A general tip is to fill a water bottle half way and freeze it, then fill it all the way with water and bring it when you go outside. It stays cold a lot longer than plain cold water, and you dont get little ice cubes to choke on. Also dont forget a big hat to protect your head from sun, i burned my scalp where the hair is parted recently :(
tinythingy4 OMG! Same thing happened to me last mont! I burned my scalp really bad, didn't think it was possible, felt so weird! Very painfull everytime I brushed my hair 😥, it lasted a couple of weeks, learned my lesson 👌
drinking cold water is going to cause your body to warm you up. so is eating icecream. It's better to stay hydrated drinking lukewarm water/tea for example.
I'm from Costa Rica. Right now I'm living in one of the hottest places of Costa Rica. Just let that sink in :) I can't even step outside between 10am and 3pm on a sunny day. It's crazy. And it's not just 3 months. During half of the year, it just rains a little more in the afternoons... But it's always hotter than it should be possible. My favorite food tips are: Drink as much as you can, bonus points if it's fresh coconut water, eat all the fruits, get minerals (vegetables are the best). If you don't get enough vitamins and minerals, you will not absorb water, no matter how much you drink. Eat less fatty foods and more fiber as well. About clothes, well, skirts. Come on. Nothing breathes as well as a skirt :) And if you are going outside, consider wearing white long sleeve shirts. Those are my favorite type of garment because they cover you from the sun, and if it's the right fabric, it's going to be as fresh as carrying a sunshade around. Long sleeve bright shirts also look great with skirts, you can mix and match forever! Less makeup is always better. Lip balm to avoid chapped lips, with a slight hint of a fruit or flower. However, if your lips are breaking, you need to hydrate. Eating an orange would probably beat the lip balm.
You are so right regarding avoiding the sun. I was on vacation in Nantucket with one of my friends (who's French) and she insisted on going to the beach. Once we were there, I nagged her to leave telling her over and over again laying on the beach was not good for the skin. What I didn't tell her is that her skin looked 10 years older than her age. Long story short, she emailed me months latter after she had returned to France to tell me she had skin cancer!
I would add don't wear padded bras. Some of us still need a bra in the summer. Go for unpadded as the foam soaks up the sweat. I have lace which helps skin breath. Sports bras come in cotton and withstand a daily wash.
I’m one of those weirdly petite with a ridiculously large chest people, and of course I don’t need traditional padding, but, I can’t wear an unlined bra like a lace one because, well, when I do occasionally get a chill, umm. Everything is in proportion for huge boobs, so your nipples are much more apparent when you get cold. I’m self-conscious as it is and used to always wear black to make things less apparent (school was... difficult with my peers). But I have an underboob thing that has a fastener like a normal bra that goes under the breasts to help absorb sweat so you don’t get too hot and humid in there. I’ve had legit heat rash between and beneath my boobs before, and it was horrific. There’s not really any *good* solution, but the sweat absorbed helps some. One of these days, I’m getting a reduction, and I’ll delight at my ability to wear unlined bras and not have a ton of back pain and actually get cute bras that aren’t like plain black or tan. A girl can dream. 😅
@@SunflowerSpotlight I don't have your body type, but would it work for you to wear adhesive nippies and then a lightweight bra? Go for a good quality nippie brand though, they're not all equal!
Amara Jordan and if you do happen to have forgotten your bra sweat soaker, a tip I’ve learned over the years is to stick pads to the bottom of my bras. Over and around where the underwire is. Works a treat! In fact, that’s what I do in summer here (Queensland Australia), because I don’t have a proper one. I also keep the pads handy for if an underwire breaks or breaks out- just cover it up with a section of a pad until I can get home and darn it (if it’s just broken out) or pull out the underwires entirely to wear as a home bra (if the underwire itself has snapped).
Tip 7: Lay on your bed and wait for September 😂😂😂 Jokes aside, I follow all these tips except for the light colors because I don't look good in them... I still suffer because I can't stand hot weather........ Kisses from Italy 👋🏻👋🏻
I’ve found there’s nothing worse than laying on my bed on hot days- it’s like my mattress soaks up all of my heat and reflects it back at me times 5! And because of my disability, I have to spend a lot of time lying in bed. Which is why I find aircon such a necessity! It’s April right now, and I’m currently waiting for autumn to finally kick in here in Queensland, Australia. Even though it’s mid-late April, the days are still over 30C, and I cannot wait for it to finally cool down! It’s unfortunate that winter is my favourite season, given that I live in a place that barely even has a winter.
As a brazilian, I agree with everything in this video. Regarding makeup, I usually use a light powder just to keep the shine away from my face and always one that has sun protection. As I worked in a lab, I HAD to use jeans (or any thick trousers) to protect my legs, so It was a torture and I sweated a lot! But I still prefer hot than very cold weather :)
Maybe you can try chinos or work pants which are lighter and smarter than jeans that are rugged and heavy? I think those pants offer the protection you need while still being breathable for your skin. Denim fabric is not very breathable or quick to dry in the first place, hence I wouldn't wear it in hot and humid climates.
@@SpecJack15 as another fellow brazilian who works at a lab, it's harder to find those here, specially women's. if they're what I'm thinking, we call that fabric "sarja" and they're lighter than khakis but not as thin as dress pants. I have one and they're a lot more expensive than my jeans so I use them to work instead :/ atm I'm looking at those quick to dry pants from Nike or Adidas so I can work during the summer
Justine you are so sweet..but I just hate the summer season. I am crossing out the days in the calendar until dear darling Autumn arrives. Thank you for the tips, but my tip is if there are more people like me...to go summernate..is that a word ? As opposed to ibernate. Stay in, lower your shades, stay cool and let it all pass till the temperature starts to go down.;)
Estefania Monastero Hahaha, love that new word "summernate"!! When I was typing I got "summer hate" as a suggestion, seems to fit, too.... I love hot and sunny summers and therefore I'd rather hibernate but I sincerely feel for you as I can relate to not feeling comfortable with a season! Stay cool, Estefania, and all the best to you!!
Hi Estefania, "summernate"! What a great term! :-) I too hate the summer season. I get migraines a lot more often in summertime, I sweat like crazy, can't sleep and just overall feel very uncomfortable. So summernate it is! I go grocery shopping as soon as the first store opens and the rest of the day I live in my apartment. Thankfully I can work partly from home, but not every day. We have a heatwave right now and for the past 6-8 weeks and everything is so hot. Even my toothpaste is hot. :-( Do you have AC? It's not very commen in my area but a couple of years ago we got it and it is a lifesaver. Sleeping is so much easier. Not good, but better. Wishing you an early autumn!
Yes! And at least 30 SPF, but ideally 50 SPF! Don't forget that UVB rays are the ones that burn you and UVA rays are the ones that age your skin the most! So, even if you're not getting a burn and think you're okay, if you're in the sun you're still getting exposed to UVA rays! Reapply at least three times a day and more often if you're swimming or sweating!
I used to think that if I have sunscreen on I will not get a tan and I get teased alot because I'm pale so I would not have on sunscreen, I'm right now right?
Use a bronzer or sunless tan if you want more color...safely! Dr. Dray, please correct me if I'm wrong here: I had read years ago tanning is actually damaged skin! Not worth it...
When i studied fashion retail, my boss gave us fashion training where we learned about new styles, cuts, trends, colours, body shapes and how to style them + how to build up a store to make it pleasing to the customer. And he said that "Linen wrinkles elegantly" as linen is a very chique (i find) material and very natural the wrinkes don't seem sloppy or lazy but rather modest, natural and chique.
I think a long sleeved white muslin or fine linen shirt/blouse is a lovely summer wardrobe staple because it not only keeps the sun off but is modest and stylish too. You don't need to flash the flesh to look summery or chic.
I discovered linen clothes for myself only in May, when making clothes for my own atelier. First we made some linen skirts for ourselves and after a short period of wearing it I realized I am no longer able to put anything made from artificial materials on myself. I literally feel very uncomfortable. Trough my mom and grandma always where in linen clothes in summer, I realized the benefits only in 31 years old. And now in summer we are making linen clothes for others, so people knew heat can be handled if you have proper clothes!
