How to: Choose Clothes to Stay Cool

If you don’t have a bucket of water at reach every time you start to sweat, keeping cool in the summer months can be a challenge.

V-NECK TEES
Make this the summer of basics and start building your wardrobe by stocking up on an assortment of organic cotton tees with a V-neckline—the larger opening will add extra room for air circulation that a crewneck does not accommodate.

LINEN AND COTTON TWILL
Linen and cotton twill are the perfect summer fabrics because they are lightweight and airy enough to compete against the heat. Seek out summer suits, shorts and short-sleeved shirts to ensure you’re comfortable and breezy during the workday or a weekend at the cottage.

SEERSUCKER
Seersucker is a cotton variant that is ideal if you’re looking for something that cuts away from the body. Seersucker is woven tightly in places to create bunching that draws the fabric away from your legs, waist and bodice. Traditionally used in suiting, recent iterations include shorts and swimwear. KN