Ahhh, summer vacation. The most wonderful time of the year! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you’re off to a relaxing (or adventurous!) getaway. But before you can hit the beach or head to the mountains, there’s one thing you’ve got to do: pack! We know it can be tough to figure out what to wear on vacation, especially if you’re going somewhere hot. So we’ve compiled a list of our favorite clothes for summer travel. Whether you’re taking a road trip or flying abroad, this guide will help you look good and feel great wherever your travels take you! It’s that time of year again! Summer vacation is here, and you’re probably thinking about what to pack for your trip. But what if you’re traveling somewhere unfamiliar? Or maybe you’ve been there before, but it’s been awhile. You want to be sure that you look good, but also feel comfortable and confident. It can be hard to know what to wear on summer vacation. After all, the weather is different everywhere in the world, and even within each country there are all kinds of climates. So we’ve put together a handy guide for how to dress for summer travel!
What to Wear on Summer Vacation
Summer is the perfect time to get out and explore.
Whether it’s hiking through nature, biking through the city, or just exploring a new neighborhood, summer vacations are about exploration. And with that comes some practical considerations: what should you wear?
If you’re going to be in the woods, make sure to pack long-sleeved shirts and pants that are made from tightly woven fabrics like cotton or wool. These will protect you from ticks and mosquitoes, which can carry diseases like Lyme disease. They’ll also keep you cool on hot days while wicking away sweat so that you don’t overheat. If you’re planning on doing a lot of hiking or trekking, consider investing in lightweight hiking boots that provide support for your ankles and shins but aren’t too bulky or heavy—you don’t want to be carrying extra weight around when you’re already hauling your backpack full of supplies!
If you’re biking around town, jeans are probably not going to cut it; they’ll get hot and sweaty very quickly as they rub against your legs while pedaling. Instead, invest in shorts with breathable material that won’t stick to your legs as much as denim would. You can also try wearing skirts if shorts aren’t for you—they
Summer is almost here, and it’s time to plan your vacation wardrobe.
Whether you’re going to the beach, camping in the mountains, or just taking a road trip with friends, there are some things that every good vacationer should know about what to wear:
Summertime is the season of light and airy clothing, al fresco dining, and fun in the sun. But it’s also a time when we have to be sure we’re dressed for the occasion. While you might be tempted to throw on a pair of shorts and a tank top and call it good, there are some things you should keep in mind when planning your summer wardrobe.
First, remember that color really does matter: you don’t want to match the sun! Instead, choose colors like white or pastels that will reflect light rather than absorb it. If you can’t help yourself from wanting some color (and we don’t blame you one bit), try pairing bright hues with neutrals like black or gray. That way they won’t overpower your look.
Second, keep in mind that lighter fabrics are more breathable than heavier ones—so if you’re going to be outside in the heat all day long, opt for something like linen instead of wool or denim. And third? Don’t forget about accessories! They can make all the difference when it comes to elevating your look from “good” to “great.”
There are plenty of ways to get your entire wardrobe ready for warm weather.
- Wear light-colored clothing. …
- Opt for sleeveless or loose sleeves. …
- Stay away from tight clothing. …
- Upgrade your athleisure. …
- Choose breathable fabrics. …
- Ditch jeans. …
- Rely on dresses. …
- Wear leather sandals.
How to Dress for Summer: 9 Fashion Tips for Warm Weather
There are plenty of ways to get your entire wardrobe ready for warm weather.
Wear light-colored clothing. Choose light colors and white dresses and button-down shirts, which reflect, rather than absorb, the sun’s rays.
Opt for sleeveless or loose sleeves. When it comes to summer clothes, the goal is to have as much airflow as possible. You don’t have to go fully strapless, but consider sleeveless camis and off-shoulder or puff-sleeve blouses. Short-sleeve button-ups are another good option.
Stay away from tight clothing. Loose-fitting clothing is your best bet for staying cool in the summer. Go for cropped, wide-leg pants, loose shirts, oversize blouses, and dresses and skirts with room to breathe.
Upgrade your athleisure. Technical fabrics are typically moisture-wicking, but they’re also tight, which isn’t always great for summer. If you’re a fan of athleisure, swap your usual black leggings and sweatshirt for colorful bike shorts and tank tops or short-sleeve crop tops.
Choose breathable fabrics. It may not matter during the rest of the year, but you’ll definitely notice the difference between breathable fabrics and fabrics that trap moisture during the summer. Synthetics usually aren’t breathable, so check clothing labels to make sure your clothes are 100 percent linen, cotton, or silk. If you want to play with texture, try eyelet and seersucker.
