People make their way through downtown Ottawa on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, as temperatures hit 32C in what meteorologists are calling a heat dome. Dressing for the summer to stay and look cool involves more than picking out a white T-shirt and shorts. Choosing the right fabric, according to experts in fashion and dermatology, is about a breezy fit, and remembering to hydrate.
Navarro, who grew up in the Caribbean, said people wear loose, linen clothing in light colours to ensure they stay comfortable in humid heat, and protect themselves from mosquitoes. On Wednesday in Toronto, with the humidex hitting 30, he was wearing a light blue linen shirt, a white T-shirt, and trousers.
"Loose, long-sleeve shirts; loose, long pants; or loose skirts are actually recommended over being bare-skinned — or over a bikini — because the more you cover, the more protection you're going to get," she said in an interview. Bright colours are more likely to keep ultraviolet rays from reaching the skin, as opposed to pastel shades or white, she added.
Li usually wears a"sleeve guard" when driving, which goes all the way up her arm and keeps the sun away. She also wears a reflective visor when she's outside for long periods. On a recent visit to Thailand, she said she carried an umbrella and wore a dark-coloured windbreaker to reflect ultraviolet rays.
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