It’s hot. It’s humid. It’s summer in Charleston, South Carolina. The first thing people notice stepping off of the plane is the weight of the air and the very real need for sweet relief. Any local will tell you that the only way to beat the heat is to fight fire with fire. Wait, what? Fire? Really? Well, kind of. Fight fire with looking totally hot.
Just as the second amendment hints, summer is about baring your arms and showing off your shoulders. Shake up the age-old tank top go-to and instead find yourself a halter top to rock. Halter necklines are on-trend because they not only keep the shoulders cool, but they also offer a comfy, strappy alternative to wiggly spaghetti strap tops. Halters are both easy to wear and are also flattering. Pair it as a top with high-waisted shorts or a funky A-line skirt. As a dress, it gets even easier: focus on an eye-catching design and offset with strappy wedges or your favorite summer bum shoes—ever heard of Birkenstocks? Even Jesus thought they matched everything.
Dress to impress. Dress for success. Say yes to the dress. When it comes down to it, everything seems to come back to wearing the right dress. Never mind the right foot, start off with the right dress. Natural color complements, orange and blue intertwine the entirety of this Fashionista’s trendy halter neckline dress. She opts to finish her Charleston summer wardrobe staple with sandals that can walk the length of King Street without even pinching. Forget what Katie Cassidy’s character says in the movie Monte Carlo, “If they aren’t hurting, they aren’t helping.” These shoes blend comfort with the ease of southern simplicity.
What is your STYLE ADVICE OF THE WEEK? “Comfort is always in style. I try to strike a balance between feeling good and looking good. Style and comfort — who can say no to both?”
