Summer is here, and with it come the intense heatwaves. You probably feel like you have nothing to wear and that everything feels too hot.
Sometimes these heatwaves can be really exhausting, especially when it comes to fashion. During summer, I prefer to wear fabrics that are breathable and comfortable.
My first favorite fabric for summer is definitely linen. The best is the one with the highest possible linen content. For some people, 100% linen might not feel very comfortable, so in that case, I would choose a lower percentage. Linen is great because it's a natural material that is extremely breathable, slightly cooling, and it releases heat from the inside. The downside is that it wrinkles easily and may not be for everyone. But with linen, wrinkles are forgivable. We don’t need to worry about wearing it.
Another really great summer fabric is viscose. It’s a semi-natural material and has many benefits. I personally like it a lot because it’s very soft to the touch, which makes it comfortable to wear. It cools well on hot summer days, doesn’t cause static, and doesn’t pill — which is a big plus. Of course, like with any material, there is a downside, and in this case, it’s that it wrinkles quickly.
Silk is another excellent summer option. It’s very light and cooling. It looks elegant and is also great for more formal occasions. The downsides of this fabric are that it wrinkles easily and is more sensitive to water contact.
Cotton is a classic for me — you can never go wrong with it, whether it’s summer or winter. It’s widely available, breathable, and light. One of its big advantages is that it absorbs moisture and helps the body cool down faster.
