The summer wardrobe mistakes you don’t realize you’re making can leave you frustrated, overheated, or shivering in unexpected places.
Can you relate? When I worked in NYC, dressing for summer felt like a constant battle. Walking to the train was unbearably hot. Stepping onto the A/C subway was a gamble—would it be blissfully cool or a sauna on wheels? Then walking into my office meant freezing under blasting air-conditioning for eight hours.
Figuring out how to balance the hot and cold was essential because summer isn’t just one consistent temperature. Before switching out your wardrobe, ask yourself:
Where will you be spending most of your time?
- Sweltering city commutes or ice-cold office air conditioning
- Outdoor adventures or indoor meetings
- Sunny vacations or unpredictable weather surprises
What’s happening in your business this season?
- More networking events or speaking gigs
- Launching new products or services
- A slower season or time to optimize opportunities
When you review your wardrobe with these questions in mind, are you set up for success? Or will you end up wrapping yourself in blankets at work, grabbing a sweater that doesn’t quite fit your style, or struggling to layer pieces that work in both heat and cold?
A well-balanced summer wardrobe isn’t just about swapping fabrics. It’s about layering strategically, keeping versatile transitional pieces, and curating outfits that support your actual life.
Drop a comment. Where do you spend most of your time in summer, and what’s your biggest wardrobe struggle in the season?