How To Get Your Closet Ready For A Hot Girl Summer

It is that time of the year again when you need to archive the clothes in your closet with heavy fabric and dark hues to make room for pieces that are light weight, Breathable and vibrant.

Here’s a guide to breathing freshness into your closet so you can transform it to reflect the sexy, fun, outdoorsy vibe of summer.

Bright colored pieces

Get into the summer mood by incorporating pieces from a brighter colour palette into your closet. Think vibrant yellows, feminine pink and other playful hues such as orange. Bright colours are just what you need to give you that summer glow. You also want to make sure that the colours you’re wearing compliment your skin by figuring out what your skin undertone is. You can tell which undertone you belong to by looking at your veins.

If your veins reflect green when you apply some pressure to them under natural light, you are of a warm undertone, if the colour that you see is blue or purple then you are of a cool undertone. If however you can’t tell whether they reflect green, blue or purple you are most likely of a neutral undertone.

If what you have is a warm undertone you’ll look especially good in clothes that have earth tones / warm colours which are colours that you can see in nature such as pale yellows, green, rose reds while if you have a cool undertone, you will look better in cool colours like lavender, bright blues and pink. If you have a neutral undertone almost all hues will compliment your skin tone, favor wearing shade that aren’t too dark or too bright like dusty pinks, light peach and medium greens.

Cut Out Pieces

There is no better time to boldly show off some skin than summer. Beat the heat while giving some heat (pun intended :) with a peek a boo tease with the now on trend cut out pieces. Cut out pieces were first made prominent in the 1960’s as rebellious trend from traditional fashion rules and in more recent years this tantalizing trend has made a major comeback on and off the run way. Take inspiration from celebrity it girl Dua lipa. Dua lipa’s latest Dua lipa x Versarce “La Vacanza” vacation ready collection featured the sizzling cut out trend in mini dresses on the runway. A cut out dress is a perfect choice for a summer night out like a date night. You can also pair up a cut out top with some wide legged denim jeans for a casual but dressy day look this summer.

Slip Dress

A classic slip dress is soft, feminine and versatile. With its often luxe fabric like sensual silk and spaghetti strap giving a flattering silhouette, the slip dress is delicately feminine and effortlessly chic. Wear one casually with some sneakers or dress it up with heels and understated jewellery for a night look. Go daring this summer and wear your slip dress without layering for that understated sexy, 90’s, Naomi Campbell inspired look.

Maxi Flowy Dress

A flowy maxi dress is timeless and synonymous with summer. Invest in this versatile, wardrobe staple for the warm season. You can wear this ultra-feminine piece to a balmy beach wedding or even to brunch with the girls. Get a maxi flowy dress in an eye popping colour like a vibrant yellow. You can pair your maxi dress with strappy sandals, wedges or flats.

Shorts

Short shorts are in vogue and well dome in handy for your casual, on the go looks this summer you can wear shorts while running errands together with a basic white t-shirt, breezy oversized shirt or tank top with sneakers. You can also wear a chic pair to a casual summer date.

If you’re petite opt for short shorts to give the illusion of longer legs as they show more skin.

Mini Dress

A casual mini dress is playful and youthful, which is just the vibe that is summer. It’s one of those essential summer pieces to show off some skin worn with platform heels, pointed toe pumps or sneakers. With this piece you only need to accessorize simply with understated jewellery.

Playful Accessories

Update your accessories this summer to complete your outfits with the trendy bucket hat, chunky rings woven handbags, tote bags and statement making sunglasses in colorful hues like rose colored sunglasses, green orange and navy. Jewellery like chunky rings, earrings, bracelets and understated necklaces will take even simple outfit to the next level.

Mini Skirt

Want to look like you’ve got legs for days this summer? Achieve a leggy look by wearing a classic denim miniskirt, leather, pleated or floral runched mini skirt. Miniskirts are also easy to style with a shirt, tank top, crop top and complete the look with sneakers for a casual look or strappy heels to draw attention to the legs.

Matching Sets

Matching sets also known as co-ords are all the rage right now. From skirt sets, top and shorts to tube top and pants combos, two-piece sets are effortlessly chic and make for easy to match, day to night summer outfits while looking aesthetically pleasing, intentional and cohesive, they can be long and flowy or cropped and skin bearing to your liking.

Cropped Tops

Summer calls for some cropped tops.

These can be paired easily with a lot of other summer pieces like the mini skirt, shorts or wide legged pants.

They playful while giving a hint of sultry.

Put on your favorite vibey playlist while you plan out some fun outfits on a mood board or from pieces you already have in your closet and celebrate your body this summer.