I love how your videos are mostly basics and useful for everyone no matter their style. Coming from a country where it's 40 degrees for over four months a year. I'm glad you made this video.
I now live in England, but even in the north we are getting hot summers nowadays. However, I used to live in Japan, very hot and humid, and have spent many hot summers in the south of France. Beautiful weather, but I do wilt easily. Lots of great, sensible tips from you, as ever. I would add: always have a sunhat, and/or a light scarf to cover head/arms/back of neck when you can’t stay in the shade. I used to treat myself to an inexpensive straw bag for the summer, doesn’t last long of course, but more comfortable to carry in hot weather than leather. Keep a real handkerchief in your bag, and you can dampen it (or your scarf, or a cloth sunhat) with water when it’s unbearably hot.
Nice video. I can’t stand summer, I live in Miami and I hate the heat and humidity here. Planning on moving soon to a colder place. Great tips though. You’re a very nice lady. Thank you.
I appreciate that you're giving so much good info and many recommendations, practical, worthwhile and sensible. You deserve credit for caring about others. How your comment sounds about the person falling in front of you lacks compassion. To get scared is natural. To say, please don't pass out because it scares me really sounds self centered. I think you did not intend to say it that way. I've been over heated and I had no warning. It hits people by surprise. You will recover from the shock, glad
Great tips! I wear long flowy maxi dresses in the summer with open long sleeved sheer cotton shirts. So I'm covered but cool. But roll on the autumn......I'm a winter girl, much as I love the light in summer.
Enjoyed 😊 I live in Ontario Canada and we're having a very hot, humid and sunny summer and all you're tips are very true 😊 The only thing that I would add is applying sunscreen to yourself several times a day,if you are in the sun. Skin cancer is on the rise around the world and in Canada, we're in the top five countries affected.
So so true about sunscreen on your face, let's face it , you don't want to cover up entirely in the summer, it's the summer!! we want to wear shorts , tank tops bathing suits etc. I think covering up is a good idea especially sunglasses hats and sunscreen, it's just sensible.
Sunscreen is good, as an addition to other types of sun protection, but not instead of it. Sun screen offers a false sense of security and is not as effective as people think. It also costs a fortune.
Avoid any skin or lip product whose label includes retinyl palmitate, retinol or vitamin A. Avoid oxybenzone, a synthetic estrogen that penetrates the skin and can disrupt the hormone system. Look for products with zinc oxide, 3 percent avobenzone or Mexoryl SX. They protect skin from harmful UVA radiation.
@3:50: another clothing I would like to add is to wear things that do not touch your armpits. As a modest dresser and winter enthusiast summer can be rough. Thank you for this lovely video Justine. There were some great tips I did not know😊 Edit: I just saw my Tipp get mentioned 😅
Justine LeConte you do not sound like a mother. You sound like a wonderful friend. Thank you for all your wise tips and advise. I hope you are having a wonderful summer.
Yes. I live near the Caribbean. We know tourists by their sunburns. I don't go out in summer in the blast of the day without a wide hat, protective clothing(sleeves etc.) and or sunscreen. And I am constantly looking for shade.
Good tips especially about silk...I have some light weight ones I wear when it's hot but didn't realize it wasn't a breathable fabric! Also, I wear a lightweight mineral powder as a foundation as it absorbs oil and gives me some coverage. 😊❤️
Oh, talk about the heat. I work in an office, I'm a journalist and I always have to be ready for meetings, press conferences and other occasions. It can be very hard on me, as I'm not someone who handles heat very well. In summer the temperatures here where I live (Serbia, Europe) can reach up to 34-37°C and that's basically death for me. :D Always carry around water and drink it often, avoid exposure to sun, eat regularly (don't skip meals!), wear sunscreen and a good deodorant.
Most stylish accessories in the heat: A pretty parasol or a simple umbrella and a hand fan. A parasol does not mess up your hair like a hat. You are prettier with dry hair and if you sweat and smell less. I also like to wear long linen pants and blouses with half long or long sleeves, because most sun creams develop heat to work (except for the ones that paint you white), and you can use less this way. Also, wet a thin cotton scarf thoroughly and wear it around the neck, wrists, head. Replace the sweat before it even comes with water by wetting your shirt completely, heavily patterend shirts hide the dark water shades nicely. Carry around an "ice baby", a frozen thermal pack wrapped in a towel or fabric bag it also works as a reverse hot water bottle at night in bed. Use physics and let the drying clothes cool you down with the magic of evaporation chill. I ran around in full textile armour last week, completely wetted inside and was pretty fine show fighting.
Hi, Justine. 103°F- 105°F 😕 in Northeast Texas the past few weeks❣ Mostly 75°F to 80°F+ to 90°+F most of year, except about 2-3 weeks in winter. Great tips on best fabrics for hot hot hot weather ❣ I love tencel. It looks good almost all the time. Travels great! Thanks❣ 💝💕💞💝
Living in a tropical part of Australia, I would add: - Merino wool can be another good summer fabric, if the yarn is superfine, the fabric weight (gsm, or grams per square metre) is low, and the garment cut is right. It wicks well, dries fast, weighs little, doesn’t retain odours, often can be aired instead of washed. Lightweight merino blended with tencel is also lovely. - Merino underwear FAR outperforms cotton in the heat. My husband and I both swear by 100% merino briefs by Merino Country, or by Hedrena (both are Aussie brands). Slightly counterintuitive, but amazing. (I think the 100% Merino performs better than blends with, for instance, Lycra.) - While I do love my knits, light woven fabrics with a texture that lifts some of the material off of one’s skin are great-such as crinkly gauze, or the old-fashioned seersucker. - I’ve solved my thigh-rubbing problem with an anti-chafe product applied to the skin like a stick deodorant. I use Body Glide (made in the US); perhaps there are other brands too.
Hi Justine :) I just want to say I'm so happy to hear somebody likes the heat and summer.I live in the Mediterranean country and every summer we experience weather similar to South of France.For me it's funny that so many people online are complaining about the weather.In all of that,your video is such a breath of fresh air and it's lovely that you are sharing so many great tried and tested tips.
Hey Justine, I'm from Brazil and high temperatures are the rule here. Your tips helped a lot, specially because I work in a office all day. Thank you so much.
Oh if only it would be 30 degrees Celsius(C)/86 degrees Fahrenheit (F)where I live. I’m Southern California and in the area where I’m at, it has been over 105 F degrees and above for over 4 weeks and the forecast for this upcoming week that it is to be HOTTER with continued humidity and I do not live in the desert. It has been the HOTTEST summer ever. I’ve lived in this part of California since my family moved here approximately 40 years ago. Before anybody gives a kind suggestion to move, at this time in my life I do not want to as I really love and enjoy being here with and for my Wonderful & Loving DAD!!!! In years past there used to be break from above 100F for a few days and the weather would spike up again, but not this Summer. I hope everybody stays safe from the heat wherever you are living or visiting.
I hope the girl was ok! I always carry water with me in summer, in case I or anyone else, including pets should need it. XOXO thank you, Justine for your wonderful, helpful work.
Merci, Justine! We share your love of summer in Los Angeles, & because it's hot for so much of the year, we need lots of hot-weather clothing options. As you recommend, things that wash easily & dry quickly are key, & flowy cuts work best. My favorite fabric for hot weather is linen, which is incredibly versatile & always looks good. I actually love the way wrinkles in linen look, & don't even iron most of my linen clothes after I wash them. The key with linen is, again as you suggest, to avoid anything fitted, opting instead for looser styles that let air circulate between the garment & your skin. Skirts are way cooler than pants because of that air circulation. And I always carry a handkerchief (usually linen) so that I can blot my face & neck throughout the day.
