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What to Wear When It's 90 Degrees Outside But Cold AF Inside
The classic summer dilemma.
It starts the moment you sit down at your desk and power up your computer. It's a click-y sound from the vents and then, boom, the AC hits you like a ton of ice cubes. You instantly regret that perfect printed summer dress you threw on this morning. What's a girl to do when it's 90 degrees and muggy outside, but overly air conditioned inside? Four designers help us out with this fashion conundrum.
Invest in a Silk Trench
"Our most versatile piece in the AYR collection is the Silk Trench Dress. It can be worn over shorts as a chic lightweight jacket or thrown over your shoulders if you get chilled. It's also beautiful on its own as a summer dress."—Jac Cameron, creative director & co-founder, AYR
AYR The Silk Trench Dress, $325;ayr.com
Dolce & Gabbana banana leaf print shorts, $737; farfetch.com
H&M Sleeveless Blouse, $13;hm.com
Miansai Mini Hook Studs, $65;miansai.com available at farfetch.com
Stuart Weitzman Nearly Nude Sandal, $398; stuartweiztman.com available at bloomingdales.com
Store an Office Sweater
"We've coined a term for the solution to the dreaded A.C. problem at the A.L.C. office and we call it the "office sweater." We all have a black, white or navy light weight cardigan that hangs off the back of our chairs. If it's too warm for full sleeves my girls will often wrap it around their necks as a scarf."—A.L.C.'s designer Andrea Lieberman
James Perse Hooded open-knit cotton and linen-blend cardigan, $395;net-a-porter.com
A.L.C. Frank Linen Tank Maxi Dress, $495; shopbop.com
Gucci Metallic leather platform sandal, $850; gucci.com
Everlane The Petra Magazine Tote, $325; everlane.com
Take a Walk, Add Some Denim
"When it gets cold inside, take a walk outside. My second tip? Carry around a jean jacket like I always do. It can be new or vintage. I offer a fun update on this classic in almost every collection I do." —designer Adam Selman
Adam Selman Split Bottom Dress, $650;marisscollections.com
Topshop MOTO Embroidered Jacket, $100; topshop.com
Alison Lou Wildflower Earrings $735; twistonline.com
EYTYS Mother Canvas Sneakers, $160;net-a-porter.com
Find an Airy Pant
"It's easy to forget that pants can be styled with your summer wardrobe, but there are tons of options are very light, keep you cool, and can take you from day to night."—designer Ji Oh
Ji Oh Pants,$780 barneys.com
Victoria Victoria Beckham Gathered Silk Shirt, $346; stylebop.com
Tibi Mira Sandals, $425; spring.com
Of Rare Origin Chicks Earrings, $750; ofrareorigin.com
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