Ditch jeans. Denim is one of the heaviest fabrics. If you wear stretch jeans or skinny jeans, you may find them too warm for your summer style. Look for lightweight cotton or linen pants instead. If you must wear denim, opt for wide-leg jeans, which still allow for some air circulation.
Rely on dresses. Dresses aren’t just for special occasions. A comfy summer dress is an easy option for days when you don’t know what to wear. Summer is the perfect time to bring out your minidresses, rompers, and miniskirts, but it’s okay to go longer, too. For a boho summer look, opt for a sleeveless maxi dress or long skirt. A tie-front dress can give you a little extra air circulation.
Wear leather sandals. Flip-flops are great for going to the beach, but to dress up your look, opt for strappy sandals or espadrilles, which still let your toes breathe. Leather sandals come in comfortable options that will look more stylish than the standard foam flip-flops.
Minimize accessories. Lots of dangling necklaces or bangles can stick to your skin in the heat. Choose one statement accessory, like hoop earrings.
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How to Dress for Work in Summer
You still need to look professional at the office during the summertime, while prioritizing clothing that keeps you cool.
Stick to light colors. Workwear typically comes in dark colors like black and navy. For summer, try light colors instead: a white linen blazer, seersucker suit, or light blue button-up shirt.
Dress in layers. If your office has air conditioning, layering will be a big part of your summer fashion vibe. A cotton cardigan is a great option for those days when you need to go from a hot train to a cold office.
Try a one-piece garment. Separates can get very warm in the summer. Instead, try a work-appropriate one-piece, like a jumpsuit or wrap dress.
Wear closed-toe shoes. Even if flip-flops are your go-to outside the office, you should still wear closed-toe shoes in the office. Try loafers or flats with moisture-wicking no-show socks.
How to Dress for the Beach in Summer
Summer is the season for going to the beach, and there are a few things to consider when choosing what to wear.
Buy your swimsuit early. Swimwear can be one of the hardest clothing items to shop for, so give yourself plenty of time to browse. Choose something comfortable that you can actually swim in.
You don’t need to buy a dedicated beach cover-up. Unless you’re totally in love with your beach cover-up, you can repurpose other items of clothing to cover your swimsuit. An oversize white button-up shirt is a great beach cover-up that can double as a mini shirtdress. A lightweight dress is another great option, or pair a bikini top with a skirt.
Protect your skin. Keep sunscreen and a hat in your beach tote so you’re always prepared. Choose a sun hat that you actually like, so you won’t be tempted to leave it at home.
Wear materials other than denim. Tight denim cutoffs might be a cute beach look, but soaking wet, sandy denim shorts are uncomfortable. Opt for something more breathable, like Bermuda shorts.
What to Wear on Sukkot
Sukkot is a Jewish holiday that celebrates the harvest, and it’s also a time to get together with family. While you’re out on the town with your loved ones, you’ll want to look your best.
But how can you do that in a religious context? How can you dress for success while still keeping the spirit of Sukkot? I’m going to show you how!
First things first: what does this holiday mean to me? For me, Sukkot is about being grateful for what I have and sharing it with those who are close to me. It’s about celebrating the harvest season with my family and friends. And most importantly, it’s about getting my hands dirty—literally!
So how do I make sure that I am both looking good and doing good at the same time? The answer lies in simple dressing: wearing clothes that are easy to move around in so that we can really enjoy ourselves while we’re out enjoying each other’s company; choosing pieces that can be worn again after Sukkos; and making sure that everything fits right so there aren’t any embarrassing wardrobe malfunctions (which isn’t something anyone wants during such an important holiday).
Sukkot (Hebrew: “Feast of Booths,” “Feast of Tabernacles,” or “Feast of the Ingathering”) is a Jewish holiday taking place on the 15th day of the month of Tishri, five days after Yom Kippur (in September or October). Originally an agricultural festival meant to thank God for a successful harvest, Sukkot is a joyous 7 to 8 day celebration with a wide variety of accompanying traditions. Most notable of these is the construction of a sukkah (Hebrew: “booth”), a small hut representing both the dwellings that ancient farmers would live in during the harvest months and also the temporary dwellings used by Moses and the Israelites as they wandered in the desert for 40 years.[1]
Get in the Sukkot mindset. Sukkot is a joyous holiday and a time of great celebration for all Jews! In fact, Sukkot is so closely associated with happy emotions that traditional sources often call it Z’man Simchateinu (Hebrew:”the Season of our Rejoicing”). For the seven days of Sukkot, Jews are encouraged to celebrate God’s role in their lives and rejoice in the good fortune of the past year. Sukkot should a happy time spent with your friends and family, so be ready to let go of any negative thoughts or feelings in preparation for the holiday. Aim to be upbeat, positive, and thankful to God for the entire week.
