It sports a caped back that you can belt or let drape j...
It's hard to look sharp when all you want to do is wear loose-fitting jersey. Wear this dress: It sports a caped back that you can belt or let drape just as-is for an unusual look that still feels cool. Pair it with silver sandals and matching shades.
You'll look instantly put-together with a pointed-collar dress shirt in lightweight cotton, like this one from J.Crew. Wear it with slacks at the offi...
You'll look instantly put-together with a pointed-collar dress shirt in lightweight cotton, like this one from J.Crew. Wear it with slacks at the office, or dress it down by rolling up the sleeves and pairing it with gauzy cotton pull-on shorts and espadrilles for the weekend.
To survive on a humid day, you'll need a dress that feels like it's barely there. The key is a loose-fitting silhouette in a style that's put together...
To survive on a humid day, you'll need a dress that feels like it's barely there. The key is a loose-fitting silhouette in a style that's put together, with short sleeves as an added bonus to keep perspiration in check.
For keeping your beauty look together in the heat, you want a few simple products that don't require any work. Urban Decay's makeup-settin...
For keeping your beauty look together in the heat, you want a few simple products that don't require any work. Urban Decay's makeup-setting spray will keep your makeup in place, while Shu Uemara's light foaming shampoo smells like roses and hydrates and protects the hair cuticle, which means glossier-looking locks, even when the weather turns bad. Klorane's Dry Shampoo, which you can tousle at the roots, will help you avoid the wilted, flat-hair look.
And Philip B.'s styling gel provides summertime salvation for anyone with curly or frizzy hair. Comb a very small amount into wet hair and tie it back into a knot. Your hair will look sleek pulled back all day long — without the crunchy, wet look of other hair gels.
Wear shoes or sandals that breathe easily with natural or leather soles instead of rubber or synthetics, which get hot and sticky. Wear these Swiss-do...
Wear shoes or sandals that breathe easily with natural or leather soles instead of rubber or synthetics, which get hot and sticky. Wear these Swiss-dot espadrilles with a cotton romper for an easy picnic look.
A-line shapes will allow you to keep moving easily, so opt for a white cotton dress like this one. Throw on sandals that have a heftier strap, like th...
A-line shapes will allow you to keep moving easily, so opt for a white cotton dress like this one. Throw on sandals that have a heftier strap, like these from Asos.
Just want something to wick the moisture? Wear a sheer tee that's so lightweight, you'll hardly feel it. Pair it with equally simple denim and comfort...
Just want something to wick the moisture? Wear a sheer tee that's so lightweight, you'll hardly feel it. Pair it with equally simple denim and comfortable leather slides.
Layer cotton on cotton, like this canvas cotton crop-top with a lilac linen skirt. Add a high-fashion edge with these buckled, Birkenstock-like sandal...
Layer cotton on cotton, like this canvas cotton crop-top with a lilac linen skirt. Add a high-fashion edge with these buckled, Birkenstock-like sandals.
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