Without the relaxing aspect, sweltering heat might feel like a sauna. For seniors, choosing appropriate summer attire might be like selecting a cloth from a freshly made loaf of bread. Little decisions count a lot. When tempers rise, your best friend is lightweight, airy Art in Aging clothing.
Imagine picture Aunt Ethel during the family picnic needs clothes help but declines help. She dresses flirtatious, flowy in a floppy hat. You recall Ethel. Thathat hat. That clothes. Her favorites are light textiles like cotton or linen, which permit easy ventilation unlike those heavy winter woolens.
Riffy Even in July, Uncle Joe will not part from his beloved jeans. He says, “Old dogs, new tricks.” But a light pair of chinos or shorts can replace that frown before you say “lemonade.” Keeping cool shouldn’t be a fight. Try fabrics with moisture-wicking properties daring. More quickly than you could soak a biscuit in coffee, they whisk away sweat.
Colors become your military friend in the fight against the sun. Bright colors and pastels avoid sunlight like agile tango dancers by reflecting warmth. Bluish and greenish tones are more than just beautiful; consider them as a naturally occurring, airy shadow.
Not to be overlooked are shoes. Although a strong sole might seem essential, the heat calls for a change to canvas shoes or sandals. First and most important is ventilation. You only find sandals with flowers from Aunt Marge in a tacky garden gnome convention? Suddenly, those might simply be fantastic in hot weather.
Accessories give still another level of enjoyment. A basic wide-brimmed cap protects from the midday fireball hovering above us. Sunglasses serve two purposes: they accentuate and they stop squints. Furthermore keep in mind that drinking water is not only for fish. Granny Gertie’s garden greens remain fresh and the wearer is sprightly because of hydration.
Summer clothing shouldn’t feel like running a gauntlet. Accept the simplicity. Let personal style, comfort, and utility front stage. Ultimately, isn’t life too great to waste hot and bothered?