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Build a Sukkah. As noted above, one of the most memorable, remarkable traditions of Sukkot is the building of a Sukkah.. This lightly-constructed booth can be made from many different types of materials as long as it is able to stand up to the wind.[2] The roof of the Sukkah is traditionally made from leaves, branches, and other plant matter. Sukkah are usually decorated on the inside with drawings and religious symbols. For more information on building a Sukkah, see the appropriate section below.
In the book of Leviticus, Jews are instructed to dwell in the Sukkah for all seven days of the Sukkot holiday. In a modern context, most take this to mean centering family gatherings around the sukkah and eating meals inside it, though some devout Jews will even sleep in it.
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Avoid work for the first two days of Sukkot. Though the Sukkot holiday lasts for about 7 to 8 days, the first two days of the holiday are especially blessed. On these days, much like on Shabbat, most forms of work are to be avoided as a show of reverence to God. Specifically, all activities normally forbidden on Shabbat are also forbidden on the first two days of Sukkot with the exception of cooking, baking, transferring fire, and carrying things around.[3] During this time, people observing the holiday are encouraged to spend time praying and celebrating with their families.
The following five days are Chol Hamoed (Hebrew: “intermediate days”), during which work is permitted.[4] Note, however, that if Shabbat falls during the intermediate days, it must be observed as normal.
Many common activities, like writing, sewing, cooking, braiding hair, and even watering plants are traditionally forbidden on Shabbat.[5] Complete lists of banned activities are available from Jewish resources online.
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Say Hallel prayers every day of Sukkot. During Sukkot, the ordinary morning, evening and afternoon prayers are supplemented with additional ones to mark the holiday. The exact prayers you’ll need to say will vary depending on what day it is — the first two special days and the following five intermediate days have their own prayers. However, traditionally, on every day of Sukkot after the morning prayer, the complete Hallel (Hebrew: “praise”) prayer. This prayer is the verbatim text of Psalms 113-118.[6]
On the first two days of Sukkot, the ordinary Amidah (Hebrew: “the standing prayer”) is replaced with a special variation used just for holidays.[7]
On the following five intermediate days, the Amidah prayers are said as normal, except that a special “ya’aleh v’yavo” passage is inserted into each.[8]
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Wave the lulav and etrog. Besides building and dwelling in a Sukkah, this is the most important holiday tradition for Sukkot. On the first day of Sukkot, the observers of the holiday ritually wave a collection of branches, including the lulav and the etrog in all directions. A lulav is a bouquet made from a single palm leaf, two willow branches and three myrtle branches, held together by woven leaves. An etrog is a citron, a lemon-like fruit grown in Israel. The etrog must have the stigma stem to make it kosher. To perform the ritual, hold the lulav in your right hand and the etrog in your left, say a Bracha blessing over them, then shake them in the six directions: north, south, east, west, up, and down, symbolizing God’s presence everywhere.[9]
Note that different religious commentators give different instructions for the order of directions the lulav and etrog should be shaken in.[10] To most, the precise order isn’t important.
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Enjoy plenty of other Sukkot traditions. Building the Sukkah and performing the branch-waving ritual are undoubtedly the two most important, well-known Sukkot traditions, but they’re far from the only ones. Sukkot is a holiday with many traditions – too many to list here. These often vary from family to family and locale to locale, so feel free to research the Sukkot traditions of the world as you’re planning your holiday. Below are just a few ideas you might want to consider for your Sukkot celebration:
Spend time eating meals and camping out in the Sukkah.
Tell stories from scripture, especially those from the 40 years the Israelites spent in the desert.
Participate in Sukkah song and dance – many religious songs are made just for Sukkot.[11]
Invite your family to join your Sukkot celebration.
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Building a Sukkah
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Use walls that can stand up to the wind. The sukkah, which is the definitive Sukkot tradition, is quite simple to build. The four-sided booth must have at least three walls, while the fourth wall can be used as a door. One of the walls can be low or removable to allow passage into and out of the Sukkah. The material used to build the sukkah can vary, but because the Sukkah will only remain standing for seven days, a light material probably makes most sense. The only traditional requirements for the walls are that they be able to stand up in the wind. With this definition, even canvas stretched across a hard frame is suitable.
