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Beat the heat with linen sets, breathable dresses, and more.
Travel Writer’s Cooling Summer Staples
- Fashionable cover-up: Aoudery Oversized Button-down Shirt, $17 (originally $20)
- Easy, breezy pants: Siliteelon Wide-leg Linen-blend Pants, $29 (originally $34)
- Polished set: Anrabess 2-piece Linen-blend Set, $45 (originally $50)
- Resort-ready: Chouyatou Oversized Shirt Dress, $31
- Genius instant-cooling trick: Coolnes Adjustable Cooling Bandana, $12 (originally $15)
Summertime brings with it a major rise in tourism and temperatures. Record-breaking heat has already swept the country this year, and cool, comfy summer travel clothing is more important than ever. I’m never one to shy away from religiously checking my weather app before a trip to pack the best cooling clothing and accessory options to beat the heat.
After tackling 100-degree Fahrenheit temperatures in Arizona while visiting the Grand Canyon for the first time, I realized that I would need to take serious inventory of my travel wardrobe ahead of my annual summer retreat to Europe in August. My packing checklist includes fabrics that drape off the body, hats with built-in mesh for ventilation, and a few of my favorite breathable and airy staples. No matter your final destination’s temperature, here are some great options to stay prepared, all available at Amazon, starting at $12.
Anrabess 2-piece Linen-blend Set
$50 (10% Off) $45 at Amazon
Pack this super chic linen-blend set for your next pool or dinner party. A sleeveless, square-neck top and wide-leg bottoms make it an ideal cooling outfit with a lot of breathability. Linen-rayon fabric is soft on the skin, and pockets in the pants are always a plus, especially while traveling. You can mix and match the top or bottom with alternate styles, too.
Aoudery Oversized Button-down Shirt
$20 (15% Off) $17 at Amazon
To help beat the heat, this oversized, airy button-down is the perfect pick. Match it with your favorite pair of shorts or pants and a bold necklace to make it pop. It comes in a variety of colors, including a vibrant dark green and dusty rose color that sets the tone for a colorful summer. The oversized, loose fit, roll-up sleeves, and 100-percent cotton material make it a great cooling option that’s easy to put on and take off.
Siliteelon Wide-leg Linen-blend Pants
$34 (14% Off) $29 at Amazon
When I’m climbing those steep stairs as Cersei did on a Game of Thrones tour in Dubrovnik in a few months, I’m going to need some very breathable clothing. A summer staple, wide-leg pants are the heat-fighting superhero of clothing that never fails. This flowy option from Siliteelon comes in an airy capri fit with an elastic waistband and pockets. The linen-cotton material makes it movable and light. Pair it with comfortable sandals and a tank top.
Apafes Cotton-linen Short Set
$36 (19% Off) $29 at Amazon
There’s nothing quite as convenient as a ready-made outfit—one that already matches and does not require ironing. This short set makes casual days on the beach a breeze, with shorts that feature an elastic waistband, an adjustable drawstring, and deep pockets. The button-down shirt can be paired with a cute tank or T-shirt, and it’s long enough to tuck in if you’d like.
Hount V-neck Sleeveless Flowy Tiered Tank T-shirt Dress
Lightweight and stretchy, this tank dress is a surefire bet against any warm day. Equipped with pockets and long enough for comfortable coverage without feeling stuffy, you can choose between neutral colors or bold prints for your next getaway.
Chouyatou Oversized Shirt Dress
An oversized shirt dress allows for great airflow and ultimate comfort. The striped print of this dress reminds me of the best beach summer days, exploring the nearby town while cooling off from the sun and sand. The linen fabric makes it lightweight, and it’s versatile enough to dress up with heels or down with sandals for a beach day.
Coolnes Adjustable Cooling Bandana
$15 (20% Off) $12 at Amazon
With chemical-free cooling fabric, this cooling bandana shields against sun damage with solar protection yarn. Its cooling properties begin once you wet it and last for up to three hours. It can be worn as a bandana, neck drape, or headband, and has a very durable fabric, especially when it’s wet.
Bronax EVA Platform Slides
$32 (25% Off) $24 at Amazon
One of the worst feelings in hot weather is the slipping and sliding of sweaty feet in sandals. These slip-resistant, open-toe slides are super lightweight and breathable, with a thick sole that provides shock absorption and great cushioning for long walking days. These shoes have helped prevent that dull achiness after very active travel days, and they come in vibrant colors I love, including rose and yellow. For another more dressed-up shoe option, I rely on these comfortable Donald Pliner mules on Amazon. The ventilated macrame fabric provides great airflow, and the small heel makes walking long distances more manageable.
The Gym People High-waist Running Shorts
Whether you’re aiming to get a run in or just in search of a pair of comfortable travel shorts, this high-waisted option from The Gym People fits the bill. A slit on the outer layer of the shorts provides a great range of movement while walking, and you can also store your cards in a handy hidden waistband pocket. Made with a moisture-wicking fabric, you won’t have to worry about any lasting sweat stains.
Sweatyrocks Lightweight Hooded Tank
A relaxed, breathable fit gives this hooded tank all the perks of a workout top for heading to the gym or walking excursions while you travel. The popular pick on Amazon comes in a variety of colors and functional pockets. I like to pair it with my favorite lounge pants from Vuori on layovers, or these Sandy River Shorts from Columbia that feature 100-percent nylon fabric that has UPF 30 protection against the sun’s rays. They come in a variety of colors and are currently on sale on Amazon.
Dokotoo Button-up Swimsuit Cover-up
$40 (15% Off) $34 at Amazon
I love versatile clothing, especially swimsuit cover-ups that can double or triple duty. This pick from Dokotoo checks all of the boxes by functioning as both a swimsuit cover-up and a day dress. The material is lightweight with short sleeves and slits on each side that provide a great cooling effect when walking. You won’t have a hard time finding your color of choice for your beach or pool day, too, as there are over 20 hues and prints to choose from. For beach days, I also adore this long sarong from Hunza G with super-soft UPF 50+ fabric.
Columbia Unisex Ventilated Sun Hat
Sun hats come in clutch in any hot weather environment. If yours isn’t ventilated, however, it can create more body heat. This unisex hat from Columbia is the answer to all your hat hiccups, with a moisture-wicking headband and UV-blocking sun protection fabric. The sun-shielding hat has an adjustable chin strap and mesh ventilation for those days when your hair and head need to breathe. And speaking of hair, hot weather always makes flyaways come out to play. I like to slick mine down with Giovanni’s Styling Gel, available on Amazon.
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