It’s supposed to be above 80 degrees in New York this weekend, which means that we can finally be happy again but also that we’re all about to be extremely sweaty
Animation: The Cut . I love summer here; the thick, stifling heat can sometimes feel sexy. But the other day, when it was humid out and I was trying to have a flirty conversation with someone and my hair was frizzy and my face was moist, sexy I did not feel. I wasn’t dressed properly, so it was my own fault. Of course, sweating is natural and good.
Paloma Wool Bella Top $102 $102 $102 at Lisa Says Gah Buy Miaou Thais Dress $325 $325 Available in sizes XS to 4XL.There’s also such a thing as washable silk. I stay far, far away from silk in the summer. Sweat stains appear almost instantly on the fabric, and it’s not breathable. “Silk can be tricky since any sort of liquid — i.e. sweat or even water — can leave a stain and will need a dry-clean or at least hand-wash,” explains fashion assistant Vivian Chuang.
Here’s a deodorant hack. Photo director Noelle Lacombe swears by her new sweat hack: “I put a little of the Ordinary’s glycolic acid on a cotton pad and wipe it under my arm. My understanding is that this sterilizes the area. Then I let it dry for a bit and follow up with deodorant. I still sweat, but I don’t smell at all.” Magic!