I was back on KATU's Afternoon Live this month to talk about my summer must-haves! I'm not a huge fan of the heat or the summer, so I like to use and wear items that help me stay cool and comfortable and feel my best with minimal effort.
Enjoy the segment and let me know your summer must-haves!
- I bought the items in this post. All opinions presented are my own and without influence. This post contains affiliate links and I make a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on my links. -
Before we get started, I am 5'9", typically wear a 22/24, wear a 40B bra, a size 11 wide shoe, and my measurements are 52/49/58.
- Sleeveless Knit Maxi Dress - Target (Ava & Viv)
- I'm wearing this maxi in a 3X and absolutely love it! As soon as the first burgundy one I ordered came in the mail, I immediately bought this blue one. And it was only $22!
- Off-the-Shoulder Top - Old Navy
- Wearing a 3X
- Old Navy seems to carry this style every summer in different prints, so keep checking the website if you like it.
Accessories:
- Sunscreen
- Native Coconut & Pineapple SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen
- Native is my favorite aluminum-free deodorant brand. It is the only one I have found to actually work all day.
- They now make sunscreen for the body and face. The sunscreen comes in 3 scents - Coconut & Pineapple, Rosé, and Unscented
- The body sunscreen leaves a very faint filmy feeling, but nothing like what I have felt with traditional sunscreens.
- The face sunscreen does not leave a filmy feeling nor does it make me greasy. And no white cast!
- No Makeup Makeup
- Dr. Jart Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF30 - Sephora
- This is a green-to-beige color corrector that evens out your skin tone, corrects redness, and protects skin from UV damage and environmental aggressors.
- It is for all skin types, though I don't know how the color-correcting performs on darker skin tones.
- It contains SPF 30 and is a zinc oxide sunscreen without a white cast.
- I find it works well as a primer and I tend to use it as a moisturizer. If my skin is on the dry side, I use a light moisturizer underneath.
- Sunglasses
- Zenni Prescription Sunglasses
- I LOVE a mirrored finish lens, but find them harder to come by. I also am a total fan of prescription sunglasses now and don't know that I can go back to regular sunglasses.
- Zenni has tons of frame options and lens upgrades at affordable prices. I have had nothing but good experiences with them and have turned lots of friends onto them as well.
- They have a variety of colored mirror finishes that you can apply to pretty much any frame you wish.
- My sunglasses in the video are the Rose Gold frames #3216819, with rose gold mirror finish.
- Handheld Fan - Amazon
- This fan was a gift from friends as an upgrade to my usual USB-powered fan they generally make fun of me for using (because they were jealous they didn't have one on hot days). 😉
- This fan has a USB charger and flashlight, which makes it a great little tool to carry around.
- Sun Hat - Amazon
- I really wanted to find a proper sun hat that was cute and fit my large head.
- This hat has a wide brim and adjustable band on the inside, with UPF protection.
- I am wearing the size Large in the color "A-khaki".
Clothing:
- Maxi Dress
- Tie Front Full Skirted Maxi - Eloquii
- I bought this dress in a size 22, though I think I could have sized down one more. I typically wear a 24, so this surprised me.
- This dress is available in six different color/print options.
- Eloquii has some great sales from time to time. This dress is regularly $140, but I got it for $55 during a sale. You've seen it in my beach birthday post!
- Off-the-Shoulder Top & Activewear Capris
- Super Soft Peach Floral Cold Shoulder Top - Torrid (no longer available)
- Wearing this top in a 3X. I hope they carry more of this style.
- LIVI Stretch Trouser Capri in Zinfandel - Lane Bryant
- This style of activewear capri is also available in olive, navy, black, & grey.
- These pants are so comfortable, don't wrinkle, and have lots of stretch and movement.
- Kimono, Tank, & Bermuda Shorts
- I love a kimono as a breezy cover-up, arm coverage, a layer if the night has a little chill.
- A tank and shorts will never not be a summer go-to.
- While these specific items are no longer available, as I have had them for years, I have a few similar styles linked below.
- Kimono - Similar
- Tank - Similar
- Shorts - So far Lane Bryant shorts are my favorites and fit me the best.
What outfit formulas do you use in the warmer months?
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