How to Stay Stylish in a Heat Wave

The East Coast is the midst of a brutal heat wave. Temperatures are reaching close to a 100 degrees, and predictions are calling for a few more of hellish conditions before the heat breaks. Everyone is suffering, but that doesn't mean your style has to wilt.

Just because the thermometer is in the triple-digits doesn't mean how you dress should be compromised. In fact, there are many ways you can combat the heat and still look like your steezy self. If you ditch the oxford shirts, heavy workwear, and raw denim for appropriate substitutes, you're on your way to cooling down while looking better, too.

If you decide to leave your air-conditioned abode, here's a guide of things that you'll need to simply not melt. If you get street-styled in the process, you can thank us later; that's if cameras still work in this weather. With that said, here's How to Stay Stylish in a Heat Wave.

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Bandanas have many uses: helping you look like a cowboy, popping out as a pocket square, hanging out your backpocket as a swag rag, and even to simply blow your nose. But when the humidity makes temps feel like 110 degrees, you're going to need the bandana as a steezy and convenient way to keep your brow dry and your composure on one hunna. Luckily, you can grab six different options for a mere $6 from Amazon right now.

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Burnt, peeling skin is never a good look. Whether it's a day at the beach or just a drive around town, the sun can do a number on your skin, and sunspots and skin cancer flatter no one's complexion as they get older. To make sure your skin is healthy and protected an SPF 30 sunscreen will ensure that you won't get fried to a crisp. Try out the Ultra-Sheer Dry-Touch sunscreen from Neuotrogena; It will feel like you never applied any in the first place.

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The baseball jersey has become a fashion statement lately, and we can't complain. It reminds us all of our Little League days, and the fact high-fashion brands are re-visiting the American staple prove they're normal people like us. Also, mesh versions are extra breathable when it's so hot even Satan has swamp ass. LPD NYC has pieces to rep your favorite fashion designer, and if you're a fan of Rei Kawakubo and her work at Comme des Garçons, check out this reasonably-priced jersey.

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Tank tops are the most casual of shirts you should ever wear. Normally reserved for college bros and spring breakers, the tank can get love when it's too hot to wear anything else and your arms need to breathe. Just make you don't wear this to a job interview or first date, obviously. Otherwise, check out the dip-dye version available at Urban Outfitters, it's only $20 bucks and still one of the coolest things you'll buy this summer.

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You should never show the world how much you're sweating, even if you're about to turn into Alex Mack. Everyone should wear deodorant everyday, but the hottest of days require an anti-perspirant: something that prevents you from sweating. You won't make any new friends with those sweat-stained pits, and you might even scare away co-workers. Grab a stick from Old Spice, it will keep you dry and, according to the brand's advertising, make you more of a man.

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If he were around today, Bob Denver, the actor who played Gilligan on Gilligan's Island, would be shutting shit down. His love for the bucket hat has made him a style icon, and the current heatwave meand you should dress like the scrawny, goofy actor with 360 degrees of brimmed madness. A good bucket hat will shield your eyes and make life a more shady place. Nowadays, bucket hats come in a variety of prints and colors. Try out the floral print option from HUF and you'll look like your grandfather—if were into streetwear. What could be better?

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Soccer jerseys are made to match the demands of high-performance athletes as they run all over the pitch and sweat their asses off. That's nothing compared to your stroll down the block, so these will protect you just fine in the heat. And did we mention they look awesome, too? There might not be a more controversial player in soccer than Mario Balotelli, and to show heat you don't have any fucks to give, wear his gold AC Milan jersey; it's a certified stunter.

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With increased temps comes some gnarly UV-rays from the sun. So here's your chance to pull-off a rad pair of shades without looking like you're trying too hard. Still, you should wear a pair of traditional frames that are tweaked enough to be your outfit's statement piece. For example, take these Ray-Ban Wayfarers. If they got JFK laid by Marilyn Monroe, think of what they can do for you.

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A surefire way to lower your body temperature is to take a dip in a pool or at the beach. However, you don't want to wear a lame bathing suit that gets you mistaken for a college bro, and you sure as hell don't want to have to change once you're done with your swim and it's time to hit up the air conditioned bars. The key is to find a pair of trunks that look like a pair of shorts you'd wear anyways. J.Crew's dope indigo ikat boardshorts come in a seven-inch length, and you wouldn't know they were water-friendly unless we told you.

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One universal certainty of heat waves is that, without a doubt, you're going to be sweating your ass off. With this in mind, there's no better summer essential than the white T-shirt. Don't worry about sweating through one, since you can buy them in packs. As soon as one tee is covered in your perspiration, you can quickly be onto the next. There are an assortment of brands that can be purchased anywhere, but if you want to look your coolest, go for the Supreme x Hanes tees that come in a three pack.

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If you're the type of person who simply won't budge when it comes to button-ups over T-shirts, then please believe a lightweight short-sleeve button-up shirt is the best option when the temperature spikes. If you want to get trippy in the heat, there are awesome options available from Stussy that utilize different tie-dye techniques to produce a print that doesn't look like it was stolen from the Grateful Dead's '72 world tour.

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'90s-style basketball shorts have become increasingly popular this season, and that makes you lucky when wanting to look your steeziest in the middle of an epic heatwave. If you can get your hands on a vintage pair of Champion shorts, that's great. If that's a problem, you can grab an even better version from streetwear brands like FUCT. They're just as breezy as the non-branded counterparts, but give you an air of respect amongst street style gods.

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No one feels fresh if they're experiencing the dreaded swamp ass. Sure, you can go commando nd stink up your favorite shorts or chinos, but wouldn't you rather wear a cool pair of briefs that wick away the funk that's lurking down under? You'll save your clothes from awkward stains, and once your "situation" is taken care of, you can worry about more pressing dilemmas, like putting in work. Grab a printed pair from Under Armour, and your roommate's girlfriend might think you're actually decently dressed as you cruise around your pad in your skivvies.

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Running sneakers are the most comfortable kicks, period. But the reason they're ideal for the heat is their mesh upper. A breathable upper ensures all your foot stank is let free, and socks are optional. The Nike Roshe Run has become popular because of its low pricetag, ability to keep your feet cool, and you can throw them in the washing machine when you're done beating them up. They feature a foam insole without a cloth liner, so your funky feet won't ruin a fresh pair.

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It's temping to go sans socks when the temperature peaks near 100 degrees outside, but if you don't want to leave your footwear covered in slimy foot sweat, then wicking socks are your best option. The socks will literally pull the moisture away from your sweltening feet. Go for a printed option from Stance, and you'll want to wear them for more than an early morning run.