My tips for beating the summer heat as someone born and raised in humid Washington DC? Breezy dresses in breathable fabrics, sandals with soles that will keep you far from hot sidewalks, replace leather for canvas and raffia, choose lightweight non-metal earrings and necklaces, and go bold with a shorter haircut (it will grow back!) Linked to this outfit plus my other favorite breathable summer dresses for us grown women over 40 with a focus on petite, midsize, and plus size dresses! LTKMidsize LTKStyleTip LTKOver40