LBC: How To Beat The Heat In Frills

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Sometimes, it's too hot for extra hair and organza.

Seriously, it's Classical Puppets...

Today's topic is about how to beat the heat while still frilling it up!

I overheat very easily, so it is important for me to keep materials generally lightweight and loose fitting.  Aside from that, I like to skip out on several items, and replace them with others to help balance out the aesthetic.

Items I like to avoid in the heat:

- Multi-layered petticoats 

- Pleather shoes (don't breathe)

- Boots/Booties (hot feet = miserable lolita)

- High-high heels (too much work in the heat!)

- Long sleeves

- Heavy blouses

- Wigs (even my short base ones, though those help tremendously!)

- Thick socks/tights

Things I opt for instead:

- Cage skirt or a stiff, 1-2 layer tulle petti (or settle for lolita a la mode, still cute!)

- Fabric or leather shoes

- Low heels or flats (just for comfort, which goes a long way in the heat)

- 3/4 sleeves (I don't do short sleeves ...)

- Sheer blouses

- No blouse with a sheer cardigan, bolero, or capelet

- Natural hair in an up-do (to keep it off of my neck) with a section styled in front to simulate bangs

- Sheer tights/socks

I've got a few other guidelines as well:

- Use a large purse (that can fit at least a folding fan and full sized water bottle so you are hydrated and not stressed out holding things with sweaty hands)

- Real, plastic, or fabric jewelry ONLY (without gloves or a blouse, the nickel in clasps, rings, and chains of costume jewelry will irritate my skin, especially when it's hot and my pores are open!)

- Carry oil blotting sheets! (Self explanatory, I am a witch, I melt.)

Using the same main piece, here's an example coord for 60° F and 90° F.

What I Swapped:

Wig with Hat -> Natural Up-do with Hairbow

Organza Petticoat -> Adjustable Cage Skirt

Metal Necklace -> Fabric Necklace

Heavy Blouse -> Chiffon Capelet

Black OTKs -> Black Sheer Tights

Black Pleather Boots -> Black Fabric Heels

Medium Clutch -> Large Shoulder Bag

I kept the bloomers because a cage skirt is basically a giant cone of shame, and I am not a gambling woman...

And this was the result:

Bonus puppy pic.  He's hot too (time to hang out in front of the AC with mom!)
And yes, I am one of those horrible sidecut people.

Closeup - the cinnamon roll updo is my fav sidecut style.
I am using a small hair bump under the bun, and bobby pins.

For a mostly black coord, it was pretty breezy!  I hope you liked it and that these tips are helpful to you.  I try to think of coordinating like playing Jenga - every time you break or bend a rule, it's actually fine so long as something else balances out that decision, and dressing for hot weather is no exception.

That's all for now!  Bear signing off!"

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Today's topic is from Lolita Blog Carnival

Cupcake Kamisama shared some tips, too!