CindyRex Talks Summer Outfits!

Hello all, CindyRex here from Tea Tim With Dinosaurs! Hope you are having a lovely summer day. I’m excited to be guest blogging here at the Demure Muse; big thanks to the lovely Katrina for letting me take up some of her space.

I was asked to talk about something to do with summer, and I immediately knew that I would be writing about my go-to summer outfit. Living in the desert, you learn how to survive the summer heat, but being cool and comfy doesn’t have to interfere with being cute and stylish.

I have a basic formula I like to stick to when I’m not sure what the summer day will bring: shorts, a loose top, shoes I can move in, a cardigan, and sunglasses. The best part of this little formula is its simplicity. The options are limitless and I’m always prepared for the fun summer activities my friends present me with.

When it comes to shorts, my motto has always been “Not too short!” Now, how short too short is, is something every individual needs to decide for themselves, but I like to stick to whatever length I can move in without the constant need to adjust. Some days I prefer shorter shorts than others, but I always aim for being comfortable.

The top is specified loose because there is nothing worse than clingy clothing in the summertime. It’s important to be able to move freely and not feel trapped in a cocoon of hotness (the bad kind, ha). My definition of a loose top is broad and basically includes anything that doesn’t sit directly on my skin at all times. Sometimes I pick a tank top with a billowy hem, other times I pick one of those super wide crop-tops, and other times, yet, I pick a simple blouse that I don’t tuck in all the way.

I love cute shoes, but when I’m out adventuring in the summer, the last thing I want to worry about is my feet, so I stick to cute shoes I can walk, run, jump, and get jiggy-with-it in. For me personally, with average summer temperatures around 110F (43C), I tend to avoid open sandals, because nothing is worse than slipping out of your shoe the tiniest bit and burning yourself on the pavement (been there, done that). If I were living in a slightly cooler climate, sandals that stayed in place when I bounced around would definitely be on my list. As it is, though, I mostly stick to closed-toed flat shoes, either of the laced or ballet variety. If I can play an impromptu game of Frisbee in them, then they are perfect.

The cardigan is most important to have with you, even though the temperatures are high. With air conditioners cranking, if, on your adventures, you suddenly find yourself indoors, it can be quite chilly. There is nothing worse than being inside with the AC blowing on you, causing you to catch cold in the summer. I always have some sort of light cardigan or jacket with me to put on when I head indoors. The temperature gradient between inside and out is vast, and it’s hard for the body to go through two extremes constantly.

Last, but not least, Sunglasses. Protect your eyes, keep from squinting, and look fabulous. The important thing is to wear a pair that blocks 100% of all the bad stuff. I used to have several pair that I would interchange with each outfit (they all broke), but now I have one pair that are prescription and I wear them with every outfit. I love not squinting when I’m in the sun!

There is no limit to how this summer staple of an outfit can be accessorized. Some days I pile the accessories on, others I go out with nothing but a hat on my head. The key is to be comfortable and true to you. It doesn’t matter your style, your size, or your climate, in the summer time there is a way to make this outfit work for you!

RAWRS & Sugar Cubes,
CindyRex

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Thanks so much for taking the time to write about summer outfits, Cindy! Extra thanks for including that SA-WHEET Hello Kitty outfit with the floral shorts and heart print cardigan. You know me too well! ;)