I absolutely love the tips, Justine! Even though I come from Brazil, I was not really aware of most of the aspects you mentioned in this video until I moved to Europe. Although I remember trying to find more clothes made of cotton and viscose fabrics back home but almost 95% of all ready to wear was made of polyester or a blend of it with cotton (still polyester was about 96% of the compositions). Worst part of it was: those were not cheap clothes! It's been a bit easier to stay away from those now that I live in Dublin. The other day I found a gorge salmon pinkish linen top still with the shop tags at a 2nd hand shop for only 4€! Such a difference as linen is quite expensive back home! Anyways, great content and tips - as always! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Justine! 😘
Great practical tips Justine! Being from India, I can totally attest to these😁 But I feel, people who are concerned for sunburn, can wear super-light and flowy clothes that cover your body- it protects your skin from harmful uv rays as well
Hello! It was such a pleasure to wake up to this video! I live in the south of Mexico so it is always hot and humid here. Traveling to Paris tomorrow and then to Aix-en-Provence on Saturday, your tips will also be useful there ! Merci !
As a brazilian, I couldn't thank you more for this video. Finally I can leave the house with air conditioning system to enjoy the day without dying the moment I step outside.
Thank you for this very useful video! I'm from Sweden, and for us, normal summer weather is 20-25 degrees and goes from the beginning of June to end of August. If we're lucky. Now we've had 25-35 degrees since early May, and no rain! Hello global warming... So the whole population is in chock, both over all the forest fires and in literal, physical heat shock. I don't understand how you from warmer countries stand it! My salvation this period has been to get a colourful, foldable mini umbrella to use as a parasol. I always have it in my bag, and it's fantastic! So much better than a hat. It keeps more of me in the shade than a hat, I don't get a warm, sweaty head, I can wear my hair however I like, and I don't have the problem of where to put the hat when I'm in a café/restaurant or when it gets dark. I really recommend it! Another tip I have is about wearing skirts/dresses when you have thighs that rub together, and it's too warm for leggings. Because the pain that can cause is unbelievable. So put a lot of talc on the insides of your thighs, and bring a small jar of it so you can apply more during the day. I actually always put some talc in my armpits after my deodorant has dried, it makes me feel a lot less sweaty. Old-school, but effective. :)
I am not from a hot country, only from continental climate in Hungary and when I lived in Sweden, I was freezing from the end of September to beginning of May... and very disappointed in the so-called summer with our early May temperature hahaha. So I had to escape back here to Central Europe.
Great tips Justine! Merci beaucoup! Something I did when I went back to Tokyo for a visit in the humid summer is to wear my hair in a wet style using a mousse and I carried a small spray bottle full of cold water that I kept spritzing my hair and face to keep cool. My whole body and hair was damp from the humidity anyways so what the heck. When in Rome ... lol! So my hair was wet all day keeping me cooler.
I am glad you mentioned silk. In my experience silk does not breathe as I had been led to believe and I quit buying silk shirts years ago. I prefer linen shirts in summer for many years. My body seems to run hot and in summer linen works for me although it can wrinkle just by looking at it someone once said. I have some linen pants that I wear in summer also. Love you and your videos. All the best to you. Cannot beat a white linen shirt! So very classic.
Oh goodness! Thank you so much for this video and tips!! I appreciate your advice so much! Living in the desert, I need to be incredibly intentional about my style!
Excellent tips! I'll add a couple based on years of blistering Texas heat. Try a cotton gauze Indian tunic called a "kurta." I found my first one when I was pregnant in hot hot hot Austin, ages ago, and I've been wearing them throughout the summers ever since. The shirt is long-sleeved, with buttons to the bust--keeps the sun off, is flowy (so cool). I wear palazzo pants, if I can find any in cotton or linen (difficult!!!). So far, so good, even wearing a wig. Yup, even in hot, humid weather, some of us wear wigs. Suvival depends on the type of wig cap, not necessarily on the hairstyle. If I'm feeling overheated, I just spray my head with water. In 110 degrees, nobody's watching.
I've just watched this in the middle of January, so I'm not groaning at the idea of loving heat the way I would during a New York summer! Great tips in this--I've long since embraced the wrinkled aesthetic in summer so that I can wear linen because nothing is more comfortable than a linen blouse in the heat and humidity! I also wear full or a-line floaty cotton maxis all summer long--they do indeed let the air flow around, PLUS it's protection against the sun, like wearing a parasol to protect my legs. Which is why I also wear loose-cut three-quarter sleeved blouses, or rolled up long-sleeved blouses---to protect my back, neck, shoulders, and upper arms from the sun as well as the heat. Since they are not tight, they don't actually make me feel warmer, and they are much more comfortable when I have to duck in and out of super-high air conditioning. And of course, as you say, ALWAYS walk on the shady side of the street, when there is one!
What a timely video! (How is your content always so relevant?) I am travelling to Ghana in September, where it will be over 100 F (37 C) everyday and I will have to cover as much skin as possible to a) follow local modesty customs, and b) protect my pasty vampiric skin from the Equator sun. I decided to mimic how my Indian roommates dress, since they are used to that type of climate: black or dark blue linen tunics or kurtis with cotton churidars or patialas and a scarf to protect my neck. Dark colors may not be ideal, but my guide told me that Ghana is incredibly dusty and any white clothes will be stained within a few minutes outdoors.
It’s official. I need a notebook to take notes on all the topics you cover. I feel like I’m in the best style/fashion class every time I watch one of your videos! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge, and in such a humble, kind way. Being a later subscriber, I’m loving catching up on all the topics you’ve covered in the past. It’s late May in South Alabama in the US, where I am, and these tips are spot on. 😎
Very good tips. I also say to wear a long sleeved white blouse as a jacket to prevent the sunburn you speak about. I personally believe in getting short sun increments before burning so maybe 10 to 12 minutes for lighter skinned people and then covering up with a hat and long sleeves, rather than spf which has chemicals. You see Farmers with wide brimmed hats,and long sleeves. Those who use spf lotion correlate to higher skin cancer rates.
Every day is summer ...lol in the Caribbean... so we deal with heat and sweat and sun all day long... the clothing choices discussed are our everyday go to options. 🙃😉😊
I thought that this video was going to be superficial with it being a fashion video but I think your tips are really good for staying cool and healthy during the heatwave as the warmer parts of Europe now are experiencing temperatures of over 40C.
I learned the "walking along the shaded side of the street" when I was studying in Italy in my early 20s. Florence was so warm and SO humid in the summer, it was the only way I could manage to go outside during the hottest parts of the day.
I didn’t know about the limbs swelling during the summer. That would explain why my watch is tight on my wrist! Thanks for these tips, they’re really helpful!
I lived in the Southern United States for 10 years, first central Texas, then central Georgia. Very good tips that I learned over time. I would add three tips: 1) in an office setting or in more conservative regions of the world, if you have to cover your shoulders, use lace cover-ups. They don't weigh anything, only cover visually, add fun and variety, and dress up a summer outfit. 2) Use a light colored (and better yet a reflecting) umbrella against the sun. It is not a replacement for sunscreen, but adds sun protection and is psychologically soothing by providing shade. And if you get caught in a sudden summer thunderstorm, you are all set. 3) if you can't do the no make-up thing because you glow bright red when you are hot (me), try a light weight color correcting (green) tinted BB cream. I found one from L'Oreal that stays on my face all day, as long as I don't rub my face or don't sweat excessively (fails in central Texas because the heat and humidity are really excessive there, and in Central Georgia because of the small bugs that constantly tickle your face when outside). But in more habitable places, it works nicely.
So helpful! I have moved from Montana (where there is snow 6+ months of the year) to Texas, where it has been basically above 40C since May, and I have been slowly building a new wardrobe since the move. It's been sad because I miss the cold, but I am armed with some knowledge now :)
Excellent video, Justine. For me, summer is a sweaty, smelly season, and I don’t like looking at other people’s feet. Can’t wait for cool weather and jacket season!
Thank you for all the great advice!!! I live in Florida and it’s hot for many months. It starts in May and ends I want to say in late August. But it can be warm all the way to December. We get intense heat. You have to have A/C in your home and in your car. All you want to do is stay in the water if your outside.
