Getting dressed for the heat can feel like a lose-lose situation, especially if you’re dressing for work or somewhere else where you actually know people. A featherweight tank and denim cutoffs will do a fair job of circulating the air on your person, but you (most likely) can’t wear that ensemble to your office job. When you have to wear clothes, sweating sucks. But when you’re wearing these black ensembles, you’ll look like you have your shit together, and you’re keeping your cool. Even if you’re sweating buckets. See our picks in the gallery.
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Black Layer Sleeve Bardot Dress via Missguided, $54
Bardot
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Floral Print Voile Bodysuit via Zara, $39.90
Zara
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Pathway Embroidered Shorts via Anthropologie, $78
Anthropologie
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Contrast-Bodice Short Jumpsuit via Mango, $79.99
Mango
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Selena Lace-Up Tank Top by Silence + Noise via Urban Outfitters, $54
Urban Outfitters
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Layered Embroidery Sleeveless Dress via Gap, $42
Gap
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Linen-Blend Tie-Belt Jumpsuit via Old Navy, $35
Old Navy
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Lyocell-Blend Tunic via H&M, $49.99
H&M
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Off-the-Shoulder Fit and Flare Dress by Leith via Nordstrom, $38.98
Nordstrom
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Pacifico Graphic Backless Bodysuit via Charlotte Russe, $16.99
Charlotte Russe