In terms of size, you’ll want your walls at least far enough apart that you’ll have room to eat in the Sukkah. Depending on the size of your family, this can cause the size of your sukkah to vary greatly.
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Add a roof made from plant matter. Traditionally, the roofs of sukkah are made from plant matter, like branches, leaves, twigs, and so on. These materials can be purchased or taken from nature.[12] According to tradition, the roof of a sukkah should be thick enough to provide shade and shelter during the day, but you should still be able to see stars through it at night.[13]
Making a roof from plant material is a way of giving remembrance to the Israelites who wandered in the desert for 40 years after leaving Egypt. During their travels, they had to live in temporary dwellings similar to the sukkah, using whatever materials were available to them for shelter.
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Decorate your sukkah. Decorating the sukkah is seen as a commendable show of Sukkot observance. Traditional decorations include harvest vegetables: Corn, pumpkins, and squash hung from the ceiling and beams or placed in corners. Other decorations include but are not limited to: paper chains, pipecleaner constructions, religious pictures or drawings, wax paper stained glass, or anything else that you or your children feel like creating.
Children usually love to help decorate the sukkah. Giving your children a chance to draw on the walls of the sukkah and gather vegetables for display is a great way to get them involved in the holiday from an early age.
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Alternatively, buy a ready-made sukkah from The Sukkot Project at www.sukkot.com. If you’re in a rush or you don’t have the materials necessary to buy your sukkah, don’t worry! These kits allow you to set up your own sukkah without having to prepare any of the materials yourself, saving you lots of time. As an added bonus, these kits can usually be easily disassembled for use next year.
Sukkah kits usually aren’t terribly expensive. Depending on the size of the finished sukkah and the materials it’s made out of, a kit will usually cost anywhere from about $50.00-$120.00.
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Leave your sukkah up until the end of Simchat Torah. The sukkah traditionally stays up throughout the Sukkot holiday, serving as a place to gather, eat, and pray for all seven days. Immediately after Sukkot 2 holy days, Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah. Though they’re not part of the Sukkot holiday, they are closely associated with it, so the sukkah isn’t traditionally disassembled until after Simchat Torah.
It’s perfectly acceptable to save your disassembled Sukkah materials so that you can use them to build another sukkah next year.
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Getting Meaning from Sukkot
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Read the Torah to find the sources of Sukkot traditions. Though Sukkot has its origins as an ancient agricultural harvest festival, the modern religious version of the festival is derived from the Hebrew scriptures. According to the Torah, God spoke to Moses while he was leading the Israelites through the desert and instructed him on the proper traditions of the Sukkot holiday. Reading this original account of the source of Sukkot traditions can help imbue the holiday with divine meaning, especially for someone who’s a new practitioner.
Most of the scriptural description of Sukkot comes in the book of Leviticus. Specifically, Leviticus 23:33-43 offer an account of the meeting between God and Moses during which the Sukkot holiday is discussed.[14]
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Attend Sukkot services at your synagogue. Sukkot is most famously associated with traditions like the construction of a sukkah that take place with one’s family. However, entire Jewish communities are also encouraged to come together in celebration of Sukkot at synagogue services. At traditional morning Sukkot services, the congregation joins in Amidah prayer, followed by Hallel as would normally occur for Sukkot. After this, the congregation recites special Hoshana Rabbah psalms asking for God’s forgiveness.[15] Scriptural readings during Sukkot traditionally come from the book of Ecclesiastes.
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Talk to your rabbi about celebrating Sukkot. If you have questions about Sukkot or any of the traditions associated with it, try talking to your rabbi. He or she will be more than happy to discuss the religious and cultural sources of Sukkot tradition and instruct you in proper observance of the holiday.
Keep in mind that Sukkot traditions can vary from community to community. For instance, among non-observant Jews, it’s not uncommon for someone to not even know yow to celebrate Sukkot, while, for traditional or highly Orthodox Jews, the holiday can be a major yearly event.
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Read contemporary Sukkot commentary. Not everything that’s ever been written about Sukkot comes from ancient scripture or religious texts. Much has been written about Sukkot over the years by rabbis, religious scholars, and even laypeople. Many essays and opinion pieces centered on Sukkot have even been produced in the modern era. Most modern Sukkot commentary will be relatively easy-to-read and approachable compared to older writings, so feel free to look up Sukkot Essays at www.chabad.org.
The subjects of modern Sukkot writings are highly diverse. Some offer new perspectives on the meanings of old traditions, others relate the meaningful personal experiences of the authors, and still others give firsthand instructions for making the best of the holiday.[16]