Thank you Justine! I find that your advice is in line with what I have been brought up with. I too stay out of the sun, and walk in the shade as often as possible. Unfortunately, I have fair skin that burns very quickly, and living in Australia, dehydration and sunstroke is a very real risk. I would just add, always bring water with you to the list of excellent tips. :)
My linen pants, I iron straight out of the washer, then hang to dry over night, then lightly press the next day. They are high waisted and not tight. This wet press method really sets the flax fiber smooth, preventing wrinkling.
I looove hat’s and especially in summer I can wear all my extravagant oversized strawhats, decorated with lots of flowers (paper, fabric or real ones)... keeps my head protected, as well as my eyes and my upper body towards the décolleté 💕
walking under the shade...its true! I live in Madrid (now rising to 40ºC) and you can see tourists walking under the sun...so bad and dangerous. I wear a hat for the moments that i cant avoid the sun but always look for a shade A.S.A.P. hahaha
Dear Justine, thank you for your helpfull vudeo. I'm living in Hamburg, north of Germany and normally we hardly hit more than 29 degrees in summer. Now we're facing a heatwave with above 30 degrees everyday your tips are coming in very handy.
You forgot to mention new bamboo......it is not as hot as linen or a thick cotton.....Australian summers are more over 40C so we are always looking for cool Justine you are so bright and full of sensible advice....thank you for sharing
I love your content Justine and I am learning soooo much. Thank you, so grateful. I live in the northern part of Florida and it is very hot and humid to say the least! They call it The Swamp here. There are alligators everywhere! The gator is the mascot for the football team here at University of Florida. Such great advice for hot, humid weather! I appreciate learning about the qualities of different fabrics. Something I use religiously here is a summer hat with a wide brim to shield from the sun. Forget about wearing much makeup and the hair stays all naturel :)
Now I need to find cute outfits in breathable fabrics. It seems like polyester is everywhere and no matter how thin it is, it’s way too sweaty! I love your videos! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for these great tips Justine! I hadn't thought of maxi skirts/dresses working better in hot weather with slits...I will have to keep that one on mind!
Love the information you share! Here in south Texas, it is very hot for 5 or 6 months. My husband is a coach and they are into performance wear which is polyester. I can't stand it...it's not breathable and it smells horrible when he gets home.. like burnt sweat...so gross. I always buy him cotton polo shirts and cotton button downs to keep cool.
I think this is my favourite video of yours ever. There are so many useful tips. Theres nothing worse than wearing heavy clothes in summer, these things make such a difference. Thankq very much. More like this please 😊xx
I live in South west France, Dordogne and love the sun! Prior to that I worked for 4 years in Australia, God hated that humidity, hello dry heat in France.
cotton and linen are HOT and I only wear it in the winter months when the temp gets down into the low 80's. Rayon is by far the coolest thing to wear in the heat
I live in southern Nevada, which gets really hot. I only wear cotton, cotton gauze, cotton seersucker, or linen in the summer. I live in sandals. However, I always carry a lightweight shirt or cardigan because the a/c is so cold so many places.
I'm in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 30 C is eight months of the year here. Actually, I've read that black is cooler, because it absorbs the heat away from your skin. The white reflects the heat back onto your skin. It's why women in dark hijabs are cooler, despite the color. Although, I know the loose garment is a big reason also. Thank you so much for the tips!
Hi Justine! great to hear from you - I live in Australia and generally am in dry or humid heat for 4-5 months per year - I also perform jazz under lights (also very hot!) so I have have had many occasions to wear the most practical and good looking fabrics in the heat. The one go-to fabric I always try to find is Silk double georgette in a print. I have had a couple of great loose (slightly Kaftan style) dresses in this fabric and it has been hands down the best, lightest fabric in the heat. Also I wear silk underwear under these style dresses - it literally feels like you are wearing as little as possible. Lastly a very light loose silk nightie is brilliant for sleeping in the heat - you literally 'slip around' on the sheets and trying to sleep in heat ( turning) can be a problem when cotton fabrics are catching on cotton sheets and you wake up! - anyway I though I would share these few bits if that's ok. kindest regards a please keep up your vlogs I love them! x Jenn
Hello Justine! Great video. Could you please post an updated summer skincare routine? The seasons have changed and your skincare must have too! You skin always looks fantastic so I would love to know how you take care of it when it's hot (unless of course it's a French secret :P ).
Wow., I’m going through menopause. This was so so helpful. Menopause flushes are so bad and intolerable in summer, so much so., it is impossible to work or go anywhere. Thankyou Justine, this has given me more ability to leave the house.
Living in Sicily, I had to find strategies and tricks to survive to the dreadful combination of humid weather and office work😅 your advice is always appreciated, thank you for sharing your ideas❤️
she is so relaxiiiing :) she is awesome! thanks! I´m from Mexico but I live in Italy and I gotta say I haaaaate summer :P I love cold, and fog and rain, that makes me in a great mood! summer instead make me unbareable lol
😂I'm a hat addict. Own 7 summer ones, and a black, and brown fedora for winter. They finish my outfits off. Saving for a summer fedora, which I get from a makers in Australia.
It’s mid-late April, and it was still over 30C here today. Our summer (by European standards) lasts about 8 months of the year, more in a warm year. On the plus side, no fainting for me if I were to be in the South of France (unlikely, but I can dream). You’re right that the sun has different strength depending on where in the world you are- and I happen to live in the place where the sun is the strongest in all of the world (Queensland, Australia). Summer in France is like a nice spring/autumn day for us. And I will also say- these are great tips for over 30C. But over 40C- my tip is just to never leave air conditioning. Just don’t.
Anyone who says fashion isn’t a science obviously hasn’t seen this channel.👌🏽
A general tip is to fill a water bottle half way and freeze it, then fill it all the way with water and bring it when you go outside. It stays cold a lot longer than plain cold water, and you dont get little ice cubes to choke on. Also dont forget a big hat to protect your head from sun, i burned my scalp where the hair is parted recently :(
tinythingy4 OMG! Same thing happened to me last mont! I burned my scalp really bad, didn't think it was possible, felt so weird! Very painfull everytime I brushed my hair 😥, it lasted a couple of weeks, learned my lesson 👌
drinking cold water is going to cause your body to warm you up. so is eating icecream. It's better to stay hydrated drinking lukewarm water/tea for example.
Great tip, from South Florida here!
Great idea...currently drinking herbal sun tea. 😊
I do that and position the water bottle at the bottom of my bag so it's close to my back. That way I don't have a sweat stain on my back.
I'm from Costa Rica. Right now I'm living in one of the hottest places of Costa Rica. Just let that sink in :)
I can't even step outside between 10am and 3pm on a sunny day. It's crazy. And it's not just 3 months. During half of the year, it just rains a little more in the afternoons... But it's always hotter than it should be possible.
My favorite food tips are: Drink as much as you can, bonus points if it's fresh coconut water, eat all the fruits, get minerals (vegetables are the best). If you don't get enough vitamins and minerals, you will not absorb water, no matter how much you drink. Eat less fatty foods and more fiber as well.
About clothes, well, skirts. Come on. Nothing breathes as well as a skirt :) And if you are going outside, consider wearing white long sleeve shirts. Those are my favorite type of garment because they cover you from the sun, and if it's the right fabric, it's going to be as fresh as carrying a sunshade around. Long sleeve bright shirts also look great with skirts, you can mix and match forever!
Less makeup is always better. Lip balm to avoid chapped lips, with a slight hint of a fruit or flower. However, if your lips are breaking, you need to hydrate. Eating an orange would probably beat the lip balm.
You are so right regarding avoiding the sun. I was on vacation in Nantucket with one of my friends (who's French) and she insisted on going to the beach. Once we were there, I nagged her to leave telling her over and over again laying on the beach was not good for the skin. What I didn't tell her is that her skin looked 10 years older than her age. Long story short, she emailed me months latter after she had returned to France to tell me she had skin cancer!
