When the weather is hot and the sun is shining, you want to make sure you’re dressed appropriately! No matter where you live, summer is the best time to show off some skin, and take advantage of all the fun, cool styles that come with the season. From beachwear, to footwear, dresses, and tanks, there are all kinds of summer staples that are sure to be your go-to items all summer long.

With higher temps, you’ve got to be prepared for sweat. While it isn’t the greatest thing about summer, when you’re hanging out on a sunny day, you can expect that you might start to feel a little sweaty. That’s no problem when you have sweat-proof summer outfits made out of materials that are designed to keep you cool! 

In this article, we’re going to cover all you need to know about the top summer 2023 outfit trends including:

If you’re looking for some easy styles to take you through the hottest months of the year, you’re in luck. Summer style is all about relaxed and casual, because this is the time of year to have fun at the beach, the pool, go on vacation, and enjoy doing all kinds of activities outside. When you have a busy schedule, you need clothing that is going to keep you cool and comfortable. After all, there’s nothing worse than being caught wearing something that traps heat in and makes you sweat even more than usual! Here are a few summer essentials that are sure to be on heavy rotation.

The iconic summer item has to be jean shorts. They come in all kinds of cuts, washes, and styles, and they never seem to lose their popular appeal. Just like their longer in length counterpart jeans, denim shorts can be both dressed up and dressed down. Throw them on when you’re headed to the beach or pool as an easy cover up with your favorite swimsuit. They can also be paired with a cropped tee or tank and slides or sandals for the ultimate beachy, casual look.

Grab a pair of colored denim shorts when you’re headed out to lunch dates or a fun day out on vacation. You can even grab a pair of your favorite jeans shorts and pair them with heels or strappy sandals and a bralette for a chic summer date night look. 

Breathable summer dresses are another essential item for warm weather. Think fabrics like cotton, linen, and lightweight silk that will not only move along with you, but will help to keep you cool. You can pick up dresses in any length, from floor sweeping maxis, to cute floral midis, or mini dresses for evenings out. Maxis look great on any body shape, and come in a variety of summery colors and patterns. They’re so easy to pair with flops or sandals, and they’re so versatile—you can wear them to the beach, or out on the town.

Midi dresses are also popular, and their mid length keeps you cool no matter where you’re headed. Whether they have straps, cuff sleeves, or are strapless, these dresses are easy to pair with sandals or sneakers for a casual vibe. You can add a few accessories and put on your favorite strappy sandals for any nighttime events.

Mini dresses and skirts are a fun, flirty way to also stay cool. Wear these for fun date nights or evenings grabbing drinks and dinner with friends. 

Nothing says summertime cool like a pair of sunglasses. Not only do shades enhance your outfit, but they also give your eyes protection from the harsh UV rays of the sun. Sunglasses come in all kinds of different frames, lens sizes, and colors, which means there’s a pair of sunglasses perfect for any occasion. If you’re going to be out in the sun for the day, opt for larger lenses to keep your eyes protected. You can find frames that offer both rounded, rectangular, and cat eye shapes perfect for any face.

Additionally, sport sunglasses are also a great choice if you plan on doing anything athletic throughout the summer. Whether they’re wrap-around style, are made of lightweight material, or have reflective lenses, this kind of sunglasses will keep your eyes protected no matter how long you’re out in the sun. 

 

Easily overlooked but still one of the most important summer apparel to have on hand is a nice collection of cooling tank tops. Whether they’re sleek and sporty, or cute and cropped, tank tops have been a summer staple for years. This versatile piece of apparel is easy to throw on with a pair of jean shorts for an effortlessly cool look you can wear everyday. Just put on your favorite pair of flops or sandals, and you’re ready for anything on your agenda. 

Tank tops are the ultimate summer workout item as well, and are made out of sweat-wicking material to ensure you can still get all your reps in, no matter how hot the temperature. Tank tops are also a great go-to style when you want to be comfortable, but elegant, in the evening. Find a tank that’s made out of a light material that you can easily pair with shorts or a skirt for a sleek evening look. 

Sweat proof summer outfits

Now that you know what essential items to have in your closet for summer, it’s time to take a look at sweat proof summer outfits that you can easily pull together. Whether you know you’re susceptible to sweating a lot in higher temperatures, or you just want to make sure you don’t, consider picking up these items!

Comfortable running shorts

It doesn’t matter if you are actually going out for a run, or you just want some easy, breezy running shorts to hang out in, these are important to add to your wardrobe. Running shorts are usually made out of sweat proof (or at least sweat wicking) material that won’t give you stains when the temperatures rise. Pick them up in a variety of colors and pair them with cropped tees or tanks for any easy, sweat-proof look. 

Biker shorts

Right behind running shorts are biker shorts, which can literally go with anything! Although the go-to color is black, you can find these in a variety of bright colors and prints. Pair your biker shorts with oversized tees or tanks and a sports bra underneath in order to stay cool this summer. Biker shorts look great with chunky sneakers too!

Tanks and tees

Tanks and tees can be worn daily, and you can mix and match them with biker shorts or running shorts. Pick up a few in a variety of colors and rest assured they’re made with the necessary sweat wicking materials. Tops designed for yoga or fitness are perfect for the summer!

Hats

Just like sunglasses, hats are an essential part of staying cool in the heat. Whether you want to rock a baseball cap, bucket hat, visor, or straw hat, they’ll all work to protect your head and scalp and keep you cool. Hats will also protect the delicate skin of your face from the sun’s UV rays!

Shoes

While not exactly sweat-proof, wearing the right shoes in the summer can be the difference between being hot, and being comfortable. If you have a busy day out in the sun, consider wearing breathable tennis shoes or slides that will protect your feet from the sun. In the evening, you can switch to sandals or slides, as long as they give your feet room to breathe.

When it comes to transitioning from summer to fall, you have lots of options! The temperatures may still be warm, so why not wear some of your summer essentials on sunny fall days? These are our favorite pieces you can wear for either season. 

This midi dress would be perfect for a hot summer day with a pair of your favorite sandals. But you can also extend its life for fall by layering on a light cardigan sweater or a linen blazer. Keep it casual with sneakers, or pair this with booties, perfect for fall!

Just because it’s September doesn’t mean you can’t get more wear out of your denim shorts! While these were your staple for the hot months of the year, you can definitely continue to wear them in the fall. Just pair them with a comfortable tank top and a loose, cropped sweater for an instant fall look. You could also wear a short sleeve bodysuit with a boyfriend cardigan and your favorite pair of sneakers. 

You can enjoy the summer months without worrying about sweating through your clothes! Just make sure to pick up these essentials that will transition easily to fall.