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17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Fabric and silhouette are key to getting through the hot summer months in style.
By Emily MacCulloch
What to Wear in a Heat Wave

We love summer as much as the next person, but sometimes when temperatures spike that love turns a bit sour. A heat wave — when everything is inevitably going to end up drenched in sweat — makes figuring out what to wear especially difficult.

We've learned there are a few key pieces to get you through those sweltering months. Choosing lightweight fabrics like linen and cotton help keep you cool (versus heavier materials like denim). Airy silhouettes in the form of rompers and sundresses are a must. From wide-leg cropped pants to linen dresses, these are the heat-defying items you can wear on repeat all summer long.

Heat Wave Fashion

H&M

Maxi dress, $25, hm.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Addition Elle

L&L printed loose-fit caftan tunic, $68, additionelle.com

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17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Anthropologie

Visage printed skirt, $156, anthropologie.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Aritzia

Wilfred Nanterre pant, $115, aritzia.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Eloquii

Tie waist pleat front shorts, $92, eloquii.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Ever New

Chloe gathered neckline cami, $45, evernew.ca

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17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Joe Fresh

Women+ tie shoulder dress, $24, joefresh.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Free People

Alissa printed jumpsuit, $169, freepeople.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Forever 21

Polka dot ruffle midi skirt, $38, forever21.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Loft

Loft Plus ruffle strap tie waist dress, $124, loft.com

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17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Urban Outfitters

UO Amber button-down linen midi dress, $99, urbanoutfitters.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Mango

Striped crop trousers, $80, mango.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Old Navy

Relaxed plus-size off-the-shoulder top, $35, oldnavy.ca

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Torrid

Ivory floral challis maxi dress, $104, torrid.com

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17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Reitmans

Kimono sleeve romper, $60, reitmans.com

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Simons

Twik accent bow short, $29, simons.ca

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

Oak and Fort

Jumpsuit 2151, $68, oakandfort.ca

17 Ways To Dress (And Feel) Cool During A Summer Heat Wave

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