I would add don't wear padded bras. Some of us still need a bra in the summer. Go for unpadded as the foam soaks up the sweat. I have lace which helps skin breath. Sports bras come in cotton and withstand a daily wash.
I have no boobs, I have to wear a padded bra lol
I’m one of those weirdly petite with a ridiculously large chest people, and of course I don’t need traditional padding, but, I can’t wear an unlined bra like a lace one because, well, when I do occasionally get a chill, umm. Everything is in proportion for huge boobs, so your nipples are much more apparent when you get cold. I’m self-conscious as it is and used to always wear black to make things less apparent (school was... difficult with my peers). But I have an underboob thing that has a fastener like a normal bra that goes under the breasts to help absorb sweat so you don’t get too hot and humid in there. I’ve had legit heat rash between and beneath my boobs before, and it was horrific. There’s not really any *good* solution, but the sweat absorbed helps some. One of these days, I’m getting a reduction, and I’ll delight at my ability to wear unlined bras and not have a ton of back pain and actually get cute bras that aren’t like plain black or tan. A girl can dream. 😅
@@SunflowerSpotlight I don't have your body type, but would it work for you to wear adhesive nippies and then a lightweight bra? Go for a good quality nippie brand though, they're not all equal!
Amara Jordan and if you do happen to have forgotten your bra sweat soaker, a tip I’ve learned over the years is to stick pads to the bottom of my bras. Over and around where the underwire is. Works a treat!
In fact, that’s what I do in summer here (Queensland Australia), because I don’t have a proper one. I also keep the pads handy for if an underwire breaks or breaks out- just cover it up with a section of a pad until I can get home and darn it (if it’s just broken out) or pull out the underwires entirely to wear as a home bra (if the underwire itself has snapped).
@@vivalachoba You can also go for crochet bra!
Tip 7: Lay on your bed and wait for September 😂😂😂
Jokes aside, I follow all these tips except for the light colors because I don't look good in them... I still suffer because I can't stand hot weather........ Kisses from Italy 👋🏻👋🏻
Elisa Castro Honestly, same here, but at least in Septemer it starts to get a lil better with more rainy days
Lol
I’ve found there’s nothing worse than laying on my bed on hot days- it’s like my mattress soaks up all of my heat and reflects it back at me times 5! And because of my disability, I have to spend a lot of time lying in bed. Which is why I find aircon such a necessity!
It’s April right now, and I’m currently waiting for autumn to finally kick in here in Queensland, Australia. Even though it’s mid-late April, the days are still over 30C, and I cannot wait for it to finally cool down! It’s unfortunate that winter is my favourite season, given that I live in a place that barely even has a winter.
Hi Justine! Your videos completely changed the way I dress and "see" clothes.
As a brazilian, I agree with everything in this video. Regarding makeup, I usually use a light powder just to keep the shine away from my face and always one that has sun protection. As I worked in a lab, I HAD to use jeans (or any thick trousers) to protect my legs, so It was a torture and I sweated a lot! But I still prefer hot than very cold weather :)
LOL why u prefer hot over cold weather ?
Maybe you can try chinos or work pants which are lighter and smarter than jeans that are rugged and heavy? I think those pants offer the protection you need while still being breathable for your skin. Denim fabric is not very breathable or quick to dry in the first place, hence I wouldn't wear it in hot and humid climates.
@@SpecJack15 as another fellow brazilian who works at a lab, it's harder to find those here, specially women's. if they're what I'm thinking, we call that fabric "sarja" and they're lighter than khakis but not as thin as dress pants. I have one and they're a lot more expensive than my jeans so I use them to work instead :/ atm I'm looking at those quick to dry pants from Nike or Adidas so I can work during the summer
Justine you are so sweet..but I just hate the summer season. I am crossing out the days in the calendar until dear darling Autumn arrives. Thank you for the tips, but my tip is if there are more people like me...to go summernate..is that a word ? As opposed to ibernate. Stay in, lower your shades, stay cool and let it all pass till the temperature starts to go down.;)
Estefania Monastero
Hahaha, love that new word "summernate"!! When I was typing I got "summer hate" as a suggestion, seems to fit, too....
I love hot and sunny summers and therefore I'd rather hibernate but I sincerely feel for you as I can relate to not feeling comfortable with a season!
Stay cool, Estefania, and
all the best to you!!
no name thanks for your reply, what I hate is the anonymity of this all...
Estefania Monastero
Thank you and take care,
Mary Altman
no name thank you Mary, and nice to meet you.
Hi Estefania,
"summernate"! What a great term! :-) I too hate the summer season. I get migraines a lot more often in summertime, I sweat like crazy, can't sleep and just overall feel very uncomfortable. So summernate it is! I go grocery shopping as soon as the first store opens and the rest of the day I live in my apartment. Thankfully I can work partly from home, but not every day.
We have a heatwave right now and for the past 6-8 weeks and everything is so hot. Even my toothpaste is hot. :-(
Do you have AC? It's not very commen in my area but a couple of years ago we got it and it is a lifesaver. Sleeping is so much easier. Not good, but better.
Wishing you an early autumn!
And sunscreen people, don’t go out without it! 🌞
Yes!
Also, apply a lot, more than you think you need an reapply regularly.
Yes! And at least 30 SPF, but ideally 50 SPF! Don't forget that UVB rays are the ones that burn you and UVA rays are the ones that age your skin the most! So, even if you're not getting a burn and think you're okay, if you're in the sun you're still getting exposed to UVA rays! Reapply at least three times a day and more often if you're swimming or sweating!
Yes! 30 to 50 SPF, folks! 😊🌞❤
I used to think that if I have sunscreen on I will not get a tan and I get teased alot because I'm pale so I would not have on sunscreen, I'm right now right?
Use a bronzer or sunless tan if you want more color...safely!
Dr. Dray, please correct me if I'm wrong here: I had read years ago tanning is actually damaged skin! Not worth it...
When i studied fashion retail, my boss gave us fashion training where we learned about new styles, cuts, trends, colours, body shapes and how to style them + how to build up a store to make it pleasing to the customer. And he said that "Linen wrinkles elegantly" as linen is a very chique (i find) material and very natural the wrinkes don't seem sloppy or lazy but rather modest, natural and chique.
I think a long sleeved white muslin or fine linen shirt/blouse is a lovely summer wardrobe staple because it not only keeps the sun off but is modest and stylish too. You don't need to flash the flesh to look summery or chic.
My summer favorite is a loose, thin, sleeveless cotton dress and sandals. Very easy!
klf quick and easy tip!
I discovered linen clothes for myself only in May, when making clothes for my own atelier. First we made some linen skirts for ourselves and after a short period of wearing it I realized I am no longer able to put anything made from artificial materials on myself. I literally feel very uncomfortable. Trough my mom and grandma always where in linen clothes in summer, I realized the benefits only in 31 years old. And now in summer we are making linen clothes for others, so people knew heat can be handled if you have proper clothes!
I love how your videos are mostly basics and useful for everyone no matter their style. Coming from a country where it's 40 degrees for over four months a year. I'm glad you made this video.
nitisha mishra 40°?!?!? Where’s that? So I’ll come for vacation only in the winter months
@@Lin-qw1qx
India (only some parts)
@@Lin-qw1qxany southeast asia country in peak summer months could get to that
I now live in England, but even in the north we are getting hot summers nowadays. However, I used to live in Japan, very hot and humid, and have spent many hot summers in the south of France. Beautiful weather, but I do wilt easily. Lots of great, sensible tips from you, as ever. I would add: always have a sunhat, and/or a light scarf to cover head/arms/back of neck when you can’t stay in the shade. I used to treat myself to an inexpensive straw bag for the summer, doesn’t last long of course, but more comfortable to carry in hot weather than leather. Keep a real handkerchief in your bag, and you can dampen it (or your scarf, or a cloth sunhat) with water when it’s unbearably hot.
Nice video. I can’t stand summer, I live in Miami and I hate the heat and humidity here. Planning on moving soon to a colder place. Great tips though. You’re a very nice lady. Thank you.
