Summer Fashion Basics For Every Closet
Can you feel the heat? Summer is still here and bringing the blaze. Isn't it time you make some heat of your own? Don't worry if you don't know where to start--experts from The Desire Company are here to help you pick the perfect summer style so you can stun in the sun all the way through fall.
The Activewear For Your Active Life
If you're the type who enjoys a good hike or a game of tennis in your free time, you'll need sporty and breathable clothing to keep you comfortable while you're being active. Look for items made with natural fibers like linen and cotton, which will help you stay cool and dry even when you're sweating. If you're looking for more specific recommendations, keep reading!
Show Off Those Legs
Nothing says summer like a great pair of shorts. The Vuori Banks Shorts are the ideal pair of shorts for when you're going about your day or working out. Physical Therapist Dr. David Odom loves these comfy shorts, and also loves that they're made out of recycled plastic bottles. Comfort, looks, and saving the planet? What could be better?
A Sports Bra That Looks Great
Michelle Adams, a professional acrobat and Desire Company expert, loves the lululemon Light Support Bra. It gives coverage, support, and everything you need from a bra while also giving you the kind of comfort that will surprise you. Who knew a sports bra could do all that while also not squeezing your chest, pinching your chest, or poking your ribs?
Activewear That's Affordable
Wellness coach Joshua Sawtell can't get enough of 32 Degrees activewear. It's efficient, effective, soft, stays where you want it to, wicks the sweat away, and, as Joshua says, "it's uniform, it's basic, it's approachable." They have a wide variety of clothes from shorts to shirts and lots of others in between, and they won't cost an arm and a leg.
Yoga Pants For More Than Yoga
Sure, you can wear these Alo Yoga Pants to your next yoga class, but you could also wear them anywhere else. They're comfortable enough to live in, but they also look great if you need to run a quick errand or two. If you just hang out at your computer or on the couch, who will know? We won't tell. Ivorie Jenkins, a yoga teacher and therapist, tells us all about them in her review.
Old Navy For Your New Activities
How do you feel about weightlifting? Have you ever considered trying it? It's great for your strength, sure, but it's an underrated way to close your rings and work up a sweat. Jessica Taylor, Olympic weightlifter, gives us a bunch of great reasons to look at Old Navy for our next activewear shopping trip. It's light, it's airy, it's affordable.
Fashion For Fun in the Sun
You can't be active all the time, right? You need some quality time stunning everybody with your amazing taste in fashion! Well, okay, maybe you need a little help picking out the most fashionable and exciting looks for the summer months. That's where The Desire Company comes in!
The Most Stylish T-Shirt You'll Ever Find
If not, it's gotta be close. Katie Collins, wardrobe stylist, loves these shirts from Re/Done. She wears them every day, has them in every color, and recommends them to everybody she knows. They're perfect for hanging out or dressing up, or, as Katie calls it, "the perfect t-shirt." Watch her review and see if that convinces you.
Workout of the Day Shorts for Your Day and Night
Who would wear jorts to work out in? Would a crossfitter wear cutoffs? Of course they would, if they're WOD Jorts from Born Primitive! They might look like cutoff jeans, but that's just the look! They're actually made specifically for exercising in. Actor, trainer and model Morgan Findlay shows us his pick for a great pair of shorts that, like most of what we recommend to you today, looks good while performing well, too.
Crocs Can Be Sexy
Okay technically these are called Crocs Sexi Flips, but you get the idea. These easy slip-on shoes are super comfortable, super stylish, and they hold up to whatever punishment you'll be dealing out on pavement, sand, or anything else! Pilates instructor Laura Konz tells us all about some of her favorite footwear.
Care For Those New Clothes
Okay, so you've got a closet full of Desire Company recommendations. What now? You wear them, of course! So what about after that? You gotta take care of your stuff, obviously, and we can help you with that, too.
Natural Fibers Need Natural Cleansers
Designer and Owner Abbey Glass recommends Laundress Laundry products from this all-American, woman-founded company makes something you'll want to have in your clothes-cleaning arsenal, like Wool and Cashmere Shampoo for those natural fibers that need more TLC than you'll get from a detergent. Check out Abbey's review and take care of the clothes that take care of you!
A How-To For Laundry Day
Desire Company isn't just product reviews, though we do love it when our subject matter experts have recommendations for products they already use. We also want to make sure you're getting the best advice to go along with those products, which is why we asked Katie Collins to give us a quick demonstration of how she makes sure her clothes are cared for.
So there you have it! A few of our favorite summer fashion basics to get you started on your journey to becoming a style icon. Of course, this is just the beginning. The Desire Company has a lot more to offer, so be sure to check us out and see what else we've got in store for you!