Petite Fashion Challenge #9: "Heat Wave Appropriate"

     I decided to take part in PFC#9! I figured, this challenge can't be too difficult, I do this just about every single day in the summer (when I'm working)! But as it turns out, it was really difficult. It's was a huge challenge for me to put something together PFC-worthy because when it gets as humid as it does in D.C. during the summer, I really just don't care about being creative. LOL.

The Challenge: 

Create an outfit that accounts for the various environmental factors that plague us in the summer. I want to know how you dress when it's 90 degrees outside and 65 degrees inside. Do you utilize peel-able layers? Are you particular about choosing fabric that is light but resistant? Or do you just tack on a blazer over summer clothes?

      Here in D.C., it's more like 100F (37C) outside and 65F (18C) inside, so it's pretty darn hard to get fancy. And to be honest, I don't. I also tend to get a little more casual the hotter it gets.  Not really on purpose, but I prefer not have to go through the laundering process (dry cleaning!) of all my nice blouses if I can avoid it. So I usually pick light, machine-washable fabrics because they are much easier (and cheaper) to clean. The best I do is try to add color and mix prints (which I'm not that good at), otherwise it's usually a skirt and a short-sleeved or sleeveless top because I sweat like a fat kid. Long sleeves is just not a good idea unless I want massive sweat marks circling my underarms right down to the bottom of my shirt. Oh yes, it's happened. Over top, it's usually a cardi or a scarf depending on how cold it's going to be in the office, sometimes even both. =P I actually would prefer to wear a blazer, but it's not something I like to carry around on my commute to work and I don't have a permanent office space to store it.


     To start:

      Add a colorful layer:

Skirt: Banana Republic Lightweight Wool Pencil Skirt (.Black, size 00R)

Tank: GAP Striped Tank (Black/White, size XS).

Sweater: LOFT Linen-blend Cardi (Green, size XSP).
Necklace: Forever21 Pendant.
Watch: Michael Kors Runway Watch (Silver).
Shoes: LAUREN by Ralph Lauren Zabrina Pump (Black, size 6).

     Or a scarf:

Scarf: Tolani 

      Or, bright colored cardi and a scarf!

      Thanks for hosting, Elle! I can't wait to see all the other PFC posts! Hopefully they're all much more creative than mine!