When I planned a trip to Miami in July, I honestly was expecting the worst. Reading that the forecast would hit 90+ degrees during most of my visit, a sweat fest was predicted. Somehow, I breezed through the sweltering hot weather and I have one thing to thank for, my carefully curated wardrobe. The packing list I ended up bringing may have landed me with an overweight suitcase, but it also managed to keep me cool despite the heat.
After spending multiple summers in Florida, if there's one thing I know it's how to dress for humid and hot weather. The truth is that buying into pieces that are light and breezy, have cutouts, or modestly show skin is the way to go. You're going to thank me after I show you the 9 outfits below that I think you need to copy if your temperatures are as high as mine were.
1. Maxi Skirts
I usually wear pants on a flight, but after traveling in this maxi skirt, I may never go back. Dressing up on the plane gave me the confidence to make friends along the way and it felt great landing in style. I managed to stay comfortable and chic in this look.
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A halter-neck tank is a fashion-girl must-have.
Crochet all day.
These sunglasses are a personal favorite.
2. Neon Accessories
For the first dinner of our trip, I wanted to wear something classic and this mini slip dress was exactly that. To make it feel like more of a fashion girl moment, I decided to style it up with neon accessories. This ended up being a recurring theme throughout the weekend as I realized a yellow bag and pink shoes made for the ultimate combination.
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I'm all over this dress.
Neon everything.
If I could wear pink shoes every day, I would.
3. Crochet
I work with a very eclectic group of people so it's not every day where we're all fawning over just one trend. But my coworkers and I can all agree that crochet is it right now. It's the perfect look for luxury vacation wear, and I adore it.
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Never have I ever seen a sexier bikini.
A matching set worth writing home about.
I was so comfortable after pairing it with these comfortable slides.
4. Orange
Orange might just be the color of the year, and that title is well-deserved. While many people tend to shy away from bright colors, everyone I've seen wearing this one is simply glowing after putting it on. It looks amazing against the blue color of the ocean or pool.
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This top ties in the back, making it such a good top for bigger busts.
We're loving thong bikinis right now.
I live for a good coverup, and this sarong goes with so many of my other swimsuits.
5. Sporty Sunglasses
I have so many pairs of sunglasses that people often gasp when I come over and show them my collection. Despite having over 30 pairs, lately, the only thing I want to wear is this one. It's such a cool-girl look that I can't get enough of.
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You know how Anna Wintour has that one pair of sunglasses she never takes off? Yeah, that's me with these shades.
Just add a choker.
This swimsuit guarantees compliments.
6. Chain-Detailing
Chain-detailing isn't going away any time soon. What started as a very minimalist addition to any look has multiplied over time and now chains are bigger and better than ever. I chose to wear them on a boat ride through the city in both my swimsuit and sunglasses.
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Forget denim shorts—I insist on wearing a dramatic coverup every time I put on a bikini, so this one will come in handy.
I've had a crush on this swimsuit since I first laid eyes on it.
These sunglasses are all about the details.
7. Dramatic Hats
We took wide brim hats out of the Wild West and brought them to the beach. I love when a trend is both functional and flattering and this hat kept my skin safe from the sun. Will be wearing it on every vacation from now on.
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A dream come true.
As you might guess, this swimsuit is so flattering.
The hat in question.
8. Low-Rise Everything
I was nervous to wear low-rises on vacation, but as soon as I put on this matching set, all of my worries disappeared. When the weather is hot, try pressing pause on your high-waisted skirts and try on a low-rise one. You won't regret it.
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As soon as I laid eyes on this set, I fell in love.
9. Glitter Swimsuits
I can't open the Instagram app these days without seeing glittery swimsuits. Can you believe this is my first time trying the trend for myself? The results are in, it's amazing. A walking disco ball I became.
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It's even better in person.
Add dramatic hoops and you win.
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