Our summers are very hot, with high humidity in certain regions and extreme dryness in other; this calls for a sort of "loose" street fashion style.
During summer days, the dominant sight has always been one of half-naked people: bare shoulders, arms and legs. Favorite clothing items: shorts and sleeveless, strapless tops.
Nowadays , however, people are more aware of the sun's damage to the skin, Besides, one has to walk only a short distance from the air conditioned car or bus to the airconditioned office or mall; so shorts are gradually been replaced by airy skirts or thin pants, and fewer backless tops are seen around.
Cotton is the best fabric for summer clothes; it's breathable, light, sweat absorbent ,and comfortable. There are various types of cotton ; a good cotton has a cooling effect on the body.
.My very favorite is the stuff manufactured in India. I've got an array of breezy indian- made cotton skirts, and some adequate t-shirts; they make me feel each year that I'm more than ready to meet Summer. (For travel, I'll usually replace the skirt with thin pants made of cotton or rayon). Here's a selection of my summer outfits:
As for accessories - not much is needed : a hat (made of cotton or natural straw), sunglasses, and sandals.
In summer, we are usually lighter in body weight ; so, coupled with the lightweight clothes upon us - we may sometimes feel we are at the top of the world.
