A Breeze: Sexy Dressing That Doesn't Cling

In this oppressive heat, we can make a solid case for nudity... or at the very least, those seasonally appropriate pieces that are barely there. Still, with all the uncovered powers a strapless body-con or silk slip can provide, they have one major drawback: stage-five clinging. When you’re waiting for the subway, standing on the platform in stifling heat with beads of sweat trickling down your thighs, that bandage dress can feel more like an eighteenth-century corseted gown. That charmeuse skirt might find its way into crevices you didn’t know you had. Pretty picture? We think not.

For ladies who enjoy a bit more ventilation, we suggest a subtle approach: clothing that barely touches your body. Sometimes that means it’s a little oversized, sometimes it’s a looser silhouette—but it drapes on you, rather than sticking to you. Plus, it’s all just as sexy and, more importantly, breezy than the usual hot-weather garb. When the mercury rises, forgo the short-shorts for comfy culottes—hello, upward-flowing air. Instead of restricting dresses, opt for a shift or draped number that will give your body more wiggle room. Slightly longer hemlines offer shade while allowing your skin to breathe. In this case, more is less.

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It might seem like a lot of fabric, but J.W. Anderson's featherlight Knot Tank will keep you looking polished and cool as a cucumber.
Day or night, work or play, this Mother of Pearl Franklin Shift Dress will take you—and any summer BBQ food babies—anywhere. 
Perfect for lawn layouts or more active adventures, these Thierry Boutemy for Opening Ceremony culottes offer just enough wiggle room. 
Swap out those heavy denim cutoffs for these linen Acne shorts. Your bottom half will thank us.

This Delpozo sheer maxi skirt’s long hemline offers shade for your stems but the sheer overlay guarantees the breeze.
Feel the air flow at its optimum in this T by Alexander Wang Viscose Crepe Raw Hem Flow Dress.