Natural fibre fabrics
Opt for clothing made of natural materials, such as linen or cotton. They’re more breathable compared to synthetic fibres. It helps me staying cool. Natural fibre fabrics are also better for the environment, because synthetic fabrics like polyester and nylon are made from oil. Every time you wash these clothes they release micro-plastics into the water which cause plastic pollution in the sea. So going natural is better for us and the planet. I will come back to this in another blog.
Cotton Blouse, Linen Shorts & Cotton Scarf 
Linen Shirt, Linen Shorts & Cotton Scarf
Light coloured fabrics
Light colours will reflect the warmth while dark colours will absorb the warmth. Leave your black shirts in your closet; Pick a light coloured outfit during those hot summer days.
Oversized look
Rock that baggy and oversized outfit! It looks and keeps you cool! I prefer to wear a comfy dress or loose fitting shorts with an oversized blouse during hot days.
Straw hat
My favourite summer item is my Panama straw hat. It was a present from my parents and now I can’t imagine a summer without it. You could also choose to wear a hair scarf with a tropical print.
Enjoy the summer and share your “how to stay cool” tips with us!
Blouse, 100% Cotton – secondhand via het Kaufhaus
Sneakers, Calvin Klein
(I purchased these shoes more than 2 years ago. Next time I would go for a more sustainable brand, but at least they last a long time).
[…] Linen can withstand high temperatures—making the fabric generally perfect for raiding the jungle or lounging on a tropical island. It absorbs moisture without holding bacteria. In fact, it is actually stronger when wet than dry and becomes softer and more pliable the more it is washed. It just gets better and better!” […]