I appreciate that you're giving so much good info and many recommendations, practical, worthwhile and sensible. You deserve credit for caring about others. How your comment sounds about the person falling in front of you lacks compassion. To get scared is natural. To say, please don't pass out because it scares me really sounds self centered. I think you did not intend to say it that way. I've been over heated and I had no warning. It hits people by surprise. You will recover from the shock, glad
awesome tips! As central european living in Italy, always found it difficult to "keep my cool" during summer... good advice
Great tips! I wear long flowy maxi dresses in the summer with open long sleeved sheer cotton shirts. So I'm covered but cool. But roll on the autumn......I'm a winter girl, much as I love the light in summer.
Enjoyed 😊
I live in Ontario Canada and we're having a very hot, humid and sunny summer and all you're tips are very true 😊
The only thing that I would add is applying sunscreen to yourself several times a day,if you are in the sun. Skin cancer is on the rise around the world and in Canada, we're in the top five countries affected.
If you are worried about skin cancer it's much better to cover yourself with clothes.
And what about the face? Sorry but dermathologists always say to apply sunscreen
So so true about sunscreen on your face, let's face it , you don't want to cover up entirely in the summer, it's the summer!! we want to wear shorts , tank tops bathing suits etc.
I think covering up is a good idea especially sunglasses hats and sunscreen, it's just sensible.
Sunscreen is good, as an addition to other types of sun protection, but not instead of it. Sun screen offers a false sense of security and is not as effective as people think. It also costs a fortune.
Avoid any skin or lip product whose label includes retinyl palmitate, retinol or vitamin A. Avoid oxybenzone, a synthetic estrogen that penetrates the skin and can disrupt the hormone system. Look for products with zinc oxide, 3 percent avobenzone or Mexoryl SX. They protect skin from harmful UVA radiation.
Honestly Justine I'm glad that you're warning people about the sun..its important and it's something that a lot of people forget.
Thank you for the tips! I live in Florida, usa so it's always hot. 🌞🌞🌞
Happy to help!
@3:50: another clothing I would like to add is to wear things that do not touch your armpits. As a modest dresser and winter enthusiast summer can be rough.
Thank you for this lovely video Justine. There were some great tips I did not know😊
Edit: I just saw my Tipp get mentioned 😅
Sleeveless work blouses have been a godsend this past month.
Emmy M and dresses! Thank life for work dresses 😄
Emmy
Justine LeConte you do not sound like a mother. You sound like a wonderful friend. Thank you for all your wise tips and advise. I hope you are having a wonderful summer.
Yes. I live near the Caribbean. We know tourists by their sunburns. I don't go out in summer in the blast of the day without a wide hat, protective clothing(sleeves etc.) and or sunscreen. And I am constantly looking for shade.
I love it when you, "sound like a mom." Thanks for the video.
Good tips especially about silk...I have some light weight ones I wear when it's hot but didn't realize it wasn't a breathable fabric! Also, I wear a lightweight mineral powder as a foundation as it absorbs oil and gives me some coverage. 😊❤️
Oh, talk about the heat. I work in an office, I'm a journalist and I always have to be ready for meetings, press conferences and other occasions. It can be very hard on me, as I'm not someone who handles heat very well. In summer the temperatures here where I live (Serbia, Europe) can reach up to 34-37°C and that's basically death for me. :D Always carry around water and drink it often, avoid exposure to sun, eat regularly (don't skip meals!), wear sunscreen and a good deodorant.
Merci pour tout Justine 😉 Who cares about the creases! LINEN!!! So comfy. Thinking about linen sheets for next summer 🌞
I'm a woman 'of a certain age' so the tip about wearing prints is very welcome. Thank you
Most stylish accessories in the heat: A pretty parasol or a simple umbrella and a hand fan. A parasol does not mess up your hair like a hat. You are prettier with dry hair and if you sweat and smell less. I also like to wear long linen pants and blouses with half long or long sleeves, because most sun creams develop heat to work (except for the ones that paint you white), and you can use less this way. Also, wet a thin cotton scarf thoroughly and wear it around the neck, wrists, head. Replace the sweat before it even comes with water by wetting your shirt completely, heavily patterend shirts hide the dark water shades nicely. Carry around an "ice baby", a frozen thermal pack wrapped in a towel or fabric bag it also works as a reverse hot water bottle at night in bed. Use physics and let the drying clothes cool you down with the magic of evaporation chill. I ran around in full textile armour last week, completely wetted inside and was pretty fine show fighting.
My summer must have is a large, thin cotton scarf. I can cover myself from the burning sun and keeps me warm in freezing air conditioned places.
I'd take a Southern European summer over a Texas summer any day!! 40 degrees C for months on end is js just too much!
Hi, Justine. 103°F- 105°F 😕 in Northeast Texas the past few weeks❣ Mostly 75°F to 80°F+ to 90°+F most of year, except about 2-3 weeks in winter. Great tips on best fabrics for hot hot hot weather ❣ I love tencel. It looks good almost all the time. Travels great! Thanks❣ 💝💕💞💝
Living in a tropical part of Australia, I would add:
- Merino wool can be another good summer fabric, if the yarn is superfine, the fabric weight (gsm, or grams per square metre) is low, and the garment cut is right. It wicks well, dries fast, weighs little, doesn’t retain odours, often can be aired instead of washed. Lightweight merino blended with tencel is also lovely.
- Merino underwear FAR outperforms cotton in the heat. My husband and I both swear by 100% merino briefs by Merino Country, or by Hedrena (both are Aussie brands). Slightly counterintuitive, but amazing. (I think the 100% Merino performs better than blends with, for instance, Lycra.)
- While I do love my knits, light woven fabrics with a texture that lifts some of the material off of one’s skin are great-such as crinkly gauze, or the old-fashioned seersucker.
- I’ve solved my thigh-rubbing problem with an anti-chafe product applied to the skin like a stick deodorant. I use Body Glide (made in the US); perhaps there are other brands too.
Hi Justine :)
I just want to say I'm so happy to hear somebody likes the heat and summer.I live in the Mediterranean country and every summer we experience weather similar to South of France.For me it's funny that so many people online are complaining about the weather.In all of that,your video is such a breath of fresh air and it's lovely that you are sharing so many great tried and tested tips.
3:48 "...then you're building a greenhouse for your legs." Hilarious!!! I burst out laughing!!! And the look on your face! Omg!
It's true, and even with slits, uh no.
Hey Justine, I'm from Brazil and high temperatures are the rule here. Your tips helped a lot, specially because I work in a office all day. Thank you so much.
Oh if only it would be 30 degrees Celsius(C)/86 degrees Fahrenheit (F)where I live. I’m Southern California and in the area where I’m at, it has been over 105 F degrees and above for over 4 weeks and the forecast for this upcoming week that it is to be HOTTER with continued humidity and I do not live in the desert. It has been the HOTTEST summer ever. I’ve lived in this part of California since my family moved here approximately 40 years ago. Before anybody gives a kind suggestion to move, at this time in my life I do not want to as I really love and enjoy being here with and for my Wonderful & Loving DAD!!!! In years past there used to be break from above 100F for a few days and the weather would spike up again, but not this Summer. I hope everybody stays safe from the heat wherever you are living or visiting.
I hope the girl was ok! I always carry water with me in summer, in case I or anyone else, including pets should need it. XOXO thank you, Justine for your wonderful, helpful work.
Lena Ayres Ikr. I hope someone helped her.
Rhythmic Elegance ❤
Merci, Justine! We share your love of summer in Los Angeles, & because it's hot for so much of the year, we need lots of hot-weather clothing options. As you recommend, things that wash easily & dry quickly are key, & flowy cuts work best. My favorite fabric for hot weather is linen, which is incredibly versatile & always looks good. I actually love the way wrinkles in linen look, & don't even iron most of my linen clothes after I wash them. The key with linen is, again as you suggest, to avoid anything fitted, opting instead for looser styles that let air circulate between the garment & your skin. Skirts are way cooler than pants because of that air circulation. And I always carry a handkerchief (usually linen) so that I can blot my face & neck throughout the day.
