It’s hard not to notice that when the sun starts shining the amount of clothing that most people wear gradually starts to get smaller and smaller. It’s perfectly understandable for people to want to swap their usual attire for shorts and vest tops when the temperature rises. However, if you are someone who has decided to dress in a modest way, reducing the size and coverage of your clothing may not be an option.
Dressing modestly in hot weather can bring a variety of challenges. After all, it’s essential to strike a balance between protecting your modesty and ensuring that you don’t feel overheated and uncomfortable in the process. With this in mind, here are some of the ways that you can dress modestly over the summer while also ensuring that you stay feeling cool and comfortable:
CHOOSE FABRICS CAREFULLY
When shopping for modest clothing, you may spot abayas and hijabs is beautifully bright colours that are ideal for summer. However, before you rush to buy them, it’s wise to check the label and find out what they are made from. Heavier materials can make you feel incredibly hot over the summer and make you feel uncomfortable and weighed down in the hot weather. Instead, it’s best to look for lightweight fabrics to keep you cool.
Selecting a hijab for summer that’s made from lightweight cotton or chiffon is a helpful way to stop your head and neck from becoming overheated in summer. Choosing the same fabric options for your entire outfit will help you create an airy, floaty look that feels light and breathable against your skin while still looking modest.
OPT FOR LAYERS
It can be tempting to wear fewer garments in the summer, especially during a heat wave. However, this can lead you to become concerned about coverage and struggling to protect your modesty. A better option is to dress in layers of lightweight fabric. These lightweight layers will allow air to circulate between the fabric, helping you to stay feeling cool while also keeping you covered up.
CHOOSE COOL COLOURS
The choice of colours you select for your clothing can make a surprisingly big difference when you’re attempting to stay cool throughout the warmer weather. Selecting lighter coloured fabrics is often the best option and can help you to avoid feeling intensely warm when staying covered up during the hotter temperatures.
The reason that lighter coloured fabrics are such a good option is that they don’t absorb as much heat as darker colours. Black fabrics in particular tend to absorb the sun’s rays, making them feel hotter to touch and, in turn, making you feel much warmer when wearing them. So lighter colours are definitely a better option, especially for the hottest days of summer as they will reflect the heat away, rather than absorb it.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Staying cool while dressing modestly can seem challenging during the summer months. However, following the above tips should help you to stay comfortably cool throughout the entire summer.
Do you have any other tips for keeping cool while dressing modestly this summer?
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