“Five Deceptively Comfortable Summer Looks”
Sunshine is finally back in style! Unfortunately, that means that you can no longer justify throwing a chunky sweater over your favorite pair of leggings when you’re late for your 10 a.m. class. From shaving your legs to finding a bikini top that doesn’t pinch in exactly the wrong places, summer fashions can be a huge hassle. Here are some fresh looks for summer that are guaranteed to be comfy and cute.
1. Sun Dresses: Warm weather means not worrying about which ones are your fat jeans and which ones are skinny. Fun, floaty summer dresses won’t have you trying to squeeze that last button closed or worrying about finding a belt. A lot of the best styles don’t even have waistlines, so they’re perfect for the transition from your winter body to summertime style. If you’re worried about the St. Louis winds showing off what your leggings have been hiding all winder, pick up some cute bike shorts (like these Betsey Johnson ones: http://www.polyvore.com/betsey_johnson_peek_lace_bike/thing?id=31111070) or contouring shorts (see http://www.modcloth.com/shop/undergarments/elegant-underpinnings-contouring-shorts-in-black) and enjoy summertime in peace.
2. Tanks: Graphic tank tops aren’t just for frat boys anymore, as any sorority girl will gleefully report. Luckily for GDI’s, Forever 21 has caught onto the trend too, so pretty soon everyone can be classic collegiette cute while secretly crazy comfortable. Tanks are meant to have a pretty loose fit, so they’re basically t-shirts without any constricting crew necks or less-than-flattering cap sleeves. Tanks can express pretty much anything you want, so pair your favorite one with some denim cutoffs, Sperries, and some wayfarers, and you’re ready for whatever summer throws at you!
3. The Romper: I was pretty skeptical the first time I saw these one-piece wonders rocking down the hallways of my high school, but now that I’m older, wiser, and way lazier about finding a pair of pants, I totally see the beauty of a romper. It’s still a pretty bold fashion statement, comes in a huge variety of fun patterns and colors, breezes are never a problem, and the whole ensemble is a single piece! You’ll be able to look totally put together and seasonally appropriate. The best part? Zero risk of muffin top.
4. Sandals: Set those feet free! They’ve either been sweating in wool or soggy with ice-water since November, and now it’s time to liberate them. A recent pedicure is probably a plus, but totally not a requirement. In the summer, everyone’s expected to have naked feet, weather that means your favorite gladiators or just some comfy old flip flops. My favorite part of summertime sandal-mania is the beautiful little detail that, unlike winter boots, most summer shoes are totally high heel-free.
5. Sunglasses: This is one essential summer accessory. Sunnies may seem like just one more thing to remember to grab on your way out the door, but they’re actually more labor-saving than you might think. Having sunglasses on all day pretty much eliminates any reason to put eye makeup on. Stayed up all night cramming for an exam? Forget about glopping on concealer and eye shadow. Cover those bags with some aviators! Hopefully most of us are finishing up exams, but I know there are still a few sleepless nights in many collegiette’s futures—maybe even some for non-academic reasons. So, keep those glasses handy and get ready for summer!
St. Louis maybe hasn’t totally gotten the message yet, but keep these tips in mind for when the weather finally catches on, and enjoy these warm weather looks and comforts all summer long!