Thanks for the tips to stay dry, comfy, chic and safe in the summer. No more faintings...😟
I absolutely love the tips, Justine!
Even though I come from Brazil, I was not really aware of most of the aspects you mentioned in this video until I moved to Europe. Although I remember trying to find more clothes made of cotton and viscose fabrics back home but almost 95% of all ready to wear was made of polyester or a blend of it with cotton (still polyester was about 96% of the compositions). Worst part of it was: those were not cheap clothes! It's been a bit easier to stay away from those now that I live in Dublin. The other day I found a gorge salmon pinkish linen top still with the shop tags at a 2nd hand shop for only 4€! Such a difference as linen is quite expensive back home!
Anyways, great content and tips - as always! Thanks for sharing your knowledge Justine! 😘
Great practical tips Justine! Being from India, I can totally attest to these😁 But I feel, people who are concerned for sunburn, can wear super-light and flowy clothes that cover your body- it protects your skin from harmful uv rays as well
Hello! It was such a pleasure to wake up to this video! I live in the south of Mexico so it is always hot and humid here. Traveling to Paris tomorrow and then to Aix-en-Provence on Saturday, your tips will also be useful there ! Merci !
Enjoy France!!
As a brazilian, I couldn't thank you more for this video. Finally I can leave the house with air conditioning system to enjoy the day without dying the moment I step outside.
Thank you for this very useful video! I'm from Sweden, and for us, normal summer weather is 20-25 degrees and goes from the beginning of June to end of August. If we're lucky. Now we've had 25-35 degrees since early May, and no rain! Hello global warming... So the whole population is in chock, both over all the forest fires and in literal, physical heat shock. I don't understand how you from warmer countries stand it!
My salvation this period has been to get a colourful, foldable mini umbrella to use as a parasol. I always have it in my bag, and it's fantastic! So much better than a hat. It keeps more of me in the shade than a hat, I don't get a warm, sweaty head, I can wear my hair however I like, and I don't have the problem of where to put the hat when I'm in a café/restaurant or when it gets dark. I really recommend it!
Another tip I have is about wearing skirts/dresses when you have thighs that rub together, and it's too warm for leggings. Because the pain that can cause is unbelievable. So put a lot of talc on the insides of your thighs, and bring a small jar of it so you can apply more during the day. I actually always put some talc in my armpits after my deodorant has dried, it makes me feel a lot less sweaty. Old-school, but effective. :)
You guys are sooo lucky, above 25°C is hell ...
I live in a place that we are going as hot as 43 degrees, and let me tell you that your tips work!
Please don't use talc, it causes ovarian cancer. Stay safe everyone
Instead of talcum, use dried clay.
I am not from a hot country, only from continental climate in Hungary and when I lived in Sweden, I was freezing from the end of September to beginning of May... and very disappointed in the so-called summer with our early May temperature hahaha. So I had to escape back here to Central Europe.
Great tips Justine! Merci beaucoup! Something I did when I went back to Tokyo for a visit in the humid summer is to wear my hair in a wet style using a mousse and I carried a small spray bottle full of cold water that I kept spritzing my hair and face to keep cool. My whole body and hair was damp from the humidity anyways so what the heck. When in Rome ... lol! So my hair was wet all day keeping me cooler.
I am glad you mentioned silk. In my experience silk does not breathe as I had been led to believe and I quit buying silk shirts years ago. I prefer linen shirts in summer for many years. My body seems to run hot and in summer linen works for me although it can wrinkle just by looking at it someone once said. I have some linen pants that I wear in summer also. Love you and your videos. All the best to you. Cannot beat a white linen shirt! So very classic.
Oh goodness! Thank you so much for this video and tips!! I appreciate your advice so much! Living in the desert, I need to be incredibly intentional about my style!
Excellent tips! I'll add a couple based on years of blistering Texas heat. Try a cotton gauze Indian tunic called a "kurta." I found my first one when I was pregnant in hot hot hot Austin, ages ago, and I've been wearing them throughout the summers ever since. The shirt is long-sleeved, with buttons to the bust--keeps the sun off, is flowy (so cool). I wear palazzo pants, if I can find any in cotton or linen (difficult!!!). So far, so good, even wearing a wig. Yup, even in hot, humid weather, some of us wear wigs. Suvival depends on the type of wig cap, not necessarily on the hairstyle. If I'm feeling overheated, I just spray my head with water. In 110 degrees, nobody's watching.
I've just watched this in the middle of January, so I'm not groaning at the idea of loving heat the way I would during a New York summer! Great tips in this--I've long since embraced the wrinkled aesthetic in summer so that I can wear linen because nothing is more comfortable than a linen blouse in the heat and humidity! I also wear full or a-line floaty cotton maxis all summer long--they do indeed let the air flow around, PLUS it's protection against the sun, like wearing a parasol to protect my legs. Which is why I also wear loose-cut three-quarter sleeved blouses, or rolled up long-sleeved blouses---to protect my back, neck, shoulders, and upper arms from the sun as well as the heat. Since they are not tight, they don't actually make me feel warmer, and they are much more comfortable when I have to duck in and out of super-high air conditioning. And of course, as you say, ALWAYS walk on the shady side of the street, when there is one!
What a timely video! (How is your content always so relevant?) I am travelling to Ghana in September, where it will be over 100 F (37 C) everyday and I will have to cover as much skin as possible to a) follow local modesty customs, and b) protect my pasty vampiric skin from the Equator sun. I decided to mimic how my Indian roommates dress, since they are used to that type of climate: black or dark blue linen tunics or kurtis with cotton churidars or patialas and a scarf to protect my neck. Dark colors may not be ideal, but my guide told me that Ghana is incredibly dusty and any white clothes will be stained within a few minutes outdoors.
Thank you for the purse ideas. I’m glad you mentioned the sun. It is so true and we can’t say it enough.
It’s official. I need a notebook to take notes on all the topics you cover. I feel like I’m in the best style/fashion class every time I watch one of your videos! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge, and in such a humble, kind way.
Being a later subscriber, I’m loving catching up on all the topics you’ve covered in the past. It’s late May in South Alabama in the US, where I am, and these tips are spot on. 😎
A light scarf is must thing to avoid heat wave at my hometown. Another great video.
Very good tips. I also say to wear a long sleeved white blouse as a jacket to prevent the sunburn you speak about. I personally believe in getting short sun increments before burning so maybe 10 to 12 minutes for lighter skinned people and then covering up with a hat and long sleeves, rather than spf which has chemicals. You see Farmers with wide brimmed hats,and long sleeves. Those who use spf lotion correlate to higher skin cancer rates.
Every day is summer ...lol in the Caribbean... so we deal with heat and sweat and sun all day long... the clothing choices discussed are our everyday go to options. 🙃😉😊
Thank you for the video. It was a very practical and helpful video. Very logical tips. You look beautiful. Love you and love your channel.
I thought that this video was going to be superficial with it being a fashion video but I think your tips are really good for staying cool and healthy during the heatwave as the warmer parts of Europe now are experiencing temperatures of over 40C.
I learned the "walking along the shaded side of the street" when I was studying in Italy in my early 20s. Florence was so warm and SO humid in the summer, it was the only way I could manage to go outside during the hottest parts of the day.
I didn’t know about the limbs swelling during the summer. That would explain why my watch is tight on my wrist! Thanks for these tips, they’re really helpful!
I lived in the Southern United States for 10 years, first central Texas, then central Georgia. Very good tips that I learned over time. I would add three tips: 1) in an office setting or in more conservative regions of the world, if you have to cover your shoulders, use lace cover-ups. They don't weigh anything, only cover visually, add fun and variety, and dress up a summer outfit. 2) Use a light colored (and better yet a reflecting) umbrella against the sun. It is not a replacement for sunscreen, but adds sun protection and is psychologically soothing by providing shade. And if you get caught in a sudden summer thunderstorm, you are all set. 3) if you can't do the no make-up thing because you glow bright red when you are hot (me), try a light weight color correcting (green) tinted BB cream. I found one from L'Oreal that stays on my face all day, as long as I don't rub my face or don't sweat excessively (fails in central Texas because the heat and humidity are really excessive there, and in Central Georgia because of the small bugs that constantly tickle your face when outside). But in more habitable places, it works nicely.
