15 Perfect A-list Looks To Inspire Your Next Heatwave Wardrobe
Let Sienna Miller, Bella Hadid and more help you to dress in the heat
By Harper’s Bazaar Singapore Team - published
Let's face it, Singapore is hot and humid all year round, but that does not mean we can't look stylishly sleek, polished and chic. Take some notes from these stylish celebrities as they show you how to look effortlessly put together even when the heat is on.
This article originally appeared on Harper’s Bazaar UK.
As Meghan proved during her royal tour of Australia and New Zealand, hot weather does not have to mean showing off too much skin. Choose lightweight, loose-fitted maxi dresses and pair with an updo.
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Victoria Beckham is an excellent example of how to tackle hot weather for the office. Opt for a colourful two-piece that is not too tight – it will mean you are appropriately dressed for work and when dealing with the office air-con, but won't be too hot when out and about during the day.
Angelina Jolie is proof that sometimes keeping it simple is best when it's hot. Choose chic, baggy dresses and team simply with a great pair of shades.
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Tiny denim shirts seem to be creeping back into fashion, but Kaia Gerber has found a way to make them look far more stylish this time around by teaming them with oversized tailoring – and this layered look is a great way to tackle the heatwave in style.
A printed cotton sundress is the most effortless way to keep cool during a heatwave. Make like Sienna Miller and add bright, statement accessories for a stylish touch.
Even in the hottest weather, you can still wear floor-length and sleeved styles if they are lightweight enough, just take your lead from the Duchess of Cambridge during her tour of India.
Look to ultimate cool girl Zoe Kravitz for how to make a mini skirt and crop top look chic during a heatwave by dressing top-to-toe in one colour.
Want to wear your favourite dressy pieces in the heat? Take your cue from the always glamorous Priyanka Chopra who wore a ruffled silk dress with block-heeled By Far sandals while out and about in France recently.
If you're looking for something a little more dressed down, copy Bella Hadid's low-key co-ord.
Don't be afraid to wear black all summer long, especially if it's in the form of classic sun dresses like this one worn by Emily Ratajkowski in Cannes.
Hot weather does not mean that you have to dress down – Karlie Kloss' lightweight white button-up and nude heels is a great example of how to keep it breezy but smart during the hottest days of the year.
Dresses with cut-outs and slits are a great way to stay cool during the summer months, just take note of Kate Bosworth's effortless black maxi.
If you are brave enough to give cycling shorts a try, let Gigi Hadid show you how to do it for a heatwave. Pair with flat sliders and an oversized, open shirt rather than anything too restricting.
Alexa Chung's lightweight linen suit is a great way of dressing for the heat, particularly when paired with chunky flat sandals and a bouncy 'do.
This floaty dress is effortless and elegant for hot weather – and could easily be worn from work to the weekend.
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