Your Summer Clothing Fabric Cheat-Sheet
Summer weather is already here, and while we're all psyched for the perpetually warmer temperature ahead after a tough Winter, pretty soon it's inevitable that the heat, humidity will leave us feeling, well... less than fresh.
We spoke to Chrissy Volk, wardrobe consultant for Adahlia Volk, who has put together a cheat-sheet for navigating through the coolest, most breathable fabrics for the season.
Who ever looks at clothing "ingredient" listings on the tag? Well, this season think of it as your guide to keeping cool.
Denim Do's...
Best Summer Denim Blends: Chrissy suggests denim with a high cotton, and small synthetic content to keep you cooler in the heat. A jean with either a 98% cotton-2% lycra or 96% cotton-4% lycra are great combinations. Joe's Jeans, Seven For all Mankind, Citizens of Humanity and Gap all offer this type of blend!
Teesand Tanks...
Softest Tees: Cotton tees and tanks are favored in the summer time because they are so breathable. Look for pima and supima cottons - they are the softest!
Don't "Wear" Your Favorite Shirts!: Combination fabric blends are often used so that garments will retain shape and remain durable over a period of time. Cotton blended with polyester, for instance, will retain its shape well and will also resist shrinkage.
Surprise Fabric To Look For: Look for rayon! It drapes well and keeps its shape, even when wet.
Dressing It Up...
Dressier "Dress"ing: For dressier occasions, ditch the polyester blends and look for 100% silk, which is definitely more breathable and cool! Another option is a chiffon (which is made from either silk or nylon). Look for a thin lining in an acetate or nylon blend.
Body Con Options: If you do love a tighter fit, opt for a poly-blend with Spandex, it allows for more flexibility in the fabric and pulls moisture away from the skin, making it cooler than just polyester alone!
