11 Highly Specific Things Fashion People Are Wearing to Beat the Heat This Summer

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If you don't live here or haven't heard the complaints echoing across the internet, the weather has been in the high 90s and low 100s in New York all week long, and let's just say we are struggling. And it's not just with the heat! Getting dressed is half the battle, and it's one I've nearly lost every morning.

Luckily, I had this story coming up, so I had already been doing research on what some of my favorite stylish women wear to beat the heat in style. As always, they delivered, and the inspiration has been everything I've needed and more in order to put together actually-cute summer outfits for even the highest temperatures. Now, you can too! To see and shop all the easy essentials for a chic summer in any city or climate, simply keep scrolling.

Halter Midi Dresses

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For a classic look that's easy to throw on and go, slip on a simple halter midi dress and add your favorite bag and shoes.

Capris

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Capris are not just cute—they're functional too!

Raffia Hats

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Sun protection is key, and a raffia hat isn't just on-trend. It also won't make your head feel as hot as a heavier material.

Poplin Pants

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I finally put down the denim myself and have been wearing my poplin pants nonstop for the past month.

Boxer-Style Shorts

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Another trend I've been wearing a ton myself is boxer-style shorts. They just look so cool and work for weekends at home and the beach on vacation.

Scarf Skirts

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Time to dip into your beachwear drawer, grab a printed pareo, and wear it out as a skirt.

Thong Sandals

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I'm partial to kitten-heeled thong sandals for day, night, or day to night.

Tailored Bermuda Shorts

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Need to look put-together in shorts? Tailored Bermuda shorts are, hands down, the best style.

Sheer Skirts

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I love the sheer-skirt trend because you can go bold, keep it subtle, or find a happy medium depending on which option you choose.

Flowy White Dresses

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I'll admit that this section was inspired by the viral Prada dress Monikh is wearing above, but I promise there are countless affordable options too.

Lace-Trimmed Shorts

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Seen here on our own editor Eliza, lace-trimmed shorts are the sleeper micro-trend of the season.

Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour
Editor-at-Large

Since starting as a fashion intern in 2013, Nicole Akhtarzad Eshaghpour has held several roles atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing . She is currently editor at large, and in her present work for the site, she focuses on a mélange of shopping content, including her new-arrivals and Trust Me—Buy This columns as well as her weekly Trust Me—Buy This newsletter. Her interest in shopping spans everything from decoding the best luxury investments to discovering on-the-rise brands to trend forecasting, affordable fashion, and more. She holds a business administration degree from USC's Marshall School of Business and has been based in New York since 2017, when she moved from her hometown of Beverly Hills.