A 5 Element Look at Cool Summer Style
Note from Laurie: This is a guest post from Evana Maggiore, the creator of Fashion Feng Shui®, my favorite style system. Pick up Evana’s book Fashion Feng Shui: The Power of Dressing with Intention for more information. Or visit her website at www.fashionfengshui.com
“What dreadful hot weather we have! It keeps me in a continual state of inelegance.” ~Jane Austen
With temperatures hitting 100℉ and the humidity high for the last week, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, has felt more like Cape Coral, Florida. Our usually temperate New England weather has turned tropical, and Jane Austen’s words could not describe me better. It’s difficult to look and feel elegant when your makeup is dripping down your face and your clothes are sticking to your body like damp rags. This summer’s Fire is melting my Metal!
Let’s take a 5 Element Look at COOL Summer Style…
WATER The Philosopher ~ Dark Abstract Flowing
Water energy clothes have a built-in “cool” factor. Their sheer, light weight fabrics and flowing styles air condition you naturally. Skip the dark colors, though, as they hold heat.
WOOD The Pioneer ~ Fresh Natural Casual
Wood’s signature natural fibers absorb moisture to keep you looking and feeling cool when the temperature climbs. Breezy linens and cottons are your hot weather staples.
FIRE The Pleasure Seeker ~ Bright Bold Body-conscious
Fire design elements aren’t your best choice when it comes to warm weather dressing. Hot colors, tight clothes and animal-based fabrics just don’t cut it when the mercury is on the rise. You definitely want to show some skin though – the more you do, the cooler you will be.
EARTH The Peacemaker ~ Neutral Textured Basic
Earth design elements can feel smothering when it’s hot and humid. Keep textured fabrics to a minimum and go for the boxy shapes associated with this archetype.
METAL The Perfectionist ~ Pale Polished Luxurious
Metal’s innate elegance stays intact when you wear its light hues and shimmery fabrics. Stay away from this archetype’s stick-to-the-skin crepe-de-chines, heavy brocades and structured styling when hot weather hits.
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