SUMMER CLOTHING ESSENTIALS YOU WILL LITERALLY LIVE IN!!

by Farirai Macheka

If you are looking at splashing on hashtags sun kissed, sundrenched, summervibes then you better be doing it in the 'right' clothes. Let's talk about the basics, in as much as there’s nothing basic about them. From the basic t-shirt to trendy shorts these are the ultimate summer wardrobe must haves . You will look effortlessly chic and cool

Disclaimer alert-We ain't throwing shade on the umbrella users (wink). Gone are the days when one would religiously carry an umbrella just to shelter from the blazing sun. Protect your skin from the summer harsh rays with a hat. We ain't talking about your regular hats. To amp up your style while looking great, don summer boat hats , wide breamed straw hats and baseball caps are your MVPs. They put a fashionable finishing touch to your outfits.

Whether you want to add that touch of mystique in a pair of aviator glasses or want to look chic in cat eye design - sunglasses are the ultimate summer accessory that you definitely need. There are many eyewear design options to explore. You need to start splurging on the shades that suit your personality and shape of your face. Invest in high quality sunglasses that protect you from UV rays to avoid eye conditions. They definitely go hand in hand with summer but they need to be worn all year round- as UV is also present even on cloudy days. So next time you see someone rocking shades in winter instead of thinking they are looking ridiculous take some notes from them.

Meet the wardrobe heroes, the plain white T-shirt. It might look drab but kudos to this fashion staple, it's versatile. It can be worn with anything and everything. With a white t-shirt you can create a comfy casual style or amp it up by going for the smarsual look. To earn extra style points splurge on different styles, so that it doesn't look like you are repeating the same Tee. You might be wondering 'Why white?' White reflects heat and keeps you cool on the hottest summer days.

We can't get enough of them. Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Remember if you wanted to look like a style icon, the skinny denims were the denims to own. Rocking these you would be guaranteed a place in the hall of fame for style icons. Now it has transitioned from a fashion trend to a must have wardrobe classic. For skinny jeans the key to nailing this look, it's in the fit. They must fit snuggly like a second skin. If you find yourself singing to Chingy's Dem Jeans as the soundtrack to putting on your denims wiggling and jumping up just to get them on, we guess it's now obvious that they don't fit. Go for skinny jeans that are a size or two up. The perks for wearing skinnies is that they pair well with any shoe type.

The timeless classic features throughout the year. Though it's outerwear you definitely need to add a denim jacket to your list of summer staples. One thing we know, is that it comes in different designs from the famed classic jacket to the distressed denim jackets.

Happy dance, it's the shorts season. Life is too short not to wear shorts. Let your legs enjoy their moment in the summer as you flaunt them shorts. The rule of wearing shorts is that -there are different shorts for different occasions. Definitely you can’t test drive your biker shorts to the office. Prep your legs first. Ensure that your amazing stems are exfoliated, moisturised and shaved so that you flaunt your supple skin. If you are scared of rocking shorts because of people's opinions - it may be time for an attitude adjustment- rock them anyway. Your body, your rules, your style preferences

by Farirai Macheka

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