When summer comes, don’t you want to refresh your wardrobe and adapt to the hot summer weather? At the beginning of every summer season, I get all restless inside. Of course, I want to make my wardrobe more vibrant and dynamic with these feelings. But beware! You can make some fashion mistakes with these enthusiastic feelings. For example, dressing in an overly colorful style is the most common outfit fails.
Going on vacation, spending time in the park or watching the sunset on the beach… These are our favorite activities in summer. However, hot weather, sweaty skin and wrong clothing choices can cause us all difficulties from time to time. Some fashion mistakes that you should not make while creating your summer style both ruin your comfort and negatively affect your style. This article will protect you from summer style errors you may face while enjoying the summer.
Let’s take a look at these 5 big fashion mistakes to avoid in summer and give tips on how to overcome each of them. If you are looking for more style tips, you can read my summer fashion trends article
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1. Fashion mistakes: not dressing according to body type
Considering your body type is the first and most important thing I always recommend. If you don’t know which body type you have, you should definitely read my article where you can also access the free style tips e-booklet I prepared for you. Maybe you prefer too baggy clothes to hide some parts of your body or to be comfortable, but this is the most common outfit fails in summer. It makes your body lines look different than they really are.
Wrong Body Type Selection and Clothes
In the hot days of summer, light fabrics and comfortable cuts are often preferred. However, clothes that are incompatible with your body type will negatively affect your summer style. For example, for someone with an apple-type body, dresses that are too loose can make the tummy area look bigger. Similarly, if you have a pear-type body structure, tight bottom clothes can make your hips look wider. These are big summer style errors.
What should you do? Every body type is different, so finding the right size and cut is very important. You should achieve the best silhouette by balancing your body lines. Clothes suitable for your body type make you feel comfortable and reflect your style in the best way.
Clothing Choices According to Body Types
– Apple type: High-waist pants, A-line skirts, tops cut at the waist.
– Pear type: Fitted and straight-cut dresses, dresses with a loose top.
– Hourglass type: Form-fitting dresses, cut-out details and waist-emphasizing cuts.
– Rectangle type: Detailed and layered cuts, pieces that emphasize the waist.
2. Summer Accessories: Can be fashion mistakes to avoid
With the hot weather of summer and the feeling of vitality in us, we sometimes want to overuse accessories. But over-accessorizing can be detrimental to your style. Jewelry, bags, hats and glasses are the complementary elements of summer, but overdoing it will complicate your look.
Dosage and Meaning of Accessories
Accessories are important pieces that complete an outfit, but every accessory has a purpose. Too many accessories can distract and clutter the look. For example, a colorful dress paired with a big hat and lots of jewelry can create chaos instead of elegance.
What to do: Keep your accessories minimal. A few statement pieces of jewelry, a stylish bag and the right sunglasses are enough for summer. For example, choose thin chain necklaces for a fresh summer vibe or large hoop earrings for a bohemian style. Also, instead of big bags, opt for smaller and practical bags. Glasses add elegance to your style while protecting your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays.
3. Falling into Color Mismatches
You might feel like wearing colorful clothes in the summer season. However, not paying attention to the harmony of colors can complicate your style. For example, wearing a neon-toned dress with a vibrantly colored bag and shoes is very eye-straining.
Harmony and Combination of Colors
Colors in summer can be cheerful and vibrant, but you should combine them harmoniously. Warm tones such as red, orange and yellow can be overwhelming when overdone. Conversely, cool tones and pastel colors can be too plain. Matching all these colors correctly will make a difference in your style.
What to do: Try to find harmony between the colors of summer. With clothes in pastel shades, you can match a slightly more vibrant color. If the color of an outfit is going to stand out, make sure that the other pieces are simpler and monochromatic. For example, if you are wearing a dress in shades of blue, you can choose more neutral colors for your bag. You can also take advantage of natural color palettes to create styles that match the nature of summer.
4. Worst Summer Shoes for Hot Weather
In hot weather in summer, sandals, slippers or espadrilles are often preferred. However, it is important to choose them correctly and prefere breathable fabrics for summer. With the wrong choices, your comfort will suffer along with your appearance. Sandals with too high heels or overly flat slippers can negatively affect your foot health and style throughout the summer.
Shoes and Style
Shoes are an essential part of summer, but too high heels or flat shoes can be the wrong choice. For example, if you choose sandals with too high heels, your feet can sweat and ruin the comfort of the shoes. When choosing your shoes, it is important to balance comfort and elegance.
What to do: For your summer shoes, choose shoes with heels that are not too high, that you can walk comfortably in and that suit your style. Espadrilles are not only comfortable and stylish, but also go with any summer outfit. It is also important for your health to wear shoes with supportive soles for a smooth gait. For example, you can choose a comfortable sneaker or a stylish flat sandal.
Choosing the Right Shoes
– Espadrilles and sandals: Stylish and comfortable options.
– Ballerinas and flat shoes: Balance between comfort and elegance.
– Sneakers: Comfortable options for everyday wear.
5. Using Too Many Hot Weather Friendly Products
When choosing clothes for the hot summer weather, we can sometimes overlook functionality. For example, clothes made of very thin fabrics look thin and suitable for summer. However, their low air permeability can cause sweating and make you feel uncomfortable. Your choices should be in favor of breathable fabrics for summer. Clothes chosen just to “keep you cool” can sometimes cause problems for your health.
Climate and Fashion Choices
Fabrics that keep cool are very important in summer fashion, let’s see which are the right fabrics. Breathable fabrics for summer such as cotton, linen and silk are the most suitable. However, very thin and breathable fabrics such as nylon can cause sweating. Likewise, clothes that are too tight can be uncomfortable because they are not breathable.
What to do: Choose fabrics that you can wear comfortably in summer, but also keep your body cool. Clothes made of cotton, linen and silk fabrics will be the most comfortable choice in hot weather. At the same time, choose clothes that are a little loose fitting, not completely covering your body. As I said before, don’t overdo it with your loose choices.
Breathable Fabrics for Summer
– Cotton: A breathable and comfortable option.
– Linen: Ideal for warm weather.
– Silk: Lightweight and stylish, but usually more expensive.
Conclusion Get Your Summer Style Right
The best way to maintain your elegance in the hot days of summer is to combine comfort with style. This summer, review your wardrobe with what you have read in this article and remove the wrong clothes. Stay stylish throughout the summer with pieces that suit your body type, minimal accessories, the right color choices and comfortable shoes. Avoiding fashion mistakes and showing your style in the best way will not only make you look better, but also make you feel better. This summer, I took out my overly baggy dress from my wardrobe. Share your changes with me!
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