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    25 Stylish Things To Help You Beat The Heat *Without* Wearing A Dress

    Yes, other options exist.

    Unless otherwise specified, all sizes in this post are listed in women's.

    1. Cotton belted linen pants, a great alternative to jeans with a light material that'll still allow for airflow so your nether regions don't get too steamy.

    a reviewer wearing the linen pants with heels and a one sleeve top

    2. A floral flared polka dot skirt that's pretty much like wearing a dress, except you get to pair it with your fave graphic tee so it's better.

    3. A chic open-front tie knot crop for a flirty yet elegant top perfect for warm weather.

    Reviewer wearing white top

    4. A stylish and breathable off-shoulder romper because when the heat starts to turn up, you won't want to waste energy piecing together an outfit. One and done? Works for us!

    5. Summer-approved, high-waisted yoga shorts you can wear beyond your morning walk around the block. You can wear it with other workout gear or pair it with an oversized beach tee, or crop top. The possibilities are endless.

    Reviewer wearing black biker shorts

    6. A stretchy faux-wrap tee to replace those basic tees with a top that has added flair. There is nothing basic about this tee, honeyyy.

    a reviewer photo wearing the faux wrap tee in orange
    A reviewer wearing the top in white with high-waisted drawstring shorts

    Promising review: "I have this shirt in black and white, and it's the perfect crop top for anything high waisted or maxi skirts. The material is super stretchy and comfy. The white is not as see-through as I thought it might be and is perfect to wear with a simple bra or cami. Would buy in every color!" —skye

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in sizes XS–XL and 25 colors).

    7. A unitard in case you're looking for a two-for-one scenario. It comes with a built-in bra and comfy bike shorts, together as one, in unity.

    Model wearing black unitard

    8. An off-the-shoulder bell-sleeve top great for warmer weather when you want to wear a top that doesn't cling and adds volume to your arms. 

    a model wearing the top in light purple showing the tiered bell sleeve
    a reviewer wearing the shirt in white with denim shorts

    FYI, this is included in Prime Try Before You Buy so you can give it a trial run if you're a member!

    Promising review: "I couldn't be happier. The fabric is great, and it's really cool. Nice and stretchy. The bell sleeves are huge and dramatic. Just the way I like them lol. Need this top in every color." —melissa silva

    Get it from Amazon for $32.98 (available in sizes S–XXL and in 16 styles).

    9. Levi's 501 original shorts with a stretchy and soft feel that'll make you think they were custom-made to fit your particular bod. They'll hug you without smothering you.

    a reviewer wearing the shorts in a medium dark wash

    10. A high-waist split wide-leg pant just begging to give you the perfect bottom — a little skirt, a little pants, and a little bit Alexis.

    Reviewer wearing striped high waist split leg pants

    11. A V-neck romper jumpsuit in case you want to rock a one-piece with as little sleeve as possible so your shoulders can catch a little sun. Reviewers say it's so comfortable, you may never want to take it off (that's why they slept in theirs).

    a reviewer wearing the jumpsuit in green

    12. Overalls with pockets that you'll practically live in, especially if you WFH. Two words: So comfy.

    a reviewer wearing the overalls

    13. A sheer long-sleeved ruched crop top — yes, technically it's a bathing suit cover-up, but this bohemian piece can be whatever we need it to be. And, in this heat, it will be a top.

    Reviewer wearing shorts, sandals, and white top

    14. Jean overall shorts for that farmer chic look you love so much. This denim onesie will let you wear your favorite material without suffocating your stems.

    Reviewer wearing overall shorts

    15. A flowy maxi skirt complete with pockets. Such a cute and airy option, don't be surprised if you see your roomie sashaying in it on their Instagram story.

    a reviewer wearing the skirt in yellow

    16. A cotton racerback tank top to give you another versatile top that comes in a million colors that you can mix and match with all of your bottoms all summer long. Yes, all summer long.

    Women wearing green racerback tee

    17. A comfy casual T-shirt ready to become 90% of your summer wardrobe because it's an easy number that can be dressed up, dressed down, or slept in tbh. It's a classic.

    Reviewer wearing striped crew neck tee

    18. A halter romper to showcase those shoulders with such a simplistic design.

    Rviewer wearing the light yellow and white floral romper with a cinched middle and halter neckline

    19. A V-neck spaghetti strap crop top you should probably buy in every color offered because they're lightweight and look amazing with anything.

    Reviewer wearing black spaghetti strap top

    20. Drawstring tie-dye pants with a fun print perfect for summer. They're super cute, and because you already have a design on them, you can add a basic tank like the one above and be on your way.

    Reviewer wearing tie dye summer shorts

    21. A two-piece short and crop top set you'll want to wear to every gathering this summer. You don't even have to think about piecing together an outfit because it's done for you. But that doesn't mean you can't get more outfits out of it by pairing it with other things you own.

    Reviewer wearing two piece crop top and short set

    22. High-waisted rolled denim shorts if you're into that ~ready to journey to Skull Island~ kind of look.

    Reviewer wearing high waisted jean short

    23. A one-shoulder bow tie peplum top because you can take us out of the rom-com but you can't take the rom-com out of us. It's like, tell me you believe in love without telling me you believe in love. *takes a million selfies in this top*

    24. High-waisted adjustable bow shorts — picture it, a local community concert in the park with your besties. You've got a chilled drink in one hand and a deep-fried something in the other hand. Can you see it? Now, add to cart.

    Reviewer wearing bow waist tike knot shorts with pockets

    25. A long sleeve tee made with UPF50+ for ultimate sun protection. This top is designed to help your body stay cool and also wicks away moisture. You'll definitely want to pack this one for your weekend lake getaway.

    Reviewer wearing blue shirt on boat

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