Tips for Choosing Summer Clothes to Stay Comfortable!

Recently, hot weather has started to hit almost all parts of Indonesia. This means that the dry season will arrive soon, following the predictions of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) which states that the peak of the dry season will be in July and August.

This change of season will certainly have a great influence on daily activities and lifestyle. Therefore, the clothes we wear every day should also be paid more attention to, for the sake of comfort during activities.

To minimize the feeling of hot and so that you can be more comfortable in your activities during the dry season, here are tips for choosing clothes for the summer!
 

Choose cool fabric clothes

Choosing the right clothing material for summer is one of the most important things that you should not miss. Even though the clothes are a good model, if they are not suitable for hot weather, they will also make you uncomfortable.

Cotton and linen are considered to be suitable materials for the Indonesian climate. This is because this material can absorb sweat. Air circulation will make it easier to enter the pores of the material, so it gives a comfortable and cool feeling when worn.
 

Prioritize loose fitting

If your body type is very easy to sweat, then as much as possible avoid clothes that are too tight. Clothes with a loose or loose fit will give a cool and comfortable feel because they provide more space for air circulation. Some clothing options with a loose fit include oversized shirts, dresses, shorts, wide pants, and culottes.

Avoid dark-colored clothes

Did you know? Wearing dark clothes in hot weather will make your body feel hot. In addition, clothes with dark colors will also absorb heat. Therefore, it is highly recommended to wear bright-colored clothes such as pastels or white because of their ability to reflect sunlight.

Complete your appearance with protective accessories

Accessories can not only be used to add a stylish impression, but some also have functional characteristics. To complete your appearance during the dry season, you can wear a hat and sunglasses. These accessories will be very useful to protect you from the sun's heat when you are doing outdoor activities!

Those are some tips that you can apply in choosing clothes for summer. Choose clothes that also match your style of dress. So later, you will not only feel comfortable, but also remain confident.

Need outfit recommendations for the dry season? Check out Bodypack's summer outfit recommendations!