So helpful! I have moved from Montana (where there is snow 6+ months of the year) to Texas, where it has been basically above 40C since May, and I have been slowly building a new wardrobe since the move. It's been sad because I miss the cold, but I am armed with some knowledge now :)
Excellent video, Justine. For me, summer is a sweaty, smelly season, and I don’t like looking at other people’s feet. Can’t wait for cool weather and jacket season!
Hehehe ok... 😅
Ani Merci looking at people's feet? Well, feet are funny looking, true. But dont look then. Silly.
LOL, I feel the same.
I live in a tropical country and these tips are everything, very useful! And people, don't forget to use sun screen!
A great fiber that I like to wear in summer is Viscose. It looks silky but it is much more breathable than silk.
Thank you for all the great advice!!! I live in Florida and it’s hot for many months. It starts in May and ends I want to say in late August. But it can be warm all the way to December. We get intense heat. You have to have A/C in your home and in your car. All you want to do is stay in the water if your outside.
Thank you Justine! I find that your advice is in line with what I have been brought up with. I too stay out of the sun, and walk in the shade as often as possible. Unfortunately, I have fair skin that burns very quickly, and living in Australia, dehydration and sunstroke is a very real risk. I would just add, always bring water with you to the list of excellent tips. :)
My linen pants, I iron straight out of the washer, then hang to dry over night, then lightly press the next day.
They are high waisted and not tight. This wet press method really sets the flax fiber smooth, preventing wrinkling.
Thanks, I'm going to try that, lots of linen pants but hate wrinkles.
I looove hat’s and especially in summer I can wear all my extravagant oversized strawhats, decorated with lots of flowers (paper, fabric or real ones)... keeps my head protected, as well as my eyes and my upper body towards the décolleté 💕
Also carry an umbrella for protection from the sun when out walking. Not a heavy winter like umbrella but something summery and pretty.
walking under the shade...its true! I live in Madrid (now rising to 40ºC) and you can see tourists walking under the sun...so bad and dangerous. I wear a hat for the moments that i cant avoid the sun but always look for a shade A.S.A.P. hahaha
Dear Justine, thank you for your helpfull vudeo. I'm living in Hamburg, north of Germany and normally we hardly hit more than 29 degrees in summer. Now we're facing a heatwave with above 30 degrees everyday your tips are coming in very handy.
It's already been over 37 degrees here in Berlin too! :( And I work in a shop with formal wear and no air conditioning. We're suffering with you!
You forgot to mention new bamboo......it is not as hot as linen or a thick cotton.....Australian summers are more over 40C so we are always looking for cool Justine you are so bright and full of sensible advice....thank you for sharing
I love your content Justine and I am learning soooo much. Thank you, so grateful. I live in the northern part of Florida and it is very hot and humid to say the least! They call it The Swamp here. There are alligators everywhere! The gator is the mascot for the football team here at University of Florida. Such great advice for hot, humid weather! I appreciate learning about the qualities of different fabrics. Something I use religiously here is a summer hat with a wide brim to shield from the sun. Forget about wearing much makeup and the hair stays all naturel :)
I don't like summer but I really enjoyed this video ! Thank you Justine.
Now I need to find cute outfits in breathable fabrics. It seems like polyester is everywhere and no matter how thin it is, it’s way too sweaty! I love your videos! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for these great tips Justine! I hadn't thought of maxi skirts/dresses working better in hot weather with slits...I will have to keep that one on mind!
Love the information you share! Here in south Texas, it is very hot for 5 or 6 months. My husband is a coach and they are into performance wear which is polyester. I can't stand it...it's not breathable and it smells horrible when he gets home.. like burnt sweat...so gross. I always buy him cotton polo shirts and cotton button downs to keep cool.
I think this is my favourite video of yours ever. There are so many useful tips. Theres nothing worse than wearing heavy clothes in summer, these things make such a difference. Thankq very much. More like this please 😊xx
I live in South west France, Dordogne and love the sun! Prior to that I worked for 4 years in Australia, God hated that humidity, hello dry heat in France.
Happy Sunday Justine and thanks again for the smiles and good advice. And I for one don’t mind a little mothering now and then😊
So helpful Justine. My fave tip was to wear statement earrings! Yes, must stay hydrated and in the shade.
I have learned so much from your videos. I also love the way you laugh. It's very endearing.
cotton and linen are HOT and I only wear it in the winter months when the temp gets down into the low 80's. Rayon is by far the coolest thing to wear in the heat
I live in southern Nevada, which gets really hot. I only wear cotton, cotton gauze, cotton seersucker, or linen in the summer. I live in sandals. However, I always carry a lightweight shirt or cardigan because the a/c is so cold so many places.
You look pretty with your hair up. So fresh and clean for Summer.
I'm in Phoenix, Arizona. Over 30 C is eight months of the year here. Actually, I've read that black is cooler, because it absorbs the heat away from your skin. The white reflects the heat back onto your skin. It's why women in dark hijabs are cooler, despite the color. Although, I know the loose garment is a big reason also. Thank you so much for the tips!
Hi Justine! great to hear from you - I live in Australia and generally am in dry or humid heat for 4-5 months per year - I also perform jazz under lights (also very hot!) so I have have had many occasions to wear the most practical and good looking fabrics in the heat. The one go-to fabric I always try to find is Silk double georgette in a print. I have had a couple of great loose (slightly Kaftan style) dresses in this fabric and it has been hands down the best, lightest fabric in the heat. Also I wear silk underwear under these style dresses - it literally feels like you are wearing as little as possible. Lastly a very light loose silk nightie is brilliant for sleeping in the heat - you literally 'slip around' on the sheets and trying to sleep in heat ( turning) can be a problem when cotton fabrics are catching on cotton sheets and you wake up! - anyway I though I would share these few bits if that's ok. kindest regards a please keep up your vlogs I love them! x Jenn
Great tips! I like especially the tips on accessories and wearing prints to hide sweat stains😊
Hello Justine! Great video. Could you please post an updated summer skincare routine? The seasons have changed and your skincare must have too! You skin always looks fantastic so I would love to know how you take care of it when it's hot (unless of course it's a French secret :P ).
Wow., I’m going through menopause. This was so so helpful. Menopause flushes are so bad and intolerable in summer, so much so., it is impossible to work or go anywhere. Thankyou Justine, this has given me more ability to leave the house.
Living in Sicily, I had to find strategies and tricks to survive to the dreadful combination of humid weather and office work😅 your advice is always appreciated, thank you for sharing your ideas❤️
she is so relaxiiiing :) she is awesome! thanks!
I´m from Mexico but I live in Italy and I gotta say I haaaaate summer :P I love cold, and fog and rain, that makes me in a great mood! summer instead make me unbareable lol
What about hats? Big straw hat, chic and cool shades!
Yep, good point!
👒❤🌞 ...and there are so many cute Summer hats. Plus, a bonus time saver...no fooling with your hair when it's hot and humid outside! 😊🌞👒❤
😂I'm a hat addict. Own 7 summer ones, and a black, and brown fedora for winter. They finish my outfits off. Saving for a summer fedora, which I get from a makers in Australia.
I learn something new every time I visit this channel. Thanks for always keeping your content useful for the viewers.
It’s mid-late April, and it was still over 30C here today. Our summer (by European standards) lasts about 8 months of the year, more in a warm year.
On the plus side, no fainting for me if I were to be in the South of France (unlikely, but I can dream). You’re right that the sun has different strength depending on where in the world you are- and I happen to live in the place where the sun is the strongest in all of the world (Queensland, Australia). Summer in France is like a nice spring/autumn day for us.
And I will also say- these are great tips for over 30C. But over 40C- my tip is just to never leave air conditioning. Just don’t.