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Why Italian Women Never Look Wilted in the Heat

It has almost nothing to do with what they bought.

1 · Fabric

Natural fiber first

Linen and cotton breathe and lift moisture off the skin. The slick synthetic that feels cool for five minutes stays home.

2 · Fit

Room to move

Nothing is glued to the body. A little air between cloth and skin is the whole point.

3 · Color

A pale palette

Sand, bone, soft white — light colors sit cooler in the sun and forgive a flushed face.

4 · Layer

One light layer

A linen overshirt for the over-cooled restaurant. Florida readers know this one best.

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Dress with the heat

See the summer pieces Maria chose.

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