How To Dress For Hot Summer Events

The summer social calendar is typically awash with outdoor events as everyone celebrates the months of sunny days and warmer temperatures. From elegant garden parties steeped in tradition and grand country weddings to lively music festivals either at home or abroad, these summer celebrations require a particular kind of wardrobe that won’t wilt in the heat. Use this guide to discover how to dress for summer events and avoid committing a fashion faux pas. 

Weddings

Especially when you are in your 20s and 30s, summers seem to be devoted to attending the weddings of your loved ones. May and June are the most popular months for marriage, and while this is the beginning of summer it can turn out to be the hottest time of the year.

For a wedding, you can’t go wrong with a glamorous dress or a formal jumpsuit. Remember to avoid white so that you don’t match the bride and be aware that black is considered unlucky by some, too. Silk will feel soft and look luxurious, but more breathable fabrics might be more comfortable in the sun.

Garden Parties

A less extravagant but similar situation is the classic summer garden party where people mill around enjoying food and drinks, conversation, and sometimes traditional lawn games such as croquet. Summer garden parties range from intimate family gatherings to special work events, and so your attire will need to be flexible to fit all situations. 

A particularly versatile option is a pair of lightweight and breathable linen trousers that can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the formality of your event. These trousers look smart and chic and will keep you cool all day. For a more polished look, pair with heeled sandals or a silk blouse. 

Festivals

For music fans, summer means one thing: festivals. Across Europe, Australia, the United States and beyond, many music festivals run throughout the summer, covering all genres and targeting all age groups. A music festival is a great space to celebrate your unique style, but a hard and fast rule of dressing for festivals is that you should stick to sensible footwear.

Festivals involve a lot of walking. This means that a pair of comfortable shoes – and a back-up option – is a must. If you are expecting wet weather or mud underfoot, walking boots or wellies work wonderfully, while trainers are a safe option for a festival in a hot climate. Avoid sandals to keep your feet clean and protected from harm.

Whatever you have on the social calendar this summer, when choosing your outfits remember that being cool and comfortable is key. Wearing the right kind of clothes crafted from the best fabrics for summer is essential to ensuring that the hot weather doesn’t spoil your experiences. Natural fibres such as cotton and linen provide much-needed breathability, so save your trusty pair of jeans for autumn!